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Young Athletes™ is an innovative sports play program for all children aged 2 to 7 years old, designed to introduce children with intellectual disabilities to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility. Since its inception in 1968, Special Olympics has established itself as a preeminent global organization offering sports training and competition opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities ages eight and above.

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Download application (PDF)

Please write the name of the program you'll be attending at the top of your completed application and send it to:

Emily Halbur
Special Olympics Minnesota
100 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55401
emily.halbur@somn.org
Fax: 612-333-8782

For more information, visit the Young Athletes page at www.specialolympics.org.

Upcoming Events

Young Athletes Day Camp - Full
Friday, June 15, 2012
Download flyer (PDF)
Download application (PDF)
Submit completed application to Emily Halbur at emily.halbur@somn.org or mail to:

Special Olympics Minnesota
Attn: Emily Halbur
100 Washington Ave S
Suite 550
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Contact Emily Halbur at emily.halbur@somn.org for further details

Young Athletes Fall Sports Expo
Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012
8:30 a.m. (registration)-12 p.m.
East Ridge High School
4200 Pioneer Dr
Woodbury, MN 55129
Download flyer (PDF)
Contact Emily Halbur at emily.halbur@somn.org for further details

Young Athletes photo
photo by Jim Mims

District 196 Young Athletes Program
Mondays and Wednesdays June 4—June 27, 2012
Youth 2-4 years old—5:30pm-6:30pm
Youth 5-7 years old—6:30pm-7:30pm
Black Hawk Middle School
1540 Deerwood Dr.
Eagan, MN 55122
map and directions

Register online at www.district196.org/ce or by calling 651-423-7920
Fee of $59 per child
Scholarships available by contacting Emily Halbur at 612-604-1274 or emily.halbur@somn.org

Young Athletes photo
photo by Jim Mims

Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-9:45 a.m.
Two session options:
June 4th —June 27th, 2012
July 9th—August 1st, 2012
1000 Lakeland Dr. SE
Willmar, MN 56201
$40 members, $50 non-members
map and directions

Register with the Kandiyohi YMCA by contacting the YMCA or registering online at www.kandiymca.org

Contact Information
Dean Madsen, Kandiyohi YMCA
DeanM@kandiymca.org

Emily Halbur, Special Olympics Minnesota
emily.halbur@somn.org

Young Athletes photo
photo by Jim Mims

Shakopee Young Athletes
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
June 12-August 7, 2012 (will not meet July 3)
$25 per athlete
Central Family Center, Gymnasium
505 Homes St. S.
Shakopee, MN 55379
map and directions

Registration
Register with Shakopee Community Education:

  • Drop off the form or mail it into the address above
  • Fax it (credit card only) to 952-496-5098
  • Sign up online at www.shakopee.k12.mn.us under Community Education link. Class Code:SY-40-YA 3

Registration Questions
952-496-5029

Program Questions
Emily Halbur
(612) 604-1274
emily.halbur@somn.org

Young Athletes photo
photo by Jim Mims

Duluth Area Family YMCA
Every Wednesday
Session B: Feb. 22—April 4, 2012
Session C: April 11—May 23, 2012
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Woodland Recreation Center
3211 Allendale Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
map and directions

$34 members, $59.29 non-members
Scholarships and/or financial assistance available by contacting Emily at the information below.
Register by calling the Duluth YMCA at 218-722-4745, ext. 100 or online at www.duluthymca.org
If you have questions, contact Emily Halbur at 612-604-1274 or emily.halbur@somn.org

Young Athletes photo
photo by Jim Mims

White Bear Area YMCA
Mondays, 6-7 p.m.
June 18-Aug. 6
Sept. 10-Oct. 22
Oct. 29-Dec. 10
Each session meets 7 times
2100 Orchard Lane
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
map and directions

$35 Metro members, $65 non-members
*Financial assistance available
Register with the White Bear Area YMCA by contacting Jennifer Hansen at jennifer.hansen@ymcatwincities.org or 651-777-8103
If you have questions, contact Emily Halbur at 612-604-1274 or emily.halbur@somn.org

Young Athletes photo
photo by Jim Mims

Itasca
Sponsored by the Itasca County Autism Resource Group
Every Monday
April 2—June 4, 2012
Will not meet on April 9 or May 28
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church
2901 South Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN
map and directions

$30 per family
Register with Itasca Area Community Ed online at www.getlearning.org
If you have questions, contact Emily Halbur at 612-604-1274 or emily.halbur@somn.org

Young Athletes photo
photo by Jim Mims

Hibbing
Every Tuesday
May 29th—July 24th, 2012 (will not meet July 3)
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Range Mental Health
3203 33rd Ave W
Hibbing, MN 55746
map and directions

To register or if you have questions, contact Emily Halbur at 612-604-1274 or emily.halbur@somn.org

Young Athletes photo
photo by Jim Mims

Rochester
Every Monday
June 4—July 30, 2012 (will not meet July 2)
6-7 p.m.
University Center Rochester
Rochester, MN
Room SC202
campus map
map and directions

Registration deadline is Monday, May 28, 2012.
To register or if you have questions, contact Emily Halbur at 612-604-1274 or emily.halbur@somn.org

Young Athletes photo
photo by Jim Mims

Shakopee
Sponsored by Johnsville Community Education
Every Tuesday
June 12-August 7, 2012 (will not meet July 3)
6-7 p.m.
Central Family Center
Gymnasium
505 Holmes St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
map and directions

$25 per athlete
Register with Shakopee Community Education:

  • Drop off the form or mail it into the address above
  • Fax it (credit card only) to 952-496-5098
  • Sign up online at www.shakopee.k12.mn.us under the Community Education link. Use class code SY-40-YA 3.
If you have registration questions, call 952-496-5029.
If you have questions, contact Emily Halbur at 612-604-1274 or emily.halbur@somn.org