Opportunities on and off the FIELD
Special Olympics Maine creates opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to compete, grow, lead, stay healthy, build friendships, and belong.
From year-round sports to health and wellness, leadership, schools, and community programs, everything we do is built around one goal: creating a more inclusive Maine where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Unified Champion Schools®
Inclusion starts early. Unified Champion Schools® brings students with and without intellectual disabilities together through Unified Sports®, inclusive youth leadership, and whole-school engagement.
Young Athletes™
Big beginnings start with play. Young Athletes™ introduces children ages 2–7, with and without intellectual disabilities, to basic sports skills while building confidence, friendships, and a love of being active.
Athlete Leadership
Athletes aren’t just participants—they’re leaders. Athlete Leadership provides opportunities for Special Olympics athletes to develop their skills, find their voice, and take meaningful leadership roles within Special Olympics and their communities.
Health & Wellness
Healthier athletes are stronger athletes on and off the field. Our health and wellness programs provide fitness opportunities, health education, Healthy Athletes® screenings, and resources designed to support the whole person.
Camp Tall Pines
A place to relax, connect, and make memories. Located on Lower Range Pond in Poland, Camp Tall Pines provides vacation and recreation opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities throughout the year.
Want to Bring a Program to Your Community?
You can help create more opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities right where you live. Whether you’re interested in starting a sports team, recreation program, Unified Champion School®, health initiative, or another inclusive opportunity, we’ll help you get started.
If you are not able to find what you are looking for or have a question this page does not answer, reach out to us! We can’t do this without you, and we’re always here to help you.