Lincolnway Special Recreation Association

11/06/2026

This past weekend, members of our Bull Hawks Boccia team competed at the GLASA Great Lakes Games in Partnership with The Hartford, a premier multi-day competition that brings together developmental through elite Paralympic athletes from across the region.

We are proud to congratulate Colleen Musselman on earning 1st Place and Justin Hillman on taking 2nd Place in their respective Boccia divisions! 🎉

The excitement doesn't stop there—next week, Colleen and Justin will represent Team USA at the 2026 World Boccia Challenger in Birmingham, Alabama (June 16–23), competing against some of the world's top Boccia athletes.

Congratulations to Colleen, Justin, and all of our Bull Hawks athletes for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of LWSRA. We wish Team USA the best of luck next week!

10/06/2026

🍿✨ Double Good Days at Kohl Children’s Museum was a popping success! ✨🍿

On Sunday, we had an amazing time meeting so many new friends while sharing the fun of adaptive recreation. Coach Mak spent the afternoon teaching and playing wheelchair basketball and leading games like Sharks and Minnows.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to play, learn, and connect with us. We loved spending the day with you and can't wait to see some of our new friends again soon!

09/06/2026

🍧☀️ A huge thank you to Kona Ice of Tinley Park for stopping by our Summer Day Camps this afternoon!

Our campers were treated to delicious snow cones, some awesome new kites, and plenty of smiles thanks to Kona Ice’s incredibly friendly staff. It was the perfect way to cool off and add a little extra fun to an already great day of camp.

Thank you, Kona Ice, for helping make summer even sweeter for our participants! 🪁🍧

06/06/2026

☀️ Week 1 of Summer Day Camp is in the books, and what a way to kick off the season!

Our campers have been on the move, making memories all across the community and beyond. From cooling off at local splash pads and exploring parks throughout our member districts to discovering new stories at local libraries, every day brought a new adventure.

The fun didn't stop there! Campers also took a trip to the Haunted Trails in Joliet and spent a day visiting the zoo, making new friends and creating unforgettable summer memories along the way.

We're off to an amazing start and can't wait to see what the rest of the summer has in store!

05/06/2026

🎥 Last Thursday, LWSRA's PE Takeover was featured on CBS Chicago!

CBS Chicago visited Edgar Allan Poe Elementary Classical School in Pullman as students participated in a PE Takeover featuring goalball, a sport designed for athletes with visual impairments. Through the game, students learned valuable lessons about compassion, inclusion, and the power of adaptive sports.

A special congratulations goes to our very own Athletics Supervisor, Mak Nong, who was interviewed for the segment! Thank you, Mak, for your dedication and hard work over the past year helping grow our PE Takeover program and bringing adaptive sports experiences to schools throughout our communities.

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/poe-elementary-school-students-adaptive-sports-disabilities/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h

Some Chicago Public Schools students on Thursday got to see firsthand how a person with a disability experiences everyday life through adaptive sports.

04/06/2026

⛳️ A Hole-in-One Kind of Day! 🎤

On Sunday, May 31, participants headed to Topgolf in Naperville for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. Everyone enjoyed two hours of golf simulator games, followed by a lunch of sandwiches, chips, and cookies.

With perfect weather and great company, the day was already a success—but the real highlight may have been the karaoke-filled ride home, where participants sang along to some of their favorite songs. From great swings to great tunes, this outing was one to remember! 🎶

03/06/2026

⛳ Almost Sold Out! ⛳

Our Lincolnway Special Recreation Foundation Annual Golf Outing is nearly at capacity! If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time to register before all spots are filled.

Spend the day on the course with friends, enjoy games and prizes, and help support recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout our community.

Don't miss one of our favorite events of the year—register today and be part of the fun!

📅 August 14, 2026
🏌️ Limited spots remain!
🔗 Register here https://lwsrf.ticketspice.com/lwsrf-golf-outing-2026

01/06/2026

We're so excited to announce the arrival of our SECOND sensory mobile!

Our sensory mobiles are more than just a vehicle—they’re a place of comfort, acceptance, and belonging. They’re a reminder that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate, connect, and enjoy the world around them.

Thank you to Kunes RV, Will County Community Mental Health Board, Amazing Sensory Designs, staff, our community and more for helping bring our dream to life. We can't wait to get this bus on the road! 🚌



Video description: video tour of our second sensory mobile.

30/05/2026

☀️ Summer Day Camp Training 2026 is officially complete, and our staff is READY for the best summer yet!

This past week was filled with teamwork, training, preparation, and plenty of fun as our staff got ready to welcome campers back for another summer full of memories to last a lifetime!

We can’t wait to kick off Day Camp this monday! Let the summer begin! 🎉