Active Start

A young girl with her back to the camera is making gestures with her hands in play with her mom who sits opposite her.

What is Active Start?

Active Start is a 12-week family-centred activity program targeting children with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 2 and 6. Through the Active Start program, children learn basic motor skills such as walking, running, jumping and throwing in a fun and safe environment.

Children who get involved with Active Start can't stop smiling, and their parents and caregivers have a great time playing along and watching their kids blossom and develop essential skills.

"Special Olympics BC's Active Start program fills a void in our son's life. He loves playing with the equipment, and it is gratifying to see the confidence he is gaining both physically and mentally as he achieves goals and does things he couldn't do before. We look forward to sharing future accomplishments with Active Start."
Special Olympics BC parent James
A young girl with intellectual disabilities sits on the floor of gym holding a large, pink hula-hoop over her head while interacting with her leader.

The Active Start and FUNdamentals programs are sport initiatives developed by Special Olympics BC to teach basic motor and sport skills through fun and positive movement experiences for children with intellectual disabilities. Learn more about FUNdamentals, for children ages seven to 11, below.

Skills, Inclusion, and Fun in Special Olympics BC Youth Programs
A young girl with intellectual disabilities jumps between markers on the floor looking very focused.

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