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HISRA Camp Free To Be

Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association

Peoria, Illinois - Peoria County

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May 30, 2026

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Peoria

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8727 Pioneer Road, Peoria, IL 61615

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Provider overview

HISRA Camp Free To Be is a Peoria center-based day camp for children and young adults with severe or multiple disabilities, using close staffing, structured camp days, field trips, music therapy, arts, crafts, and social-skill activities.

Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association provides Peoria-area recreation, inclusion services, camps, adapted sports, Special Olympics, and adult day programming for people with disabilities.

Quick facts

Registration
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Ages
Children and young adults ages 5 to 21 with severe or multiple disabilities
Season
Summer day camp weeks listed from June 1 through July 24
Cost
The source lists weekly in-district and out-of-district fees and a shortened holiday week fee; families should confirm residency status, scholarship options, registration, and required forms directly with HISRA.

Location contacts

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HISRA

8727 Pioneer Road, Peoria, IL 61615

The source says Camp Free To Be is held at the HISRA building in Peoria and lists the HISRA phone number.

Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association

8727 Pioneer Road, Peoria, IL 61615

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Programs and offerings

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Camp Free To Be

Center-based summer day camp for ages 5 to 21 with severe or multiple disabilities, close staffing, field trips, therapy-informed activities, arts, crafts, and social skills.

Ages
Children and young adults ages 5 to 21 with severe or multiple disabilities
Season
Summer day camp weeks listed from June 1 through July 24
Schedule
The source lists Monday through Friday camp days from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with weekly sessions from June 1 through July 24.
Cost
The source lists weekly in-district and out-of-district fees and a shortened holiday week fee; families should confirm residency status, scholarship options, registration, and required forms directly with HISRA.
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Listing check

Last checked
May 30, 2026
Why this is listed
The official HISRA Camp Free To Be page says the Peoria center-based camp serves children and young adults ages 5-21 with severe or multiple disabilities, lists a camper-to-staff ratio as low as one-to-one, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM camp days, field trips, music therapy, arts and crafts, social skills, gross and fine motor activities, weekly dates, fees, eligibility guidelines, and parent communication procedures.
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Program details we found

Camp Free To Be

The official HISRA Camp Free To Be page says the Peoria center-based camp serves children and young adults ages 5-21 with severe or multiple disabilities, lists a camper-to-staff ratio as low as one-to-one, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM camp days, field trips, music therapy, arts and crafts, social skills, gross and fine motor activities, weekly dates, fees, eligibility guidelines, and parent communication procedures.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source lists severe and multiple disabilities, close camper-to-staff ratio as low as one-to-one, center-based HISRA location, hand-picked staff, field trips, music therapy, arts and crafts, social skills, gross and fine motor activities, eligibility guidelines, communication procedures, and transportation guidance.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm disability eligibility, level-of-care requirements, health requirements, personal-care support, medication forms, transportation plan, field-trip support, lunch and dietary needs, pick-up procedures, refund rules, staff ratio, parking, and restroom access before registering.

What we checked

What we found: The official HISRA Camp Free To Be page says the Peoria center-based camp serves children and young adults ages 5-21 with severe or multiple disabilities, lists a camper-to-staff ratio as low as one-to-one, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM camp days, field trips, music therapy, arts and crafts, social skills, gross and fine motor activities, weekly dates, fees, eligibility guidelines, and parent communication procedures.

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What to confirm

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Is HISRA Camp Free To Be reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

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What information should families confirm with Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association?

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