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Kelsey Newsome, Special Populations & Senior Specialist
252-246-1133
knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Special Populations Programs
Fitness Fun
Recreation Park Community Center
500 Sunset Rd.
Wilson, NC 27893
Wilson Family YMCA
233 Nash St.
Wilson, NC 27893
Days TBD
Fitness Fun Exercise Class
Class is offered Free for Special Needs Participants
30 Minutes of FUN Exercise
Classes go from October – May
Weight, Blood Pressure, and BMI will be checked on each participant
Each participant will have staff/parent assist in exercise class
Nutritional Snack Offered
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Wilson County Special Olympics
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Special Olympics of Wilson County
Ages: 8 & Up
Local Game Events: Basketball (December) & Track & Field (April 2026)
Registration: 1 month prior to event.
This program is offered to persons with intellectual disabilities to build skills, show courage, experience joy and participate in sharing of friendships.
Special Olympics Bocce
J Burt Gillette Complex (Cannon Hinnant Field)
3238 Corbett Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
Mondays Starting October 13 at 10:00am
Contact: Bryan Rico
Phone: 252-296-3419
Email: brico@wilsonnc.org
Miracle League of Wilson City
J Burt Gillette Complex (Cannon Hinnant Field)
3238 Corbett Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep individuals with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime.
Games held at J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex Cannon Hinnant Field!
Registration starts September 8 - October 14 (Practices start October 7!)
Fee: Free
(You can register for sports at wilsonnc.org/webtrac (Click Here) or at one of our centers during normal business hours!)
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Gather & Grow
Williams Day Camp
515 Mt Vernon Dr NW
Wilson, NC 27893
Wednesdays at 10:00am
Where community & creativity come together!
A weekly coming-together for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation for individuals with ID/DD.
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Unified Aces Tennis
Matthis Park Tennis Courts
1015 Forest Hills Rd.
Wilson, NC 27893
Wilson Parks and Recreation is excited to offer Unified Aces Inclusion Tennis Program in partnership with Special Olympics Wilson County. We offer this league at no cost for children/ adults ages 7 & up with and without disabilities. This league will follow the Special Olympics Unified Sports recreation model. Special Olympics Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sport training and competition experiences for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities
(You can register for sports at wilsonnc.org/webtrac (Click Here) or at one of our centers during normal business hours!). Free to register!
Saturdays at 9:00 am on October 18, October 25, November 1, & November 8
Contact: Bryan Rico
Phone: 252-296-3419
Email: brico@wilsonnc.org
UNIFIED Kicks Inclusion Soccer
Game Locations:
J Burt Gillette Soccer Complex
3238 Corbett Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
Wilson Parks and Recreation is excited to offer Unified Kicks Inclusion Soccer Program in partnership with Special Olympics Wilson County. We offer this league at no cost for children/ adults ages 7 & up with and without disabilities.
This league will follow the Special Olympics Unified Sports recreation model. Special Olympics Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sport training and competition experiences for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities
Registration Dates: Starts Late February 2026!
(You can register for sports at wilsonnc.org/webtrac (Click Here) or at one of our centers during normal business hours!)
Fee: Free
Game held mostly on Saturdays & will start Spring of 2026!
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Unified Dinks Pickleball
Game Locations:
City of Wilson Pickleball Complex at J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex
3238 Corbett Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
Wilson Parks and Recreation is excited to offer Unified Dinks Inclusion Pickleball Program in partnership with Special Olympics Wilson County. We offer this league at no cost for children/ adults ages 7 & up with and without disabilities.
This league will follow the Special Olympics Unified Sports recreation model. Special Olympics Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sport training and competition experiences for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities
Registration starts March 2026!
(You can register for sports at wilsonnc.org/webtrac (Click Here) or at one of our centers during normal business hours!)
Fee: Free
Program Days:
October 5, 12, 19, 26 at 9:00am
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
UNIFIED Hoops Inclusion Basketball
Game Locations:
Recreation Park Center
500 Sunset Road (off Raleigh Road)
Wilson, NC 27893
Wilson Parks and Recreation is excited to offer Unified Hoops Inclusion Basketball Program in partnership with Special Olympics Wilson County. We offer this league at no cost for children/ adults ages 7 & up with and without disabilities.
This league will follow the Special Olympics Unified Sports recreation model. Special Olympics Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sport training and competition experiences for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities.
Registration Starts November 15 - January games being
(You can register for sports at wilsonnc.org/webtrac (Click Here) or at one of our centers during normal business hours!)
Fee: Free
Game Days:TBD in January/February
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Train of Lights - Special Needs Night
Recreation Park Miniature Train
500 Sunset Rd.
Wilson, NC 27893
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time:
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fee: Free to anyone with Special Needs and their families.
Contact: Braxton Patterson
Phone: (252)399-2285
Email: bpatterson@wilsonnc.org