About NSSRA
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association was formed in 1970 and is an extension of ten park districts , two cities and one village in the northern suburbs of Chicago . This partnership includes the Park Districts of Deerfield , Glencoe , Glenview , Highland Park , Lake Bluff , Kenilworth , Northbrook , Northfield , Wilmette and Winnetka ; the Cities of Highwood and Lake Forest and the Village of Riverwoods . NSSRA has been creating an environment of belonging through play for 50 years , and has the distinction of being the first Special Recreation Association in the country .
NSSRA ' s Core values
Compassion , Respect , Quality , Flexible , Accountable and Ethical Practices . NSSRA ’ s services include traditional , inclusive , cooperative and summer camp programs . Special events , trips , overnight camps , Gator Athletics / Special Olympics , adaptive sports and more are also available .
NSSRA ' s Vision
To be leaders in recreation by providing innovative and exceptional services for people with disabilities .
NSSRA ' s Mission
Enrich the lives of people with disabilities in our partner communities through quality recreation services .
Funding
Comes from three sources :
» Partner agency contributions » Program fees » Outside support from NSSRA Foundation
Contributions from partner agencies are made proportionately based on community size and collected through a property tax levy issued by each partner .
NSSRA ’ s Partner Communities
As a cooperative of 13 partner communities , one representative from each partner community serves on our Board of Directors , collaborating to provide leadership and governance to NSSRA .
Partner Agencies & Board of Directors
Deerfield Park District |
Jeff Nehila |
City of Lake Forest |
Glencoe Park District |
Lisa Sheppard |
Northbrook Park District |
Glenview Park District |
Michael McCarty |
Northfield Park District |
Park District of Highland Park |
Brian Romes |
Village of Riverwoods |
City of Highwood |
Jim Hospodarsky |
Wilmette Park District |
Kenilworth Park District |
Johnathan Kiwala |
Winnetka Park District |
Lake Bluff Park District |
John Bealer |
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Sally Swarthout Molly Hamer George Alexoff Kris Ford Steve Wilson John Peterson
As a cooperative of 13 partner agencies , one representative from each partner community serves on our Board of Directors , collaborating to provide leadership and governance to NSSRA . NSSRA families and the community are invited to attend board meetings on designated Thursdays at 10:00 am . Board meeting schedule can be found online at
nssra . org