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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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Gateway Special Recreation Association

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Gateway Special Recreation Association
🧩 Different Pieces. One Incredible Team. 🧩🤝💚Team Appreciation Month Shoutout! Today, we’re celebrating some of the incredible Recreation Leaders & Recreation Aides who help make Gateway SRA AWESOME every single day! 🐊💚🤝From sports practices and community outings to dances, camps, fitness programs, day services, and so much more — these team members help create the moments that build friendships, confidence, independence, and FUN. 🌟They are coaches, cheerleaders, role models, problem solvers, teammates, listeners, and memory makers all rolled into one incredible group.Whether they’re leading activities, supporting participants, encouraging athletes, dancing at events, helping during transitions, or simply making someone smile after a hard day — their impact reaches far beyond the programs themselves. 💚Thank you to our Recreation Leaders & Recreation Aides for bringing energy, compassion, creativity, patience, and positivity to Gateway SRA programs every day. We appreciate everything you do!Because at Gateway SRA, every piece matters… and together we build something incredible. 🧱✨#BuiltAtGatewaySRA #GatewaySRA #DifferentPiecesOneIncredibleTeam #TeamAppreciation #TherapeuticRecreation #Inclusion #Community #EverythingIsAwesome ... See MoreSee Less

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🧱 🏔BUILT AT GATEWAY SRA: ELEVATE EDITION 🧱🏔This week, our Elevate crew kept building AWESOME adventures all across the community! 🐊💚✨🏙️ Monday: We explored the city on a Chicago Architecture Tour and checked out some seriously incredible buildings!🧘 Tuesday: Fitness day brought yoga, swimming, movement, and positive vibes!🛠️ Wednesday: Life Skills Day helped us level up independence, teamwork, and everyday success skills.❤️ Thursday: Our crew volunteered at Feed My Starving Children and helped make a difference one meal at a time.👨‍🍳 Friday: Cooking with friends was a TOTAL hit featuring homemade Philly Cheesesteak Sliders! 🔥🥖🧀From city adventures to giving back to the community, this week was packed with teamwork, laughter, growth, and unforgettable moments.A HUGE shoutout to our incredible Elevate team members for bringing the energy, encouragement, support, and FUN every single day. You help make these experiences possible and we appreciate all you do! 🐊💚🙌Everything is AWESOME when you’re building friendships, confidence, and community at Gateway SRA! 🧱✨#BuiltAtGatewaySRA #GatewaySRA #ElevateDayServices #EverythingIsAwesome #TherapeuticRecreation #LifeSkills #CommunityConnections #VolunteerStrong #FitnessFun #CookingCrew ... 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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