Ages 18+ Come and enjoy a night with your friends as we head to Gibson City to see a movie at Harvest Moon Drive-In. We will watch a movie, socialize with our friends, and eat snacks. Fee includes admission; please bring money for snacks. Don't forget a chair or a blanket to sit on during […]
Ages 21+ CUSR will be venturing out to enjoy an evening of dancing and snacks at the Knights of Columbus in Decatur, Illinois. Join us as we dance the night away and meet new friends. Admission is included; just bring your dancing shoes! GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers, meet new people. Program ID: 116512-A2 Transportation ID: 116512-T2 Location: […]
Ages 18+ Measure, chop, stir, and cook! Join us as we prepare your favorite barbecue meals for dinner. You will receive a recipe book of the meals we prepared to try at home. GOALS: Improve cooking skills and develop dining etiquette. Program ID: 116513-A2 Transportation ID: 116513-T2 Min/Max: 4/10 Deadline: 1 week prior to program Door-to-Door Transportation: $10 Click here […]
Ages 16+ Grab your friends and get ready to see some of this season's biggest hits! We will be watching new releases, such as Captain America: Civil War, Alice in Wonderland 2: Through the Looking Glass, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, and Finding Dory. Program time may vary depending on show times. You will receive a […]
Ages 16+ Decorative Artist, Elizabeth VanHoutan, is excited to teach you how to paint a textural, stylish, and high-end canvas that you will be proud to show off and display! Don't worry, no painting skills necessary! This is sure to be a good time. Don't miss out on this opportunity to play Picasso! GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers […]
Ages 18+ Do you like a late breakfast after sleeping in on Sunday morning? How about an early lunch before an Illini game? Eat with us as we discover great breakfast and lunch foods at local restaurants! Program fee includes meals. GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers, increase money management skills, and dining etiquette. Program ID: 116521-A1 Transportation […]
Ages 16+ Come one, come all for a night of Bingo! You will enjoy hanging out and socializing with your friends, and may even win some prizes! GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers, turn-taking skills. Program ID: 116516-A2 Transportation ID: 116516-T2 Min/Max: 6/25 Deadline: 1 week prior to program Door-to-Door Transportation: $10 Click here to register!
Ages 18+ Join CUSR as we visit one of Chicago's most popular hot spots, the Museum of Science and Industry! We'll check out all the cool exhibits the museum has to offer like the Colleen Moore Fairy Castle, one of America's first diesel-electric streamlined passenger trains, Farm Tech, and more! We'll also be visiting the […]
Ages 16+ Do you like to craft things? What about helping to keep the environment safe and clean? In this program, you can do both! We'll use common recyclable items and turn them into masterpieces. GOALS: Enhance knowledge of recycling and improve fine motor skills. Program ID: 116542-A1 Transportation ID: 116542-T1 Min/Max: 4/12 Deadline: 1 week prior to […]
Ages 12+ Whether you're a regular on the course or have never golfed before, join us for practice! We will be working with Tom Szymoniak, golf pro at Stone Creek Golf Course. With his instruction, you'll be playing like a pro in no time! GOALS: Learn and practice proper technique for basic golf skills and safety, […]
Ages 16+ Are you a mad scientist? Do you love learning about the wonders of science? Then this club is for you! 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, all while learning! Participants […]
Ages 18+ Join us as we go out to different restaurants for dinner. At Diner's Club you will be able to socialize with your friends and enjoy a great meal, included in the fee. GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers, increase money management skills, and dining etiquette. Program ID: 116514-A2 Transportation ID: 116514-T2 Min/Max: 4/12 Deadline: 1 week prior to […]
Ages 18+ What's better than great food and arcade games? Join us for a trip to Dave & Buster's in Orland Park! We will have a delicious lunch and enjoy over 200 games they have to offer! Program fee includes meal and playing card. Please bring additional money for extra games and souvenirs. GOALS: Enhance socialization […]
Ages 16+ ATTENTION all singers and dancers. Come on over as CUSR brings out the karaoke machine for a night to show your talent. Whether you choose today's hits or the classics, it's going to be a great time! GOALS: Increase socialization skills and turn-taking skills. Program ID: 116517-A2 Transportation ID: 116517-T2 Min/Max: 4/25 Deadline: 1 week prior to program Door-to-Door […]
Ages 18+ Looking for ways to fill your Saturday nights? CUSR staff will be picking which restaurant we'll enjoy 1-week prior to the program. After dinner you'll head to Arrowhead Lanes for Cosmic Bowling. Fee includes your dinner and two games of bowling. *NOTE: STROBE LIGHTS MAY CAUSE SEIZURE ACTIVITY. GOALS: Improve gross motor coordination, turn-taking […]
Ages: 10-17 Join us for a night of golf and gaming! Enjoy miniature gold and arcade games with your friends at Arrowhead Lanes. The cost of golf is included in the fee. Please bring money for arcade games and extras. GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers and increase money management skills. Program ID: 116506-A1 Location: Meet at the Hays Recreation […]
Ages 12+ What do you get when you combine Soccer and Golf? Foot Golf! Players kick off from a tee box and attempt to get their soccer ball into a 21-inch diameter cup using the fewest number of kicks. If you can kick a soccer ball, you can play Foot Golf! Join us as we […]
Ages 18+ You don't want to miss this! CUSR is traveling to Chicago to see the extremely popular Blue Man Group. This show is a dynamic combination of music, comedy, and technology. It is sure to be a great time! Admission, dinner, and transportation are included in the program fee. Please bring additional money for […]
Ages 13+ Learn the basic skills of volleyball by participating on CUSR's modified volleyball team. Modified volleyball is played like traditional volleyball, but with a larger ball and on a smaller court. Players on this team will develop their serving, passing and hitting skills, and compete in games and the Special Olympics Illinois Volleyball Qualifier. […]
Ages 18+ Have you and your friends been looking for a night where you can play pool, enjoy arcade games, and win prizes? Meet us at Jupiter's at the Crossing for a night of all that and much more! CUSR will pay for one game of pool. Please bring money for food and arcade games. […]
Ages 13+ Unified sports bring together individuals with and without intellectual disabilities to compete on the same team, allowing them to learn to work together and develop a lifelong friendship! Much like traditional volleyball, Unified volleyball will work on team strategy while improving their individual passing, setting, hitting, and serving skills. The team will compete […]
Ages 16+ Who doesn't love tacos? Come to the Hays Center for a fully-stocked, build-your-own taco bar! After crafting your perfect creation, we'll sit down and enjoy a movie. Don't miss out! GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers and improve dining etiquette Program ID: 116524-A1 Transportation ID: 116524-T1 Min/Max: 4/12 Deadline: 1 week prior to program Door-to-Door Transportation: $10 Click here […]
Ages 18+ Summer's kicking off and CUSR wants to do it right! Grab your friends and join us on a trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee for a day full of roller coasters, water rides, games, and more. Admission, dinner, and transportation are included in the program fee. Please bring money for lunch, […]
Ages 16+ Grab your friends and get ready to see some of this season's biggest hits! We will be watching new releases, such as Captain America: Civil War, Alice in Wonderland 2: Through the Looking Glass, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, and Finding Dory. Program time may vary depending on show times. You will receive a […]