Young Athletes

Special Olympics Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years old.

Introduction to Young Athletes

Young Athletes welcomes children and their families into the world of Special Olympics by showing how all children can be valued for their talents and abilities. CLICK HERE for basic and introductory information on Young Athletes. This resource also includes the Young Athletes Activity Guide, which provides activities to run Young Athletes in schools, communities, and homes.