1. The Special Olympics powerpoint template
Some tips on creating your own template and great presentations.

2. Special Olympics NC Young Athletes™
Sherry Paul SONC Volunteer YAP Sport Development Team Director
Kerry Hagner SONC Athlete Council

3. What is the Young Athletes Program?
Young Athletes Program (YAP) is an:
Innovative developmentally appropriate play program for children aged 2 – 7 year old
Helps develop motor, social and cognitive skills, even school readiness
Versatile program that can work in various inclusive settings from schools, community programs, to home
The great thing about Young Athletes: is it already an inclusive program!

4. Young Athletes Curriculum
Expands on the existing YA Activity Guide
Defined, but adaptable curriculum
Designed to be implemented 3 days a week
Each sessions lasts 30 minutes

5. https://youtu.be/vW79GH3Vkao
Violet and Anya

6. Online Resources Curriculum Guide
Weekly notes to send home with children encouraging parents to work on skills at home
All letters and forms for parents

7. Head Start Programs Programs are in most every community
Programs are inclusive by nature
Eager for physical activity and health related programs

8. Parks & Recreation Department Collaboration
Ready made program with all equipment and resources provided
Designed for all pre-school age children, a population that is sometimes underserved
Easily incorporated into community recreation center programs or special populations programs
Adds to departments inclusive programming

9. New Families! Some parents are willing to lead the program
Encourages new families to get involved at an early age
Some parents are willing to lead the program
Opens the door for families into the big world of Special Olympics

10. http://sonc.net/become-an-athlete/young-athletes- program/
Contact Information
Young Athletes Program:
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Special Olympics North Carolina Contacts