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2021 SSSRA South Suburban Special Recreation Association
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                   SSSRA
                   South Suburban Special              Country Club Hills
                                                       Hazel Crest
                                                                            Oak Forest
                                                                            Olympia Fields
                   Recreation Association              Homewood-Flossmoor   Park Forest
                                                       Lansing              Richton Park
Providing Therapeutic Recreation Services Since 1973   Matteson             Tinley Park
2021 SSSRA South Suburban Special Recreation Association
SSSRA MISSION STATEMENT
              SSSRA                                                   To promote the power of choice and to enhance the
                                                                      quality of life of individuals of all abilities, by
                                                                      providing accessible recreation in an environment
SSSRA Administrative Office                                           that promotes dignity, success, and fun.
19910 80th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60487
Office Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
                                                                      TABLE OF CONTENTS
815.806.0384                                                          12-17 All Ages Programs & Special Events
815.806.0390 (FAX)                                                    4     Behavior Guidelines
711 (Illinois Relay System)                                           18-19 Early Childhood Programs
www.sssra.org | info@sssra.org
                                                                      31    First Timer Participant Coupon
                                                                      3-6   General SSSRA Information
SSSRA STAFF                                                           30    Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies
Lisa Drzewiecki, CPRP              Regina Ross-Ellison                31    How to Register
Executive Director                 Finance & Office Manager           3     Inclusion Services Information
lisa@sssra.org                     regina@sssra.org
                                                                      5     Participant Expectations
Heather Specht, MS, CTRS           Sandy DeFrancesco                  4     Program Cancellation Information
Superintendent                     Secretary/Registrar                5     Program Policies
heather@sssra.org                  sandy@sssra.org
                                                                      32    Refund Policies
TBA                                Jan Miller                         33-34 Registration Form
Operations Manager                 Secretary/Registrar
                                   janice@sssra.org                   31-32 Registration Policies
Tammy McMahon, CPRP                                                   35-36 Registration Waiver
Inclusion Manager                  Anna Broccolo
tammym@sssra.org                   Public Relations Manager           31    Scholarship Information
                                   anna@sssra.org                     13, 22Sponsors
Rob Hentschel
Support Staff Manager              John Braun                         7-11  Summer Day Camp
rob@sssra.org                      Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator    20-29 Teen & Adult Programs &
                                   john@sssra.org                           Special Events
Laura Pubins
Recreation Specialist                                                 6     Transportation Information
laura@sssra.org                                                       4     Weather Guidelines
                                                                      5     Wellness Guidelines
SSSRA MEMBERS                                                         18-19 Youth Programs

Country Club Hills Park District       Olympia Fields Park District
Dwone Ross, Sr.                        Jesus Vargas                   REGISTER TODAY!
Hazel Crest Park District              Park Forest Recreation &       Ensure that the program you wish to attend is
Joseph Bertrand                        Parks Department               not cancelled by registering. Unfortunately,
                                       Kevin Adams                    if there are not enough registrants, the program
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
                                                                      must be cancelled.
Stephanie Simpson                Richton Park Parks &
                                 Recreation Department
Lan-Oak Park District            Ashley Turner
Michelle Havran
                                 Tinley Park-Park District                         Find us on Facebook
Matteson Recreational Division   Meghan Fenlon                                     facebook.com/sssra1973
Lisa Hill
Oak Forest Park District
Cindy Grannan                                                                      Find us on Instagram
                                                                                   @sssra1973
The SSSRA Board of Directors meets at 9:00 am on the
fourth Thursday of the month at the SSSRA Office.
2021 SSSRA South Suburban Special Recreation Association
GENERAL INFORMATION
What is SSSRA?                                                   Safety Precautions
SSSRA is a therapeutic recreation program that is an             Some participants in SSSRA programs and special
extension of seven park districts and three recreation and       events may be carriers of infectious disease(s). Staff
parks departments. It is organized to provide individuals        and volunteers have been provided in-service training
with disabilities or special needs, the opportunity to be        concerning proper hygienic procedures. SSSRA seeks
involved in year-round recreation.                               to provide a safe environment for all of our participants,
                                                                 staff, volunteers, and the public. If you have any specific
Vision Statement                                                 questions, please call the SSSRA Executive Director or
To be a quality resource that impacts the lives of the           Superintendent at (815) 806-0384.
community, by evolving with their needs.
                                                                 SSSRA and SWSRA Cooperative Agreement
Who is Eligible for SSSRA Programs?                              SSSRA has a cooperative agreement with South
SSSRA programs are for individuals from birth through            West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA). This
adult who receive special education services, vocational         agreement enables participants who reside in SSSRA and
services, supported employment, or who have recreation-          SWSRA resident communities to participate in most
al needs not met by traditional park district programs.          programs offered by either association at resident rates.
This could include individuals who have varying degrees          Please note that this does not include day camp, vacation
of physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, learn-      trips, away camps, and weekend trips. Special services
ing disabilities, emotional difficulties, hearing or visual      such as scholarships and door-to-door transportation are
impairments, and developmental delays.                           not included in this agreement. First time participant
                                                                 coupon cannot be applied. Registrations will be processed
Who is a SSSRA Resident?                                         after the deadline is reached for agency residents.
Persons residing in the SSSRA member agencies are                SWSRA serves the residents of: Alsip, Blue Island,
considered residents. These agencies are: Country                Hickory Hills, Merrionette Park, Midlothian, Palos
Club Hills Park District, Hazel Crest Park District,             Heights, Posen, and Worth.
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, Lan-Oak Park                   We hope that through this agreement, each agency’s
District, Matteson Recreational Division, Oak Forest             residents will have expanded opportunities for program
Park District, Olympia Fields Park District, Park Forest         participation. For additional information about this
Recreation and Parks Department, Richton Park Parks              agreement, please call SSSRA at (815) 806-0384.
and Recreation Department, and Tinley Park - Park                To receive a copy of the SWSRA brochure, call the
District. SSSRA reserves the right to verify residency           SWSRA office at (708) 389-9423.
and special education services.
                                                                 SSSRA and LWSRA Cooperative Agreement
Americans with Disabilities Act                                  SSSRA has a cooperative agreement with Lincolnway
SSSRA is subject to and will comply with the Ameri-              Special Recreation Association (LWSRA). This
cans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits                agreement enables participants who reside in SSSRA
discrimination on the basis of disability against persons        and LWSRA resident communities to participate in
who meet essential eligibility requirements for services.        most programs offered by either association at resident
If you have any questions about our services in regard to        rates. Please note that this does not include day
the ADA, please call us at (815) 806-0384.                       camp, vacation trips, away camps, and weekend trips.
                                                                 Special services such as scholarships and door-to-door
Inclusion Services at SSSRA                                      transportation are not included in this agreement. First
SSSRA is committed to providing new and challenging              time participant coupon cannot be applied. Registrations
leisure and recreation activities for all of our participants.   will be processed after the deadline is reached for agency
We recognize that a park district or recreation depart-          residents. LWSRA serves the residents of: Frankfort,
ment program may better serve an individual’s needs.             Frankfort Square, Mokena, Manhattan, New Lenox,
SSSRA works with our ten member agencies to assist               Peotone, and Wilmington.
individuals with making the transition from special
recreation to these programs. Our professional staff can         We hope that through this agreement, each agency’s
help you choose an appropriate program, provide referral         residents will have expanded opportunities for program
services, conduct any necessary staff training, secure sup-      participation. For additional information about this
port staff, or supply adaptive equipment or communica-           agreement, please call SSSRA at (815) 806-0384.
tion devices. If you or a family member wish to partici-         To receive a copy of the LWSRA brochure, call the
pate in a park district or recreation department program,        LWSRA office at (815) 320-3500.
please contact Tammy McMahon at (815) 806-0384.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
    Behavior Guidelines                                              Please call 815-806-0384 for weather related
    SSSRA promotes the concept of “equal fun for every-              cancellations.
    one.” Participants are expected to exhibit appropriate
    behavior at all times. SSSRA’s behavior guidelines have          Extension 23 for weekly programs and special events,
    been developed to help make the programs safe and                and extension 24 for Special Olympics.
    enjoyable for all participants.
    1. Participants must show respect to all participants, staff   Severe Weather Guidelines
       and volunteers.                                             In the event of severe weather, cancelling programs may
    2. Participants must refrain from threatening or causing       be in the best interest of our participants. For the safety
       bodily harm to self, other participants, or staff.          of our participants, supervisors may make the decision
    3. Participants must refrain from using foul language or       to cancel a program in progress, should weather become
       discussing inappropriate topics.                            questionable. The following guidelines will be used to
    4. Participants must show respect for equipment,               determine cancellations:
       supplies, and facilities.                                   Severe Cold Weather
    5. Additional rules may be developed for specific              • Outdoor programs: Temperature range of 0 degrees
       programs and athletic programs as deemed necessary            or less, including wind chill.
       by staff.                                                   • Programs with transportation: Temperature of 0
    6. If inappropriate behavior occurs, a prompt resolution         degrees or less, including wind chill.
       will be sought specific to each individual’s situation.     • All programs (including indoor): Snowstorm
       SSSRA reserves the right to dismiss participants              situations when driving restrictions (winter storm or
       whose behavior endangers the safety of themselves             blizzard warning in which authorities have advised
       or others.                                                    not going out unless necessary) and emergency
                                                                     accident plans (state and local police) are in effect.
    Below are the expectations and guidelines the
    participants will need to follow in order to attend            Severe Hot Weather
                                                                   • Outdoor programs, or indoor sites without air-
    in-person programs/special events.
                                                                     conditioning, a heat index of 100 degrees or higher.
    • Participants must be able to maintain 6 feet apart           • Programs with transportation: Heat index of 100
      from other participants/staff.                                 degrees or higher.
    • Participants must be able to wear a face covering.           • All programs (including indoor): Weather situations
    • Participants must be able to stay with the group.              when a tornado warning is in effect for Lake, Will,
    • Participants must always keep their hands and feet to          Cook and/or DuPage counties.
      themselves.                                                  High Wind Advisory
    • A questionnaire will be sent to families prior to the        Transportation when there is a high wind advisory in
      start of each program/special event.                         effect, strong winds can make driving difficult, especially
                                                                   for high profile vehicles.
    Program Cancellations
    SSSRA attempts to hold programs whenever possible.             Program Options
    However, inclement weather occasionally makes it               SSSRA assigns designations for individuals in targeted
    difficult for staff and participants to travel to program      disability groups for each program. The groups targeted
    locations. SSSRA’s cancellation policies are as follows:       are suggestions. We will attempt to accommodate all
    1. At the scheduled program time, if no participants           individuals. Please contact the SSSRA office if you
       arrive within the first 30 minutes, the program session     would like to discuss your program options.
       will be cancelled, and staff will be sent home. No
       refunds will be given.
    2. SSSRA staff look at all circumstances three hours
       prior to the starting time of the program or                  Due to the current situation with COVID-19, some
       transportation route, to determine if the program             programs and/or special events may change.
       should be cancelled.
    3. If the program is cancelled, program staff attempt to
       reach all participants by phone to inform them. You
       will only be called if the program is cancelled.              Some high risk programs/special events will require
    4. SSSRA attempts to extend programs to make up                  an additional waiver to be signed by a legal guardian.
       missed dates.
    5. SSSRA will call/send a letter announcing program
       extensions.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Program Times                                                   Program Policies
Parents or individuals providing transportation for             1. SSSRA reserves the right to determine participant
participants should make drop-offs and pick-ups at the             appropriateness for programs and special events.
times listed for the program. SSSRA staff use the time          2. When arriving and departing a program, parents/
before the program to meet with staff and set-up. Please           guardians/group home staff are required to notify the
be prompt after the program as some staff are expected             program supervisor.
at another program. SSSRA staff are instructed to stay          3. If a participant cannot attend a program, he/she
with participants until they are picked up. If a participant       cannot send a substitute in their place.
may walk home, or will be picked up by someone other            4. When participants of varying ages and ability levels
than parents, a permission note signed and dated by the            are in the same program, SSSRA will group them
parent, must be given to the Program Supervisor.                   appropriately.
                                                                5. SSSRA provides an approximate 1:4 staff-to-
Participation Guidelines When Illness Occurs                       participant ratio.
To prevent the spread of contagious illnesses, it is            6. While SSSRA staff will assist participants with their
recommended that participants refrain from attending               belongings at programs, SSSRA cannot be responsible
programs when any of the following conditions exist:               for lost or stolen property. Participants should not
                                                                   bring valuables to programs.
1. Fever of 100 degrees or higher.                              7. Vacation Trips, Weekend Trips, and Overnights:
2. Vomiting within the last 24 hours.                              Participants must have independent self-help skills,
3. Persistent diarrhea in conjunction with other                   be able to work successfully in a 1:4 staff to
    symptoms.                                                      participant ratio, and have participated in SSSRA
4. Contagious rash or a rash of unknown origin.                    weekly programs.
5. Persistent cough and/or cold symptoms.                       8. With your child’s best interest in mind, parents are
6. “Pink eye” (conjunctivitis) or discharge from the eye.          invited to their child’s first program meeting. Our
7. Symptoms of mumps, measles, chicken pox, strep                  instructors have found that parent and/or sibling
    throat, flu, impetigo, coxsackie virus, head lice, mites,      distractions during the program time affects the
    and ringworm.                                                  quality of their instruction. Our instructors always
8. Runny nose with yellow or green discharge, which                welcome the opportunity to discuss a participant’s
    indicates infection.                                           progress with parents at any time.
9. Fatigue, due to illness, that will hinder participation
    and enjoyment of the program.
10. SSSRA may request that a participant submit a               Participant Expectations
    doctor’s release in order to participate in SSSRA           1. Participants must have bowel and bladder control or
    programs or special events.                                    arrive at the program wearing Depends or similar
                                                                   items under clothing. If this is a concern, please
Please notify the SSSRA office if the participant con-             contact the SSSRA office.
tracts any contagious illness that will affect his/her          2. Overall appearance should be clean (Hair, face,
attendance at the program. Participants should return to           teeth, hands, nails, etc.).
programs at the recommendation of the doctor, or, if not        3. Clean, dry clothing.
under a doctor’s care, when the symptoms have clearly           4. Appropriate attire for program participation (i.e.
passed.                                                            tennis shoes, warm-ups or loose/comfortable fitting
                                                                   clothing for athletic/sports/exercise programs).
Atlanto-Axial Instability (AAI)
Because of the risk of injury, Special Olympics Illinois        Brochure Errors
has established a policy which states that any participant      Our staff have made every effort to prepare this brochure
with Down Syndrome, involved in any Special Olympics            as accurately as possible; however, errors can occur.
sport/activity, must obtain a x-ray, submit a letter from       Circumstances may require that adjustments be made to
their physician, and complete the Special Olympics              programs, fees, schedules, etc. SSSRA reserves the right
Illinois medical form. The letter must state that the           to make any such adjustments. The staff apologize for
individual does not have atlanto-axial instability prior        any inconvenience these errors or adjustments may cause.
to participating in the program. All programs in the
brochure which require AAI clearance are marked with            Brochure Mail Delivery
the AAI symbol. Please contact the SSSRA office for             We will not be mailing out a Summer brochure. Program
more information.                                               information will be available on our website. Updates
                                                                will also be sent in email newsletters and posted on our
                                                                Facebook page. Email info@sssra.org to sign up for our
                                                                newsletter. If you would like to have a program schedule
                                                                mailed to you each month, please call 815-806-0384.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
    Transportation                                                Transportation: Door-To-Door, Persons with Physical
    SSSRA has implemented these transportation procedures         Disabilities, and Day Camp
    to ensure participants ride safely in our vehicles.           1. SSSRA drivers will assist participants to and from
    1. All passengers must be sitting in seats or wheelchairs        their front door; driveways/walks must be clear of
        with belts securely fastened. The driver will not            debris/obstacles. SSSRA staff will not enter
        proceed until all seat belts are fastened.                   residences.
    2. All wheelchairs must have brakes that are in good          2. Persons unable to be in a house alone should have
        working order and can stop the chair from moving.            someone meet the van at the designated time of
    3. SSSRA has established transportation policies to              return. SSSRA cannot wait more than 5 minutes due
        ensure the safety of all passengers. If SSSRA                to the demanding vehicle schedule.
        staff determines it would be dangerous to transport       3. SSSRA transports in-district participants only for
        an individual, SSSRA reserves the right to refuse to         door-to-door service.
        transport that person.                                    4. For door-to-door transportation, you will be called
    4. Persons riding in Amigo-type wheelchairs may have             with your pick-up time prior to the program date.
        to transfer into a vehicle seat and use a seat belt.      5. A minimum of three participants is required for a
        Amigo-type wheelchairs are not designed to                   vehicle route to run. If there are not enough
        transport individuals in moving vehicles.                    participants for the route, you will be notified.
    5. Wheelchairs may be available for participant use           6. Door-to-door transportation is available on a limited
        while at programs and special events. Assistance by          basis as indicated by this symbol.
        SSSRA staff will be determined on a case-by-case
        basis.                                                    Early Arrival or Late Pick-Up Fee
    6. Late registrants may not have transportation during        Participants arriving more than 15 minutes prior to a
        the first week of programs due to routing changes.        program or special event will be charged a $15 fee for
        Participants are notified if a problem occurs.            every 15 minutes early. Please pick-up participants at the
    7. When transportation is included in special events,         designated time. If parents/guardians are not on time for
        the use of vans or buses may change as necessary to       participant pick-up, a $15 fee will be assessed for every
        accommodate group sizes and needs.                        15 minutes late.
    8. A minimum of three participants is required for a
        vehicle route to run. If there are not enough             SSSRA is not responsible for participants’ safety until
        participants for the route, you will be notified.         the scheduled program time.
    9. If participants do not use SSSRA transportation and
        plan to be dropped off or picked up at a special event,   Mileage from Member Communities to Coyote
        please notify the SSSRA office prior to the event.        Run Golf Course, Flossmoor (central pick-up point)
        Parents/guardians/group home staff are required to        1 Country Club Hills
        notify the program supervisor upon participant               Community Recreation Center           3.4 miles
        arrival and departure.                                    2 Hazel Crest                            2.9 miles
    10. State law does not require the use of car seats in        3 Coyote Run, Flossmoor
        SSSRA buses, as they weigh more than 9,000                4 Eisenhower Center, Lansing             9.6 miles
        pounds. However, as a best practice, the association      5 Matteson Community Center
        uses car seats whenever possible, for children under         (Matteson Avenue)                     4.3 miles
        the age of 8.                                             6 Oak Forest Park District               7.4 miles
                                                                  7 Olympia Fields Park District           3.5 miles
    Pick-Up Points                                                8 Park Forest Village Hall               5.9 miles
                                                                  9 Richton Park Community Center          5.3 miles
    1. Special events have centralized pick-up and drop-off
                                                                  10 SSSRA, Tinley Park                    8.5 Miles
       locations.
    2. There are different codes for each pick-up point.                    6
       Transportation is based on registration for each
       pick-up point. Please be sure to indicate which
       pick-up point you will use by documenting the                  10           1           2
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       correct code for the program you are registering for.
    3. SSSRA cannot wait more than 10 minutes at the                                           3
       pick-up point due to demanding vehicle schedule.
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SUMMER DAY CAMP
                                                                                                      In-Person
Day Camp                                                       Scholarships
Day Camp offers an atmosphere where campers have               SSSRA can assist residents with disabilities who are in
fun while experiencing social interaction with camp-           need of financial support by providing a scholarship for
mates, while developing skills like sportsmanship and          a portion of the day camp fee. Residents requesting a
increased independence. Activities include sports, games,      scholarship should complete a Confidential Scholarship
crafts, singing, dancing, food creations, playtime, swim-      Application (available online and at the SSSRA office)
ming, and field trips.                                         and submit it to the SSSRA Executive Director with
                                                               the completed registration form and waiver. Participants
Benefits of Day Camp…                                          who receive day camp scholarships will be responsible
To improve socialization skills by developing peer             for paying fees for any weekly programs or special events
relationships and encouraging meaningful relationships         they register for.
with adult leaders. To encourage campers to coopera-           Each resident participant must put down 25%. Once
tively play with others and make new friends.                  scholarships have been applied, the remaining portion
-   To improve self-help skills.                               will be due.
-   To increase creativity and mind development.
-   To provide daily experiences that increase self-esteem.    Public Aid Recipients
-   To improve fine and gross motor skills.                    Department of Children and Family Services
                                                               Residents who have foster children through DCFS who
Camp Registration                                              wish to participate in day camp should contact their
Each camp is limited to a maximum number of campers.           caseworker to work out payment arrangements. Payment
Early registration is important for enrollment to camp.        arrangements must accompany the SSSRA registration
Registrations will be on a “First Come, First Served           form, waiver, and annual form if not already on file.
Basis” (received registration form and payment in full)        A child will not be considered enrolled until written
with preference given to residents of member park              confirmation of payment is completed and received by
districts and recreation departments. Payment plans can        SSSRA. Spots may not be reserved over the telephone
be arranged by contacting the SSSRA office. A 25%              by caseworkers. We appreciate your understanding on
deposit is required for each session with registration         this matter. If you have any questions, please call the
form. Once camp is in progress adding sessions will            SSSRA office for more information.
require an additional 25% deposit per session.
Please Note: Current camp session must be paid in full         Transportation
before your camper may participate in next registered          Door-to-Door transportation to and from camp is an
session.                                                       available option to residents only. SSSRA does its best
                                                               to make sure that participants are not on the bus for
Once a child is enrolled for any session of camp, fees
                                                               more than one hour. A Transportation Assessment Form
will only be adjusted or refunded for the following
                                                               is required to be completed for all campers and returned
circumstances once camp begins: prolonged medical
                                                               to the SSSRA office two weeks prior to the beginning
absences, summer school, other educational programs or
                                                               of each camp session. The purpose of the Transportation
therapies, and moving. Please note fees are not prorated
                                                               Assessment is to provide information to our staff when
for vacation time. The association incurs costs for hiring
                                                               campers are traveling to swim and field trips in addition
staff, drivers and administration of transportation routes.
                                                               to providing a pick-up and drop off address for
Your understanding on this is appreciated.
                                                               transportation. SSSRA cannot guarantee transportation
                                                               to and from camp after the registration deadline.

                                                              Please note that swimming and field trips will be
                                                              determined at a later date pending mitigation/guidlines.
                                                              SSSRA is following CDC guidelines and safety processes.

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SUMMER DAY CAMP
In-Person
    Day Camp Assessment Forms                                     Swimming Pending Mitigation/Guidelines
    Our goal is to provide a quality experience for your child    Campers will swim once a week. They are to bring a
    as he/she participates in SSSRA Day Camp. We be-              swimsuit and towel in a swim bag provided by you. Male
    lieve we can carry out that goal by getting to know your      campers must have lined swim trunks or they will not
    child’s interests, educational and physical strengths, and    be allowed to swim in the pool. SSSRA recommends
    special needs.                                                that female swimmers wear a one piece swimsuit.
                                                                  Sunscreen is available, but it is recommended that
    Upon receipt of your registration form, SSSRA will send
                                                                  campers bring their own sunscreen lotion due to skin
    you a Day Camp Assessment Form that must be com-
                                                                  sensitivity. All items MUST be labeled with the
    pleted by you and your child’s current teacher. Please
                                                                  campers’ name. For campers who don’t have bladder
    return the forms to the SSSRA office two weeks prior to
                                                                  or bowel control, it is mandatory that they wear swim
    the start of the day camp session.
                                                                  diapers. Please be sure to send the swim diapers every
                                                                  week. Traditional diapers or Depend undergarments will
    Day Camp Staff                                                not be allowed in pools. Contact Rob Hentschel at (815)
    A ratio of 1 staff to every 4 campers is maintained at        806-0384 with questions.
    camp sites. Day Camp Staff participate in an extensive
    orientation to familiarize them with the special needs
    of the campers.
                                                                  Field Trips Pending Mitigation/Guidelines
                                                                  SSSRA will schedule four field trips during the eight
                                                                  weeks of Day Camp. Campers will be transported in
    Snacks and Lunches                                            either SSSRA vehicles or by a contracted bus company.
    Parents will need to send a sack lunch every day with         Information regarding field trips will be sent home on
    their child’s name on it. SSSRA provides an individual        the campers’ weekly calendar. On field trip days, please
    snack for your child during Day Camp. If your child           have your camper wear their SSSRA Day Camp shirt.
    has dietary restrictions, you may send your own snack
    or call the office to make arrangements for us to             If field trips cannot be held, we will have special guests
    supply a snack suitable for your child’s needs. SSSRA         that will come into each camp to do a special activity.
    will provide water. Please list all dietary restrictions on
    the registration form. Campers will not have access to        Camp Calendars
    vending machines.                                             Each week your camper will bring home an activity
                                                                  calendar. Important dates and information will be
    Rainy Days                                                    provided on the calendar, as well as other camp news
    SSSRA has access to indoor facilities if it rains,            and upcoming projects. Please take a moment to review
    therefore, camp will meet every day.                          and share the information with your child.

    Medication                                                    Camp T-Shirt and Bag
    If your camper will need to take medication during            Each camper will receive a Day Camp t-shirt and tote
    camp time or if you are sending emergency medication          bag. T-shirts are to be worn on all field trips. Please
    (Benadryl or inhalers), you must complete and return          indicate the t-shirt size on the registration form. Please
    the Medication Release Form and the Inhaler &                 write camper’s name in their tote bag before they begin
    Auto-Injector Waiver, both found in the Parent                camp. T-shirts and tote bags will be available for pick up
    Assessment Form packets.                                      at Meet the Staff Night.
    All medicine must be in the sealed medication envelope
    (provided by SSSRA) with all correct and pertinent
                                                                  Camper Attire
                                                                  Campers should wear shorts or pants, t-shirts and closed
    information needed. Medication must be turned into
                                                                  toe shoes to camp everyday. Female campers should
    the SSSRA office on the Friday prior to the session start
                                                                  refrain from wearing tank tops or short shorts. Outdoor
    date.
                                                                  activities are planned for campers so footwear should be
    Site supervisors at each camp will be responsible for         protective and functional.
    dispensing medication.

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SUMMER DAY CAMP
                                                                                                      In-Person
Therapy Services                                              Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
If campers require therapy services during the                Please check-in with the SSSRA staff upon arrival and
summer, SSSRA reserves the right to limit the amount          departure from camp.
of time that outside therapists will be allowed at day
                                                              1. Please help us keep track of your child’s belongings by
camp. Please understand that therapy services during
                                                                 labeling all items. SSSRA is not responsible for lost or
day camp may cause a distraction to the other
                                                                 stolen items.
campers and staff. A 24-hour notification is required to
                                                              2. Please do not send items not deemed necessary to
the Support Staff Manager before a therapist or case
                                                                 your child’s care during camp. This includes electronics
worker visit. If you have questions about therapy services
                                                                 such as Nintendo Switch or other gaming systems,
during day camp hours, please contact Rob Hentschel at
                                                                 iPods, or cell phones. SSSRA is not responsible for
815-806-0384.
                                                                 broken, lost or stolen items.
                                                              3. Please contact the SSSRA office if your child will be
Communication Devices                                            absent from camp.
South Suburban Special Recreation Association is not          4. Campers must arrive at camp with clean and dry
responsible for any lost, stolen, or damage to commu-            clothing. Campers that do not have bladder or bowel
nication devices. While we understand that devices are           control must provide clean clothing, clean-up supplies
important for individuals to communicate, SSSRA will             and diapers/Depends or similar items.
not sign any agreements or lending arrangements with          5. Parents should adhere to scheduled pick-up and
school districts or therapy services. All communication          drop-off times of camp. The staff appreciates your
devices are the responsibility of the family.                    consideration in this matter as they need time to
                                                                 set-up and often have additional responsibilities
Behavior Guidelines                                              following the end of the camp day.
SSSRA promotes the concept of “equal fun for ev-
eryone.” Campers are expected to exhibit appropriate          Early Arrival or Late Pick-Up Fee
behavior at all times. SSSRA’s behavior guidelines have       Participants arriving more than 15 minutes prior to the
been developed to help make the programs safe and             start of camp will be charged a $15 fee for every 15 min-
enjoyable for all campers.                                    utes they are early. A $15 fee will be assessed for every
1. Campers must show respect to all campers, day camp         15 minutes they are late being picked up.
    staff, volunteers, and facility staff.
2. Campers must refrain from threatening or causing           More Information
    bodily harm to self, other campers, day camp staff, or    For additional information regarding day camp,
    volunteers.                                               please contact Rob Hentschel, Support Staff Manager
3. Campers must refrain from using foul language or           at SSSRA.
    discussing inappropriate topics.
                                                              The contact telephone number is 815-806-0384 x 18 or
4. Campers must show respect for equipment,
                                                              by e-mail at rob@sssra.org anytime.
    supplies, and facilities.
5. Additional rules may be developed at each camp site.
6. If inappropriate behavior occurs, a prompt resolution
    will be sought specific to each individual’s situation.
    SSSRA reserves the right to dismiss campers
    whose behavior endangers the safety of themselves                  Summer Day Camp
    or others.
7. Campers must be able to maintain 6 feet apart                       Registration Deadlines
    from other participants/staff.
8. Campers must be able to wear a face covering.                       Session A                       May 28
                                                                       Session B                       June 11
9. Campers must be able to stay with the group.
                                                                       Session C                       June 25
10. A questionnaire will be sent to families prior to the
                                                                       Session D                       July 9
    start of camp.
                                                                       Parent Day/All Camp Day         July 23

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SUMMER DAY CAMP
In-Person
 In an effort to accommodate all individuals, Day Camp
 is divided into four two-week sessions.
                                                             Adventurers
                                                             Ages 8 - 12, All Abilities
                                                             Matteson Community Center (Matteson Avenue)*
 No camp Monday, July 5, 2021                                *location confirmation pending
                                                             9:00 am - 3:00 pm
                                                             Min/Max: 4/8
 Day Camp offers an atmosphere where campers have
 fun while experiencing social interaction with              Mon - Fri, June 14 - June 25
 camp-mates, while developing skills like sportsmanship      R: $318, R w/Trans: $543, NR: $1272
 and increased independence. Activities include sports,      Code: 12002 A (w/o Trans), 12102 A (R w/ Trans)
 games, crafts, singing, dancing, food creations, playtime
 and more! Campers must be able to function in a 1:4         Mon - Fri, June 28 - July 9, No camp July 5
 staff to participant ratio.                                 R: $286, R w/Trans: $476, NR: $1144
 Campers must also be able to wear a face covering and       Code: 12002 B (w/o Trans), 12102 B (R w/ Trans)
 maintain 6 feet of social distancing throughout the day.
                                                             Mon - Fri, July 12 - July 23
                                                             R: $318, R w/Trans: $543, NR: $1272
 Shooting Stars                                              Code: 12002 C (w/o Trans), 12102 C (R w/ Trans)
 Ages 2 - 7, All Abilities
 SSSRA Office, Tinley Park                                   Mon - Fri, July 26 - August 6
 9:00 am - 3:00 pm                                           R: $318, R w/Trans: $543, NR: $1272
 Min/Max: 4/8                                                Code: 12002 D (w/o Trans), 12102 D (R w/ Trans)

 Mon - Fri, June 14 - June 25
 R: $318, R w/Trans: $543, NR: $1272                         Trailblazers
 Code: 12001 A (w/o Trans), 12101 A (R w/ Trans)             Ages 13 - 21, All Abilities
                                                             Homewood-Flossmoor Area
 Mon - Fri, June 28 - July 9, No camp July 5                 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 R: $286, R w/Trans: $476, NR: $1144                         Min/Max: 4/8
 Code: 12001 B (w/o Trans), 12101 B (R w/ Trans)
                                                             Mon - Fri, June 14 - June 25
 Mon - Fri, July 12 - July 23                                R: $318, R w/Trans: $543, NR: $1272
 R: $318, R w/Trans: $543, NR: $1272                         Code: 12003 A (w/o Trans), 12103 A (R w/ Trans)
 Code: 12001 C (w/o Trans), 12101 C (R w/ Trans)
                                                             Mon - Fri, June 28 - July 9, No camp July 5
 Mon - Fri, July 26 - August 6                               R: $286, R w/Trans: $476, NR: $1144
 R: $318, R w/Trans: $543, NR: $1272                         Code: 12003 B (w/o Trans), 12103 B (R w/ Trans)
 Code: 12001 D (w/o Trans), 12101 D (R w/ Trans)
                                                             Mon - Fri, July 12 - July 23
                                                             R: $318, R w/Trans: $543, NR: $1272
                                                             Code: 12003 C (w/o Trans), 12103 C (R w/ Trans)

     Summer Day Camp                                         Mon - Fri, July 26 - August 6
     Registration Deadlines                                  R: $318, R w/Trans: $543, NR: $1272
                                                             Code: 12003 D (w/o Trans), 12103 D (R w/ Trans)
     Session A                      May 28
     Session B                      June 11
     Session C                      June 25
     Session D                      July 9
     Parent Day/All Camp Day        July 23

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SUMMER DAY CAMP
                                                                                                        In-Person

Meet the Staff Night                                           Parent Day / All Camp Day
Join us for Meet the Staff night! Staff will explain           Whether you are signed up for one session of camp or
everything to get your camper ready for camp, including:       the whole summer, join us for All Camp Day! The day
transportation, field trips, lunch, and their daily routine.   will consist of music, dancing, arts & crafts, and a talent
There will be time at the end to meet and get to know          show. Lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any
the camp staff assigned to your participant’s camp.            dietary restrictions. All day campers registered for the
Campers will receive their camp shirt and bag.                 last session of camp will be attending this event. Please
                                                               indicate the number of individuals on registration form,
Participants must be able to wear a face covering the
                                                               including participant and family members.
entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from
other participants/staff.                                      Participants must be able to wear a face covering the
                                                               entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from
Thurs, June 10
                                                               other participants/staff.
6:30 - 7:30 pm
SSSRA Office                                                   All 2021 Day Camp participants and family members
Code: 12020                                                    Location TBA
Registration Deadline: Wed, June 9 at 5:00 pm                  Fri, Aug 6
                                                               11:00 am - 2:00 pm
                                                               Code: 12011
                                                               Registration Deadline: Fri, July 23 at 5:00 pm
                                                               Free for 2021 Day Camp participants and 3 family
               Find us on Facebook                             members. Additional family members are $8 per person.
               facebook.com/sssra1973

               Find us on Instagram
               @sssra1973

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PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
     Virtual
 Stretching                                                    Book Club - The One and Only Ivan
 Are you looking for a fitness class to join to shake off      Join SSSRA as we read a book together, virtually!
 the cobwebs? Join your SSSRA friends for a fun-filled         SSSRA staff will read, and you will either read along or
 stretching class! We will be reaching for the sky, doing      just listen. If you want to read along, you will need to get
 side bends, twists, and many other stretches to help with     a copy of the book before the program.
 that. Make sure to wear your exercise clothes and have a
                                                               We will be reading The One and Only Ivan by Katherine
 water bottle available to keep hydrated. 1, 2, 3… let’s get
                                                               Applegate. We will watch the movie after we finish the
 stretching!
                                                               book.
 Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
                                                               Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
 program is offered free of charge for all participants.
                                                               program is offered free of charge for all participants.
       Anonymous Donor
                                                                     Anonymous Donor
 All ages
                                                               All ages
 Virtual
                                                               Virtual
 Mon, June 14 - Aug 2, No program July 5
                                                               Tues, June 15 - Aug 3
 11:00 - 11:30 am
                                                               6:30 - 7:30 pm
 R: FREE, NR: FREE
                                                               R: FREE, NR: FREE
 Code: 15427
                                                               Code: 15419
 Registration Deadline: Sun, June 13 at 5:00 pm
                                                               Registration Deadline: Mon, June 14 at 5:00 pm

 Animal Exploration                                            Travel Buddies
 Have you ever wanted to learn about a hippopotamus,
                                                               We can’t take a trip right now, but we can visit many
 a monkey, or a lion? Come with SSSRA as we take
                                                               areas - from Yosemite to New York and everywhere in
 a virtual tour of various zoos and natural habitats of
                                                               between. We will take a virtual trip, enjoy the view, and
 wildlife! We will learn fun facts about the animals each
                                                               learn about various areas of the country. We also want
 week. It is sure to be a roaring good time!
                                                               to hear about your exciting destinations. Bring your
 Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this          pictures and your memories of the trips you have taken
 program is offered free of charge for all participants.       with your family or SSSRA. Let’s get ready to travel the
       Anonymous Donor                                         United States!

 All ages                                                      Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
 Virtual                                                       program is offered free of charge for all participants.
 Mon, June 14 - Aug 2, No program July 5                             Anonymous Donor
 4:00 - 4:30 pm
                                                               All ages
 R: FREE, NR: FREE
                                                               Virtual
 Code: 15418
                                                               Wed, June 16 - Aug 4
 Registration Deadline: Sun, June 13 at 5:00 pm
                                                               4:00 - 4:30 pm
                                                               R: FREE, NR: FREE
                                                               Code: 15428
                                                               Registration Deadline: Tues, June 15 at 5:00 pm

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PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
                                                                                                        Virtual
Game Time Fun                                               Family Number BINGO
If you like to play trivia, memory, or anything in          Join us for everyone’s favorite game! Whether you have
between, join us for Game Time Fun! Games will vary         5 across, up and down, or diagonal, yell BINGO! Stay
each week and you may learn a new game or two.              the whole time or play only a few games, we are just
                                                            excited to see you! Have your family join in the fun too.
Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
program is offered free of charge for all participants.     Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
                                                            program is offered free of charge for all participants.
      Anonymous Donor
                                                                  Anonymous Donor
All ages
Virtual                                                     All ages
Wed, June 16 - Aug 4                                        Virtual
6:30 - 7:30 pm                                              Thurs, June 17 - Aug 5
R: FREE, NR: FREE                                           6:30 - 7:30 pm
Code: 15422                                                 R: FREE, NR: FREE
Registration Deadline: Tues, June 15 at 5:00 pm             Code: 15401
                                                            Registration Deadline: Wed, June 16 at 5:00 pm

Dice Bowling
Grab a die and join us for some bowling - dice bowling      Silly Science
that is! You can still earn strikes and spares from the     Time to get creative with some of your SSSRA friends!
comfort of home. Even if you haven’t played before, it’s    Join our Silly Science virtual program, and you will get
easy to learn. Just roll the die and see how many pins      the chance to try out mini science experiments each
you knock down!                                             week! Come ready to try your hand at easy experiments
                                                            that can be done with materials found around the house.
Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
                                                            We will provide you with a list of items needed for each
program is offered free of charge for all participants.
                                                            week.
      Anonymous Donor
                                                            Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
All ages                                                    program is offered free of charge for all participants.
Virtual
                                                                  Anonymous Donor
Thurs, June 17 - Aug 5
11:00 - 11:30 am                                            All ages
R: FREE, NR: FREE                                           Virtual
Code: 15420                                                 Fri, June 18 - Aug 6
Registration Deadline: Wed, June 16 at 5:00 pm              4:00 - 4:30 pm
                                                            R: FREE, NR: FREE
                                                            Code: 15426
                                                            Registration Deadline: Thurs, June 17 at 5:00 pm

                                                           THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
             Thank you to our sponsors for your continued          ANONYMOUS DONOR
             support in helping us to reduce program expenses,
             including virtual programs.                           ECOLAB, INC.
             Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?                     EDMOND & ALICE OPLER FOUNDATION
             Please contact our office at 815-806-0384.            OLD PLANK TRAIL COMMUNITY BANK
                                                                   SALINA’S PASTA & PIZZA
                                                                   SUBURBAN SERVICE LEAGUE

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SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
     Virtual
 Guess Who? Game - New!                                    Do It Yourself Pizza Kit -
 Which full-time staff member has a dog? Which part-       Activity Backpack #11
 time staff member coaches basketball? Join us for an      Join us virtually for a fun day in the kitchen! We will
 evening where we play the live version of the Guess       be making pizzas from a kit. Each participant will
 Who? game. Participants will be given clues and they      receive an individual sized pizza that they can assemble
 will ask questions to guess which staff the clues are     at home. Each kit includes crust, sauce, cheese, and
 about. We may even have a mystery guest or two join us!   cooking instructions. Feel free to add your own
 Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this      additional toppings with what you have at home.
 program is offered free of charge for all participants.   Looking forward to seeing how everyone’s pizza
                                                           creations turn out!
       Anonymous Donor
                                                           Thank you to Salina’s Pasta and Pizza in Tinley Park for
 All ages                                                  donating all of the pizza kits for this event.
 Virtual
 Thurs, June 3                                             All ages
 6:30 - 7:30 pm                                            Virtual
 R: FREE, NR: FREE                                         Sat, June 19
 Code: 15423                                               1:00 - 2:00 pm
 Registration Deadline: Mon, May 31 at 5:00 pm             Min/Max: 1/50
                                                           Registration Deadline: Fri, June 4 at 5:00 pm
                                                           R:  FREE (pick up pizza kit at SSSRA office)
 Escaping the Magic Kingdom - New!                             $5 (pizza kit dropped off at your house*)
 Grab your detective hat and notebook, and join us as      NR: FREE (pick up pizza kit at SSSRA office)
 we have to figure out how to escape from the Magic
 Kingdom! We will work together as a team to solve the     Code:
 mystery and maybe even run into a few characters!         15430 (pick up pizza kit at SSSRA office)
                                                           15431 (pizza kit dropped off at your house*)
 Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
 program is offered free of charge for all participants.   *Drop off option only available for residents.
                                                           Kit will be dropped off during the day on Fri, June 18.
       Anonymous Donor
 All ages
 Virtual                                                   Virtual Vacation -
 Mon, June 7
 6:30 - 7:30 pm
                                                           Walt Disney World Resort - New!
                                                           Are you ready to travel? Well, sort of. Get your Disney
 R: FREE, NR: FREE                                         gear on as we travel virtually to Walt Disney World
 Code: 15421                                               Resort in Orlando, Florida! Some of the sights that
 Registration Deadline: Sun, June 6 at 5:00 pm             we could see on our virtual trip are Cinderella’s Castle,
                                                           Main Street, Fantasyland, and take a ride or two. We
                                                           will get a taste of what a vacation to Walt Disney World
                                                           Resort could include! If you get motion sick or have
                                                           seizures, this program has simulated roller coasters and
                                                           movies that might not be good for you.
                                                           Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
                                                           program is offered free of charge for all participants.
                                                                 Anonymous Donor
                                                           All ages
                                                           Virtual
                                                           Sat, July 10
                                                           12:30 - 1:30 pm
                                                           R: FREE, NR: FREE
                                                           Code: 15429
                                                           Registration Deadline: Fri, July 9 at 5:00 pm
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SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
                                                                               In-Person                 Virtual
Watercolors - Activity Backpack #12                         Beach Scene - Activity Backpack #13
Come join your SSSRA friends as we create a beautiful       Explore your creative side and use your unique talents to
watercolor painting! We will be painting large flowers      make beautiful crafts! Join us for this exciting program
using watercolors, just like the famous artist Georgia      as we make our own beach scene.
O’Keefe.
                                                            You can join us in person or virtually. However you join
You can join us in person or virtually! However you join    us, we look forward to seeing you and all our SSSRA
us, we look forward to seeing you and all our SSSRA         friends! If you join us virtually, you will get to see
friends! If you join us virtually, you will get to see      your friends that are participating from the in-person
your friends that are participating from the in-person      program. Participants must be able to wear a face
program. Participants must be able to wear a face           covering the entire time if you are joining us in-person.
covering the entire time if you are joining us in-person.
                                                            If this is your first Activity Backpack event, you will
If this is your first Activity Backpack event, you will     receive a backpack with all the supplies. If you have
receive a backpack with all the supplies. If you have       already participated in an activity backpack event,
already participated in an activity backpack event,         you will only receive the supplies for this event. All
you will only receive the supplies for this event. All      participants will receive an activity book.
participants will receive an activity book.
                                                            Thank you to Old Plank Trail Community Bank for
Thank you to Old Plank Trail Community Bank for             sponsoring the activity backpacks.
sponsoring the activity backpacks.
                                                            All ages
All ages                                                    Sat, Aug 7
Sat, July 24                                                11:00 am - 12:00 pm
12:30 - 1:30 pm
                                                            In-Person
In-Person                                                   SSSRA Office
SSSRA Office                                                19910 80th Avenue, Tinley Park
19910 80th Avenue, Tinley Park                              R: $7, NR: $14
R: $7, NR: $14                                              Code: 11204
Code: 11206                                                 Min/Max: 4/15
Min/Max: 6/15
                                                            Virtual
Virtual                                                     Registration Deadline: Fri, July 23
Registration Deadline: Fri, July 9
                                                            Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this        program is offered free of charge for all participants.
program is offered free of charge for all participants.
                                                                  Anonymous Donor
      Anonymous Donor
                                                            R:  FREE (pick up activity backpack at SSSRA office)
R:  FREE (pick up activity backpack at SSSRA office)            $5 (activity backpack dropped off at your house*)
    $5 (activity backpack dropped off at your house*)       NR: FREE (pick up activity backpack at SSSRA office)
NR: FREE (pick up activity backpack at SSSRA office)
                                                            Code:
Code:                                                       15416 (pick up activity backpack at SSSRA office)
15424 (pick up activity backpack at SSSRA office)           15417 (activity backpack dropped off at your house*)
15425 (activity backpack dropped off at your house*)
                                                            *Drop off option only available for residents.
*Drop off option only available for residents.              Activity backpack will be dropped off during the day
Activity backpack will be dropped off during the day        on Fri, Aug 6.
on Fri, July 23.

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SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
In-Person
 Movie Under the Stars - New!                               Farmhouse Academy - New!
 Lights, Camera, Action! Join SSSRA and your friends        Calling all bakers! Have you ever wanted to make cup-
 for an outdoor movie experience at the SSSRA Office.       cakes from scratch? This is your opportunity to put your
 We will be watching a PG movie under the summer sky!       baking skills to the test and make professionally baked
 This is a don’t miss summer activity! Bring your blan-     cupcakes! We will also be making the buttercream frost-
 ket and/or a chair to sit on, a snack, and non-alcoholic   ing to decorate them. Yum! You will get to bring four
 drinks. Don’t forget to apply bug spray before arriving.   cupcakes home to show off your baking talents. Partici-
 The movie will begin at dusk. See you at the “SSSRA        pants must be able to work successfully in a 1:4 staff to
 Drive-In!” Each person attending must be listed on the     participant ratio and display appropriate table manners.
 registration form and must sign an SSSRA waiver.           Farmhouse Academy and SSSRA are going to follow all
                                                            protocols, to ensure everyone’s safety.
 This program will take place outside in rainy conditions
 unless there is thunder and lightning.                     Participants must be able to wear a face covering the
                                                            entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from
 Participants must be able to wear a face covering the
                                                            other participants/staff.
 entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from
 other participants/staff.                                  All ages
                                                            Farmhouse Academy
 This event is sponsored by SSSRA, and is offered free
                                                            8940 W. 192nd Street Unit L, Mokena
 of charge for all participants.
                                                            Please note that there is no transportation for this
 All ages                                                   program.
 SSSRA Office                                               Sat, Aug 7
 19910 80th Avenue, Tinley Park                             1:30 - 3:30 pm
 Fri, June 4                                                R: $30, NR: $60
 Rain Date: Fri, June 11                                    Code: 11205
 7:30 - 10:00 pm                                            Min/Max: 6/15
 R: FREE, NR: FREE
 Code: 11207
 Min/Max: 6/50

SUMMER REGISTRATION DEADLINES
 In-Person Program Registration Dates                       Virtual Program Registration Dates
 Resident Registration                                      Resident Registration
 Begins Monday, March 22 at 9:00 am                         Begins Monday, March 22 at 9:00 am
 Non-Resident Registration                                  Non-Resident Registration
 Begins Monday, April 26 at 9:00 am                         Begins Monday, March 22 at 9:00 am*
 Registration Deadline                                      *Registration for Do It Yourself Pizza Kit, Watercolors,
 Monday, May 7 at 5:00 pm                                   Beach Scene, NEDSRA Virtual BINGO & BINGO
                                                            Co-Op Begins Monday, April 26 at 9:00 am
                                                            Registration Deadline
                                                            5:00 pm the day before the first day of the program,
                                                            unless otherwise noted.

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PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
                                                                                                        In-Person

Bowling
Bowling is an all ages favorite and is guaranteed to be a “striking” good time! SSSRA’s bowling program
provides an opportunity for all ages and ability levels to enjoy the fun filled game of bowling. Participants
will be grouped according to age group when possible. SSSRA’s bowling program includes 2 games or
1 hour of bowling, whichever comes first. Bumpers and bowling ramps are available for bowlers to use.
Supervisors will keep track of participant’s bowling averages.
Participants must be able to wear a face covering the entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from
other participants/staff.

All ages                             All ages                           All ages
Centennial Lanes 2.0                 Tinley Bowl                        Tinley Bowl
16050 Centennial Circle,             7601 183rd Street,                 7601 183rd Street,
Tinley Park                          Tinley Park                        Tinley Park
Wed, July 7 - Aug 25                 Wed, June 16 - Aug 4               Thurs, June 17 - Aug 5
5:00 - 6:00 pm                       R: $99, NR: $396                   R: $99, NR: $396
R: $99, NR: $396
                                     Please sign up for your            Please sign up for your
Code: 12916                          preferred time. Only 1             preferred time. Only 1
Min/Max: 6/15                        time per participant.              time per participant.
                                     3:00 - 4:00 pm                     3:00 - 4:00 pm
                                     Code: 12918-A                      Code: 12917-A
                                     Min/Max: 6/10                      Min/Max: 4/10
                                     4:15 - 5:15 pm                     4:15 - 5:15 pm
                                     Code: 12918-B                      Code: 12917-B
                                     Min/Max: 6/10                      Min/Max: 4/10

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EARLY CHILDHOOD & YOUTH PROGRAMS
In-Person

 Music and Movement                                          Little Kickers Soccer
 Let’s get moving and shaking! Join SSSRA as we get          The Little Kickers Soccer program will develop and
 our bodies to move to the music! We will work on fine       enhance skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship,
 and gross motor skills as we go. This is sure to be a toe   coordination, and skill building. We will work on skill
 tapping and finger snapping good time!                      development and exercises, to improve our ability to
                                                             move the ball down the field and score some goals.
 Participants must be able to wear a face covering the
                                                             Make sure to bring a water bottle.
 entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from
 other participants/staff.                                   This program will take place outside in rainy conditions
                                                             unless there is thunder and lightning.
 Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
 program is offered free of charge for residents.            Participants must be able to wear a face covering the
                                                             entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from
       Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation
                                                             other participants/staff.
 Children ages 2 - 5, 6 - 12
                                                             Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
 Eisenhower Center
                                                             program is offered free of charge for residents.
 2550 178th Street, Lansing
 Tues, June 15 - Aug 3                                             Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation
 4:00 - 4:45 pm
                                                             Children ages 2 - 5, 6 - 12
 R: FREE, NR: $144, LWSRA & SWSRA: $36
                                                             Chief Mike O’Connell Park
 Code: 13514                                                 17501 Bristol Park Drive, Tinley Park
 Min/Max: 6/15
                                                             Wed, June 16 - Aug 4
                                                             5:00 - 5:45 pm
                                                             R: FREE, NR: $120, LWSRA & SWSRA: $30
                                                             Code: 10215
                                                             Min/Max: 6/15

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EARLY CHILDHOOD & YOUTH PROGRAMS
                                                                                                         In-Person
T-Ball
T-Ball will develop and enhance skills such as throwing, hitting, catching, and base running. T-Ball is a great program
for improving hand-eye coordination, building self-confidence, learning sportsmanship, and developing social skills.
Make sure to bring your baseball mitt and a water bottle.
This program will take place outside in rainy conditions unless there is thunder and lightning.
Participants must be able to wear a face covering the entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from other
participants/staff.
Due to the generosity of the following sponsor, this
program is offered free of charge for residents.
      Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation
Children ages 2 - 5, 6 - 12
Challenger Field
167th & 76th Avenue, Tinley Park
Thurs, June 17 - Aug 5
5:00 - 5:45 pm
R: FREE, NR: $92, LWSRA & SWSRA: $23
Code: 10204
Min/Max: 6/15

                                                                               WHITE WATER CANYON
                                        Special offer for the reSidentS of
                  SoUth SUBUrBan Special recreation aSSoc.
                                  2021

                            $40
                   Family Season Pass

                        Savings
                                                   O n S a l e M a r c h 1, 2021
                    Coupon may be redeemed thru 9/1/2021 at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center at
                                        8125 W. 1 7 1 s t St r e e t , Ti n l e y Pa r k .
                   Coupon must be presented to the Tinley Park-Park District at time of purchase.
                   Valid for $40.00 off the purchase of a 2021 non-resident “Household of 3” (or more)
                   season pass only. Limit one coupon per household. Pre-season rates valid March 1 -
                   May 21, 2021. Regular rates begin May 22, 2021. Visit www.tinleyparkdistrict.org or
                   call (708) 342-4200 for details! Coupon can not be used for prior purchases.

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TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS
In-Person
 Fun with Friends Social Club                                  Sunset Fitness
 Are you ready for a daytime opportunity to meet up            Back by popular demand! We will be doing our fitness
 with your SSSRA friends? We are ready! Each week we           outdoors, enjoying the fresh air, and getting our workout
 will do a different activity such as a game, exercise, arts   in! Join us as we get fit using the outdoor equipment and
 and crafts project, and much more! We can’t wait for          enjoy the awesome scenery at Centennial Lake. Make
 the awesome opportunity to have fun with our friends!         sure to dress for the outdoors, bring water to drink, and
 Please eat lunch before coming to the program.                a towel to soak up the sweat! Don’t forget to register for
                                                               Learn to Fish following Sunset Fitness.
 This program will take place outside in rainy conditions
 unless there is thunder and lightning.                        This program will take place outside in rainy conditions
                                                               unless there is thunder and lightning.
 Participants must be able to wear a face covering the
 entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from         Participants must be able to wear a face covering the
 other participants/staff.                                     entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from
                                                               other participants/staff.
 Person ages 13 and older
 Logan Park                                                    Person ages 13 and older
 North Street & Orchard Drive, Park Forest                     Centennial Lake
 Mon, June 14 - Aug 2, No program July 5                       167th and Parliament, Tinley Park
 12:30 - 2:00 pm                                               Mon, June 14 - Aug 2, No program July 5
 R: $60, NR: $240                                              5:15 - 6:15 pm
 Code: 12976                                                   R: $24, NR: $96
 Min/Max: 6/15                                                 Code: 12954
                                                               Min/Max: 6/15
 Golf Skills
 Grab your clubs and let’s hit the green! Each week we         Learn to Fish
 will work on our golf skills such as: putting, club           Now you can tell your own big fish stories! Fish Tales
 selection, and course etiquette. We’ll work on improving      Fishing Club members will help you learn fishing skills
 these skills each week.                                       like baiting the hook, casting out, reeling in, and fishing
                                                               etiquette. SSSRA will provide the rods, reels, and bait.
 This program will take place outside in rainy conditions
                                                               Remember to bring a water bottle and insect repellent.
 unless there is thunder and lightning.
                                                               Please note there is a little walk from the parking lot
 Participants must be able to wear a face covering the         to the pier. Be sure to register for Sunset Fitness before
 entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from         Learn to Fish.
 other participants/staff.
                                                               This program will take place outside in rainy conditions
 Person ages 13 and older                                      unless there is thunder and lightning.
 Coyote Run Golf Course
                                                               Participants must be able to wear a face covering the
 800 Kedzie Avenue, Flossmoor
                                                               entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from
 Mon, June 14 - Aug 2, No program July 5
                                                               other participants/staff.
 R: $38, NR: $152
 Min/Max: 6/15                                                 Person ages 13 and older
                                                               Centennial Lake
 5:00 - 6:00 pm
                                                               167th and Parliament, Tinley Park
 Code: 12977-A
                                                               Mon, June 14 - Aug 2, No program July 5
 Min/Max: 6/15
                                                               6:30 - 8:00 pm
 6:00 - 7:00 pm                                                R: $38, NR: $152
 Code: 12977-B                                                 Code: 12905
 Min/Max: 6/15                                                 Min/Max: 6/15

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TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS
                                                                                                      In-Person
Traveling Trail Trekkers                                      Sand Volleyball
Let’s explore the local trails! Each week we will walk        Have you ever wanted to play sand volleyball, a
on a different trail in our member communities. We are        summertime favorite? Join SSSRA as we learn new
sure to see amazing nature as we exercise! We will walk       skills and play volleyball in the sand! Get ready to
at least 2 miles each week. If you have a camera, please      bump, set, and serve! We are going to work on the
bring it, and take some pictures of the wonderful out-        basics that lead up to friendly non-competitive games
doors! Please carry the camera in a bag for the walk. We      with our SSSRA friends! Bring water, a towel to dust
will stop as a group to take pictures.                        off the sand, and put on sunscreen and bug spray
                                                              before coming to the program. See you on the sand
Please apply sunscreen and bug spray before coming
                                                              volleyball court!
to the program. Wear clothing appropriate for exercise
and the weather (including a hat). Don’t forget your          This program will take place outside in rainy conditions
water bottle! You will get a schedule of the trails we will   unless there is thunder and lightning.
be walking approximately 2 weeks before the program           Participants must be able to wear a face covering the
starts.                                                       entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from
This program will take place outside in rainy conditions      other participants/staff.
unless there is thunder and lightning.                        Persons ages 13 and older
Participants must be able to wear a face covering the         Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center -
entire time and be able to maintain 6 feet apart from         Sand Volleyball Courts
other participants/staff.                                     8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park
                                                              Tues, June 15 - Aug 3
Persons ages 13 and older
                                                              6:30 - 7:30 pm
Various Locations
                                                              R: $27, NR: $108
Tues, June 15 - Aug 3
                                                              Code: 12914
5:00 - 6:00 pm
                                                              Min/Max: 6/15
R: $30, NR: $120
Code: 12972
Min/Max: 6/15                                                 Movie Club
                                                              Lights, Camera, Action... Join SSSRA as we take in a
Swimmercise                                                   movie! We are planning to see a 7:00 pm movie that is
                                                              rated G, PG, or PG-13. Time may vary. We will be
Water exercises help build strong muscles and
                                                              ordering the tickets ahead of time, and everyone will be
cardiovascular fitness. This program focuses on range
                                                              seeing the same movie.
of motion, balance and coordination. Free swim will
be the last 15 minutes of the program. Please come            Masks are required except when eating or drinking. It is
dressed in your swimsuit and bring your towel. SSSRA          recommended that you preorder your snack prior to
staff will not be able to assist with changing before or      coming to the program by visiting the website below.
after the program. The locker room may not be available       Participants must be able to function independently
to use, so be prepared to go home in a damp swimsuit.         (remove and replace masks, etc.) and be able to follow all
Please bring a water bottle.                                  protocols set by the movie theater.
This program will take place outside in rainy conditions      Please visit the Marcus Theater website for an explanation
unless there is thunder and lightning.                        of their policies and procedures:
                                                              www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/country-club-
Participants must be able to wear a face covering when
                                                              hills-cinema-country-club-hills
not in the water and be able to maintain 6 feet apart
from other participants/staff.                                Persons ages 13 and older
                                                              Marcus Country Club Hills Cinema
Persons ages 13 and older
                                                              4201 W. 167th Street, Country Club Hills
Park Forest Aqua Center
                                                              Tues, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27
30 N. Orchard, Park Forest
                                                              Movie time will be 7:00 pm.
Tues, June 15 - Aug 3
                                                              You will be notified of your drop-off time and
5:45 - 6:45 pm
R: $38, NR: $152                                              pick-up time. Times will change due to movie schedules.
Code: 12912                                                   R: $53, NR: $212
Min/Max: 6/15                                                 Code: 12978
                                                              Min/Max: 6/15
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