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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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🌸✨ And just like that… our Spring Season has come to an AWESOME close at Gateway SRA! 🐊💚💃🕺We wrapped up the season last night dancing the night away at our Spring Formal 💃🕺✨ — the perfect ending to months filled with laughter, friendship, sports, adventures, creativity, and memories BUILT together.From weekly programs and Travelers trips to fitness, social clubs, Gators athletics, and Elevate adventures, this spring season reminded us once again what makes Gateway SRA so special… the PEOPLE. ❤️A HUGE thank you to our incredible team members who continue to bring the energy, patience, creativity, encouragement, and FUN to every single program. You are the heart behind the memories and the reason our participants shine so brightly. 🧩💚And while many of our weekly spring programs are taking a short break… we’re FAR from slowing down! 👀☀️🥎 Softball season is just getting started🏃 Track & Field and Swim Team practices are still rolling strong🧩 Elevate keeps the fun going every week☀️ Summer Camp is right around the corner🎉 Special events, weekly programs, and vacation adventures are almost here!This spring was incredible… but summer? Summer is about to be NEXT LEVEL. 🚀🌴✨Thank you to all of our participants, families, coaches, team members, and communities for another amazing season BUILT at Gateway SRA. 🐊💚🤝#BuiltAtGatewaySRA #GatewaySRA #EverythingIsAwesome #SpringFormal #SummerStartsNow #Gators #ElevateDayServices #AdventureBuiltHere ... See MoreSee Less

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🌺🎮📚 THIS WEEK at Elevate was built brick by brick with FUN, friendship, and unforgettable adventures! 🧩🐊💚🌸 We stopped to smell the flowers at the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden🎮 Leveled UP with games, prizes, and laughs at Dave & Buster's📚 Powered up our minds at the Elmhurst Public Library❤️ Created Memorial Day poppies to honor and remember🎭 Took center stage for a day at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre🦅Wrapped up the week exploring history and heroes at Cantigny Park✨ Flowers bloomed…✨ Games were conquered…✨ Memories were BUILT……and our Elevate crew absolutely CRUSHED another awesome week together! 💥🧱A HUGE shoutout to our amazing team members for bringing the energy, encouragement, patience, creativity, and FUN every single day. You are the master builders behind these incredible experiences! 🛠️💚🐊#BuiltAtGatewaySRA #ElevateDayServices #EverythingIsAwesome #GatewaySRA #LevelUp #SummerVibes #AdventureBuiltHere ... See MoreSee Less

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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

Upcoming Events:

June 11, 2026

  • June 11, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Gateway SRA Board of Director Meeting
     Oak Brook Park District Recreation Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA See more details

July 9, 2026

  • July 9, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Gateway SRA Board of Director Meeting
     Oak Brook Park District Recreation Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA See more details

August 13, 2026

  • August 13, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Gateway SRA Board of Director Meeting
     Oak Brook Park District Recreation Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA See more details

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