WDSRA  

Western DuPage  

Special Recreation Association

 

Providing engaging community-based recreational programs and inclusion services for children, teens and adults with special needs.

www.wdsra.com 

  

News You Can Use                                                                                   July 20, 2015  
In This Issue
Name That Bus Contest
Mini Golf for WDSRA Registration
WDSRA at the Fair
Hiring for Rec & Roll
July is Park and Recreation Month
Special Needs Swim Nights
Health and Wellness Expo
  
  
Summer Camp Excitement!  

smiling summer camper

summer camper with Baci
 
summer camper with peace sign

Summer camper on dino

Find more photo on our Facebook page.

  

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Both will make a donation back to WDSRA. Be sure to choose WDSRA as your charity.

 

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Hear why one parent calls WDSRA 'exceptional and rare'.

 

  
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Two Weeks Away!  

Register TODAY! 

Mini Golf for WDSRA

Fore! Family Fun 

1505 Mitchell Dr., Oswego

Tickets are $15 per person or 4/$50

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

and bounce house 


Great fun for everyone!
Register at www.wdsra.com today!

 

mini golf balls The businesses of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Team One are our hosts for this event! Also available are  the arcade, bowling, and golf simulator.


Thank you Team One!

Last Week for the 'Name that Bus' Facebook Contest! 

 

It is your last chance to name one of the two new vehicles joining the WDSRA fleet. They join Lightening, Junior, Vito, Bubba and Snowhite.

 

All suggestions must come through the WDSRA Facebook page by 7/26. Starting 7/27, voting on the top 5 names begins. Winning names will be announced at the Mini Golf event August 2nd. (See details above). Winners will receive a summer prize bag!

 

Head over to our Facebook page to make your suggestion!

  Be sure to tell us why you think your suggestion should win. 

WDSRA Art Show at the DuPage County Fair 

 

Art on display at County Fair Heading to the DuPage County Fair? Be sure to stop in and see the WDSRA art on display. Several talented artists will have their pieces showcased. 

 

DuPage County Fair 

Wednesday, July 22nd thru Friday, July 24th

Fair Cafe

County Fair Grounds

2015 W. Manchester Rd., Wheaton 


The DuPage County Fair runs July 22nd-26th. For complete details visit www.dupagecountyfair.org.

WDSRA is Hiring for Rec & Roll!  

 

apply now button WDSRA has a position open for a male Rec & Roll program staff. Rec & Roll is a community-based recreation adult day program for post-transition adults. It emphasizes leisure independence, social interaction, community outings and service projects.  

 

Your role as program staff includes: 

* implementation of daily activities
* supervision of participants with disabilities
* emphasizing independence for participants
* showing positive encouragement
* communication with parents, guardians and other staff

 

The ideal candidate is a leader, flexible, creative, organized, disciplined, positive, takes pride in their work, and is a team player. Must possess the ability to engage in activities requiring physical exertion.

 

Programs currently run in Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn and Naperville Monday thru Friday, 9am to 2pm. Location for this position is to be determined. This is a year-round program.

 

Click here for a complete job description and to apply.

July is Park and Recreation Month! 

 

Park and Recreation month logo July marks 30 years of Park and Recreation Month. WDSRA is proud to join our member park districts in celebrating the enduring importance of parks and recreation for all of us.

Parks were created to serve the people--to give them a place to appreciate nature, exercise, socialize and have fun. This mission lives on and will continue to intensify into the future. This July, let's celebrate the past, present and future of parks and recreation!

WDSRA is a cooperative extension of the following park districts: Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Roselle, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton and Winfield.
Special Needs Special Events   

LAST Special Needs Swim Night at Centennial Beach 

 

Centennial Beach logo This is the last special needs swim night of the season. 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.

Sunday, July 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.

Community Partners   

Health and Wellness Expo

 

Health and Wellness expo logo The Center for Health Services is offering free health screenings, backpacks filled with school supplies, games, prizes, music, food and dodge ball tournament! 


Saturday, July 25th

11am-3pm

Victoria Park

1100 Kingsdale Rd., Hoffman Estates

 

For more information, call 847-893-9788 or visit www.centerforhealthservices.org. 

WDSRA is committed to providing quality recreational programs, dedicated and trained staff, specialized equipment, and much needed scholarships. Your support provides the financial support needed to ensure that the cost of programs remains affordable throughout the year.


Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) 

116 N. Schmale Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2103

P: 630-681-0962 | F: 630-681-1262 | 

www.wdsra.com