HISRA Special Needs Summer Camps
Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association
Peoria, Illinois - Peoria County
Source checked
Jun 8, 2026
Peoria
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8727 N Pioneer Rd, Peoria, IL 61615
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Quick answer
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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
- Website
- https://hisra.org/camps/
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://hisra.org/contact
- Phone
- 309-691-1929
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- 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.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
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.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
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.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
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.
Details found
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
Public pages used for this listing.
- 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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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.