Special Olympics Summer Games PA

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, gymnastics, 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.