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.

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

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

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

20 hours ago

🧱 Built at Gateway SRA: Strong Starts & New Traditions 🐊💚🎳💪As we wrap up the season, two of our newest programs are already building great momentum!🎳 Senior Travelers enjoyed bowling and lunch at Zazzo’s in Westmont, sharing plenty of laughs and great conversation.💪 Our Fitness program with Special Strong has been helping participants stay active while building strength, confidence, and healthy habits each week.Seeing new programs grow and friendships form is exactly what Gateway SRA is all about.Shoutout to our amazing Gateway SRA team who keep the fun rolling, the energy building, and the programs running strong each week! 🐊💚🧱One program, one friendship, one brick at a time. 🐊💚🧱 ... See MoreSee Less

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Gateway Special Recreation Association

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🐊💚🌞 STOP SCROLLING — YOUR BEST SUMMER JOB IS RIGHT HERE! 🐊💚😎Everything is AWESOME when you’re part of the Gateway SRA Summer Camp team!We’re looking for energetic leaders who are ready to build an unforgettable summer for our campers. If you love working with kids, making friends, and having fun while making a real impact, this could be the perfect summer job.Now hiring:🎉 Camp Counselors🎨 Activities Supervisors🌟 Site SupervisorsSpend your summer building confidence, friendships, and memories that last long after camp ends.👉 Apply today:gatewaysra.com/get-involved-jobs-and-volunteer-opportunities/Know someone who would be AWESOME at this? Tag them below or share this post to help us build the best summer team yet! 🐊💚😎🌞 ... See MoreSee Less

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