Waukegan Park District | Special Recreation
Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County
Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County is an association of Lindenhurst Park District, Round Lake Area Park District, Waukegan Park District, and Zion Park District,. As an extension of the Park District, SRSNLC conducts a variety of year round recreation programs for individuals with disabilities, ages three and older, and also assists the Waukegan Park District with inclusion needs. Program options include: social outings, dances, indoor and outdoor fitness programs, art and craft programs, bowling leagues, summer, spring, and winter day camps, youth and teen specific programs and sports teams that compete in the Special Olympics of Illinois.
It is the MISSION of SRSNLC to educate our citizens to become responsible, productive, healthy, and contributing members of our society by preparing them through recreation with a dynamic and caring environment, which excites them and invites them to participate.
2012 Polar Bear Plunge
Tis’ the Season for Freezin’, so be freezin’ for a good reason! You’re invited to the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge hosted by the Waukegan Park District and the City of Waukegan. The event happens on Sunday, January 1, from 10 -11am at the Waukegan Municipal Beach. Join the brrrrrave citizens from Lake County and plunge into Lake Michigan this year. Proceeds from the Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge go to the SRSNLC- Waukegan Scholarship program. This program helps individuals with disabilities participate in camps, athletics, health and fitness programs, and much more. Click here for the 2012 Polar Bear Plunge info page.
- Special Recreation Information Trifold
- Special Recreation Seasonal Brochure Page
- Special Recreation Highlights in the Waukegan Park District Recreation Connection Brochure
- Special Recreation is not available for online registration
P2K2 … Power Playing Kalisthenics Kids is a free program for children ages 5-13 with a special need. The program focuses on making wise choices regarding health, Wellness and Nutrition. The program is on Wednesdays, August 29, 2011-May 30, 2012 from 4-6pm at the Jane Addams Center, 95 Jack Benny Dr., in Bowen Park (location changed from Field House). Click here for flyer.
Staff Opportunities
- Internship Informational Trifold
- Special Recreation Intern Qualifications
- Internship Timeline
- 2012 Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Agreement Form
- Best Buddies Illinois - Citizens Program brochure
- Job Application
Special Recreation Directory
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| Julie Schneider Manager, Special Recreation click to email —click for bio |
Kari Robinson Recreation Supervisor click to email —click for bio |
Maria Owens Recreation Specialist click to email —click for bio |
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Forms
- English -Special Olympics Medical Application
- Spanish -Special Olympics Medical Application
Registration and Annual Information Form- Scholarship Application
Important Information
Schedules /Calendars
- Schedule of Events/Programs - Fall 2011
- SRSNLC Cooperative Special Events
- Schedule - Special Recreation Volleyball
- Schedule - Special Recreation Basketball
- Schedule - Special Recreation Soccer
- SRSNLC Quarterly Board Meeting Dates
- Deadlines of SO Medical applications
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