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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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Earlier this week, DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy and County Board Member (and WDSRA Foundation Trustee) Greg Schwarze presented WDSRA with a proclamation recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month. The proclamation also honored WDSRA’s 50th anniversary celebration.We are grateful to the DuPage County Board for their generosity and support in raising awareness for our participants and their families—and for celebrating 50 years of inclusion, recreation, and community. ... See MoreSee Less
🏈 Congratulations to the Gronowski Family! For those who don’t keep up with all things sports, we wanted to share an exciting update on an incredible family.Ryan Gronowski (Gronk) is a longtime WDSRA Wildcat and a dedicated Special Olympics athlete, competing in Flag Football, Basketball, Softball, Floor Hockey, and Soccer. Ryan’s commitment, joy, and sportsmanship continue to inspire everyone who knows him.His brother, Mark Gronowski, has carved out an extraordinary football journey of his own. After starting at Neuqua Valley, Mark went on to an amazing career at South Dakota State University, where he helped lead the program to its first-ever National Championship—and then another the following year. He then went to Iowa to play in the Big 10, finishing the season strong with a bowl win over #14-ranked Vanderbilt.This weekend marked a huge milestone as Mark officially signed with the Miami Dolphins, reaching the professional level after years of hard work and determination.Two brothers. Two remarkable paths. One incredible family.Congratulations Mark!🐬👏Miami Dolphins ... 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