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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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The Wildcat Store is coming soon and it is Bigger. Better. Bolder!Get ready for the biggest Wildcat Store yet! Stock up on fan favorites, check out brand-new merchandise, and be among the first to sport our new designs.From t-shirts and sweatshirts to joggers, jackets, and more, you'll find everything you need to show your Wildcat spirit on the field, on the court, and around town.The store opens Tuesday, 8/11 and closes Monday, 8/24.You can preview the store now at art.bsnsports.com/mts-wizard/approval/5cab0428-c1f3-456d-a585-5c445d2efe67.The LIVE link will be posted on our Facebook page Tuesday, 8/11 and sent to all Wildcat families via email. ... See MoreSee Less
Horses, Smiles & New PossibilitiesThere was no shortage of ear-to-ear smiles at our recent visit to Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy (HRET)! Participants experienced the joy of assisted riding as well as grooming and bonding with the horses.The impact was impossible to miss. Confidence grew with every lap around the arena, high-fives were shared. One young man loved the experience so much he refused to get off his horse, insisting he was coming back every day because he wanted a job at the barn! Thank you to HRET for a day filled with smiles, new experiences, and some very special horse friendships! ... See MoreSee Less

2026 Registration Dates

Fall: July 27 – July 31

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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