1. in Grand Rapids Who to Contact:
To Volunteer:
Megan Horrocks
Area Director or
Jen Horrocks
Assistant Area Director
Victoria Cox
Young Athletes Intern
More Information:
Check out to find out more about Young Athletes, Special Olympics, and other ways to make a difference by getting involved!
GVSU:
“It's not our disabilities, it's our abilities that count.” ~Chris Burke
Want to learn more about individuals with disabilities? Grand Valley State University offers classes in:
Disability Sport (PED 345)
Adapted Physical Education & Recreation (PED 202)
And more!
Contact Dr. Colleen Lewis for more information about classes at GVSU.
*This pamphlet was made by a student and is not affiliated with Special Olympics Young Athletes Program. Should not be used for promotional use.

2. Program times and locations*
Become a Volunteer
Program times and locations*
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Monday:
Help lead activities
Assist children in games
Promote a positive environment
Be energetic and have fun!
9:30am – 11:00am
Kent Hills Elementary Emerald Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI,
Benefits of Volunteering:
Tuesday:
About the Young Athletes Program
Personal growth
Gain knowledge about individuals with differences
Develop leadership skills; volunteers are role models to the students
Great resume builder
Most importantly, you get to see children be physically active, have fun, and grow 
9:30am – 10:20am
Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy 645 Logan St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Special Olympics Young Athletes Program is a unique developmental opportunity used to get children, ages 2.5 – 7, with intellectual disabilities physically active and introduced to sport (Special Olympics, 2015). Now common throughout the United States, this program aims to give children with disabilities a chance to learn through play! Young Athletes promotes physical fitness and encourages inclusive sport meaning children with and without disabilities all come together to participate. Given the presentation of the program during early years of development, the activities are specifically designed to advance motor skills, social skills, and confidence.
Wednesday:
9:30am – 11:00am
1:15pm – 3:00pm
Ken-O-Sha Campus Elementary Thomas St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Thursday:
9:30am – 11:00am
1:15pm – 3:00pm
Ken-O-Sha Van Auken Elementary Van Auken St Grand Rapids, MI 49508
9:15am – 10:15 am
Dickinson Elementary Dickinson St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
*This is relevant for Winter Times and places change each semester.