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Welcome To WDSRA!

The fun starts here! Special recreation at WDSRA brings you exciting programs created by expert staff dedicated to making sure every experience is a positive one. You get creative, innovative programming with opportunities to create social groups and make friends.

WDSRA has programs from as young as 3 years old to well into the senior years of life. There is something for every interest including: competitive and recreational athletics, Special Olympics, adaptive sports, music, dance, art, theater, social clubs, camps, trips, special events and more!

WHO WE ARE

The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) was established in 1976 to expand recreational opportunities for individuals with special needs. It began with a summer day camp, soon followed by a bowling program. Today, WDSRA serves residents across nine communities—Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Roselle, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton, and Winfield. We offer hundreds of social and recreational programs year round. As a cooperative extension of each community’s park district, we take pride in providing inclusive, enriching programs for all.

OUR MISSION

We enrich lives, connect communities and create fun through inclusive recreational opportunities.

OUR VISION

A world of opportunities, belonging and individuals reaching their full potential.

News & Events

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Need a little Saturday pick‑me‑up? ✨We kicked off our 50th Anniversary Bash by celebrating our incredible participants—with a few fireworks to match the excitement! Watch the moment that lit up the night:👉 ... See MoreSee Less
Our 50th Anniversary Bash SHATTERED RECORDS!Our milestone celebration didn’t just shine… it SOARED!Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our community, our milestone celebration became the most successful event in WDSRA’s 50‑year history. We are truly humbled by what YOU made possible.✨ Nearly 500 guests celebrating together✨ A record number of sponsors standing behind our mission✨ Our most successful Raise‑the‑Paddle ever✨ Our endowment goal fully funded✨ 16 new members welcomed into the Possibilities SocietyWe’re especially grateful for the generosity shown during Raise‑the‑Paddle. With heartfelt gifts from our supporters—along with a $15,000 match from the Harbaugh Family, a surprise $12,500 match from the Scott and Trish Karll Charitable Fund, and a $10,000 paddle raise from the Van Wyk Charitable Foundation—that effort alone reached an incredible $106,250.Altogether, more than $250,000 was raised to strengthen our mission and support the participants and families we are honored to serve.Thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, guests, and champions—you didn’t just make this a celebration, you strengthened our future. We are deeply grateful to be part of such an inspiring community! ... See MoreSee Less

2026 Registration Dates

Camps: March 16 – April 3

Summer: April 27 – May 1

Fall: July 28 – August 1

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Check out all the latest programs and events in our seasonal brochure.

Note: Because changes are sometimes necessary after program guides are created, not all changes may be published. For the most accurate registration details, please refer to the online registration portal.

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“Without WDSRA, I would not have a minute to myself and Alex would not have the opportunity to enjoy kids her own age.”

– WDSRA parent

National Parks and Recreation Association Gold Medal
Illinois distinguished agency award
Certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting