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CUSR: Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation

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          Glow Sip N Paint

          November 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
          Ages 14+ Join us for an electrifying evening at our Glow Sip N Paint event! Enjoy a unique painting ...
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          Friendsgiving

          November 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
          Ages 16+ Celebrate friendship and gratitude at our Friendsgiving event! Join us for a heartwarming e...
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Glow Sip N Paint

November 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ages 14+ Join us for an electrifying evening at our Glow Sip N Paint event! Enjoy a unique painting experience under blacklights, where your artwork comes to life with glowing
Happy Friendsgiving sign.

Friendsgiving

November 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ages 16+ Celebrate friendship and gratitude at our Friendsgiving event! Join us for a heartwarming evening filled with delicious food, fun activities, and great company. Crackel Barrel will be catering.
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Winter Wonderland Ball

December 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ages 14+  We’re walking in a Winter Wonderland…celebrate the holidays at our Winter Wonderland Ball. Dinner will be served, and the dance floor will be open. GOALS: Enhance socialization skills
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Santa’s Workshop

December 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Ages 5-12 Step into Santa’s Workshop! Experience the magic of the North Pole at this enchanting event. Activities include toy-making, decorating cookies, letter writing to Santa, and singalong sessions. Participants will create c…

Recent News

A group of people dressed in winter clothes line up at the Cupcake 5K start line.

CU Special Recreation Is Bringing Back the Cupcake 5K for a 13th Year

Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation is excited to bring back its annual fundraiser that ends with a sweet treat.

Continue Reading CU Special Recreation Is Bringing Back the Cupcake 5K for a 13th Year

Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Announces the Flamazing Race, a New Summer Event

Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) has announced a new special event this summer. The event, dubbed the Flamazing Race, is a twist on a classic rubber duck race.

Continue Reading Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Announces the Flamazing Race, a New Summer Event

CUSR’s Christina Mott on Becoming a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

We are pleased to announce that CUSR Program Manager Christina Mott has become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)! Read what Christina has to say about this impressive achievement and what it will mean for the future of Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation.

Continue Reading CUSR’s Christina Mott on Becoming a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

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What is Special Recreation?

Providing safe and adaptable recreation for everyone

CUSR was formed by the Champaign and Urbana Park Districts to provide recreation programs and leisure services for residents with disabilities.

We ensure program safety and success by providing quality staff training, proper staff ratios, and adapting programs and equipment to the needs of the participants.

CUSR Scholarships

Enjoy our programs and events for half the price!

The CUSR Scholarship Program allows Champaign-Urbana in-district residents with disabilities who need financial assistance the ability to register for programming at half the cost.

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Donate to the CUSR Scholarship Program

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2212 Sangamon Drive
Champaign, IL 61821

217-819-3980

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To enhance the quality of life for residents with disabilities by providing accessible recreation programs and services.

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