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.
April 17-May 29, 2013
Every Wednesday
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tilden Community Center
310 River St
Hastings, MN 55033 map and directions
$35 - Metro members
$65 - non-members
Register with the Hastings YMCA
Scholarships available; contact Jennifer Hansen at jennifer.hansen@somn.org or 612-604-1277.
If you have questions, contact Melissa Jackson, Hastings YMCA, at melissa.jackson@ymcatwincities.org or 651-319-8007.
May 7-May 30, 2013
Every Tuesday and Thursday
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA
1000 Lakeland Dr SE
Willmar, MN 56201 map and directions
$40 members
$50 non-members
Register with the Kandiyohi YMCA by contacting the YMCA or registering online at www.kandiymca.org
Scholarships available; contact Jennifer Hansen at jennifer.hansen@somn.org or 612-604-1277.
If you want to register or have questions, contact Britney Lingl, Kandiyohi YMCA, at britneyl@kandiymca.org
Eden Prairie Community Center
16700 Valley View Rd
Room 201
Eden Prairie, MN 55346 map and directions
$32 per participant
Register online at parksandrec.edenprairie.org (March/April registration code #35804, May/June code is #35807).
If you have questions, contact Nicole White, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, at nwhite@edenprairie.org or 952-949-8457.
May 15-July 10, 2013 (no class July 3)
Every Wednesday
6-7 p.m.
Young Athletes Program
4740 Park Glen Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55416 map and directions
This program is FREE!
Register today with Gigi's Playhouse. Please fill out application and deposit in office donation box or return to office during business hours. Space is limited.
If you want to register or have questions, contact Gigi's Playhouse at twincities@gigisplayhouse.org or 952-926-3660.
$10 - members
$20 - non-members
Register with the YMCA of Woodbury
If you have questions, contact Katie Hawke, YMCA of Woodbury, at katie.hawke@ymcatwincities.org or 651-739-6585.
White Bear Area YMCA
2100 Orchard Lane
White Bear Lake, MN 55110 map and directions
$10 - members
$20 - non-members
Register with the White Bear Area YMCA
If you want to register or have questions, contact Kate Whitby, White Bear Area YMCA, at kate.whitby@ymcatwincities.org or 651-773-2659.
June 18-July 18, 2013
Every Tuesday and Thursday
9-10 a.m.
Hamilton Park
6101 Candlewood Dr
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 map and directions
$30 per participant
Call 763-493-8333 to register — class number is #435003.11
Scholarships available; contact Jennifer Hansen at jennifer.hansen@somn.org or 612-604-1277.
