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Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs Summer 2017 - _12HSTARTTIME - Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs Summer 2017
Marcfirst’s School to Work Summer Program - _12HSTARTTIME - Marcfirst's School to Work Summer Program
Chicago Park District Special Recreation Vittum Park Day Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Chicago Park District Special Recreation Vittum Park Day Camp
Chicago Park District Special Recreation Mann Park Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Chicago Park District Special Recreation Mann Park Camp
Chicago Park District Special Recreation Teen/Adult Leadership Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Chicago Park District Special Recreation Teen/Adult Leadership Camp
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Illinois Wheelchair Basketball: Individual Skills Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Illinois Wheelchair Basketball: Individual Skills Camp
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support Group - _12HSTARTTIME - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support Group
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Easterseals’ Night Owl Overnight Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Easterseals' Night Owl Overnight Camp
YMCA Camp Independence of Metro Chicago Session 4 - _12HSTARTTIME - YMCA Camp Independence of Metro Chicago Session 4
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Camp Carefree Session 3 - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Carefree Session 3
Romeoville Camp Independence Session 3 - _12HSTARTTIME - Romeoville Camp Independence Session 3
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Sound Symposium at Lincoln Library in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - Sound Symposium at Lincoln Library in Springfield
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YMCA Camp Independence of Metro Chicago Session 5 - _12HSTARTTIME - YMCA Camp Independence of Metro Chicago Session 5
Camp Blackhawk for Youth with Epilepsy - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Blackhawk for Youth with Epilepsy
Camp Callahan Session 1 in West Central Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Callahan Session 1 in West Central Illinois
Shady Oaks Camp 70th Birthday Celebration - _12HSTARTTIME - Shady Oaks Camp 70th Birthday Celebration
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iCan Bike – Peoria - _12HSTARTTIME - iCan Bike - Peoria
Caring for Kids Summer Camp Session 1 in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Caring for Kids Summer Camp Session 1 in Chicago
Apraxia All Star Summer Camp Session 2 - _12HSTARTTIME - Apraxia All Star Summer Camp Session 2
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Webinar: Ebstein’s Anomaly and the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patient - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar: Ebstein's Anomaly and the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patient
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“Friendships: The Middle School Years” Support Group in Dixon - _12HSTARTTIME - "Friendships: The Middle School Years" Support Group in Dixon
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White Sox Youth Wheelchair Softball Clinic - _12HSTARTTIME - White Sox Youth Wheelchair Softball Clinic
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YMCA Camp Independence of Metro Chicago Session 6 - _12HSTARTTIME - YMCA Camp Independence of Metro Chicago Session 6
Camp Little Giant – Camp Shawnee I - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Little Giant - Camp Shawnee I
Camp Little Giant – Camp Shawnee II - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Little Giant - Camp Shawnee II
Camp Red Leaf – Youth 1:1 Session - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Red Leaf - Youth 1:1 Session
Illinois Hands & Voices Family Fun Day in Naperville - _12HSTARTTIME - Illinois Hands & Voices Family Fun Day in Naperville
Camp Callahan Session 2 in West Central Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Callahan Session 2 in West Central Illinois
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Camp Red Leaf Day Camps - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Red Leaf Day Camps
Camp Carefree Session 4 - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Carefree Session 4
Romeoville Camp Independence Session 4 - _12HSTARTTIME - Romeoville Camp Independence Session 4
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Boone County Health Department Farmer’s Market and Wellness Fair - _12HSTARTTIME - Boone County Health Department Farmer's Market and Wellness Fair
LWSRA Family Night at the Joliet Slammers - _12HSTARTTIME - LWSRA Family Night at the Joliet Slammers
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Camp Chi-Cue-Go for Deaf and Hard of Hearing - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Chi-Cue-Go for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Annual Lions Fishing Derby at Shabbona Lake State Park - _12HSTARTTIME - Annual Lions Fishing Derby at Shabbona Lake State Park
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Easterseals’ “Walk With Me: A Walk with Champions” in Normal - _12HSTARTTIME - Easterseals' "Walk With Me: A Walk with Champions" in Normal
The 14th Annual Chicago Disability Pride Parade - _12HSTARTTIME - The 14th Annual Chicago Disability Pride Parade
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YMCA Camp Independence of Metro Chicago Session 7 - _12HSTARTTIME - YMCA Camp Independence of Metro Chicago Session 7
Camp Little Giant – Camp Shawnee III - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Little Giant - Camp Shawnee III
Camp Callahan Session 3 in West Central Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Callahan Session 3 in West Central Illinois
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McHenry County’s Children’s Health and Safety Fair - _12HSTARTTIME - McHenry County's Children’s Health and Safety Fair
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Visual Supports Workshop for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Autism - _12HSTARTTIME - Visual Supports Workshop for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Autism
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YMCA Camp Independence of Metro Chicago Session 8 – Adults - _12HSTARTTIME - YMCA Camp Independence of Metro Chicago Session 8 - Adults
Easterseals’ Infinity Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Easterseals' Infinity Camp
Easterseals’ Motor Madness Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Easterseals' Motor Madness Camp
Easterseals’ Motor Madness Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Easterseals' Motor Madness Camp
Camp Blackhawk for Youth with Epilepsy - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Blackhawk for Youth with Epilepsy
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Fun in the Sun Swim Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Fun in the Sun Swim Camp
Caring for Kids Summer Camp Session 2 in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Caring for Kids Summer Camp Session 2 in Chicago
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27th Annual DuPage County Back to School Fair - _12HSTARTTIME - 27th Annual DuPage County Back to School Fair
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Camp Red Leaf – Youth August Session - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Red Leaf - Youth August Session
26 Jun
Monday, June 26, 2017 - Tuesday, June 27, 2017    
All Day
Summer recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Chicago Park District Special Recreation Department currently offers specialty programs serving the following populations: Intellectual disabilities Physical [...]
26 Jun
Monday, June 26, 2017    
All Day
  Five-week course for high school students ages 16-22 with a developmental disability. Marcfirst's School to Work Summer Program helps students learn work-preparedness skills, tour [...]
26 Jun
Monday, June 26, 2017    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer day camp for children ages 6-13 with special needs. The Special Recreation Summer Vittum Park Day Camp by the Chicago Park District is a [...]
26 Jun
Monday, June 26, 2017    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer day camp for youth and teens ages 8 and up with disabilities. The Special Recreation Summer Mann Park Camp by the Chicago Park District is a [...]
26 Jun
Monday, June 26, 2017    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer day camp for ages 14 and older with developmental disabilities. The Special Recreation Summer Teen/Adult Leadership Camp by the Chicago Park District is a six-week [...]
28 Jun
Wednesday, June 28, 2017    
9:00 am
Camp for ages 12 to 19 to develop wheelchair basketball skills. This camp aims to help beginners and/or athletes who want to fine tune their foundational [...]
28 Jun
Wednesday, June 28, 2017    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join The Autism Program of Easterseals for some family time at the Universal Playground at Alpine Park. The Universal Park was designed for children of [...]
02 Jul
Sunday, July 2, 2017    
All Day
Overnight program designed for individuals whose primary diagnosis is an intellectual disability, sensory impairment, and/or physical disability. Stay up late, no alarms needed! Sleep in, hang [...]
02 Jul
Sunday, July 2, 2017    
8:00 am
Overnight camp for youth with spina bifida ages 7-13. Camp Independence is run by the YMCA of Metro Chicago in association with the Illinois Spina Bifida [...]
05 Jul
Wednesday, July 5, 2017    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Romeoville summer day camp for ages 3-12 Camp Carefree is all about building social skills, creating friendships and having FUN! Activities at Camp Carefree include; [...]
05 Jul
Wednesday, July 5, 2017    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages 12-25 summer day camp in Romeoville Camp Independence is built around creating independence in individuals through recreation. Camp Independence aims to help teens socialize, [...]
08 Jul
Saturday, July 8, 2017    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Special day at the library to raise awareness about hearing impairment, assistive technology and deaf history and culture. The Sound Symposium will include activities for [...]
09 Jul
Sunday, July 9, 2017    
8:00 am
Overnight camp for youth with spina bifida ages 7-13. Camp Independence is run by the YMCA of Metro Chicago in association with the Illinois Spina Bifida [...]
09 Jul
Sunday, July 9, 2017    
8:00 am
Free weeklong retreat for kids and teens with epilepsy. Each summer, the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago’s Camp Blackhawk gives youth ages 6-17 an opportunity to come [...]
09 Jul
Sunday, July 9, 2017    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Exciting, safe  summer camp experience for individuals with disabilities. Camp Callahan aims to serve youth with wide-ranging disabilities through a stimulating, liberating program in an environment [...]
09 Jul
Sunday, July 9, 2017    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Family-friendly event includes free food, drinks and parking. Shady Oaks Camp provides outdoor fun and recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. Its 70th birthday celebration [...]
10 Jul
Monday, July 10, 2017    
All Day
Day camp utilizing adapted bicycles for individuals with disabilities Hosted by Easterseals, iCan Bike uses adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program and trained staff to [...]
10 Jul
Monday, July 10, 2017    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dynamic day camp program for youth with disabilities. Caring for Kids Summer Camp is for youth between the ages of 7 and 17 who have a primary [...]
10 Jul
Monday, July 10, 2017    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Two week day camp for ages 3-8 with apraxia or speech difficulties related to motor planning dysfunction. KatieBug Therapy's goal is that each child will be [...]
12 Jul
Wednesday, July 12, 2017    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  Learn more about Ebstein's Anomaly and the importance of seeing an adult congenital heart doctor. Ebstein’s anomaly is a congenital heart defect in which [...]
13 Jul
Thursday, July 13, 2017    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Support group for children in fifth through eighth grades to learn about friendships and social skills. Florissa is a centralized service facility for children (0-18 [...]
15 Jul
Saturday, July 15, 2017    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Non-disabled siblings and friends can play, too! Youth will have the opportunity to meet Jason Benetti, the play-by-play announcer for Chicago White Sox home games, and [...]
16 Jul
Sunday, July 16, 2017    
8:00 am
Overnight camp for youth with spina bifida ages 14-19. Camp Independence is run by the YMCA of Metro Chicago in association with the Illinois Spina Bifida [...]
16 Jul
Sunday, July 16, 2017    
8:00 am
Camp for youth ages 8-21 with physical, cognitive or developmental disabilities. Camp Little Giant's focus is for the camper to be as independent as possible [...]
16 Jul
Sunday, July 16, 2017    
8:00 am
Camp for youth ages 8-21 with physical, cognitive or developmental disabilities. Camp Little Giant's focus is for the camper to be as independent as possible [...]
16 Jul
Sunday, July 16, 2017    
8:00 am
Summer overnight camp for youth ages 9-22 who require constant care. Camp Red Leaf allows youth and adults with developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral needs [...]
16 Jul
Sunday, July 16, 2017    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Backyard event for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing are invited [...]
16 Jul
Sunday, July 16, 2017    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Exciting, safe  summer camp experience for individuals with disabilities. Camp Callahan aims to serve youth with wide-ranging disabilities through a stimulating, liberating program in an environment [...]
17 Jul
Monday, July 17, 2017    
8:00 am
Safe, enriching programs for individuals with special needs ages 9 to 21. The camps include adaptable programs, arts and crafts, ropes course and zip line, [...]
17 Jul
Monday, July 17, 2017    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Romeoville summer day camp for ages 3-12 Camp Carefree is all about building social skills, creating friendships and having FUN! Activities at Camp Carefree include; [...]
17 Jul
Monday, July 17, 2017    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages 12-25 summer day camp in Romeoville Camp Independence is built around creating independence in individuals through recreation. Camp Independence aims to help teens socialize, make [...]
18 Jul
Tuesday, July 18, 2017    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Community Farmer's Market and Wellness Fair The Boone County Health Department 's Farmer's Market and Wellness Fair will feature over 20 community organizations and businesses, including the [...]
18 Jul
Tuesday, July 18, 2017    
7:05 pm
Free tickets available for registered families at this parent social event. The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) Parent Social Group is open to anyone with [...]
20 Jul
Thursday, July 20, 2017 - Saturday, July 22, 2017    
12:00 am
Camp aims to immerse participants in a weekend of rich interaction. Camp Chi-Cue-Go features classes for all levels, speakers, activities and socialization opportunities galore. All communication modes [...]
20 Jul
Thursday, July 20, 2017    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free event for persons for persons with disabilities. Members of 15 Lions clubs provide this “day in the park” at no charge for any person [...]
22 Jul
Saturday, July 22, 2017    
8:30 am
Fundraiser celebrates children at Easterseals and how they are a champion of their own abilities. Easterseals Central Illinois' eighth annual "Walk With Me: A Walk with Champions" [...]
22 Jul
Saturday, July 22, 2017    
11:00 am
Opportunity to celebrate the pride, power and unity of people with disabilities. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, from the staging area at 401 [...]
23 Jul
Sunday, July 23, 2017    
8:00 am
Overnight camp for youth with spina bifida ages 14-19. Camp Independence is run by the YMCA of Metro Chicago in association with the Illinois Spina Bifida [...]
23 Jul
Sunday, July 23, 2017    
8:00 am
Camp for youth ages 8-21 with physical, cognitive or developmental disabilities. Camp Little Giant's focus is for the camper to be as independent as possible [...]
23 Jul
Sunday, July 23, 2017    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Exciting, safe  summer camp experience for individuals with disabilities. Camp Callahan aims to serve youth with wide-ranging disabilities through a stimulating, liberating program in an environment [...]
26 Jul
Wednesday, July 26, 2017    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Interactive health and safety fair includes school physicals, immunizations and dental exams. The 27th annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair is open to the public and includes: [...]
28 Jul
Friday, July 28, 2017    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free presentation will discuss the use of visual supports for individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder. This event at the Developmental Disabilities Family [...]
30 Jul
Sunday, July 30, 2017    
12:00 am
Overnight camp for individuals with spina bifida ages 20 and older. Camp Independence is run by the YMCA of Metro Chicago in association with the Illinois [...]
30 Jul
Sunday, July 30, 2017    
All Day
Overnight camp designed for individuals whose primary diagnosis is a physical disability. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities as well as have the opportunity to [...]
30 Jul
Sunday, July 30, 2017    
All Day
Overnight camp for individuals with a high-functioning disability who love motors and engines. Take a seat in the Brandt company-sponsored NASCAR, race go-carts and maneuver [...]
30 Jul
Sunday, July 30, 2017    
All Day
Overnight camp for individuals with a high-functioning disability who love motors and engines. Take a seat in the Brandt company-sponsored NASCAR, race go-carts and maneuver [...]
30 Jul
Sunday, July 30, 2017    
8:00 am
Free weeklong retreat for kids and teens with epilepsy. Each summer, the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago’s Camp Blackhawk gives youth ages 6-17 an opportunity to come [...]
31 Jul
Monday, July 31, 2017 - Tuesday, August 1, 2017    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dynamic day camp program for youth with disabilities. Caring for Kids Summer Camp is for youth between the ages of 7 and 17 who have a primary [...]
31 Jul
Monday, July 31, 2017 - Tuesday, August 1, 2017    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 5-25 Summer Day Camp Fun in the Sun Swim Camp is a camp for recreational swimming only. Camp attendees will enjoy community pools and [...]
02 Aug
Wednesday, August 2, 2017    
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
A one-stop event for health and social services and back-to-school needs. The DuPage County Back to School Fair is a one-stop event for low-income households [...]
06 Aug
Sunday, August 6, 2017    
8:00 am
Summer overnight camp for youth ages 9-22. Camp Red Leaf allows youth and adults with developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral needs the opportunity to experience [...]
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