Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County

Name

Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County

Legal name

Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County

Website

https://sraclc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic Recreation Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

Keywords

• Therapeutic recreation programs
• Special needs inclusion services
• Sensory room therapy
• Adaptive athletics programs
• Disability day services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mundelein

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Fees collected from participants registering for recreation programs, with resident and non-resident pricing structures. Non-residents pay a 100% surcharge on resident fees plus a $4,994 annual administrative fee.
2. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations accepted through the organization's website, with matching gift opportunities available through employer programs.
3. Foundation Grants and Support: The SRACLC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity formed in 2001, provides financial support including subsidies for Special Olympics training, reduced rates for families with financial difficulties, specialized equipment purchases, event enhancements, and transportation access.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual event sponsorships at various tiers (Grand Sponsors, Event Sponsors, Tree Fest sponsors) providing revenue and recognition for corporate partners.
5. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Bourbon & Vino (May), Annual Golf Outing (September), and Holiday Tree Fest (November) that generate revenue through ticket sales and sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SRACLC is a nonprofit cooperative association that delivers year-round inclusive recreation programs and services for individuals with disabilities and special needs residing in Central Lake County, Illinois. Offerings include day camps, youth/teen/adult activities, Crusaders Athletics (Special Olympics), Active Adult programming, Leisure Education, Inclusion Services, the Illumi*Nación multi-sensory room, and the We Serve program for military veterans and families. Programs are delivered through member park district facilities and supported by fundraising, donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

SRACLC is a recreational association providing a portfolio of programs and services for individuals with special needs or disabilities. The core offerings include youth, teen, and adult recreation programs; Crusaders Athletics (Special Olympics); a Sensory Room (multi-sensory environment); the We Serve military family program; day camps; Active Adult programs; and Leisure Education. These programs are designed for individuals residing within member agency communities and are supported by inclusion services, volunteer opportunities, and a therapeutic recreation internship program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• We Serve: Military programs promoting positive living for veterans, active armed forces, and their families through therapeutic recreation
• Illumi*Nación
• Crusaders Athletics

Products and services

• Crusaders Athletics (Special Olympics) Athletics program affiliated with Special Olympics offering competitive sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Central Lake County, Illinois.
• Illumi*Nación Sensory Room Multi-sensory environment featuring high- and low-tech sensory equipment that fosters sensory stimulation through sounds, lights, textured surfaces, and interactive elements; includes one-to-one Sensorial Flexibilidad sessions with Recreation Professionals.
• We Serve Military Program Program promoting positive living for veterans, active armed forces, and their families through exercise and community-based therapeutic recreation, offering six no-cost memberships including golf, gym, and aquatic sports memberships.
• Camp and School Days Off (Day Camps) Day camp programs for youth, teens, and adults with disabilities during school breaks and summer months.
• Youth and Teen Programs Recreation programs designed for children and teenagers with disabilities.
• Teen and Adult Programs Recreation programs for teenagers and adults with disabilities.
• Active Adult Program Day program for active adults with disabilities offering recreational activities and social engagement.
• Leisure Education Educational recreation programs teaching leisure skills and activities to individuals with disabilities.
• Inclusion Services Support services enabling inclusion of individuals with disabilities in community recreation programs operated by member park districts.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is a Grand Sponsor of SRACLC events and partnered to create the SRACLC-Mitsubishi Electric Sensory Room: Illumi*Nacion, opened in August 2019. This multi-sensory environment provides therapeutic recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Member Park DistrictscoreOthersSRACLC operates as a cooperative association serving multiple park districts: Grayslake Park District, Mundelein Park District, Round Lake Area Park District, and Vernon Hills Park District. These member agencies share resources and funding to provide special needs recreation programs.
• Village/Municipal Member AgenciescoreOthersSRACLC also serves residents of Villages including Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, and Lincolnshire, expanding the cooperative's geographic reach across Central Lake County.
• 3M MinistriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand Sponsor of SRACLC Golf Outing event, providing financial support for fundraising activities.
• PARO Media DesignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand Sponsor of SRACLC Golf Outing event.
• Pro CoachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent Sponsor of SRACLC Golf Outing.
• M3 MinistriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent Sponsor and Tree Fest sponsor, also a Grand Sponsor of the Golf Outing.
• MagDaddy Magnetic FastenersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent Sponsor of SRACLC Golf Outing.
• Rust-OleumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent Sponsor of SRACLC Golf Outing and Silver Garland Sponsor of Tree Fest.
• T.O. Media DesignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent Sponsor of SRACLC Golf Outing.
• Lustig JewelerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond Sponsor of Tree Fest event.
• Libertyville Bank & TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOpen and Close Tree Sponsor for Tree Fest.
• Michael Smith Family FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOpen and Close Tree Sponsor for Tree Fest.
• State Farm (Dave Dingman)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJingle Bell Sponsor of Tree Fest.
• Cyclone KnollminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJingle Bell Sponsor of Tree Fest.
• Chicago WineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine Sponsor for Tree Fest.
• Caballeros de Colon Cardinal Stritch Consejo #3674minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Garland Sponsor of Tree Fest.
• Round Lake Area Park DistrictminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOpen and Close Tree Sponsor for Tree Fest.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA): Special recreation association serving member park districts in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with therapeutic recreation, Special Olympics, and inclusion services for individuals with disabilities — the closest structural and operational peer to SRACLC within Illinois.
• Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA): Special recreation association serving 13 northern suburban Chicago park districts with programs for individuals with disabilities, operating a cooperative funding model essentially identical to SRACLC's.
• South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation (SEASPAR): Downers Grove-based SRA serving member districts in southeast DuPage and western Cook counties, providing year-round recreation programs and inclusion services for individuals with disabilities — same Illinois SRA operating model.
• Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA): Special recreation association serving western DuPage County park districts with therapeutic recreation programs, inclusion services, and Special Olympics athletics — directly comparable cooperative SRA structure.
• Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA): Aurora-based SRA providing recreation programs and inclusion services for individuals with disabilities across Fox Valley member districts — same Illinois SRA cooperative model serving a different geography.
• Kankakee Valley Special Recreation Association (KVSRA): SRA serving member districts in Kankakee County with recreation programs and inclusion services for individuals with disabilities — same Illinois SRA cooperative structure.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics Illinois: Statewide Special Olympics organization that operates the athletic competition infrastructure to which SRACLC's Crusaders Athletics program feeds participants; broader and more established, with overlapping but non-identical mission.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including recreation, therapy, and inclusion programming — much larger and broader than SRACLC but addresses overlapping needs of the same population.

Others

• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA): National membership association that granted SRACLC the Gold Medal Award; the industry body and trade association that defines standards and accreditation for agencies like SRACLC.
• Illinois Recreation and Park Association (IRPA): State-level industry association that granted SRACLC IL Distinguished Accredited Agency status; comparable governing/standards body for the Illinois park and recreation industry in which SRACLC operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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