Merrimack College, North Andover, September 13th – November 5, 2026, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. * Level 1 groups will be for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.
* Level 1 will focus on fun activities that aid in the development of motor skills through running, jumping, balancing, throwing, kicking, catching and more.
*Activities covered during a Level 1 Young Athletes class can be referenced in the Young Athletes Activity Guide.
The Level 2 group will be offered for children ages 6-12, and will focus more on sport specific skill
development and early game play concepts.
* The student leaders will cover soccer skills the first three weeks, and then basketball skills the final two weeks
