HISRA Camp Free To Be
Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association
Peoria, Illinois - Peoria County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
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
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://hisra.org/camp-free-to-be/
- Phone
- 309-691-1929
- info@hisra.org
- 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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The source says Camp Free To Be is held at the HISRA building in Peoria and lists the HISRA phone number.
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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.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
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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.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 2 public contacts found
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.
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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- Provider websiteHISRA Camp Free To Be
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
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- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is HISRA Camp Free To Be reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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