Programs

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Unified Champion Schools®

Young Atheletes Program

Unified 3on3 Basketball

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.

Upcoming Event

Mountain States Eat Well Challenge

Starts on Monday, August 7th!
Activities include Unified workouts with Matthew, fun recipes, and more!
Sign up here today! https://forms.office.com/r/m0JyFwz8GF
Questions? Contact: joanna@specialolympicsalaska.org
New to camp? Camp Shriver Alaska is a two-week summer sports camp for students with and without intellectual disabilities to learn new sports skills and improve individual sport performance, participate in individual and team sports, build friendships, and have fun with their peers. Campers will come together each day to learn new sports, gain leadership skills, and participate in health promotion activities.

Camp Shriver Presented by

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.

Having said that, there are many facets and opportunities with
the senior program. Options are continuing to be developed.
Current programs include:

Sports Training and Competition
(Unified and Traditional)

Recreational Sports
(Unified and Traditional)

Unified
Fitness