Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County (SRACLC)

About SRACLC

The Village of Hawthorn Woods is a Member Agency of the Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County. SRACLC, a cooperative of four park districts and four villages, provides year-round recreation programs and services for children, teens, and adults with special needs and disabilities. SRACLC offers fitness and sports, drama and music, arts and crafts, camps and day programs, as well as numerous other recreation opportunities. The agency strives to create new experiences, opportunities for skill development, meaningful recreation, and a safe place to make friends and "be yourself".

SRACLC Mission Statement

The Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County provides recreation programs and services to individuals with special needs or disabilities, and their families, who reside within the boundaries of Member Agency communities.

SRACLC Vision Statement

To be a respected leader through the provision of high quality community based recreation experiences that enrich the quality of life for our participants and their families.

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Address:

271 N. Archer Ave.
Mundelein, IL 60060

Phone:

(847) 816-4866

Email:

info@sraclc.org

Website:

Visit sraclc.org

Inclusion Services

SRACLC offers nearly 500 recreation programs per year for people of all ages and ability, but the Village of Hawthorn Woods believes in equal opportunity for everyone, and that all people should be allowed to participate at their highest level. The Village of Hawthorn Woods and SRACLC together provide inclusion services to individuals with disabilities wishing to participate in the Village of Hawthorn Woods recreation programs. There is no additional cost to the family. Inclusion services may include, when necessary, staff training, program modifications/adaptations, adapted equipment, additional staff, and program observations.

For more information regarding the Village of Hawthorn Woods inclusion services, contact:
Katreina Koprowski
Village of Hawthorn Woods
(847) 847-3590
kkoprowski@vhw.org

SRACLC Employment Opportunities

SRACLC has a variety of employment opportunities for enthusiastic and responsible individuals looking to help lead or assist with a wide variety of recreation programs for all ages and abilities. To see the latest job openings, visit sraclc.org/work-with-us.

SRACLC Volunteer Opportunities

SRACLC has volunteer opportunities to assist youth, teens, and/or adults with disabilities. Volunteers are not staffed into the program ratio, but are an integral part of making our programs successful and fun for all involved. To submit a request to learn more about volunteer opportunities with SRACLC, visit sraclc.org/work-with-us/volunteering.

We Serve

What is We Serve?

Special Recreation of Central Lake County’s (SRACLC) We Serve program promotes positive living for veterans, active military, and their families through fitness and community-based therapeutic recreation. The program offers veterans and active military who reside within the legal boundaries of SRACLC Member Agencies an option of one annual membership at no cost to them. These options include fitness, golf, and aquatic memberships. In addition to the memberships, weekly and monthly recreational events are offered such as pickleball, golf, art, picnics, museum tours, and more.

How do I join?

If you or someone you know is a veteran or currently active in the military and are interested in SRACLC’s We Serve program, please contact the SRACLC office at 847-816-4866 to schedule an intake meeting with the We Serve Coordinator. This meeting is approximately 30-60 minutes and the Coordinator will review the paperwork, program, and opportunities offered. Post intake, the Coordinator will assist with enrollment into desired membership and programs.

Illumi*Nation
SRACLC-Mitsubishi Electric Sensory Room

The Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County opened the SRACLC-Mitsubishi Electric Sensory Room: Illumi*Nation in August of 2019. Illumi*Nation is a Multi-Sensory environment that provides opportunities for individuals to explore and enjoy new stimulating experiences. Low and high tech equipment is used to foster  sensory stimulation through the use of diverse sounds, lights, textured surfaces and more! The room is equipped with an array of sensory equipment that allows Recreation Therapists to create a uniquely designed environment for each participant. There are several programs offered for the Sensory Room: Sensory Therapy, social groups, and seasonal programs following day camps. The Sensory Therapy program will consist of one-to-one sessions with a Recreation Therapist once a week for eight sessions. Individuals enrolled in these program sessions will be required to complete an initial assessment to ensure that sessions can be designed and customized to each participant’s specific needs.

Why Sensory Therapy?

  • Improves memory recall
  • Decreases stress, anxiety, and frustration
  • Improves motor-planning and hand-eye coordination
  • Promotes cognitive development
  • Improves ability to respond appropriately to sensory stimuli
  • Reduces disruptive, violent, and aggressive behaviors
  • Increases one’s ability to cope
  • Enhances ability to stay focused and attentive
  • Improves fine and gross motor skills

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