Welcome to the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association!

Bienvenido a la Asociación de Recreación Especial de Dupage Occidental!

What is Special Recreation?

Special recreation at WDSRA brings you fun, exciting programs put together 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!

Learn more about WDSRA. Hear why one parent calls WDSRA ‘exceptional and rare!’

Call 630-681-0962 to speak with our Outreach Manager today!

New to Special Recreation or to WDSRA?

We are here to help!

Start by checking out our Welcome Guide! Learn more about who we serve, the staff, ePACT, scholarships, policies, wellness guidelines, and more!

WDSRA Welcome Guide

Still more questions? Our Outreach Team can provide information about your options, explain the process and answer any questions along the way such as:

  • Is special recreation right for my child/participant?
  • Are there programs that fit the needs of my child/participant?
  • Will there be peers similar to my child/participant in this program?
  • Is special recreation right for my child/participant?
  • Are there programs that fit the needs of my child/participant?
  • Will there be peers similar to my child/participant in this program?

Hear What Parents Have to Say About WDSRA

Support for WDSRA is actively shaping the present and future lives of our participants & their families. Hear how WDSRA programs are enriching lives and creating communities.

SAY CHEESE!

WDSRA staff occasionally takes photographs or video of participants for promoting/advertising our programs, services, events, activities, and facilities in our brochures, website or agency social media, and other promotional avenues. By registering for, participating in or attending WDSRA programs, events, or other activities, the participant (or parent/guardian of a minor participant) irrevocably agrees to the use and distribution by WDSRA of his or her image (or of his minor child/ward) in photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic reproductions of such programs, events and activities for any purpose without inspection or approval and without compensation, rights to royalties or any other consideration now and in the future.

For More Information

Welcome Guide

Learn more about who we serve, the staff, ePACT, scholarships, policies, wellness guidelines, and more!

WDSRA Welcome Guide

Seasonal Program Brochure

The fun starts here! Choose from the following:  adaptive sports, athletics, camps, cultural arts, mental health programs, adult day programs, special events, social clubs, special events and trips.

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General Agency Brochure

Welcome to WDSRA! Learn more about programs, services and what makes WDSRA the right choice for you.

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Registration Guide

Set up your online account! It’s as easy as 1-2-3.

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FAQ & Additional Resources

With your very first call, Outreach will perform an intake so that we can guide you in the right direction for your child’s specific needs and goals.

We can walk you through the registration progress, let you know what to expect at each step, and introduce you to the program staff.

We will explain all the forms to you.

We can help with scholarship applications as well as resources outside of WDSRA that might provide financial assistance.

Outreach can suggest services to help meet your transportation needs.

Are you an organization looking for support for your clients?

Contact us to see how WDSRA can be of service. We are available to speak with new families to provide information about the options available for recreation services with WDSRA and local park districts, explain all the forms and processes, and answer questions along the way.

Contact Us

For more information call 630-681-0962.  Email: info@wdsra.com
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