WDSRA Special Olympics athlete Ryne Stolarz is a co-parade marshal for Wheaton's 4th of July parade. Ryne is being honored for his selection to the Special Olympics World Games being held in Los Angeles July 25th- August 2nd.  He shares the honor with

If you don't know Ryne, just look for the fellow with the huge smile in the car leading the parade! Be sure to wave to him!

Join WDSRA at the Wheaton 4th of July Parade

You can find WDSRA at the Wheaton parade Saturday, July 4th.  Why not join us? Families are invited to walk the parade, hand out candy (we supply), and wave to family and friends along the way. Show your support of WDSRA and be a part of the parade excitement.

Simply look for the WDSRA float at Main and Parkway Sts. before the parade steps off. There is no fee. You'll receive a commemorative parade tshirt too.   

Schaumburg Boomers Host Sports Clinic  

To reserve your spot, contact Becky at 630-681-0962 or beckyp@wdsra.com.   

Play Specialist Positions Open   

Become a WDSRA Lekotek Play Specialist! We are looking for enthusiastic, engaging individuals with a passion for working with children with special needs and experience in early childhood to join our new Lekotek team. Lekotek is a family 

based program that teaches purposeful play to families of children with special needs 0-8 years old in conjunction with toy lending.

Play Specialists will:

• Conduct monthly one hour family play sessions to assist in the child's growth and development of goals 
• Receive specialized training and certification from the National Lekotek Center 

This position is 19 hours per week and hours are flexible. Play sessions will take place in all nine communities served by WDSRA with the main Lekotek play room and library located at the Naperville Park District 95th St. Center. 

Apply online at http://wdsra.com/Employment-Volunteer/part-time-employment.htm. If you have questions, contact Wendy at wendyc@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext577.

'Name that Bus' Facebook Contest! 

What's in a name? Here is your chance to name two NEW vehicles coming to WDSRA. Charity and Dottie (yes, those are two of our buses) are retiring. Two new buses will be arriving shortly. They will join the WDSRA fleet including: Lightening, Junior, Vito, Bubba and Snowhite.

But they need a name. So we are launching a 'Name that Bus' campaign on Facebook. We want you to suggest names for the buses. All suggestions must come through the WDSRA Facebook page. There may even be a summer prize bag for the two names selected!

Head over to our Facebook page to make your suggestion! Be sure to tell us why you think your suggestion should win. 

Fore! Family Fun 

1505 Mitchell Dr., Oswego

Tickets are $15 per person or 4/$50

(Includes a donation to WDSRA) 

Includes: 18 hole round of mini golf, pizza/pasta buffet  

and bounce house 

Looking for a great fun family event? Look no further! The businesses of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Team One are our hosts for this event! The entire family is invited to enjoy 18 holes of mini golf, a pizza buffet and time in the bounce house. This is an indoor course so rain or shine, come spend the afternoon with us. 

Also available (not included in ticket price): golf simulator, arcade, bowling. 

Mini Golf Hole Sponsorships Available for Only $50

Can you help make this event a smash for our families? Secure a hole sponsorship for only $50! We welcome businesses, families, partnering organizations, and more. 

As a sponsor you will receive: 

• Logo and signage at the event
• Your logo and link on the event website page
• Official 'welcome' on the WDSRA Facebook page
• Enews recognition
• Official 'thank you' on the WDSRA outdoor sign
• Official 'thank you' in golfers bags
• Access to golfers bags -- must receive your materials one week prior to event
• We ask that all sponsors supply some small trinket or prize at their hole. If you cannot be present to hand out, we can make arrangements for you.

Secure your sponsorship today!

For more information or to secure a sponsorship, contact Sherry at 630-681-0962 ext 580 or sherrym@wdsra.com.

Special Needs Swim Night at Centennial Beach 

Families with individuals who have special needs are invited to enjoy a relaxing evening after the regular operating hours of Centennial Beach. The shallow end of the slide will be open too.

Sundays, July 5th & 26th
6:30-8pm

Centennial Beach
500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville 

No registration is required. Cost is $3 per person at the door or you may apply your membership toward entry. You do not need to be a Naperville resident to participate.

For more information, visit Centennial Beach.

The first Monday of each month is sensory-friendly Special Needs Nights at Sky Zone Trampoline Park! They'll turn off the music and dial down the distractions for the comfort of jumpers. Children and adults with special needs, their siblings, families, and friends are welcome to jump. Every effort will be made to accommodate all jumpers with any kind of special needs. 

Special Needs Nights at Sky Zone

Monday, July 6th

5-7pm

325 W. Lake St., Elmhurst

$7 per jumper/per hour (includes SkySocks)

Reservations needed

Call Tim McCracken at 331-209-6337 with any questions and to reserve your jump time. Visit their website at www.skyzone.com.

FREE Respite Training

The REST Program (which stands for respite, education and support tools) is offering a unique, interactive training program for anyone interested in providing respite care to children and adults. This program will give you the education and tools needed to be confident and successful.

Saturday, July 18th

8am- 4pm

St. Alexius Medical Center

1555 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates

For complete details or to register, visit www.restprogram.org.