Detailed Schedule
Friday, June 27, 2025
7:00am – 8:30am
HOD Breakfast Available @ Benson Memorial Center Dinning Commons (Pass Required)
8:00am – 9:15am
HOD Dorm Key Pick-Up, Delegation Packets & Parking Passes – Must be picked up from Graham Hall Service Desk
9:00am – 4:00pm
Hospitality Suite @ Leavey Center (Coaches, HODs, Volunteers, GMT welcome)
9:00am – 11:00am
HOD Venue Walk Through (Meet in front of Tennis Courts) – Bring your walking shoes! (and get coffee before)
10:00am
Delegations Begin to Arrive at Santa Clara University
10:00am – 10:30pm
HOD Dorm Key Pick-Up, Delegation Packets & Parking Passes – Must be picked up from Graham Hall Service Desk
11:00am – 4:00pm
Healthy Athletes Pavilion @ Leavey Center
Health Screenings: FitFeet / FUNfitness / Health Promotion / Healthy Hearing / Opening Eyes / Special Smiles / Strong Minds
11:30am – 1:15pm
HOD Lunch Available at Benson Memorial Center Dinning Commons (Pass Required)
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Sports Expo @ Stanton Field and Degheri Tennis Center
Come try your hand at new demonstration sports, open to the public
3:30pm
Final Leg of Torch Run to Santa Clara University Campus
4:00pm – 6:30pm
Family Health Forum @ Santa Clara University Library
Connect with families and learn stress management from a clinical expert
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Dinner Shift 1 Available at Benson Memorial Center Dinning Commons
5:00pm – 6:15pm
Dinner Shift 2 Available at Benson Memorial Center Dinning Commons
5:00pm – 7:45pm
Youth Leadership Experience @ Leavey Center
A leadership training and orientation
6:00pm
Delegations Start to Line Up for Opening Ceremony on Staton Soccer Field
Doors Open @ Stevens Stadium – Buck Shaw Field for Spectators
6:00pm – 7:00pm
LETR Dinner @ Locatelli
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Honored Guest Check-in and Ice Cream Social @ Locatelli Courtyard
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Opening Ceremony @ Stevens Stadium – Buck Shaw Field
Kickoff Summer Games with a night of entertainment, FREE to the public
Saturday, June 28, 2025
7:00am – 8:30am
Breakfast Available at Benson Memorial Center Dinning Commons
7:45am, 8:00am
Shuttles to Santa Clara High School – see Maps & Directions for Shuttle locations
8:00am – 2:00pm
Youth Leadership Experience @ Santa Clara University
Volunteer at swimming from 8:00am – 12:00pm and a group “scavenger hunt” from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
8:30am – 11:00am
Honored Guest Breakfast & Venue Tours @ Locatelli Activity Center (Must have RSVP’d)
8:45am – 3:30pm
Track & Field Competition @ Santa Clara High School
Come cheer on Special Olympics athletes
9:00am – 1:00pm
Bocce Competition @ Stevens Stadium – Buck Shaw Field
Come cheer on Special Olympics athletes
9:00am – 1:00pm
Tennis Competition @ Degheri Tennis Center
Come cheer on Special Olympics athletes
9:00am – 2:00pm
Hospitality Suite @ Santa Clara High School (Coaches, HODs, Volunteers, GMT welcome)
9:00am – 3:00pm
Swimming Competition @ Sullivan Aquatic Center
Come cheer on Special Olympics athletes
9:00am – 4:00pm
Hospitality Suite @ Leavey Center (Coaches, HODs, Volunteers, GMT welcome)
9:30am – 12:30pm
Parents Helping Parents Resource Fair @ Sobrato Courtyard
Discover resources for athletes, families and the broader community
9:30am – 12:30pm
Young Athletes Fair @ Stevens Stadium – Buck Shaw Field
A fun introduction into sports, open to ALL children ages 2-10
10:00am – 2:00pm
Healthy Young Athletes Screening @ Leavey Center
FREE pediatric screenings, offered to ALL children ages 2-10
10:00am – 3:00pm
Sports Expo @ Santa Clara High School
Come try your hand at new demonstration sports, open to the public
11:00am – 1:00pm
Lunch Available at Sports Venues (Pass Required for Delegations)
11:00am – 4:00pm
Olympic Village @ Leavey Center
Enjoy some fun activities between competitions, open to the public
3:00pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm
Santa Clara High School Shuttles to Santa Clara University
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Dinner Shift 1 Available @ Benson Memorial Center Dinning Commons – Santa Clara University
5:00pm – 6:15pm
Dinner Shift 2 Available @ Benson Memorial Center Dinning Commons – Santa Clara University
7:00pm – 9:30pm
- Dance @ Stevens Stadium – Buck Shaw Field
- (Families may observe from the bleachers – please use the Northwest upper entrance)
- Movie @ Locatelli Activity Center
- Activities & Crafts @ Leavey Center
- Quiet Room @ Leavey Center Team Room (1st Floor Level)
8:00pm – 8:45pm
HOD Meeting @ HQ Schott Center
Sunday, June 29, 2025
7:00am – 8:30am
Breakfast Available at Benson Memorial Center Dinning Commons – Santa Clara University
8:15am, 8:45am
Shuttles to Santa Clara High School – see Maps & Directions for Shuttle locations
8:30am – 2:00pm
Swimming Competition @ Sullivan Aquatic Center
Come cheer on Special Olympics athletes
9:00am – 1:00pm
Bocce Competition @ Stevens Stadium – Buck Shaw Field
Come cheer on Special Olympics athletes
9:00am – 10:30am
Honored Guest Walking Club @ Locatelli Activity Center
9:00am – 1:00pm
Tennis Competition @ Degheri Tennis Center
Come cheer on Special Olympics athletes
9:00am – 1:00pm
Hospitality Suite @ Leavey Center (Coaches, HODs, Volunteers, GMT welcome)
9:00am – 1:00pm
Hospitality Suite @ Santa Clara High School (Coaches, HODs, Volunteers, GMT welcome)
9:30am – 11:00am
Walking Club Meet Up @ Locatelli Student Activity Center
A leisurely guided walk around Santa Clara University
9:30am – 3:30pm
Track & Field Competition @ Santa Clara High School
Come cheer on Special Olympics athletes
11:00am – 1:00pm
Lunch Available @ Sports Venues (Pass Required for Delegations)
12:30pm, 1:00pm & 1:30pm
Santa Clara High School Shuttles to Santa Clara University
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Delegations Depart
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