Unified Champion Schools®

Mission of Special Olympics Alaska School Program

  • To provide opportunities to Alaska youth through a partnership with Alaskan schools that supports the above mission.
  • To provide opportunities for youth with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in activities together
  • To provide opportunities for the expertise and experience of Alaska Schools and Special Olympics Alaska to benefit from each other in working toward building lifelong skills through inclusive opportunities.

Notes for the 2024/2025 School Year:

As the Special Olympics Alaska Unified Champion Schools® Program navigates the 2024/2025 school year, please know that we thank you and recognize you for your hard work and commitment to the students who benefit from the participation of your School Program. As we strive to grow our program and reach new areas of Alaska, adding and serving more students on a daily basis. 
 

Click here to learn how to stay involved with Special Olympics Alaska 

See below for a few notes regarding the 2024/2025 school year:
Register online now for the 2024/2025 school year. 
  • Here is the calendar with dates and deadlines for the 2024/2025 School Year!
  • Submit photos and stories here! We would love to see and hear what is happening at your school! Photo/Story Upload
Special Olympics Alaska works directly with teachers and students to provide the following programs;
  • Unified Club®: A Special Olympics Alaska-sponsored school-based club for students with and without intellectual disabilities. This club offers social, recreational, and sports opportunities. 
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  • Camp Shriver: Camp Shriver is a two-week summer sports camp in July for middle and high-school-age students with and without intellectual disabilities. At camp, participants succeed by participating in more than 15 sports and physical activities while making inclusive friendships. In addition to sports, campers will be exposed to nutritional education to promote a healthy lifestyle that will last a lifetime. Click here for more information.
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  • Unified Sports: Our Unified Sports program promotes social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences. It brings together people with and without intellectual disabilities who play and compete on the same team. Click here for more information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Braun Ohlson – Unified Champion School Manager 

3200 Mountain View Dr. Anchorage, AK 99501
braun@specialolympicsalaska.org
907.880.3525