WELCOME TO GATEWAY SRA

Providing quality community special recreation programs since 1989, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities through inclusive, engaging, and meaningful recreational experiences that promote choice, growth, connection, and fun!

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Are you looking for a job that’s fun, meaningful, and makes a difference? Gateway SRA is hiring Recreation Leaders, Recreation Aides, Athletic Coaches, Camp Counselors, and Volunteers to help create inclusive and engaging programs for individuals with disabilities.

Campers take part in games, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, and themed events—all supported by caring staff who focus on each camper’s unique abilities. It's a summer full of laughter, growth, and unforgettable experiences!

SUMMER CAMP

Join Gator Athletics and become part of a team that champions inclusion and sportsmanship! We proudly participate in Special Olympics Illinois, offering athletes of all abilities the chance to compete, grow, and have fun together. Whether you're looking to stay active, build friendships, or challenge yourself, there's a place for you here!

ATHLETICS

Offers a fun, inclusive space where individuals of all abilities can connect, stay active, and explore their interests. From arts and crafts to group games, themed socials, and fitness activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while building friendships, confidence, and healthy habits!

Fitness, Social Clubs, Hobbies and Events

Dedication, Respect, Support, FUN!

Gateway SRA promotes the full participation of people with disabilities in meaningful activities that maximize their health, well-being, and quality of life. Therapeutic Recreation is a critical central component of a healthy lifestyle. This philosophy is carried out through all our recreation services for people with disabilities.

It is our Mission to expand people’s lives through therapeutic recreation activities to
Reach, Grow and Achieve.

ELEVATE – a Gateway SRA Day Support Service program provides a structured, 5 day a week, 5 hours per day, opportunity for individuals with disabilities to transition from high school/transition center to adult life in their community. This program will utilize real life recreation experiences and provide opportunities to transfer these skills successfully throughout the rest of their lives.

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🐊🧡🌄 Our time in the beautiful smokey mountains has come to an end. As we say goodbye to the breath taking views, we reminisce on the drive back home about adventures at Dollywood, taking a Pink Jeep tour through the hollers and hills, watching the swashbuckling pirate show and cultivating lasting friendships. We love our summer vacations...where should we go next year? 🐊🧡🌄 ... See MoreSee Less

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🐊🧡🌄 Our summer vacationers traveled down south yesterday for a weeks long retreat to beautiful Gatlinburg, Tennessee! After a day of traveling they woke up to this gorgeous view of the Great Smokey Mountains from their log cabin! Today they took in the new sights of the town and visited the Titanic museum. Oh the places you'll go with Gateway SRA 🐊🧡🌄 ... See MoreSee Less

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