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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!

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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.

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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

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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

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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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Gateway Special Recreation Association

2 weeks ago

🐊💚🏅Our Gators were well represented this past weekend at the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games at Illinois State University! Congratulations to our swimmers, track and fielders and bocce athletes that braved the heat and long weekend to compete in their favorite sporting event. Here's a summary of our athletes: Summer Games results- Ryan and Mike gold in Bocce doubles, Shannon silver in Bocce singles, Patrick silver in Bocce singles, Nora gold in swimming relay, silver in 50 backstroke, bronze in 50 Free. Matt T, bronze in 50 yard dash. Sara 4th in 50 yard dash. Emily 4th in the 400. Matt F 8th in the 400. Eli, Joel, Franco, Nora gold in swimming relay. David gold in 25 Free. Robby gold in 25 Free.We are so thankful for the incredible coaching staff Gateway SRA is forturane to have. They work so hard preparing our athletes mentally, emotionally and physically to compete each season. Our Gators Coaches are the best!Thank you to all the families that supported our athletes all season long, driving them to practices, games and competitions. We appreciate your dedication to our athletes and continued success our Gateway SRA athletics program. This would be possible without you! Way to go Gators!!!! 🐊💚🏅 ... See MoreSee Less

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Gateway Special Recreation Association

2 weeks ago

🐊💚🏅Our Gators were well represented this past weekend at the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games at Illinois State University! Congratulations to our swimmers, track and fielders and bocce athletes that braved the heat and long weekend to compete in their favorite sporting event. Here's a summary of our athletes: Summer Games results- Ryan and Mike gold in Bocce doubles, Shannon silver in Bocce singles, Patrick silver in Bocce singles, Nora gold in swimming relay, silver in 50 backstroke, bronze in 50 Free. Matt T, bronze in 50 yard dash. Sara 4th in 50 yard dash. Emily 4th in the 400. Matt F 8th in the 400. Eli, Joel, Franco, Nora gold in swimming relay. David gold in 25 Free. Robby gold in 25 Free.We are so thankful for the incredible coaching staff Gateway SRA is forturane to have. They work so hard preparing our athletes mentally, emotionally and physically to compete each season. Our Gators Coaches are the best!Thank you to all the families that supported our athletes all season long, driving them to practices, games and competitions. We appreciate your dedication to our athletes and continued success our Gateway SRA athletics program. This would be possible without you! Way to go Gators!!!! 🐊💚🏅 ... See MoreSee Less

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