Summer Games
Summer Games volunteers needed!
Summer Games
June 6-8, 2024
Exciting news! We are thrilled to unveil our brand-new volunteer management portal, making it even easier for you to participate in Special Olympics programming.
New volunteers: Click here to complete the Volunteer Application. Once completed, you can sign up for the role of your choice in our Volunteer Portal.
Existing volunteers: Existing volunteers will receive an email with instructions to “claim their profile” on or after Monday, April 15th. The “claim your profile” emails will be rolled out slowly, so please allow up to 2 weeks to receive your email! We kindly request that you do not create a new account, or a duplicate record will be created. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at portalsupport@specialolympicspa.org.
Summer Games at Penn State University
Thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and friends representing all corners of Pennsylvania participate in Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s annual Summer Games at Penn State University in State College, PA.
The event is the largest statewide competition bringing more than 2,000 athletes and 750 coaches. Competition in athletics, basketball, equestrian, golf, gymnastics, softball, swimming and tennis highlight the three day event. Weeks of hard work and dedication in training is rewarded as athletes are cheered on and supported during competition by more than 1,000 enthusiastic volunteers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Games is Special Olympics Pennsylvania's largest statewide competition bringing more than 2,000 athletes and 750 coaches to Penn State University in State College.
Competition in athletics, basketball, equestrian, golf, gymnastics, softball, swimming and tennis highlight the three day event. Weeks of hard work and dedication in training is rewarded as athletes are cheered on and supported during competition by more than 1,000 enthusiastic volunteers.