Meeting the special needs of individuals with disabilities is important to the St. Charles Park Board. Along with other area park districts, the St. Charles Park District is a founding member of the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA), ), which provides year round recreational programs for individuals with disabilities by working with staff to mainstream participants into Park District sponsored recreation programs. Formed in 1976, FVSRA is a leader in mainstreaming participants into recreation programs, which are designed to include opportunities that enhance skill development and socialization, encourage self-awareness and community exploration, promote independence through personal choice of least restrictive environments and provide a sense of enjoyment, satisfaction and fulfillment.

A playground accessible to individuals with disabilities is located at Davis School/Park and maintained by the Park District. Fox Valley Special Recreation Association Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail Road Aurora, IL 60506 630-907-1114 630-907-1116 fax foxvalley@fvsra.org

The Fox Valley Special Recreation Association services the following agencies:
• St. Charles Park District
• Fox Valley Park District
• Geneva Park District
• Batavia Park District
• Oswegoland Park District
• Sugar Grove Park District
• Village of South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department

FVSRA will provide a diverse range of year-round recreational activities to encourage active, healthy and playful lifestyles for residents with disabilities that include:

• Opportunities which enhance skill development and socialization
• Encourage self-awareness and community exploration
• Promote independence through choice of least restrictive leisure environments
• Provide a sense of enjoyment, satisfaction, and fulfillment

FVSRA offers programs and assistance for individuals with special needs in various recreational activities throughout the community. FVSRA serves a variety of individuals from young children to senior citizens with varying abilities. FVSRA provides a complete schedule of programming that is updated each season. Assistance is also available for Park District Programs on an individual basis. An initial assessment is conducted on each individual in order to find the best program for the participant. FVSRA offers a wide range of programming to meet the needs everyone involved.

What is the Importance of Community Therapeutic Recreation?
FVSRA services help increase the overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities through active involvement in community leisure activities.

Participation benefits:
• Physical conditioning.
• Improvement in overall health.
• Enhanced independent skills.
• Community integration.
• Elevated emotional well-being.
• Increased life and leisure satisfaction..
• Increased self-esteem.
• The learning of acceptable behaviors.

Programs
Community Outings
Computer Lessons
Dance Lessons
Music/Piano Lessons
Swim Lessons
Health & Fitness
Lifetime Leisure Clubs
Overnight Outings
Parent & Child Programs
Colorado Ski Trip
Teen/Adult Social
Clubs & Dances
Trips to sporting events
Tumbling Programs
Bowling Leagues
Social Clubs
Special Events

Special Olympics
Powerlifting
Basketball
Golf
Bocce
Volleyball