Heat Cancellations – Unified Tennis 7/10 and Unified Field Day 7/14
DC Summer is being, well... DC Summer! Due to extreme heat, SODC will be canceling two events out of an abundance of caution. Use this time to send a message to a Special Olympics teammate or get in some fitness indoors. Canceled: Unified Tennis...
Spots Still Available for Special Olympics DC Summer Camp
Spots still available for Special Olympics DC's Summer Camp - Register Today! Special Olympics DC is hosting a FREE five-week Summer Camp catered towards children with disabilities that focuses on sport development, youth leadership, and wellness....
You’re Invited to our Friends & Family Summer Field Day!
Athletes, families, and supporters from our community: join us! Unified Field Day is a fun-filled day with games, snacks and drinks, and mingling with fellow athletes and community members. Sunday, June 14th 2:00 - 4:00 PM Mitchell Park 1801 23rd...
2024 Summer Games in the Books!
THANK YOU to our Special Olympics DC community for showing up to make this Summer Games unforgettable for over 800 Special Olympics athletes from all eight wards of DC. Over 650 volunteers from all walks of life helped make the magic happen. Read...
Howard Unified Basketball Team Wins Inaugural HBCU Capitol City Classic
In the inaugural year of the HBCU Capitol Classic Rivalry Game, the trophy is coming home to DC! For the first-time ever, the two Capitol City HBCUs — Howard University in Washington, D.C. and Delaware State University in Dover, DE, got together...
Special Olympics Jamaica Visits for Unified Youth Exchange
Special Olympics DC Hosts Special Olympics Jamaica for week of cultural sharing and connections! Special Olympics DC hosted a group of students and mentors with and without intellectual disabilities from Special Olympics Jamaica as part of our...
Youth Leaders Advocate During Capitol Hill Day
In early February, students in the Special Olympics Unified Champion School programs at Woodson High School and Barnard Elementary School traveled downtown to spend time learning and leading on the Hill as part of Special Olympics Hill Day. Youth...
You Can Still Donate to the 2024 DC Plunge Campaign!
Donate Today to the 2024 Plunge Campaign!On Saturday, February 24th, over 250 Plungers took the brave and chilly dip into an above-ground pool in Yards Park to show their support for Special Olympics DC athletes. Our community showed out! All-star...
Celebrating Black History
Special Olympics DC is celebrating Black History — this month and every month! We asked members of our community to reflect on the importance of Black History Month and what it means to them:"Black History Month is a time for people to get to know...
Countdown to The DC Polar Plunge…See You Saturday!
The Polar Plunge is a very cool way for the community to come out and show their support for Special Olympics DC. An above-ground swimming pool will be erected at The Yards Park, and participants will "take the plunge" to the cheers of the crowd! ...










