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The Exceptional Outreach Organization
is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprised of board members. As a foundation, it is their mission to provide programs for exceptional individuals with special needs by fostering growth through recreation, education, and social activites.

Find out more about these great programs:

  • Special Olympics of Lee County hosts several athletic events throughout the year. Some of these events include weekly practices beginning each January, a bowling tournament, a track and field invitational and gymnastics meets.

  • The Therapeutic Summer Camp is a joint project with the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department. The camp runs for 7 weeks, 5 days a week, from the first week of June through the end of July. Participants take part in recreational activities, life skill instruction, fieldtrips, gardening and drama. The camp provides a fun environment in which campers learn important skills that enable them to become active citizens within the community.

  • Best Buddies of Auburn University is an International Social Mentor Program for persons with mild mental retardation. Best Buddies strive to build friendships between college students and disabled citizens in the community. The Auburn Chapter has been in existence since 1992, helping students and other individuals build relationships outside of school, home and work.

  • The Premier Academy Shining Knights Special Needs Cheerleading Team was formed in September 2006 and their first public performance was a demonstration prior to the start of an AU Gymnastics meet in January of 2007. In their first competition ever, the team took home the 1st Place Trophy and the CHEERSPORT Grand Champions banner in the Special Olympics Division. Since their first competition, the team has competed in many competitions and won 10 National Championships. The team practices each Monday afternoon at Premier Academy on Stage Road in Auburn.