Gateway Special Recreation Association

Gateway Special Recreation Association Gateway Special Recreation Association promotes the full participation of people with disabilities through meaningful therapeutic recreation activities.

Gateway SRA promotes the full participation of people with disabilities in meaningful recreational and cultural activities and sports programs, camps and services that maximize their health, well-being and quality of life. Formed through an intergovernmental agreement, Gateway is an extension of the park districts of Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Pleasant Dale, Westchester and York Center, the

City of Countryside and the Villages of Hinsdale, Willowbrook, and Countryside. For additional information please contact Ryan Massengill at [email protected].

😎☀️🍔 We lifted, we learned, we served, we played... and we grilled our way into summer!After taking Monday to honor and ...
05/30/2026

😎☀️🍔 We lifted, we learned, we served, we played... and we grilled our way into summer!

After taking Monday to honor and remember those who served our country, Elevate jumped right back into an incredible week of fun, growth, and friendship.

💪 Tuesday: We got moving with fitness and pool time.

🧠 Wednesday: We focused on building important life skills.

🤝🍦 Thursday: We gave back through volunteering and celebrated with some sweet ice cream treats.

🌭🍔 Friday: We fired up the grill for a traditional cookout filled with hamburgers, hot dogs, outdoor games, sunshine, and smiles.

Every week at Elevate is built on new experiences, meaningful connections, and opportunities to grow—and none of it would be possible without our amazing team members who bring energy, encouragement, and FUN to everything they do.

💚 Thank you for helping make Elevate such a special place to learn, grow, achieve, and belong.

🌸✨ And just like that… our Spring Season has come to an AWESOME close at Gateway SRA! 🐊💚💃🕺We wrapped up the season last ...
05/23/2026

🌸✨ 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. 🐊💚🤝

🌺🎮📚 THIS WEEK at Elevate was built brick by brick with FUN, friendship, and unforgettable adventures! 🧩🐊💚🌸 We stopped to...
05/22/2026

🌺🎮📚 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! 🛠️💚🐊

🧩 Different Pieces. One Incredible Team. 🧩🤝💚Team Appreciation Month Shoutout! Today, we’re celebrating some of the incre...
05/16/2026

🧩 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. 🧱✨

🧱 🏔BUILT AT GATEWAY SRA: ELEVATE EDITION 🧱🏔This week, our Elevate crew kept building AWESOME adventures all across the c...
05/15/2026

🧱 🏔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! 🧱✨

🏔🧱✨ New discoveries, new memories… and a week we’ll keep! ✨🧱 🏔Our Elevate crew was on the move all week long—exploring, ...
05/08/2026

🏔🧱✨ New discoveries, new memories… and a week we’ll keep! ✨🧱 🏔

Our Elevate crew was on the move all week long—exploring, creating, and making the most of every moment 💚🐊

🦁 Monday: A wild day at the Lincoln Park Zoo
📚 Tuesday: Library day—reading, learning, and creating
🎨 Wednesday: Arts & crafts—making Mother’s Day cards with heart 💚
🎤 Thursday: Movie day featuring the new Michael Jackson film 🎬
⛳ Friday: Mini golf fun followed by lunch at Patio 😎

From animals to art, music to movement—this week had a little bit of EVERYTHING 👏

🧱💚🏔 Built at Gateway SRA = experiences that connect, create, and celebrate every day

👏 To our incredible team—you show up each day, lead the way, and make an impact in every way. Thank you for all you do!

🐊💚🏔

🏃‍♂️🔥 WHAT A WEEKEND FOR OUR GATORS! 🔥🏃‍♀️Our Gateway SRA Gators Track & Field athletes took on the Special Olympics Ill...
05/05/2026

🏃‍♂️🔥 WHAT A WEEKEND FOR OUR GATORS! 🔥🏃‍♀️

Our Gateway SRA Gators Track & Field athletes took on the Special Olympics Illinois Spring Games—and they showed up ready to compete 🐊💚🏃🏽‍♀️

From start to finish, our athletes gave it their all, representing Gateway SRA with determination, effort, and Gator pride 💪

🏅 We are proud to celebrate all of our athletes and their performances across events—and a HUGE congratulations to our gold medal winners, who are advancing to the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games this June! 👀🔥

🧱💚 Built at Gateway SRA = hard work, growth, and moments that matter

👏 A special shoutout to our incredible coaches for their dedication, preparation, and support—your leadership makes these opportunities possible every step of the way.

Let’s hear it for our Gators!!! 🐊💚🥇

🧱✨ New discoveries all week… and moments we’ll keep! ✨🧱Our Elevate crew kept things moving with a week full of fun, conn...
05/01/2026

🧱✨ New discoveries all week… and moments we’ll keep! ✨🧱

Our Elevate crew kept things moving with a week full of fun, connection, and meaningful experiences 💚🐊

🌀 Monday: A mind-bending visit to the Museum of Illusions
💪 Tuesday: Fitness day with yoga, cycling, and swimming
🤝 Wednesday: Volunteering with Feed My Starving Children
🌮 Friday: Cinco de Mayo celebration with quesadillas, elotes, churros, and horchata 😎

From exploring new places to giving back and celebrating together, this week had it ALL 👏

🧱💚 Built at Gateway SRA = moments that matter, connections that grow

👏 To our incredible team—you show up each day, lead the way, and make an impact in every way. Thank you for all you do!

💚🐊

🧱👀 POV: You signed up today… now your summer’s on the way 😎 🧱Gateway SRA Summer Camp is OPEN and ready for an unforgetta...
05/01/2026

🧱👀 POV: You signed up today… now your summer’s on the way 😎 🧱

Gateway SRA Summer Camp is OPEN and ready for an unforgettable season 🐊💚🌞

🎉 Theme days
🌳 Outdoor adventures
🏊🏽‍♀️ Pool days
🤝 Friendships
🎨 Creative fun
✨ Unforgettable memories

This isn’t just a program…
👉 this is SUMMER CAMP at Gateway SRA 😎🧱

⚠️ Spots are filling FAST—don’t wait!

👉 Register now: https://gatewaysra.com/summer-camp-guide/

👀 Tag a friend your camper wants to see this summer!

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🧱😎 Build Your Summer at Gateway SRA! 😎🧱Summer Programs are officially OPEN and the lineup is bringing the FUN all season...
04/30/2026

🧱😎 Build Your Summer at Gateway SRA! 😎🧱

Summer Programs are officially OPEN and the lineup is bringing the FUN all season long 💚🐊

🔥 Highlights are:
💪 Fitness
🐊 Gator Club
🎉 Social Clubs & Events
🏐 NEW Unified Volleyball Team forming
🌄 Summer Vacation Trip to Door County

👉 Mix, match, and build your summer with us 😎

⚠️ Programs are filling FAST—and some are already beginning waitlists due to high demand. We’re actively working to expand staffing and open additional spots where possible.

👉 Register now to secure your place or join a waitlist: https://gatewaysra.com/
📖 Browse the program guide: https://gatewaysra.com/program-guide/

👀 Tag a friend you want to join you this summer!

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Address

15W431 E 59th Street
Burr Ridge, IL
60527

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(630) 325-3857 Ext 110

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