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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! APPLY TODAY! 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. SUMMER CAMP 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! ATHLETICS 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! Fitness, Social Clubs, Hobbies and Events 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!

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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🍒 DOOR COUNTY: UNLOCKED! 🔓🐊💚Gateway SRA took Wisconsin by storm! 🚐✨Our summer vacationers packed their bags and headed north for a Door County getaway filled with adventure, friendship, and plenty of memories along the way!🌊 Scenic views & beach time⚓ Exploring the Door County Maritime Museum🛍️ A little vacation shopping🎭 An outdoor performance of Butter to Gold🥾 Exploring Whitefish Dunes State Park🐦 A visit to Open Door Bird Sanctuary🐟 And because you can't do Door County without it… a traditional fish boil!But the best part? Experiencing it all together. 💚Trips like these are about more than where we go—they're about new experiences, independence, friendships, laughter, and having stories to bring home.A huge shoutout to our incredible Gateway SRA team members who helped make this adventure possible and kept the fun rolling from departure to the ride home! 🙌Door County—you were good to us. 🍒Where should we unlock next? 🔓#GatewaySRA #BuiltAtGatewaySRA #GatewayTravelers #DoorCounty #TravelTogether #OneTeamOneMission ...

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🎯 AIM. ROLL. CELEBRATE. 🐊💚What a day for our Gateway SRA Gators Bocce athletes at the Special Olympics Illinois Region C Qualifier!Our Gators came ready to compete, cheer each other on, and represent Gateway SRA with plenty of determination, teamwork, and Gator pride! 💚👏 Congratulations to ALL of our Bocce athletes on a fantastic competition!And now for some BIG news...🏅🐊 THREE GATORS ARE HEADED TO STATE!Three of our athletes qualified to compete at the Special Olympics Illinois State Games this November! We can't wait to cheer them on as they represent the Gators on the state stage! 🎉And a huge shoutout to our incredible Gators coaches! Thank you for the countless practices, encouragement, patience, and support you give our athletes. These moments don't happen without you. 💚Built through teamwork. Played with heart. Proud to be Gators. 🐊💚🎯#GatewaySRA #GatewayGators #GatorsBocce #SpecialOlympicsIllinois #RegionC #StateBound #PlayWithHeart #BuiltAtGatewaySRA ...

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Gateway Special Recreation Association

15W431 E 59th Street
Burr Ridge IL 60527

Phone 630.325.3857

E-mail info@gatewaysra.com

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