Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program that introduces children ages 2-7 years old with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. There is no better way to introduce children to the Special Olympics community than through Young Athletes, fostering inclusion in a fun and engaging setting for all!

If you’d like to join a Young Athletes program near you, please fill out the Young Athletes Application and select your local program.

Questions? Contact Johnathan Johnson

Current & upcoming Young Athlete sessions

St. Paul Young Athletes

Saturdays, June 7-July 19
No session on July 5
10:30-11:30 AM

Frogtown Community Center
230 Como Ave
St, Paul, MN 55103
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Big Lake Young Athletes

Mondays, June 9-July 14
5:30-6:30 PM

Big Lake Liberty Elementary
17901 205th Ave NW
Big Lake, MN 55309
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Brooklyn Park Young Athletes

Mondays, June 23-July 21
4:30-5:10 PM

Brooklyn Park Activity Center
5600 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, 55443
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Minnetonka Young Athletes

Mondays, June 23-July 21
5:30-6:30 PM

Minnetonka Community Education Center
4584 Vine Hill Road
Minnetrista, Minnesota 55331
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If you’re interested in implementing Young Athletes in your child’s preschool classroom, please contact Johnathan Johnson.

Young Athletes volunteer opportunities

We’re looking for volunteers to help at Young Athletes sessions across Minnesota. Volunteers help lead children through a series of activities and sport-related skills drills approximately once a week for 6-8 weeks. Training and equipment provided.

If you are interested, please contact Johnathan Johnson for more information about opportunities in your area!