Paraprofessional Charlotte Benoit helps Cooper Hantz, a pre-kindergarten student at Lake Arthur Elementary, walk blocks Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics Youth Athletes Fun Day at Jennings High School. Participating in the event allows students to work on communication and social skills, motor skills, hand-to-eye coordination and build relationships with other students and volunteers.

Students bounce their way to the finish line Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics Youth Athletes Fun Day at Jennings High School. Students with exceptionalities worked together as a team with non-disabled students and volunteers to participate in various games and activitities.

Hazel Klemmer, a first grader at Elton Elementary School, tries to bowl Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics Youth Athletes Fun Day at Jennings High School. Non-disabled students and volunteers worked with students with exceptionalities to promote inclusion and incorporate their skills in various athletic events.

Students toss a giant turtle around Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics Youth Athletes Fun Day at Jennings High School. Students in grades pre-kindergarten to second grade showcased their strengths, abilities and skills in various games and activities.

Students work their way through an obstacle course Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics Youth Athletes Fun Day at Jennings High School. More than 120 students in grades pre-kindergarten to second grade participated in various games and activities demonstrating manipulative skills, locomotor skills, teamwork and more.

Kayla Ewing, a pre-kindergarten student at Jennings Elementary School, concentrates as she stacks buckets Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics Youth Athletes Fun Day at Jennings High School.