DeWitt County
Decatur Park District-Special Recreation Association
Website: decatur-parks.org/special-recreation
620 E. Riverside Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-7750
Services: Special Olympics, monthly activities, such as dances, BINGO, and movie night out. Call to be placed on the monthly newsletter.
The Vault
Website: thevaultclinton.org
https://www.facebook.com/thevaultclinton/
Located at:
802 N Side Square
Clinton, IL 61727
Mailing address:
5721 Country Meadow Lane
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 934-4003
Services: The Vault is a place for junior/senior high school students to come and hang out and engage in recreational activities, participate in educational and enrichment classes, get involved in community service, and become a student ambassador.
Logan County
Lincoln Park District
Website: lincoln park district.com
1400 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-8770
Services: Variety of sports and recreational activities for all ages. They do have Special Olympics available. Call for more information.
McLean County
Special Opportunities Available in Recreation (SOAR)
Website: bloomingtonparks.org/soar
115 East Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 434-2260
Services: Community therapeutic recreation program serving individuals unable to successfully participate in traditional recreation programs. Leisure, social and developmental skills are emphasized to promote the highest level of recreation participation possible. Jointly sponsored by the City of Bloomington and Town of Normal through their Parks and Recreation Departments. Most individuals with special needs are eligible to participate in S.O.A.R activities.
Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department
Website: bloomingtonparks.org
115 E. Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 434-2260
Services: Variety of recreational and sports activities for children through adults. Please visit the website for information on current programs.
Normal Parks and Recreation Department
Website:.normal.org/550/Parks-and-Recreation
100 E Phoenix Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-9540
Services: Variety of recreational and sports activities for children through adults. Please visit the website for more information on current programs.
Bloomington-Normal YMCA
Website: bnymca.org
602 S Main St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-6233
Services: Provides a variety of programs for youth, such as swimming, basketball, and use of the gym and exercise equipment. Financial assistance is available to those that qualify.
Miracle League of Central Illinois
Website: miracleleagueci.com
421 Kays Dr.
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 275-5956
Services: The Miracle League of Central Illinois provides physically and mentally challenged children a safe and spirited program in which they can play on a baseball field just like other kids. Miracle League baseball offers a unique and memorable opportunity these children would not otherwise have.
Penguin Project
Website: penguinproject.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Services: A theatre production put on by children and young adults with disabilities. They are joined on stage by “peer mentors,” a group of people without disabilities who have volunteered to work with the participants throughout the rehearsals.
Seedling Theatre-Illinois Voices Theatre
Website: www.ilvoicestheatre.org/seedling
https://www.facebook.com/ILVTseedling/
P.O. Box 576
Normal, IL 61761
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides a creative stage for the young at heart, of all abilities and challenges, to embrace and let shine our true selves through the magic of theatre.
Best Buddies
Website: bestbuddies.org/illinois
https://www.facebook.com/bestbuddiesil
Central Illinois Office
7800 N Sommer St., Ste 412
Peoria, IL 61615
(312) 828-9313
Services: Best Buddies enhances the lives of persons with disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships between college students and their peers with disabilities in the community. Monthly meetings bring Best Buddies together on campus for group activities. Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan have Best Buddy chapters.
Lions Cheer-All Star CheerAbilities
Website: lionscheercompany.com/teams2.html
402 Olympia Dr.
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-8413
Services: A cheerleading team specifically for athletes with physical or intellectual disabilities. Our CheerAbilities team is called Spirit. The team is composed of males and females of all ages that perform at a few competitions, plus a couple of local performances.
Marcfirst-Friendsfirst
Website: marcfirst.org/friendsfirst
1606 Hunt Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-8888
Services: Friendsfirst meets Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30 am-12:30 pm at Second Presbyterian Church. This is a social/recreational program that gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to learn new skills, share talents and practice skills needed for greater independence. Activities include gardening, arts and crafts, special speakers, music, and lessons related to wellness and well-being. Please contact Marcfirst for enrollment information.
Marcfirst-High School Transition Program
Website: marcfirst.org/transition
1606 Hunt Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-8888
Services: The High School Transition Program provides a variety of services to assist students in planning for a smooth transition from high school to adulthood. High School students with disabilities can get involved with the Transition Club (meets once a week during the school year) as well as a Spring Break (STAR) program. Contact Marcfirst for more information.
Easter Seals-Timber Pointe Outdoor Center
Website: timberpointeoutdoorcenter.com
20 Timber Pointe Lane
Hudson, IL 61748
Email: [email protected]
309-365-8021
Services: Campers with disabilities participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, arts and crafts, target sports, music, and horseback riding. Camp provides an experience of outdoor life for kids whose disabilities or health challenges make these activities often seem impossible, giving them the chance to develop independence and confidence.