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.

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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Gateway Special Recreation Association

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🍂🐐 FALLING FOR FARM LIFE! 🐓🍁Our Gateway SRA Travelers are FALLING in love with everything autumn has to offer! 🧡From furry friends and farmyard fun to soaking up the sights and sounds of the season, our Travelers enjoyed a little country charm and a whole lot of fall memories! 🐾🌾Because sometimes the best way to enjoy fall is to slow down, say hello to a few four-legged friends, and take in the beauty of the season! 🍁🐐📸 More fall adventures from our Travelers' trip to the pumpkin farm!#GatewaySRA #GatewaySRATravelers #FallingForFarmLife #FallAdventures #FarmFun ...

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🏰⚔️ HEAR YE, HEAR YE! A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER! 🌹👑What happens when Gateway SRA heads to Medieval Times? A ROYALLY good time, of course! 🐊💚Our crew traveled back to the days of knights, castles, and epic battles for an unforgettable evening of cheering, feasting, and medieval fun!💚 GREEN MEANS GO… STRAIGHT TO VICTORY! Our very own Green Knight battled his way to the WIN, and you KNOW our crew was cheering him on every step of the way! 🏆⚔️🌹 AND THE ROSE GOES TO… ANNA! Our very own Anna received a rose from the victorious Green Knight himself! Talk about getting the ROYAL treatment! 👑💚From jousting and cheering to roses and royal victories, this outing was truly A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER!A huge shoutout to our incredible team members who helped make this adventure fit for royalty! 💚🏰 No dragons were harmed, but boredom was officially SLAYED! 🐉😂#GatewaySRA #MedievalTimes #AKnightToRemember #RoyalAdventures #RecreationForAll ...

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