Young Athletes (YA) is a partnership with Special Olympics of Minnesota, offering activities for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages two to seven.

Young Athletes overview

  • Ages: Two to seven years
  • Available as seven- and 14-week sessions

Children get to play, laugh and learn with YA—a program for kids with and without cognitive disabilities. This program was specially designed to introduce kids to the world of sports. YA encourages children to develop better social skills, play with peers, and boost their confidence with sports.

We offer YA at the following Twin Cities Y locations:

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