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Summer Games was a huge success. Over 2,000 athletes competed in athletics (track & field), bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, swimming, and tennis. Learn more about all the events around this year's annual games.
Summer SportsUpcoming Events
- – Camp Shriver Day Session – Week 5 Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- – Camp Shriver Twilight at Field of Dreams RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- – Camp Shriver Twilight Session – Week 5 Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Free medical screenings provided to date in New Jersey
Volunteers donating their time to Special Olympics New Jersey
Athletes participating in Special Olympics New Jersey Programs.
Latest Stories from Special Olympics New Jersey
2024 Outstanding Athlete: Philip Sosidko
July 23, 2025At its annual Night of Champions, Special Olympics New Jersey honors and celebrates outstanding individuals and groups. In the year leading up to the big event, award candidates are identified and nominated by their peers. These nominations are reviewed by a committee, and finally the award recipients are revealed. Awards categories include 13 outstanding county…
A beautiful day with Lady Liberty
July 11, 2025With perfect weather and a breathtaking sunrise over the NYC skyline, 476 participants, along with dedicated staff and LETR volunteers, enjoyed a scenic ferry ride from Liberty State Park to Liberty Island for the 2025 Statue of Liberty 5K. After a few short speeches and the Pledge of Allegiance by SONJ athlete Charlotte, the participants…
2024 Outstanding Athlete: Robert Hopkins
July 11, 2025At its annual Night of Champions, Special Olympics New Jersey honors and celebrates outstanding individuals and groups. In the year leading up to the big event, award candidates are identified and nominated by their peers. These nominations are reviewed by a committee, and finally the award recipients are revealed. Awards categories include 13 outstanding county…
Summer Games for the win!
July 7, 2025June 6-8 2025 saw the return of the Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games at the College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in Ewing, NJ. Thousands of Special Olympics New Jersey athletes, coaches, volunteers, and spectators attending the Opening Ceremony on Friday Night to kick off the games! The highlight was an incredible parade of athletes while families, friends,…