Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation has a variety of programs for Youth & Teen participants with disabilities. Please review this season’s events below or in our program guide!
Summer Registration opens April 1, 2023!
CUSR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
Join the fun for 2023! There will be games, crafts, sports, cooking, swimming, field trips, and more! CUSR Summer Youth Programs offer a safe and structured environment to explore, expand, and enjoy. We are staffed with well- trained, outgoing individuals to make this summer the best ever. A 1:4 staff to participant ratio is maintained as often as possible.
The CUSR Summer Youth Program is open to any individual who has a disability. Single-day morning option will be available based on Summer School schedules. Please call the office for more information.
GOALS: Learn new skills, increase independence, increase peer interaction, socialization, motor functioning and development, and community awareness.
For Kids Only
FOR KIDS ONLY
Ages 5-12
Date: May 30 – August 4*
No Program*: July 4
Day: M-F
FULL DAY: 7:30a-5:30p
HALF DAY: 12-5:30p
Fee (R/NR): $186/$279 full day – per week; $137/$205.50 half day – per week
Location: CUSR Center
Deadline: 2 weeks before start of session
Questions: 217-819-3980
NO TRANSPORTATION
Camp Spirit
CAMP SPIRIT
Ages 13 – High School Graduate
Date: May 30 – August 4*
No Program*: July 4
Day: M-F
FULL DAY: 7:30a-5:30p
HALF DAY: 12-5:30p
Fee (R/NR): $186/$279 full day – per week; $137/$205.50 half day – per week
Location: CUSR Center
Deadline: 2 weeks before start of session
Questions: 217-819-3980
NO TRANSPORTATION
We understand that it may be difficult to pay all costs up front. Because of this, we require a $10 non-refundable deposit per child per session to hold a spot.
CUSR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Ages 5-22
Fill your afternoons with games, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and hanging out with friends at the CUSR Center! We offer an amazing and safe atmosphere where participants will laugh, play, grow, and learn new skills.
To reserve your spot, pay the $10 non-refundable deposit per child, per month. The remaining balance will be due on the deadline listed below by 5pm. Participants will be dropped if payment is not made by deadline in order to offer the spot to a wait-listed participant.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: CUSR’s After School Program starts at 2:30p. It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to coordinate a drop off time with the bus responsible for transporting their child to ensure an appropriate drop off time. Early drop offs may not be able to be accommodated.
GOALS: Improve verbal and social skills, build new friendships and gain self-confidence and independence. Expand knowledge of leisure activities.
Date | Monthly Fee (R/NR)
April 3-28* | $253/$379.50
May 1-19 | $253/$379.50
Day: Monday-Friday. CUSR follows Unit 4 calendar. Program always starts at 2:30pm including early dismissal days. Please plan accordingly.
Time: 2:30-5:30p
Location: CUSR Center
No Program*: Mar 9-17, Apr 7, Apr 21
Min/Max: 4/12
Deadline: One week prior to month starting
Questions: 217-819-3980
No Door-to-Door Transportation
SENSORY EGG HUNT
Ages 2-10
The hunt is on! CUSR invites you to celebrate spring and enjoy some family fun at Prairie Farm! Hunters should bring a basket and be prepared to search high and low for colorful eggs. Be prepared to explore your senses while searching for special eggs with lights, sounds, and textures. Pre-registration is required.
GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers and increase independence and decision-making skills.
Date: April 8
Time: 1-2:15p
Location: Prairie Farm
Fee(R/NR): Free
Min/Max: 6/50
Deadline: April 1
STAR WARS DAY CELEBRATION
Ages 6-22
May the force be with you to join us for Star Wars Day! Enjoy fun Star Wars themed games and movies.
GOALS: Increase socialization, peer interaction, and build new friendships.
Date: Thursday, May 4
Time: 5:30-7:30p
Location: CUSR Center
Fee(R/NR): $34/$52.50
Min/Max: 6/10
Deadline: April 27
No Door-to-Door Transportation
Star Wars Day RegistrationFAIRYTALE BALL | NEW!
Ages 5-22
Our annual youth & teen dance will feature pizza and snacks, dancing, games, and great music!
GOALS: Improve verbal and social skills, build new friendships, and gain self-confidence and independence.
Date: Saturday, June 24
Time: 5-7p
Location: CUSR Center
Fee(R/NR): $45/$67.50 ($10 per additional child from same household)
Min/Max: 6/10
Deadline: June 17
No Door-to-Door Transportation
Fairytale Ball RegistrationINTERACTIVE STORY TIME
Ages 3-5
Join us for a live story time reading with a special treat we will make based off our book! A parent/guardian must be present during program.
GOALS: Increase socialization, peer interaction, and improve fine motor skills.
Date: Saturday, July 15
Time: 1-2p
Location: CUSR Center
Fee(R/NR): $20/$30
Min/Max: 6/10
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
SENSORY FRIENDLY SWIMMING
Ages 0-22
Enjoy family fun and sensory friendly swimming at Sholem Aquatic Center! Sholem has various special sensory considerations and a water wheelchair. Please bring extra money for concessions.
GOALS: Learn new skills, increase peer interaction, socialization, motor functioning and development.
Date: June 9, July 7, July 28
Day: Saturday
Time: 9-11:15a
Location: Sholem Aquatic Center
Fee(R/NR): $6/$9 Sholem Entry Fee – pay at door
No Door-to-Door Transportation
THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING
Ages 5-35
*Weight limit of 250 lbs*
Dreaming of riding horses and learning how to care for them? 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 instructor. You will also have a ground lesson where you will learn how to groom and saddle a horse.
GOALS: Increase in concentration and balance, improved coordination, gross motor skills, improve overall orientation and body awareness, muscle tone, posture, flexibility, increase of knowledge about horses and riding, improved emotion well-being, and forming a connection with a nonjudgmental being.
NOTE: Closed-toed gym shoes are required and no high heels. Due to safety concerns, you will not be able to participate in improper footwear. Cowboy boots are welcome! Long pants are highly recommended to protect your legs from the saddle and horse. Bring a water bottle each week!
Date: July 1-29
Day: Saturday
Time: 10a-12p
Location: Healing Horse Stables. Homer, IL
Fee(R/NR): $286/$426
Min/Max: 4/8
Deadline: June 24
Transportation: No transportation will be offered for this program. Please meet and pick-up at the stables.
No Door-to-Door Transportation