Programs

Health Messengers

Next Health Messenger Training – February 18, 2023!
Health Messenger Training Application 2023
What is a Health Messenger?
A Health Messenger is a Special Olympics athlete who has been trained to serve as a health and wellness leader, educator, advocate and role model within their Special Olympics community or the community at large.

Camp Shriver

Senior Program

Pilot program providing inclusive health promotion, physical activity and Unified Sports designed for people with and without intellectual disabilities aged 35 and older.

Sports participation at every age level has its unique benefits, qualities and needs. As older athletes with intellectual disabilities progress through Special Olympics sports programs they may experience decline and change which can impact needs, supports and motivation for success in the program may change. As with typical seniors (without IDD), aging effects can impact the person in areas important to safe and enjoyable sports and fitness. These might include physiological, sensory, social and family/support that can have direct impact on successful participation in Special Olympics Program.

Unified Champion Schools

Young Athlete Program

The Young Athletes Program was established by Special Olympics International to provide early developmental opportunities for pre-school children, utilizing guided motor activities. Children ages 2 ½ to 7 with intellectual disability typically have little access to motor activity programs, including organized play, and sports skill development. The activities presented in the program are designed to advance development of young children with intellectual disability who typically lag their peers without intellectual disability.