UnitedHealthcare hosts training camp for Special Olympics SoCal

Special Olympics Southern California’s Training Camp

Ahead of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games being held this summer in Minnesota, UnitedHealthcare hosted a Training Camp for Team Special Olympics Southern California at Warren High School in Downey, CA.

The Training Camp brought together athletes, coaches, youth leaders and support staff from across Southern California for intensive sport-specific training, team building, and health and wellness preparation.

The day’s activities included practice and drills for seven Olympic sports including:

  • Basketball
  • Swimming
  • Athletics
  • Bocce
  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Softball

More than 3,000 inspiring athletes from all 50 states will come together to compete for gold in Minneapolis this June.More than 3,000 inspiring athletes from all 50 states will come together to compete for gold in Minneapolis this June.

“It’s a family environment,” said Dustin Plunkett, who has been competing with Special Olympics Southern California for nearly three decades. “It’s all about inclusion.”

As the co-presenting partner for the USA Games, UnitedHealthcare is sponsoring several training days across the country, dedicated to bringing the athletic community together ahead of the main event.

“It was so exciting to see these great players honing their skills and showing their enthusiasm for representing their sport and their community,” said Tami Adams, CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Southern California. “At UnitedHealthcare, we are incredibly honored to support Special Olympics USA Games and celebrate the skill, resilience and achievements of these inspiring individuals.”

UnitedHealthcare is a co-presenting sponsor for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games to be held June 20-26, 2026 in Minneapolis.

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