Week of Events
2021 Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is part of Maryland's history. For the past 25 years, thousands of plungers have jumped into the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay all in support of Special Olympics Maryland. Your dedication to our 8,716 athletes is impactful and has created countless inclusion experiences across the state of Maryland. While we originally had a different vision for celebrating our 25th anniversary, the health and safety of our community is our top priority. We are excited to say that the 2021 Polar Bear Plunge will go on! Help us reach our goal of $3 million this year and register for the 2021 Plunge, today!
Meditation and Mindful Mondays
Meditation and Mindful Mondays
Take a break mid-day and enjoy a short mindfulness meditation practice together with other athletes.
Each session is only 10-15 minutes but will help charge you up for the rest of the day and the rest of the week
Athlete Leadership Training: Google’s “Be Internet Kind”
Athlete Leadership Training: Google’s “Be Internet Kind”
Part 4 It’s Cool to be Kind (Exercise #1) From Bystander to upstanders Join Baltimore County Athlete Leader Stephanie Stein as she co-presents this series. Activity Goals: -Identify situations of harassment or bullying online -Evaluate what it means to be a bystander or upstander online -Learn specific ways to respond to bullying when you see…
YAPpy Hour
YAPpy Hour
Grab your Young Athletes and join us for the half-hour virtual practices based upon Special Olympics Maryland’s Young Athlete Program curriculum! We can guarantee you’ll leave #YAPpy
Athlete Leadership Training: Google’s “Be Internet Kind”
Athlete Leadership Training: Google’s “Be Internet Kind”
Part 4 It’s Cool to be Kind (Exercise #2) Upstander Options Join Baltimore County Athlete Leader Stephanie Stein as she co-presents this series. Activity Goals: -See that being an upstander is a choice -Learn there are different ways to intervene and be an upstander in a specific situation -Choose how to respond from various options…
What’s Cooking with Athlete Leadership?
What’s Cooking with Athlete Leadership?
Special Olympics Maryland athlete leaders will host a monthly show where they will demonstrate one recipe live in the kitchen. The recipe and ingredients will be shared in advance of the show. Chili Lime Chicken Tacos (or Nachos) with Mango Salsa Yield: 4-6 Servings INGREDIENTS For the Mango Salsa: 1 cup frozen mango…
Morning Coffee Chat
Morning Coffee Chat
Make yourself a coffee, tea, or whatever you would like, and join us for informal chats about whatever we want.
Athlete Leadership Training: Google’s “Be Internet Kind”
Athlete Leadership Training: Google’s “Be Internet Kind”
Part 4 It’s Cool to be Kind (Exercise #3) ...but say it nicely! Join Baltimore County Athlete Leader Stephanie Stein as she co-presents this series. Activity Goals: -Express feelings and opinions in positive ways -Respond to negativity in constructive ways
YAPpy Hour
YAPpy Hour
Grab your Young Athletes and join us for the half-hour virtual practices based upon Special Olympics Maryland’s Young Athlete Program curriculum! We can guarantee you’ll leave #YAPpy
Fam Fitness
Fam Fitness
Fam Fitness sessions are once a month fitness workouts designed with exercises to be completed together by an athlete and family member. Using Fit5 resources as a guide, the host family will lead group participants through a fun at-home workout focused on flexibility, endurance, and strength. These workouts are about 45 minutes long, so make…
Social Club: The Justin and Jim Sports Show
Social Club: The Justin and Jim Sports Show
Justin Hunsinger and Jim Downs, both Special Olympics Maryland athletes, will be hosting the SOMD Sports show The Justin and Jim Sports Show.
YAPpy Hour
YAPpy Hour
Grab your Young Athletes and join us for the half-hour virtual practices based upon Special Olympics Maryland’s Young Athlete Program curriculum! We can guarantee you’ll leave #YAPpy
Dance Party
Dance Party
Join our Social Club Dance Party every Saturday with Special Olympics Maryland Athlete Leader and resident DJ, Kris Stone.