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HISRA Special Needs Summer Camps

Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association

Peoria, Illinois - Peoria County

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Jun 8, 2026

Area

Peoria

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Map and directions

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8727 N Pioneer Rd, Peoria, IL 61615

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Provider overview

Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association publishes summer camp options including Camp Free to Be for campers with multiple and severe disabilities and Summer Daze for teen campers, with eligibility and registration details confirmed through HISRA.

Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association provides special recreation programs, inclusion services, camps, and adapted sports for member park district communities in central Illinois.

Quick facts

Registration
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Email
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Ages
Campers with disabilities; Summer Daze lists ages 13-21 and each camp has its own eligibility details.
Season
Summer camp season, with camp-specific week and registration requirements.
Cost
Camp fees, transportation costs, residency rules, and registration requirements vary by camp. Confirm current brochure details and eligibility directly with HISRA before registering.

Location contacts

Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.

1 public contact

HISRA

8727 N Pioneer Rd, Peoria, IL 61615

Programs and offerings

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Special needs summer camps

HISRA summer camps including Camp Free to Be for campers with multiple and severe disabilities and Summer Daze for teen campers.

Ages
Campers with disabilities; Summer Daze lists ages 13-21 and each camp has its own eligibility details.
Season
Summer camp season, with camp-specific week and registration requirements.
Schedule
Use the official camps page and current summer camp brochure for dates, then contact HISRA to confirm camper eligibility, required weeks, transportation, forms, and registration timing.
Cost
Camp fees, transportation costs, residency rules, and registration requirements vary by camp. Confirm current brochure details and eligibility directly with HISRA before registering.
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Listing check

Last checked
Jun 8, 2026
Why this is listed
The official HISRA camps page verifies summer camp programs, including Camp Free to Be for campers with multiple and/or severe disabilities, Summer Daze for teen campers, camper ratio and needs language, registration guidance, transportation notes, and HISRA phone contact.
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Program details we found

Special needs summer camps

The official HISRA camps page directly states the camp names, disability-specific camp population, teen camp context, ratios and needs language, transportation notes, and phone contact.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: Official HISRA copy names Camp Free to Be, campers with multiple and/or severe disabilities, camper ratios and needs, Summer Daze teen camp, summer camp registration guidance, transportation notes, and phone contact.

Access notes to confirm: Ask HISRA about camp eligibility, camper ratios, staff support, transportation coordination, self-care requirements, medical or behavior support boundaries, required forms, and whether the selected camp matches the camper's needs.

What we checked

What we found: The official HISRA camps page verifies summer camp programs, including Camp Free to Be for campers with multiple and/or severe disabilities, Summer Daze for teen campers, camper ratio and needs language, registration guidance, transportation notes, and HISRA phone contact.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

Sources used

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  • Provider websiteHISRA Camps

    Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.

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

Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.

  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • 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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Last checked

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Last checked

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Distance

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Peoria, Illinois - Peoria County

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Last checked

May 30, 2026

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Distance

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Common questions

Is HISRA Special Needs Summer Camps 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.

Where did the listing information come from?

The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.

Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, recommend, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Listing order, search results, ads, or sponsored placements should not be interpreted as a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, credentials, and fit before enrolling.