Maryland: Special Olympics Baltimore

Community Partner: Special Olympics Baltimore

Trip Dates: December 14-21, 2024

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Number of Participants: 10

Price: $500

Included in participant fee:

All logistical and travel expenses: Rental vehicles for roundtrip transportation (damage/insurance coverage included) and overnight lodging for duration of trip.
Community partner program fees or donation for facilitating week of service/alternative break experience.
Buck-I-SERV supplies/swag: Individual items (t-shirts, water bottles, fanny packs, pens, and reflection booklets for each group member) and group items (first aid kit, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, deck of playing cards, and thank you card for community partner.
Buck-I-SERV Events and Training: Winter Kick-Off and Welcome Back events with catering and pre-trip education and training
Meals and group activities: The group will be provided a budget to use for group meals and group activities. Participants should plan to bring money for out of pocket expenses.

Travel and Housing:

Participants will drive to and from Baltimore in rental vehicles.
Housing is currently TBD. Participants will likely stay in a local church or Airbnb in Baltimore.
A full packing list will be provided to participants and discussed during pre-trip meetings leading up to departure.

What to Expect:

As the world’s largest sports organization, Special Olympics uses the power of sports to help people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths, abilities, skills, and success. Ultimately, the message that Special Olympics wishes to spread is this: people with intellectual disabilities can- and will- succeed when given the chance. Upon returning, the students should have a better understanding of the mission of Special Olympics: to give continuous opportunities to athletes with disabilities in order for them to develop physical fitness and demonstrate courage as well as the experience of joy and sportsmanship fostered in athletic competition.