For individuals aged 22-55 with an intellectual disability.

Interested in joining Rec & Roll? Please click here to fill out our form.

**Currently there are only openings on select days at our Wheaton and Winfield sites.**

How are you spending your days?

If you are in Rec & Roll your days are filled with lots of activity including field trips, fitness, outdoor recreation, arts & crafts, volunteer projects, games, social interaction and more.

Program Segments

Make recreation a regular part of your day! Attendees enjoy a full schedule of exciting in-house and community activities while building lifelong friendships. Staff to participant ratio is 1:6.

Email katiel@wdsra.com for more information.

Same great recreation as the other Rec & Roll locations with more staff.  These locations are for participants who need some assistance with daily living skills and may require emotional support from staff. Staff to participant ratio is 1:3.

Email katiel@wdsra.com for more information.

Make recreation a regular part of your day! Attendees enjoy a full schedule of exciting in-house and community activities while building lifelong friendships. Staff to participant ratio is 1:6.

Email katiel@wdsra.com for more information.

Same great recreation as the other Rec & Roll locations with more staff.  These locations are for participants who need some assistance with daily living skills and may require emotional support from staff. Staff to participant ratio is 1:3.

Email meghant@wdsra.com for more information. 

Make recreation a regular part of your day! Attendees enjoy a full schedule of exciting in-house and community activities while building lifelong friendships. Staff to participant ratio is 1:6.

Email meghant@wdsra.com for more information.

Make recreation a regular part of your day! Attendees enjoy a full schedule of exciting in-house and community activities while building lifelong friendships. Staff to participant ratio is 1:6.

Email meghant@wdsra.com for more information.

OPENING WINTER 2023! Make recreation a regular part of your day! Attendees enjoy a full schedule of exciting in-house and community activities while building lifelong friendships. Staff to participant ratio is 1:6.

Email meghant@wdsra.com for more information.

 

Benefits & Highlights

  • Recreation services can increase your community involvement, practice of life skills and enhance your quality of life.
  • Rec & Roll is offered 5 days a week and meets 9am-2pm. You can sign up for 1-5 days a week.
  • Participants must be able to function in a 1:6 ratio and perform all of their own daily living skills. Each location is limited to 12 participants. This applies to the following locations: Naperville Sportsman’s Clubhouse, Carol Stream WDSRA, Glen Ellyn Ackerman, Wheaton Central Athletic Complex, and at the Winfield Park District.
  • There are locations which accommodate participants who need more staff assistance. Participants must be able to function in a 1:3 ratio. These locations are designed for participants who may require some assistance with daily living skills or emotional support from staff. Each location is limited to 9 participants.  This applies to the following locations: Carol Stream Fountain View and Naperville Fort Hill.

How To Register

Online

Registration is done on an annual basis each fall for the following year. To qualify an intake must be completed with the Day Program Assistant Manager. Please contact us about availability prior to registration.

Contact Us

For more information or to set up an observation day for you or your family member, contact:

  • Day Program Assistant Manager Meghan Toliver at 630-681-0962 ext560 meghant@wdsra.com for Naperville Fort Hill, Naperville Sportman’s Clubhouse, Wheaton Central Athletic Complex or Winfield locations
  • Day Program Assistant Manager Katie Lyter at 630-681-0962 ext543 or katiel@wdsra.com for Carol Stream WDSRA, Carol Stream Fountain View or Glen Ellyn Ackerman locations

For general information about Rec & Roll, contact Outreach & Adult Day Program Manager Rachel Pavesich at rachelp@wdsra.com or 630.681.0962 ext574.

Interest Form

To fill out an interest form, click here

FAQ & Additional Resources

How do I know which Rec & Roll is right for me?

View the Rec & Roll Eligibility Criteria here. See the Contact Us section for the appropriate staff member.

Yes! A visit to the Rec & Roll program is a part of the Intake Process. See the Contact Us section for the appropriate staff member.

Rec & Roll offers you maximum flexibility to accommodate jobs or other commitments. Though Rec & Roll is offered 5 days a week, you can choose which days you attend.

Invite us to speak at your next Transition Parent Night, or we’d be happy to schedule a class visit during the school day. Rec & Roll provides a unique opportunity for graduating students to transition into an environment where they can continue to grow and learn with meaningful activities and life experiences.

      • Please fill out the Rec & Roll Interest Form to indicate your needs and preferences.  A Day Program Assistant Manager will receive the completed form and reach out to you with the next steps.
Additional Resources

“WDSRA is the best thing in Matthew’s life. My life would be different without WDSRA. I would not know how to fulfill Matthew’s needs.”

– Rec & Roll Parent

Contact Us

For more information or to set up an observation day for you or your family member, contact:

  • Day Program Assistant Manager Meghan Ferguson at 630-681-0962 ext560 meghanf@wdsra.com for Naperville Fort Hill, Naperville Sportman’s Clubhouse, Wheaton Central Athletic Complex or Winfield locations
  • Day Program Assistant Manager Katie Lyter at 630-681-0962 ext543 or katiel@wdsra.com for Carol Stream WDSRA, Carol Stream Fountain View or Glen Ellyn Ackerman locations

For general information about Rec & Roll, contact Outreach & Adult Day Program Manager Rachel Pavesich at rachelp@wdsra.com or 630.681.0962 ext574.