Recreation/Leisure
The central Illinois area has several organizations that provide social/recreational activities. These services are offered to individuals of all ages with special needs including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, hearing or visual limitations, and cognitive disabilities. In addition to the agencies listed below, consider the fact that many local park districts also provide recreational opportunities, with support if necessary.
Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association
309-691-1929
hisra@peoriaparks.org
8727 N. Pioneer Road
Peoria, IL 61615
Recreation activities/inclusion services for people with disabilities.
Camp Big Sky
Amanda Atchley
309-258-6002
exec@campbigsky.org
17185 McCord Rd
Fairview, IL 61432
Accessible outdoor opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
Peoria Park District
Other Recreation/Leisure
Jump Start Gymnastics Kids In Motion Program
Dawn Kocher
309-692-JUMP (5867)
info@jumpstartfun.com
8820 N. Industrial Rd.
Peoria, IL 61615
Sensory/motor/gymnastics program for children with special needs and challenges.
Penguin Project
Marta Bennett
309-634-1341
martaswonders@yahoo.com
811 E. Moneta Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
A Theatrical Production starring children and young adults with disabilities.
IRVSRA- Pekin Park District
Shawna Burnice
309-201-4005
shawna@irvsra.org
1715 Dragon Dr.
Pekin, IL 61554
Pekin Park District Special Needs Recreations and Special Olympics.
Hooked on Fishing
Adam Singley
309-219-3560
hookedonfishingpark@gmail.com
1807 B N. Main St.
East Peoria, IL 61611
We offer fishing opportunities for kids, special needs, seniors and veterans.
Illinois Central College Penguin Players
Loyd Kirby
309-694-5113
arts@icc.edu
1 College Drive
East Peoria, IL 61635
Performing arts for individuals with special needs.
Peoria Zoo
309-686-3365
zooed@peoriaparks.org
2320 N. Prospect Rd.
Peoria, IL 61603
Experience the Zoo up close and hands on through classes and tours.
Central Illinois Riding Therapy
309-699-3710
cirt@cirt.info
305 Neumann Drive
East Peoria, IL 61611
Horseback Riding Therapy and other Horse related activities for youth and adults with disabilities.
Special Olympics Illinois
309-888-2012
605 E. Williow St.
Normal, IL 61761
Year-round sports training and athletic competition.
Blue Ridge Community Farm
Laura Sniff
309-249-2499
blueridgecommunityfarm@gmail.com
21529 N. Blue Ridge Rd.
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Working farm for adults with special needs in Central Illinois.
Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired