CUSR: Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation
Ages: 7-15 Are you an aspiring artist or just interested in improving your painting skills? Join us for a trip to downtown Champaign to Lola's Brush and receive step-by-step instruction to create a painting of your very own! Studio time, instruction, paint supplies, and canvas are included in the fee. GOALS: Enhance creativity, improve fine […]
Ages: 7-15 Are you an aspiring artist or just interested in improving your painting skills? Join us for a trip to downtown Champaign to Lola's Brush and receive step-by-step instruction to create a painting of your very own! Studio time, instruction, paint supplies, and canvas are included in the fee. GOALS: Enhance creativity, improve fine […]
Ages: 18+ Have you and your friends been looking for a night where you can play some pool, enjoy arcade games, and win some prizes? If so, meet us at Jupiter's at the Crossing for a night of fun! The fee covers one game of pool, but please bring money for food and arcade games. […]
Ages:Â 18+ Can he read your mind? Or are you reading his? Discover your inner Superhero as Mentalist Joshua Kane leads you through a dazzling demonstration of the powers of the mind. Kane identifies audience members with special powers to successfully project their down thoughts and tap into their intuition. An amazing, interactive performance where entire […]
Ages:Â 18+ Can he read your mind? Or are you reading his? Discover your inner Superhero as Mentalist Joshua Kane leads you through a dazzling demonstration of the powers of the mind. Kane identifies audience members with special powers to successfully project their down thoughts and tap into their intuition. An amazing, interactive performance where entire […]
Ages 5-22 Fill your afternoon with games, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, field trips, and hanging out with friends! We will offer an amazing, as well as safe, atmosphere where we will laugh, play, grow, and learn new skills. GOALS: Improve verbal and social skills, build new friendships, gain self-confidence and independence, and expand knowledge […]
Ages 5-22 Fill your afternoon with games, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, field trips, and hanging out with friends! We will offer an amazing, as well as safe, atmosphere where we will laugh, play, grow, and learn new skills. GOALS: Improve verbal and social skills, build new friendships, gain self-confidence and independence, and expand knowledge […]
Ages:Â 18+ Paint the evening away with your friends from CUSR as we head out to Pottery Place. Included in fee is your paint, studio time, and one piece of pottery. Just bring your creativity! GOALS:Â Increase artistic expression and social skills Program ID: 41659-A1 Transportation ID: 41659-T1 Location:Â Meet at Hays Recreation Center Max/Min: 6/24 Deadline:Â 1 week […]
Ages: 5-35 Have you ever dreamed of or been interested in riding horses past a mere pony ride? If you answered yes, then this program is for you! At healing Horse Stables you will learn riding skills through an hour-long lesson including various exercises and activities from a P.A.T.H. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) certified […]
Ages: 5-35 Have you ever dreamed of or been interested in riding horses past a mere pony ride? If you answered yes, then this program is for you! At healing Horse Stables you will learn riding skills through an hour-long lesson including various exercises and activities from a P.A.T.H. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) certified […]
Ages: 18+ Strikes, spares, and pick-ups, oh my! Get ready to work on your bowling game. CUSR staff will choose the restaurant based on some local favorites and then head to Arrowhead Lanes for Cosmic Bowling. Your dinner and two games of bowling are included in the fee. *NOTE STROBE LIGHTS MAY CAUSE SEIZURE ACTIVITY GOALS: Improve gross […]
Ages:Â 18+ A divine musical comedy based on the hit film. When wannabe diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, the cops her her in the least likely of places - a convent! Deloris finds her calling and breathes new life into the convent while discovering a sisterhood she's never had before. Lunch, travel, and admission […]
Ages:Â 18+ A divine musical comedy based on the hit film. When wannabe diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, the cops her her in the least likely of places - a convent! Deloris finds her calling and breathes new life into the convent while discovering a sisterhood she's never had before. Lunch, travel, and admission […]
Ages: 18+ Join CUSR as we explore some of the many cafes that Champaign-Urbana has to offer. Enjoy a hot coffee or cappuccino as you sit and talk among friends. Program fee includes one beverage. Please bring additional money for snacks. GOALS: Develop dining etiquette and increase socialization with peers. Program ID: 416512-A2 Transportation ID: 416512-T2 Location: Meet at […]
Ages: 18+ Join CUSR as we explore some of the many cafes that Champaign-Urbana has to offer. Enjoy a hot coffee or cappuccino as you sit and talk among friends. Program fee includes one beverage. Please bring additional money for snacks. GOALS: Develop dining etiquette and increase socialization with peers. Program ID: 416512-A2 Transportation ID: 416512-T2 Location: Meet at […]
Ages: 16+ Each month, the CUSR Science Club will be getting together to experiment, build, learn, and more! This season, the club will build rockets, volcanoes, robots, and dig up rocks and gems. Have fun while learning and taking home any activity you build or discover. GOALS:Â Enhance socialization with peers, increase science knowledge, and improve […]
Ages: 16+ Each month, the CUSR Science Club will be getting together to experiment, build, learn, and more! This season, the club will build rockets, volcanoes, robots, and dig up rocks and gems. Have fun while learning and taking home any activity you build or discover. GOALS:Â Enhance socialization with peers, increase science knowledge, and improve […]
Ages: 21+ CUSR will venture out and enjoy an evening of dancing at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Decatur, Illinois. Join us as we dance the night away, enjoy a light snack, and meet new friends. Admission is included; you just need to bring your dancing shoes! GOALS:Â Enhance socialization with peers and meet new […]
Ages: 21+ CUSR will venture out and enjoy an evening of dancing at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Decatur, Illinois. Join us as we dance the night away, enjoy a light snack, and meet new friends. Admission is included; you just need to bring your dancing shoes! GOALS:Â Enhance socialization with peers and meet new […]
Ages: 3-5 with a parent Caregivers and toddlers will spend their evening together making a snack, enjoying spring stories, crafting, and enjoying group activities with our play parachute. GOALS: Increase attention to activity, ability to follow directions, and ability to express creativity through projects and cooking. Programs ID: 416503-A1 Min/Max: 4/10 Deadline: 1 week prior […]
Ages:Â 18+ Measure, chop, stir, and cook! Join us as we prepare various soup and sandwich recipes for dinner on those chilly winter nights. You will receive a recipe book of the meals we prepare for you to try at home. GOALS:Â Improve cooking skills and develop dining etiquette Program ID:Â 416520-A2 Transportation ID:Â 416520-T2 Min/Max:Â 4/10 Deadline:Â 1 week prior […]
Ages:Â 18+ Measure, chop, stir, and cook! Join us as we prepare various soup and sandwich recipes for dinner on those chilly winter nights. You will receive a recipe book of the meals we prepare for you to try at home. GOALS:Â Improve cooking skills and develop dining etiquette Program ID:Â 416520-A2 Transportation ID:Â 416520-T2 Min/Max:Â 4/10 Deadline:Â 1 week prior […]
Ages:Â 16+ Grab your friends and get ready to see some of this season's biggest hits! We will be watching new releases, such as "The Peanuts Movie", Zoolander 2", "Zootopia", and "Batman vs Superman". Program time may vary depending on show times. You will receive a letter in the mail with exact program times at least […]
Ages:Â 16+ Grab your friends and get ready to see some of this season's biggest hits! We will be watching new releases, such as "The Peanuts Movie", Zoolander 2", "Zootopia", and "Batman vs Superman". Program time may vary depending on show times. You will receive a letter in the mail with exact program times at least […]
Ages: 18+ Who doesn't enjoy a late breakfast after sleeping in on a Sunday morning? Join us as we discover great breakfast and lunch foods at local restaurants. GOALS:Â Enhance socialization with peers, increase money management skills and dining etiquette. Program ID:Â 416511-A2 Transportation ID:Â 416511-T2 Location:Â Meet at Hays Recreation Center Min/Max:Â 4/12 Deadline:Â 1 week prior to program Door-to-Door […]
Ages: 18+ Who doesn't enjoy a late breakfast after sleeping in on a Sunday morning? Join us as we discover great breakfast and lunch foods at local restaurants. GOALS:Â Enhance socialization with peers, increase money management skills and dining etiquette. Program ID:Â 416511-A2 Transportation ID:Â 416511-T2 Location:Â Meet at Hays Recreation Center Min/Max:Â 4/12 Deadline:Â 1 week prior to program Door-to-Door […]
Ages: 18+ Join the latest Pinterest craze as CUSR brings some of the creations on the website to real life. Some projects that we will be making are picture frames, shadow boxes, duct tape projects, and much more. We will do the pinning, you just have to bring your creativity! Program ID:Â 416514-A2 Transportation ID:Â 416514-T2 Min/Max:Â 4/12 […]
Ages: 18+ Join the latest Pinterest craze as CUSR brings some of the creations on the website to real life. Some projects that we will be making are picture frames, shadow boxes, duct tape projects, and much more. We will do the pinning, you just have to bring your creativity! Program ID:Â 416514-A2 Transportation ID:Â 416514-T2 Min/Max:Â 4/12 […]
Ages:Â 18+ CUSR is traveling north to the fun-packed, two-night trip to Wisconsin Dells! We'll be staying in a spacious condo at the Great Wolf Lodge. We'll spend time at their indoor water amusement park which is full of slides, lazy rivers, hot springs, and more. We'll also be visiting Mt. Olympus Theme Park where we'll […]
Ages:Â 18+ CUSR is traveling north to the fun-packed, two-night trip to Wisconsin Dells! We'll be staying in a spacious condo at the Great Wolf Lodge. We'll spend time at their indoor water amusement park which is full of slides, lazy rivers, hot springs, and more. We'll also be visiting Mt. Olympus Theme Park where we'll […]
Help us honor our athletes and all of their hard work throughout 2016! Guest speaker Dee Brown, will recognize all of Special Olympics athletes from the past year. Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 S. Neil St, Champaign 6:00pm (buffet dinner served at 6:30pm) $5 per person - RSVP through payment by April 8 at Hays Recreation […]
Help us honor our athletes and all of their hard work throughout 2016! Guest speaker Dee Brown, will recognize all of Special Olympics athletes from the past year. Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 S. Neil St, Champaign 6:00pm (buffet dinner served at 6:30pm) $5 per person - RSVP through payment by April 8 at Hays Recreation […]
Ages:Â 18+ Join us as we go to a different restaurant around town for dinner. Dinner is included in the fee, so just bring your appetite! At Diner's Club you will be able to socialize with your friends and enjoy a GREAT dinner. GOALS:Â Enhance socialization with peers, increase money management skills, and dining etiquette Program ID:Â 416518-A4 […]
Ages:Â 18+ Join us as we go to a different restaurant around town for dinner. Dinner is included in the fee, so just bring your appetite! At Diner's Club you will be able to socialize with your friends and enjoy a GREAT dinner. GOALS:Â Enhance socialization with peers, increase money management skills, and dining etiquette Program ID:Â 416518-A4 […]
Ages: 18+ Do you like good food and fun games? Then Dave & Buster's is the place for you! We'll travel to Orland Park where we'll eat lunch and spend time playing games, racking up points, and winning awesome prizes! Transportation, lunch, and a $20 game card are included in the program fee. Please bring […]
Ages: 18+ Do you like good food and fun games? Then Dave & Buster's is the place for you! We'll travel to Orland Park where we'll eat lunch and spend time playing games, racking up points, and winning awesome prizes! Transportation, lunch, and a $20 game card are included in the program fee. Please bring […]
Ages:Â 16+ CUSR is teaming up with the Champaign Country Forest Preserve to offer a Sights & Sounds of Nature Scavenger Hunt. We'll travel to Homer Lake in Homer, IL and keep our eyes and ears open as search for some unique finds and visit the natural playscape. After a quick picnic lunch, the group will […]
Ages:Â 16+ CUSR is teaming up with the Champaign Country Forest Preserve to offer a Sights & Sounds of Nature Scavenger Hunt. We'll travel to Homer Lake in Homer, IL and keep our eyes and ears open as search for some unique finds and visit the natural playscape. After a quick picnic lunch, the group will […]
Ages: 18+ It's that time of year again! CUSR is hosting our annual Spring Formal at the Phillips Recreation Center. This year's theme is "80's Flash". Dress in your finest 80's attire, but please no glitter. This year, music will be provided by a local DJ! GOALS: Meet new people and enhance socialization skills Program ID: 416551-A1 […]
Ages: 18+ Fish, jellyfish, sharks, and more! Join CUSR as we travel to Chicago to visit the Shedd Aquarium. We will see exhibits and learn all about marine life! Lunch, travel, and admission are included in the program fee. Please bring money for souvenirs. GOALS: Increase socialization skills with peers and community members and enhance […]
Ages: 18+ Fish, jellyfish, sharks, and more! Join CUSR as we travel to Chicago to visit the Shedd Aquarium. We will see exhibits and learn all about marine life! Lunch, travel, and admission are included in the program fee. Please bring money for souvenirs. GOALS: Increase socialization skills with peers and community members and enhance […]
Ages: 18+ Have you and your friends been looking for a night where you can play some pool, enjoy arcade games, and win some prizes? If so, meet us at Jupiter's at the Crossing for a night of fun! The fee covers one game of pool, but please bring money for food and arcade games. […]
Ages: 18+ Have you and your friends been looking for a night where you can play some pool, enjoy arcade games, and win some prizes? If so, meet us at Jupiter's at the Crossing for a night of fun! The fee covers one game of pool, but please bring money for food and arcade games. […]
Ages 16+ Fill the evening with a night of cards, Wii video games, board games, and more. At Hays Hangout, do all this and socialize with your friends from CUSR. Snacks are included. GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers and turn taking skills. Program ID: 116515-A2 Transportation ID: 116515-T2 Min/Max: 4/25 Deadline: 1 week prior to program Door-to-Door Transportation: $10 Click […]
Ages 16+ Fill the evening with a night of cards, Wii video games, board games, and more. At Hays Hangout, do all this and socialize with your friends from CUSR. Snacks are included. GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers and turn taking skills. Program ID: 116515-A2 Transportation ID: 116515-T2 Min/Max: 4/25 Deadline: 1 week prior to program Door-to-Door Transportation: $10 Click […]
Ages:Â 18+ Bring out you inner critic! Join us as we choose movies to watch at the Hays Center or feel free to bring your own movies from home to share. CUSR will make popcorn for a guaranteed good time! GOALS:Â Enhance socialization with peers, increase listening and comprehension skills Program ID:Â 416523-A2 Transportation ID:Â 416523-T2 Min/Max:Â 4/25 Deadline:Â 1 week […]
Ages:Â 18+ Bring out you inner critic! Join us as we choose movies to watch at the Hays Center or feel free to bring your own movies from home to share. CUSR will make popcorn for a guaranteed good time! GOALS:Â Enhance socialization with peers, increase listening and comprehension skills Program ID:Â 416523-A2 Transportation ID:Â 416523-T2 Min/Max:Â 4/25 Deadline:Â 1 week […]
