Students Help with Special Olympics

Bethel University education majors are gaining valuable preparation for their careers by playing kickball; duck, duck goose; and the hokey-pokey. They volunteer once a week to assist 3- to 7-year-olds who are in Young Athletes, a program that prepares children with special needs for the Special Olympics.

“As they lead relays and games that incorporate large and fine motor skills, they learn a lot about patience and passions,” says Associate Professor of Education Katie Bonawitz. “Having patience is a skill all educators need and these coaches will experience that here - which is a gift.”

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