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Camps


Camp Free to Be

Are you excited for a fun and playful summer? Sign up for Camp Free to Be today! This camp provides adventurous and fun activities for nine weeks throughout the summer for campers with multiple and/or severe disabilities. Our hand picked staff will be paired with your camper based upon camper ratios and needs. This will ensure your camper’s success in the fun camp activities they will encounter. All campers need to bring a sack lunch and drink daily. Member District Transportation is available from a centralized location for residents of Chillicothe, Morton and Washington Park Districts. See Member District Transportation information below. Parents and guardians of Peoria residents can utilize CityLift (497-3340). Peoria County residents can utilize Rural Peoria County Transportation (697-3305). Morton residents can also utilize We Care Inc. (253-7708). Parents are responsible for coordination and fees associated with using these transportation companies.

 

Summer Daze

Are you looking for adventure this summer with a DAY-B -DAY registration option? Come join Summer Daze as we explore summer fun and meet new friends. Enjoy teen summer activities as allowed by the public health guidelines. Community outing options will be determines at a later time. Campers are required to bring along a sack lunch and drink daily. IMPORTANT: Summer Daze is a community based summer camp program designed for campers ages 13-21 who are completely independent in self-care skills. Campers are active on a daily basis and take part in outdoor activities frequently. Please call HISRA for questions regarding camper eligibility.

 

Inclusion Services

Attention residents of Peoria, Morton, Chillicothe and Washington Park Districts! Is there a program offered at your local part district that you would love for your child with special needs to be a part of, but they may need a little help? Call HISRA at (309) 391-1929 or fill out an ‘Inclusion Request’ on our website www.hisra.org! Upon reviewing the participant’s needs, HISRA’s professional staff will work to integrate a participant into a program, adapt activities and provide additional support if appropriate to create and inclusive setting and successful experience. HISRA provides all inclusion services at no cost to residents of its Member Districts. Please contact HISRA to learn about non-resident inclusion rates.

 

For more detailed information regarding this year’s camp services, please go to our homepage and view our Summer Camp Brochure in the bottom right corner!