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SOAR Bloomington-Normal

Special Opportunities Available in Recreation

Bloomington, Illinois - McLean County

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Bloomington-Normal

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Bloomington, Illinois

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Provider overview

SOAR Bloomington-Normal provides community therapeutic recreation for people ages 4 and up with disabilities, including Special Olympics, sports and fitness, cultural arts, youth programs, special interests, special events, and inclusion services.

SOAR is jointly operated by the City of Bloomington and Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Departments.

Quick facts

Phone
309-434-2260
Email
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Ages
Individuals ages 4 and up whose leisure needs are not met by traditional recreation programs
Season
Year-round therapeutic recreation and seasonal activities
Cost
Fees vary by program; families should confirm Bloomington or Normal registration rules and current program pricing.

Location contacts

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SOAR Bloomington-Normal

SOAR is jointly sponsored by Bloomington and Normal parks departments; program sites vary.

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Bloomington-Normal therapeutic recreation programs

Cultural arts, Special Olympics, sports and fitness, special interests, special events, youth programs, and inclusion services.

Ages
Individuals ages 4 and up whose leisure needs are not met by traditional recreation programs
Season
Year-round therapeutic recreation and seasonal activities
Schedule
SOAR programs are posted through Bloomington and Normal Parks and Recreation channels.
Cost
Fees vary by program; families should confirm Bloomington or Normal registration rules and current program pricing.
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May 15, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Bloomington Parks SOAR page says SOAR is a community therapeutic recreation program serving individuals ages 4 and up whose leisure needs are not met by traditional recreation programs, and lists Cultural Arts, Special Olympics, Sports & Fitness, Special Interests, Special Events, and Youth programs.
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Program details we found

Bloomington-Normal therapeutic recreation programs

The official Bloomington Parks SOAR page says SOAR is a community therapeutic recreation program serving individuals ages 4 and up whose leisure needs are not met by traditional recreation programs, and lists Cultural Arts, Special Olympics, Sports & Fitness, Special Interests, Special Events, and Youth programs.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: SOAR says inclusion services can include observations, added staff support, activity modification, adaptive equipment, staff training, sensory tools, behavior plans, visual schedules, and communication boards.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm SOAR eligibility, inclusion aide availability, staff ratio, Special Olympics forms, sensory tools, transportation, and the correct city or town registration process.

What we checked

What we found: The official Bloomington Parks SOAR page says SOAR is a community therapeutic recreation program serving individuals ages 4 and up whose leisure needs are not met by traditional recreation programs, and lists Cultural Arts, Special Olympics, Sports & Fitness, Special Interests, Special Events, and Youth programs.

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

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What to confirm

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  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
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  • For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Is SOAR Bloomington-Normal 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.

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Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, rank, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.