It was a day of fun in the sun for students with special needs who converged on Bulldog Stadium.

Sixty-two student athletes from the Northern Lehigh School District and Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit took part in the third annual Bulldog Games held Wednesday by the Northern Lehigh Special Education Department.

They were joined by a group of 60 volunteers who ranged from Northern Lehigh High School students to sixth-grade Northern Lehigh Middle School Student Council members to retired teachers who assisted.

Michele Dotta, director of special education for the Northern Lehigh School District, said that despite the warm weather conditions, the students fared well.

“The students are having a ball with the activities,” Dotta said. “The face-painting is always a big one.”

Allyson DeHart, TOSA/Ed consultant for the Special Education Department and transition coordinator for the Northern Lehigh School District, said the student athletes were able to pick from a full slate of activities.

DeHart said those included a beanbag toss, softball throw, long jump, 50-meter dash, bowling and more.

DeHart also noted that a banner that was funded by an anonymous donor has been placed near the entrance to Bulldog Stadium as a permanent welcome to the Bulldog Games.

Vinnie Scarpulla, a fourth-grade student at Slatington Elementary, was among the many students who clearly had a blast.

“I like the long jump,” Vinnie said. “And when we get the food, I really like the barbecue chips.”

Fourth-grader Natalie Graff shared much the same point of view.

“I like the long jump,” Natalie said. “And the oranges.”