Penguin Project of the Quad Cities
Augustana College
Rock Island, Illinois - Rock Island County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
Quad Cities
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639 38th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
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Provider overview
Penguin Project of the Quad Cities gives children with disabilities a supported theater arts pathway in Rock Island with peer mentors and Augustana performance support.
Augustana College hosts and supports the Penguin Project of the Quad Cities, a theater arts chapter for children with disabilities and peer mentors.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 309-794-7000
- Ages
- Children with special needs and peer mentors; families should confirm current age range
- Season
- Production and rehearsal timing varies by Quad Cities Penguin Project season
- Cost
- Families should contact the Quad Cities Penguin Project contact listed by Augustana for current participation costs.
Location contacts
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The source says rehearsals are at the Center for Living Arts in Rock Island and performances are at Brunner Theatre Center.
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Programs and offerings
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Quad Cities supported theater arts
Supported theater arts participation for children with disabilities and peer mentors in the Quad Cities.
- Ages
- Children with special needs and peer mentors; families should confirm current age range
- Season
- Production and rehearsal timing varies by Quad Cities Penguin Project season
- Schedule
- The source says the chapter rehearses at the Center for Living Arts and performs at Augustana's Brunner Theatre Center.
- Cost
- Families should contact the Quad Cities Penguin Project contact listed by Augustana for current participation costs.
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 Augustana College page says the Penguin Project of the Quad Cities gives children with special needs a chance to develop theater arts skills, rehearses in Rock Island, performs at Brunner Theatre Center, and uses peer mentors.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 2 public contacts found
Program details we found
Quad Cities supported theater arts
The official Augustana College page says the Penguin Project of the Quad Cities gives children with special needs a chance to develop theater arts skills, rehearses in Rock Island, performs at Brunner Theatre Center, and uses peer mentors.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The program fills roles with young artists with developmental disabilities and pairs them with peer mentors through rehearsals and performances.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm current production dates, age eligibility, rehearsal site, performance site, mentor match, communication supports, mobility access, transportation, ticketing, and backstage support needs.
What we checked
What we found: The official Augustana College page says the Penguin Project of the Quad Cities gives children with special needs a chance to develop theater arts skills, rehearses in Rock Island, performs at Brunner Theatre Center, and uses peer mentors.
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Sources used
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- Provider websiteAugustana College Penguin Project
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- Provider websiteNews Center | Augustana College
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What to confirm
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Questions to ask before you register
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- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Penguin Project of the Quad Cities reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
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