Our Young Athletes Program is designed for children ages 2 through 7 with and without intellectual disabilities and to introduce them to Special Olympics New Jersey. Our program focuses on inclusive sports play that teaches skills like balance, jumping and kicking. Your Athlete will have the ability to learn and improve their social skills like taking turns and playing with teammate’s, build their self-confidence, and the opportunity to play as a family and meet new friends.
Come play with us!
Young Athletes focuses on the following skills:
- Foundational Skills (strength, flexibility, and body awareness)
- Walking & Running
- Balance & Jumping
- Trapping & Catching
- Throwing
- Striking
- Kicking
- Introduction to Sport Skills
Ready to play?
Register your Young Athletes!
You will be notified as to when community programs arise in your area.
Young Athletes Community Programming
Interested in enrolling your Young Athletes and/or Unified Partner into our Community Programming in your local area or nearby? Sign-up now for the 2025 Winter Season below.
SONJ Young Athletes Registration Form is required in order to enroll in any of our programming
