Special Olympics Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years old. Young Athletes introduces sport skills including running, balancing, jumping, kicking, and throwing through a series of various games and activities. Some examples include obstacle courses, I Spy, Follow the Leader, Animal Movement Games, and Target Toss and Catch. Young Athletes offers families, teachers, caregivers, and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children. Young Athletes provides children with activities and games that meet their individual skill and ability levels, while allowing them to play together in a fun and inclusive environment. Check out the video! Let’s Play Together YA www.specialolympics.org
This program is held at the Willmar Events & Recreation Center (2707 Arena Drive, Willmar, MN, 56201)
Youth ages 2-7
Sundays: 3:00pm - 4:00pmJan 21 - Feb 25
$20.00
Contact Anita for more information:ajnelson@willmarmn.gov320-441-1082
Come and learn the game of Pickleball. We will learn the rules, hitting, serving, and will put the game together by the end.
7 & up
Wednesdays: 5:45pm - 6:45pmFeb 7 - Feb 21
$15.00
Come and enjoy a variety of sports such as basketball, volleyball, and soccer. We will learn the skills of each sport.
Wednesdays: 5:45pm - 6:45pmNext Session TBD
Fun is what backyard games are all about! Come to Miller Park and toss some bean bags, learn the game of bocce ball, or play ladder golf. Participant care providers are encouraged to stay and help.
All ages welcome!
Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30pmSept 16 - Oct 7
$10.00
All abilities are encouraged to try the age-old sport of Curling in this adaptive setting. This will be held at Blue Line Arena in the Civic Center.
Thursdays: 4:00pm- 5:00pm12/5/24 - 3/20/25
$3.00/person per day. Pay at the door.
Hit, run, and slide on into this league. Bring your own gloves and be ready for some fun! We will do a few drills to sharpen our skills and then make teams. Care providers are encouraged to stay and help.
Program is held at Swansson Sports Complex.
TBD (Around July)
Come join us at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic center on Saturday mornings. We will have a rotation of planned activities and games for the first hour, and free swim for the last half hour. Come for one or come for all sessions. Participants who are 10 and younger will need to have someone 16 years or older in the water with them.
Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:00amJune 29 - July 27
$5.00 per session, or $20.00 for ALL 5 sessions
Join the Willmar Track and field and cross-country teams and coaches at the Kennedy track along with community members and families to practice running and field events. On July 24h we will pick out events that you would enjoy competing in.
The track and field unified meet will be on Wednesday, July 31st.
Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pmJune 19 - July 31