Young Athletes Showcase
Presented by Special Olympics Michigan along with The War Memorial and The Family Center
Event Date: Sunday, June 7th
Event Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Place: The War Memorial - 32 Lake Shore Drive | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Program Cost: FREE
Join us for a one-day, family-friendly event designed for children ages 2–7 of all abilities. Families will enjoy a mix of free play, group games, and fun activities that promote friendship, inclusion, and early sports skills confidence!
Participants must be accompanied by an adult. We encourage everyone to join in on the fun including siblings!
There will be snacks provided along with opportunities for giveaways.
About the Program
The atmosphere is intentionally joyful and low‑pressure, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate, succeed, and feel a sense of belonging within their community.
The showcase features a variety of components, including activity stations, cooperative games, family participation opportunities, recognition and celebration moments, and engagement from community partners. Together, these elements provide a dynamic representation of the Special Olympics Young Athletes initiative.
The Young Athletes program is centered on building a strong developmental foundation for children through activities that support whole‑child growth. The curriculum is designed to help children build confidence, develop motor skills, strengthen social interaction, and prepare for future participation in sports and physical activity. Programming can be implemented at home, in schools, and throughout community settings, with an emphasis on motor skill development, inclusive play, structured lesson plans, family engagement, and pathways to future involvement in Unified Sports.
Young Athletes is part of a global movement committed to ensuring that all children—regardless of ability—have access to meaningful play, movement, and community connection. The program establishes the groundwork for lifelong participation in physical activity and supports the development of communities where inclusion is embraced from the earliest years.