IRVSRA

What is the Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association (IRVSRA)?

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30-plus years

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Our Humble Beginnings

IRVSRA has its roots way back in the 1980s, before SRAs were possible.  In fact, one of the oldest and longest-running programs at Pekin Park is Sunshine Camp, a summer day camp tailored to young children with special needs and intellectual disabilities.

1990's

An Agency is Born

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Pekin and Fon du Lac Park Districts form an official Special Recreation Association (SRA), pooling resources to provide recreational programs and leisure services to residents and non-residents with developmental disabilities. A board of directors is formed, and the name is chosen: Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association.

2020 and beyond

IRVSRA Today

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IRVSRA continues to provide integrated and specialized programs to all residents of Tazewell County. Peer groups are invaluable. IRVSRA provides opportunities to individuals with disabilities to surround themselves with friends and neighbors that share commonalities. It is our pleasure to provide these athletic and social settings for the special needs population in the Tazewell County area. This website is here to help you get connected and stay up to date with news, programs, activities, and cancellations. There are multiple ways to get involved with IRVSRA. We hope you take the time to go over everything on the website and the current program brochure. Details on how to obtain the current brochure can be found under the 'Merchandise' tab of our online store. Active participants receive a free copy in the USPS mail with every brochure release.   You can register for activities and programs here online in the store or in person at the IRVSRA Rec. Office.  Please contact us below if you have any questions about IRVSRA programs or need assistance registering online or in person.

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