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Summer
Programs 2016
J U N E — J U LY — A U G U S T
Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association
RECREATIONAL
AND LEISURE
PROGRAMS FOR
TAZEWELL
COUNTY
AREA
INDIVIDUALS
WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS

Team Sports

Individual Sports

Parties

Dances

Service Projects

Gardening Classes

Crafts

Clubs

Group Outings

Guys night

Girls night

Summer Camp
Special Olympic Flag Football
Sunshine Camp
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PA G E 2
- News and Updates It is time to go outside and get some fresh air with your IRVSRA friends. Register for your
favorite summer time Special Olympic Sport or try a new sport for the first time. Check out the new
changes to Sunshine Camp as we are offering it to more age groups for more hours of the day than ever
before! Be sure to register for the free events like the Fall Sports Banquet, Dragonland Pool Party,
Family Fun Night at Splashdown, which are possible due to your participation and fundraising efforts
throughout the year. You will notice more fundraising efforts in this brochure and we have big plans
instore for them, as well as the continuation of free events like the ones listed above. As you will find
out in this and future brochures, we have many new program ventures and exciting new opportunities
for IRVSRA in the coming months, so stay tuned. You won’t want to miss out!
- Contacts -
Events and programs with fundraising
opportunities will be stamped with this logo:
IRVSRA Registration Office:
E-mail: registration@pekinparkdistrict.org
Phone: 309.347.7275
IRVSRA Program Manager: Casey Smith
E-mail: caseysmith@pekinparkdistrict.org
Phone: 309.201.4005
IRVSRA Program Assistant: Shawna Welther
E-mail: shawnaweltherpekinparks@gmail.com
Phone: 309.201.4005
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
2016
Please consider coming to, participating in,
bringing guests, or signing up to volunteer for
these events. Contact Casey to find out how to
help.
A LOOK INSIDE
Bus Shuttles
Cancellations
TBA’s
4
Sunshine Camp
5
State Track
6
Cheer & Dance
7
Softball Play Day
8
Lunch & Movie
‘Finding Dory’
9
Summer Bowling
Dance Party
10
Bingo Party
FREE
11
Splashdown
Family Fun Night
Ice Cream
Social
12
Lunch & Movie
13
‘Secret Life of Pets’
The Illinois River
Valley Special Recreation
Association (IRVSRA) is a
cooperative extension of
Pekin and Fon du Lac Park
Districts to provide
recreational programs and
leisure services for
individuals with
developmental disabilities.
Integrated and specialized
programs are available for
residents and nonresidents
with special needs.
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.
Some of our
programs, like Special
Program Fees: R $
Olympic Sports have age
requirements while other
programs like dances and
parties are open to all age
groups. All programs are
open to all ages and genders
unless otherwise specified.
Register for all
IRVSRA programs through
the Recreation Offices at
Pekin Park and Fon du Lac
Park Districts during
business hours. email:
registration@pekinparkdistri
ct.org or call 309.347.7275
for registration questions.
All other questions
can be answered by your
IRVSRA Program Staff, on
page 2. We are available to
assist and advise participants
or their care givers to assure
a comfortable, quality,
recreational experience.
Please feel free to use our
contacts on page 2. We are
happy to answer any
questions about IRVSRA and
www.irvsra.org
(must live within the boundaries of either park district)
14
Special Olympics of Illinois (SOILL)
Special Olympics competition is an
option available to our SRA sports participants.
15 Those wishing to participate in Special
Olympics must observe and abide by the rules
and eligibility requirements of Special Olympics
Lunch & Movie
16
International and Special Olympics Illinois.
‘Pete’s Dragon’
(we need your help)
its programs. Visit our
website to get connected and
stay up to date.
= Residents of Pekin or East Peoria
FREE
DragonLand
Pool Party
Large Scale
Fundraisers
PA G E 3
NR $ = Non-Residents of Pekin or East Peoria Park Districts
Special Olympic
Flag Football
School of Rock:
The Musical
What is IRVSRA?
18 Eligibility requirements are:
be at least 8 years old
19 1) Must
(7, turning 8 this calendar year is also permissible)
Summer Apparel
20
Order Form
2) Must have a diagnosed developmental
disability.
A Special Olympics approved Medical Application
(MedApp) signed by your doctor is
required prior to the start of all
programs. A blank MedApp is in
the back of this brochure. One can
also be picked up at the park
offices, requested via email, or
downloaded from www.irvsra.org/
participate
PA G E 4
* * * Shuttles and Event Times * * *
This section is to explain ‘Shuttle’ Pickup and Drop Off times and locations
Riding the shuttle: You will be riding in an
IRVSRA Minibus or “Shuttle”. ‘Pickup’ is the
time that the shuttle leaves the meeting place.
It will pick participants up at the Pekin Park
Arena and/or the Fon du Lac Admin. Center.
You need to be there before the shuttle
leaves. ‘Drop Off’ is the time that the shuttle
arrives back to the park(s), ending the
program. We suggest you have a ride home
worked out with a guardian or IRVSRA ahead
of time.
Providing your own transportation: If
you have your own transportation, you can
meet the shuttle and chaperones at the
program ‘Location’ at the program
‘Time’. There is no need to meet at the
Fon du Lac Admin Center or Pekin Park
Arena. You are more than welcome to
meet the shuttle at the Pickup location and
time to caravan/follow the shuttle to the
event.
* * * Cancellations * * *
This section is to explain your options
on how to check for cancellations due to
factors like weather or programs not meeting
their minimum registration numbers. We
have a number of methods to stay up to date.
Rainout Line:
 Call 309-226-4060 ext. 37 to find out the latest
closings for IRVSRA. You can sign up to receive
text messages with closings and cancellations.
Check out the Rainout App on your smartphone.
 You can also go to www.irvsra.org and click on
‘Rainout Line’ on the bottom left of any page.
This will link to our Rainout Line.
Facebook:
 Our Facebook page ‘Illinois River Valley
Special Recreation Association’ will reflect
changes and cancellations.
Website:
 Front Page ‘News and Updates’ contains
our Facebook Feed with live updates.
 Calendar page will reflect any changes as
they occur, cancellations and otherwise.
Twitter:
 Our twitter ‘@IRVSRA’ repeats all Facebook updates as well.
* * * TBAs * * *
Some programs have details that are TBA (To Be Announced). Those details will be posted to
the website calendar the Wednesday or Thursday just before the program weekend. You are welcome to call for those details that same Thursday or Friday during business hours if you don’t have
access to www.irvsra.org/calendar.html
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
2016
JUNE
PA G E 5
Sunshine Camp
Summer Camp for ages 6 through adults
We are excited at the greater extent we will be
able to serve families this year with longer camp hours
and more age groups.
The new and improved Sunshine Camp is a day
camp designed specifically for individuals with
developmental disabilities. Age and skill appropriate
activities are designed to meet the needs of the campers.
Campers will have a safe place among their peers
with opportunities to work on crafts, play games, dance,
go to Putt Dragon Golf, swim or play in the sand at
Dragonland, use paddle boats on the lagoon, play the Wii
or Minecraft on PC, picnic, and go on field trips around
the community! All registrants are subject to an intake
interview with parent/guardian or a recommendation
from their Special Education Teacher.
Mid Day Campers will need to bring a sack
lunch and drink with them every day, their Sunshine
Camp Shirts on field trip days, and swim suit, towel, and
sunscreen on Dragonland days. A small Snack will be
provided at 2:30pm.
All Day Campers will be provided a breakfast
between 7:00am-8:30am and another small snack at
2:30pm. They will need to bring a sack lunch and drink
with them every day, their Sunshine Camp Shirts on field
trip days, and swim suit, towel, and sunscreen on
Dragonland days.
The registration fee includes one free camp shirt
that must be worn on field trip days. More are available
for purchase and should a camper forget their shirt on a
field trip day, another one will be provided and charged
to their account. This program has 11 one-week
sessions throughout the summer and is staffed with a
counselor to camper ratio of 1:4.
All Day Campers
Days:
Times:
Drop off:
Pickup:
First Day:
Last Day:
Fee:
Monday - Friday
7:00am—5:30pm
Between 7:00am—9:15am
Between 5:00pm—5:30pm
Tuesday, May 31st
Friday, August 12th
R: $34/day OR $120/week
NR: $37/day OR $135/week
1-on-1 Fee:
R: $80/day & NR: $83/day
Location:
Pekin Park District
Mineral Springs Park
(See Pickup & Drop Off Options )
Mid Day Campers
Days:
Times:
Drop off:
Pickup:
First Day:
Last Day:
Fee:
Monday - Friday
9:00am—3:00pm
Between 8:45am—9:15am
Between 2:45pm—3:15pm
Tuesday, May 31st
Friday, August 12th
R: $26/day OR $80/week
NR: $29/day OR $95/week
1-on-1 Fee:
R: $55/day & NR: $58/day
Location:
Pekin Park District
Mineral Springs Park
(See Pickup & Drop Off Options)
DEADLINE:
Must register by the Wednesday prior to the following
week.
Sunshine Camp Pickup & Drop Off Options
Registered Campers may be dropped off and picked up at the following locations
Drop Off Times and Locations:
1. Fon du Lac Admin. Building 7:00am—8:00am
Pickup Times and Locations:
1. Multi-Cultural Arts Room 2:45pm—3:15pm
2.
2. Miller Senior Center
5:00pm—5:30pm
3. Fon du Lac Admin. Building 5:00pm—5:30pm
Multi-Cultural Arts Room
(Robert N Blackwell Admin. Bldg.)
7:00am—9:15am
(Robert N Blackwell Admin. Bldg.)
*Any pickups or drop-offs outside of these time frames must be scheduled ahead of time with camp staff.
JUNE
PA G E 6
Enabling Gardens
This program is for everyone interested in
gardening, nature crafts, and having fun. Summer
is soon, so join us as we
work on garden or nature
related crafts to take home.
Our instructor, Pam, is an
excellent resource for all
things green. This program
will have great opportunities
to make your thumb
greener as the months go by.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Fee:
Location:
Saturday
June 4th
10:30am
R $3 / NR $6
Fon du Lac Admin. Center
All interest levels, abilities, gender, and ages welcome!
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, June 1st.
Aktion Club — East Peoria
The East Peoria regular meeting has
been cancelled. Instead, Aktion Club
plans on taking a trip to CAMP BIG
SKY on Saturday, June 25th. Details are
on page 9.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Tuesday
June 6th
Cancelled
State Track Tournament
Special Olympics IRVSRA track
athletes advancing to state will be
competing at ISU for gold! Information
packets about the weekend’s events, times,
locations, and lodging will be handing out at
practices in the weeks before June 10th.
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
2016
Days:
Dates:
Time:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
June 10th, 11th, 12th
TBA
Registered Track Athletes Only
N/A
Illinois State University
JUNE
PA G E 7
Pizza And Bowling
Do you like pizza? Do you like
bowling? Lets combine the two! Every month
we get together with some friends and enjoy a
couple friendly games of bowling and PIZZA!
Feel free to bring extra money for
concessions. Registration fee includes bowling,
shoe rental, pizza, soda, transportation, and
staff.
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, June 8th.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Saturday
June 11th
1:00pm—3:30pm
All
R: $14 / NR: $16
Roxy’s Lanes
Shuttle:
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pekin Park Arena
Pickup
12:15pm
12:45pm
Drop Off
4:15pm
3:45pm
Aktion Club — Pekin
The Pekin regular meeting has been cancelled.
Instead, Aktion Club plans on taking a trip to
CAMP BIG SKY on Saturday, June 25th. Details
are on page 9.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Tuesday
June 14th
Cancelled
Cheer and Dance - Session 1
A new season for the IRVSRA Cheer and Dance Team
starts this summer! We will kick the season off with a 6 week
summer session to prepare for session 2 and 3 coming this fall and
winter where we will have performances at football and basketball
games. A new season means new uniforms, so sign up today!
Day:
Dates:
Times:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Tuesdays
June 14th—July 19th
7th grade and older
6th grade and under
4:00pm—4:30pm
4:30pm—5:00pm
All
$10
Upstairs Dance Studio—Pekin Memorial Ice Arena
250 Red Bud Drive, Pekin, IL 61554
JUNE
PA G E 8
Girls Night Out
Movie: Alice Through The Looking
Glass (PG)
Please bring money for concessions. The
registration fee includes the movie ticket,
transportation, and staff. Check the website
calendar or call after 12pm Thursday June,
16th for final details to be announced.
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday June, 15th.
Day:
Friday
Date:
June 17th
Time:
TBA
Age:
All
Gender:
Girls Only
Fee:
R: $10 / NR: $13
Location:
AMC Showplace Pekin 14
Shuttle:
Pickup
Drop Off
Pekin Park Arena
TBA
TBA
Fon du Lac Admin.
TBA
TBA
Softball / Tee Ball Play Day
IRVSRA’s annual softball and tee ball
play day. Over a dozen SRA ball teams from
around the area come and play. Come watch
and cheer on our teams as we play games to
practice for Special Olympic District
Tournament in July! Be sure to bring some
money for concessions and IRVSRA apparel to
support this free event. We can also use help at
this event! We are looking for volunteers to
Umpire games, Control the Score Board, and
work the concession and apparel booths. Please
contact Casey if interested in volunteering for
this event. We hope to be able to give free
event t-shirts to those who volunteer the whole
day!
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
2016
Day:
Date:
Time:
Fee:
Location:
Saturday
June 18th
9:00am—1:00pm
Free
Pekin Park Sports Complex
West Quad—Red Lot
300 Koch Street, Pekin, IL
JUNE
PA G E 9
Guys Night Out
Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Out of the Shadows (PG-13)
Please bring money for concessions. The
registration fee includes the movie ticket,
transportation, and staff. Check the website
calendar or call after 12pm Tuesday June, 21st
for final details to be announced.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Thursday
June 23rd
TBA
All
Dudes
R: $10 / NR: $13
AMC Showplace Pekin 14
DEADLINE:
Must register before 12pm Tuesday, June 21st.
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pickup
TBA
TBA
Drop Off
TBA
TBA
Aktion Club - Special Event
Day Trip to CAMP BIG SKY:
This is a free event in partnership with the
Kiwanis Club of Pekin and our Aktion Clubs.
Registration is required and is free. However, if you
plan on riding the IRVSRA Minibus, you will need to
pay a $5 registration fee. This event requires an
additional waiver and release form to be signed for
Camp Big Sky / Why Not Now. Be sure a guardian
signs and submits one along with your registration.
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, June 22nd.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Fee:
Saturday
June 25th
TBA
21+
Need a ride: $5.00
Don’t need a ride: FREE
Location:
Camp Big Sky
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pickup
TBA
TBA
Drop Off
TBA
TBA
Lunch and a Movie
Movie: Finding Dory (PG)
Please bring money for lunch at a restaurant and
concessions at the theater. The registration fee
includes the movie ticket, transportation, and staff.
Check the website calendar or call after 12pm
Thursday June, 23rd for final details to be
announced.
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, June 22nd.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Sunday
June 26th
TBA
All
All
R: $8 / NR: $11
AMC Showplace Pekin 14
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pickup
TBA
TBA
Drop Off
TBA
TBA
JULY
PA G E 1 0
Special Olympics Bowling
Summer Bowling Session
Day:
Dates:
Times:
Saturdays
July 2nd—August 20th
Shift 1: 9:00am
Shift 2: 10:30am
Ages/Gender: All
Fee:
R: $30 / NR: $33
Location:
Roxy’s Lanes
114 N 3rd St.
Pekin, IL 61554
Wish we would bowl more for
Special Olympics? You are in luck! We are
offering 4 bowling sessions a year now.
Every brochure will have an 8 week
bowling session in it, gearing up for the
Special Olympics Area Bowling
Tournament in August.
Just Dance Dance Dance Dance PARTY
Let’s dance! Just music, no frills,
no decorations, no reason, just dancing.
There will be cookies and punch available!
You can pay at the door, but be sure to
register by the deadline to get the early
bird special and the commemorative
IRVSRA Dance Party T-Shirt!
DEADLINE:
Must register by Monday June, 27th before
noon to get a shirt. Make sure we have
your correct shirt size when you register.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Saturday
July 2nd
6:00pm-8:00pm
All
R: $8 registered / $3 at the door
NR: $12 registered / $6 at the door
Location:
Miller Center
551 S 14th St, Pekin, IL 61554
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pickup
None
5:30pm
Drop Off
None
8:45pm
Aktion Club - East Peoria
IRVSRA and our local Kiwanis
International chapter have partnered up to
provide Aktion Club to local individuals with
special needs. It meets twice a month, is
free to attend and join, participants get
together, learn about their community, and
serve by giving back. Free snacks and drink
at every meeting. Please contact IRVSRA
with dietary concerns before sending your
participant. We will try to accommodate.
Activity: Movie Night
‘Donald in Mathmagic Land’
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Fee:
Location:
Tuesday
July 5th
6:30pm—7:30pm
21+
Free
Fon du Lac Admin. Building
201 Veterans Drive
East Peoria, IL 61611
(no registration needed)
This meeting is held every 1st Tuesday of the month, same time, same location.
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
2016
JULY
PA G E 1 1
Friends and Family B-I-N-G-O PARTY
Awesome evening of fun and prizes for
everyone! Fee includes unlimited bingo with
chances to win free prizes, transportation, and
staff. Be sure to bring extra money. We will be
selling concessions, prize drawing tickets, and
50/50 tickets as a fundraiser for the IRVSRA. Tell
everyone you know to register!
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Wednesday
July 6th
6:00pm-8:00pm
All (Friends and Family)
R: $4 / NR: $7
Miller Senior Center
551 S 14th St, Pekin, IL 61554
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pickup
None
5:30pm
Drop Off
None
8:45pm
Menu
Pizza Slice:
Hot Dog:
Bag of Chips:
Can of Soda:
Snapple Tea:
Gatorade:
Cookies (2):
Candy:
Starbucks Frappuccino:
Ice Water:
Enabling Gardens
This program is for everyone interested in
gardening, nature crafts, and having fun. Summer
is soon, so join us as we work on garden or
nature related crafts to take home. Our
instructor, Pam, is an excellent resource for all
things green. This program will have great
opportunities to make your thumb greener as the
months go by.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Fee:
Location:
$1.00
$1.50
$0.50
$1.00
$2.00
$1.50
$1.00
$1.00
$2.00
Free
Saturday
July 9th
10:30am
R $3 / NR $6
Fon du Lac Admin. Center
All interest levels, abilities, gender, and ages welcome!
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, July 6th.
Family Fun Night at Splashdown
Every summer we offer a FREE Family Fun
Night at Splashdown Water Park for area SRA’s, individuals
with disabilities, and their families. All we ask is that you
please call (309) 201-4005 or email irvsra@gmail.com
to RSVP by July 1st. Simply leave a message with your Name,
Agency, Contact #, and how many will be in your party. It will
help us better accommodate, having projected totals. This
event will not be made up, if cancelled due to weather.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Fee:
Location:
Saturday
July 9th
6:30pm—8:30pm
R Free / NR Free
Splashdown Water Park
1 Eastside Drive
East Peoria, IL 61611
For day of weather cancellations, please check:
(309) 226-4060 ext. 37 or www.irvsra.org/calendar
JULY
PA G E 1 2
Aktion Club - Pekin
IRVSRA and our local Kiwanis
International chapter have partnered up to
provide Aktion Club to local individuals with
special needs. It meets twice a month, is
free to attend and join, participants get
together, learn about their community, and
serve by giving back. Free snacks and drink
at every meeting. Please contact IRVSRA
with dietary concerns before sending your
participant. We will try to accommodate.
Activity: Movie Night
‘Donald in Mathmagic Land’
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Fee:
Location:
Tuesday
July 5th
6:30pm—7:30pm
21+
Free
Miller Senior Center
551 S 14th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(no registration needed)
This meeting is held every 1st Tuesday of the month, same time, same location.
Community Ice Cream Social
Come join us after dinner for dessert! This Ice
Cream Social is for everyone, so invite your friends,
family, and neighbors. Registration fee includes one
large ice cream sundae with your choice of toppings,
and one red prize raffle ticket.
There will be extra blue and red prize raffle
tickets for purchase, to better your chances of winning,
and a few concessions, so bring some extra cash.
There will be a few small prize drawings and one grand
prize drawing. Certain prizes require certain color
tickets to win!
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Fee:
Location:
Saturday
July 16th
6:00pm—7:30pm
All
R $4 / NR $7
Miller Center
COST OF EXTRA RAFFLE TICKETS:
Red Tickets: 1 for $0.25 or 5 for $1.00
Blue Tickets: 1 for $0.50 or 3 for $1.00
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
2016
Menu
Root Beer Float:
Orange Cream Float:
Coke Float:
Bag of chips:
Can of Soda:
Snapple Tea:
Gatorade:
Cookies (2):
Candy:
Starbucks Frappuccino:
Ice Water:
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$0.50
$1.00
$2.00
$1.25
$1.00
$1.00
$2.00
Free
JULY
PA G E 1 3
Guys Night Out
Mini Golf and Ice Cream
We are going to spend the evening
playing at Putt the Magic Dragon golf course in
Mineral Springs Park. The registration fee
includes mini golf, an ice cream treat,
transportation, and staff.
DEADLINE:
Must register before 12pm Wednesday
July 20th.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Friday
July 22nd
6:00pm
All
Dudes
R: $6 / NR: $9
Mineral Springs Mini Golf
1701 Court St. Pekin, IL
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pickup
None
5:25pm
Drop Off
None
8:00pm
Enabling Gardens
This program is for everyone interested in
gardening, nature crafts, and having fun. Summer
is soon, so join us as we work on garden or
nature related crafts to take home. Our
instructor, Pam, is an excellent resource for all
things green. This program will have great
opportunities to make your thumb greener as the
months go by.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Fee:
Location:
Saturday
July 23rd
10:30am
R $3 / NR $6
Fon du Lac Admin. Center
All interest levels, abilities, gender, and ages welcome!
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, July 20th.
Lunch And A Movie
Movie: The Secret Life of Pets (PG)
Please bring money for lunch and theater concessions.
The registration fee includes the movie ticket, transportation, and
staff. Check the website calendar or call after 12pm Thursday July,
21st for final details to be announced.
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, July 20th.
Day:
Saturday
Date:
July 23rd
Time:
TBA - Lunch Time
Age/Gender: All
Fee:
R: $8 / NR: $11
Location:
AMC Showplace Pekin 14
Shuttle:
Pickup Drop Off
Pekin Park Arena
TBA
TBA
Fon du Lac Admin.
TBA
TBA
JULY
PA G E 1 4
Special Olympics Flag Football
It is our second year having a flag football
team. This year we plan on going to two
tournaments, one in September and the other in
October. We will learn the rules, practice the plays,
and hone our skills. If interested, please attend the
mandatory orientation meeting in the Pekin Pavilion.
This is a non-contact sport. There will be no tackling.
Orientation Meeting
Wednesday
July 27th
5:30pm
8+
All
R: $30 / NR: $33
Pekin Park Pavilion
Near the Lagoon
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Practice Times and Locations are TBA. Aiming for Tuesday and Thursday nights in Pekin around 5pm.
Girls Night Out
Painting Pottery
The registration fee includes
the pottery piece, paint, transportation, and staff. Participants will be
enjoying a light snack while painting
trinket boxes they get to take home
afterwards.
DEADLINE:
Must register by noon Wednesday,
July 27th
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Thursday
July 28th
5:00pm—6:45pm
All
Girls Only
R: $12 / NR: $15
Peek-in-Pottery
433 Court St. Pekin, IL
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pickup
4:45pm
4:15pm
East Light Theater
Musical: SCHOOL OF ROCK
This musical at East Light
Theater, with its sensational live kids’
rock band, is a loving testimony to the
transforming power of music. The
registration fee includes your ticket,
transportation, and staff.
PROGRAMS
Sunday
July 31st
2:00pm
All
R: $22 / NR: $25
East Light Theater
East Peoria, IL
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
DEADLINE:
Must register by noon Monday,
July 25th
SUMMER
Day:
Dates:
Time:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Location:
2016
Pickup
1:00pm
1:30pm
Drop Off
5:45pm
5:15pm
Drop Off
7:00pm
7:30pm.
AUGUST
PA G E 1 5
Aktion Club - East Peoria
IRVSRA and our local Kiwanis International chapter have partnered up to provide Aktion Club to local individuals with special needs.
It meets twice a month, is free to attend and join,
participants get together, learn about their community, and serve by giving back. Free snacks and
drink at every meeting. Please contact IRVSRA
with dietary concerns before sending your participant. We will try to accommodate.
Activity: Wind Chimes
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Fee:
Location:
Tuesday
August 2nd
6:30pm—7:30pm
21+
Free
Fon du Lac Admin. Building
201 Veterans Drive
East Peoria, IL 61611
(no registration needed)
This meeting is held every 1st Tuesday of the month, same time, same location.
Dragonland Party
Join us at the traditional IRVSRA August celebration of
summer. Dragonland will be open for IRVSRA participants
and families to eat dinner, enjoy a swim, slide down the water
slides or just hang out with your friends. Dinner will be
available as a fundraiser, so come hungry and bring friends,
family, and cash.
Menu
Hamburger:
Hot Dog:
Bag of chips:
Can of Soda:
Snapple Tea:
Gatorade:
Cookies (2):
Candy:
Starbucks Frappuccino:
Ice Water:
DEADLINE:
Must register by 6:00pm Friday, July 29th to get in for free.
Day:
Dates:
Time:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Friday
August 5th
6:00pm—8:00pm
All
Free—If Registered
R $2 / NR $5 (at the gate)
Dragonland Water Park
193 Red Bud Memorial Dr.
Pekin, IL 61554
$2.00
$1.50
$0.50
$1.00
$2.00
$1.50
$1.00
$1.00
$2.00
Free
Volunteer Help: Please contact Casey if you
would like to volunteer your help with grilling
or selling concessions.
Aktion Club - Pekin
IRVSRA and our local Kiwanis International chapter have partnered up to provide Aktion Club to local individuals with special needs.
It meets twice a month, is free to attend and join,
participants get together, learn about their community, and serve by giving back. Free snacks and
drink at every meeting. Please contact IRVSRA
with dietary concerns before sending your participant. We will try to accommodate.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Fee:
Location:
Tuesday
August 9th
6:30pm—7:30pm
21+
Free
Miller Senior Center
551 S 14th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(no registration needed)
Activity: Wind Chimes
This meeting is held every 1st Tuesday of the month, same time, same location.
AUGUST
PA G E 1 6
Enabling Gardens
This program is for everyone
interested in gardening, nature crafts,
and having fun. Summer is soon, so join
us as we work on garden or nature
related crafts to take home. Our
instructor, Pam, is an excellent resource
for all things green. This program will
have great opportunities to make your
thumb greener as the months go by.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Fee:
Location:
Saturday
August 13th
10:30am
R $3 / NR $6
Fon du Lac Admin. Center
All interest levels, abilities, gender, and ages welcome!
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, August 10th.
Lunch And A Movie
Movie: Pete’s Dragon (PG)
Please bring money for restaurant
and theater concessions. The registration
fee includes the movie ticket,
transportation, and staff. Check the
website calendar or call after 12pm
Thursday August, 11th for final details to be
announced.
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, Aug. 10th.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Saturday
August 13th
Lunch Time—TBA
All
R: $8 / NR: $11
AMC Showplace Pekin 14
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pickup
TBA
TBA
Drop Off
TBA
TBA
Girls Night Out
Mini Golf and Ice Cream
We are going to spend
the evening playing at Putt the Magic Dragon
golf course in Mineral Springs Park. The
registration fee includes the golf, ice cream
treat, transportation, and staff.
DEADLINE:
Must register before 12pm Wednesday,
August 17th.
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
2016
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Friday
August 19th
6:00pm—8:00pm
All
Ladies
R: $6 / NR: $9
Mineral Springs Mini Golf
1701 Court St. Pekin, IL
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pickup
None
5:30pm
Drop Off
None
8:45pm
AUGUST
PA G E 1 7
Guys Night In
Pizza and a Movie:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13)
The registration fee includes pizza,
soda, movie, transportation, and staff.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age:
Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Friday
August 19th
6:00pm—8:15pm
All
Bros
R: $5 / NR: $8
Miller Center
DEADLINE:
Must register before noon Wednesday,
August 17th.
Shuttle:
Pekin Park Arena
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pickup
None
5:30pm
Drop Off
None
8:45pm
Dance Party Photos - March 2016
Pizza and Bowling
Do you like pizza? Do you like
bowling? Lets combine the two! Every month
we get together with some friends and enjoy a
couple friendly games of bowling and PIZZA!
Feel free to bring extra money for
concessions. Registration fee includes bowling,
shoe rental, pizza, soda, transportation, and
staff.
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, August 17th.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Sunday
August 21st
1:00pm—3:30pm
All
R: $14 / NR: $16
Roxy’s Lanes
Shuttle:
Fon du Lac Admin.
Pekin Park Arena
Pickup
12:15pm
12:45pm
Drop Off
4:15pm
3:45pm
AUGUST
PA G E 1 8
Area Bowling Tournament
All IRVSRA bowling participants with
current SOILL MedApps that have bowled at
least 15 games in one of our bowling sessions
the past 12 months will be registered for this
tournament to compete as singles unless
otherwise notified. Information packets
about the weekend’s events, times, and
locations will be handed out at Summer
Bowling practices (pg. 10) in the weeks
before August 27th.
MedApp Deadline: July 25th, 2016
Days:
Date:
Time:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Location:
Saturday
August 27th
TBA
Registered / Qualifying
Bowling Athletes Only
N/A
Landmark Lanes
3225 N Dries Ln.
Peoria, IL 61604
Enabling Gardens
This program is for everyone
interested in gardening, nature crafts, and
having fun. Summer is soon, so join us as we
work on garden or nature related crafts to
take home. Our instructor, Pam, is an
excellent resource for all things green. This
program will have great opportunities to make
your thumb greener as the months go by.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Fee:
Location:
Saturday
August 27th
10:30am
R $3 / NR $6
Fon du Lac Admin. Center
All interest levels, abilities, gender, and ages welcome!
DEADLINE:
Must register by Wednesday, August 24th.
IRVSRA Rummage Sale
Clean out your homes and
garages while helping your local special
recreation association! Participants and staff
are planning a rummage sale in the Pekin 4-H
Shelter. 100% of the proceeds will go towards
providing excellent recreation and leisure
activities for Tazewell County Individuals with
special needs. So set aside or hang on to some
items for us until September. Our website and
Fall Brochure we will have all the final details
with any changes around September 15th.
Days:
September:
Times:
Friday
23rd
4pm-7pm
Saturday
24th
8am-1pm
Fee:
Location:
FREE
4-H Shelter
Mineral Springs Park
Rummage items to donate?
If you have items you wish to donate, please
contact Casey to arrange a time to drop the items off
or schedule at time for us to come pick the items up
from your driveway or front porch.
(a donation receipt can be issued for taxes if desired)
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
2016
SEPTEMBER
PA G E 1 9
Hold n Load
Days/Times:
Location:
We have an opportunity to provide a great service to the
Marigold Festival while raising funds for IRVSRA. We will be in charge of
running the Hold-n-Load Booth. Festival Shoppers have the option to
leave their larger items with us, receiving a claim ticket, while they
continue to shop or bring their vehicle to our tent to load the item(s). In
return they will “Pay What You Want” to our donation box for our
services. We also hope to sell some items, concessions, or IRVSRA Apparel
while there to increase our earnings. If interested in taking lead on this
fundraiser or simply signing up to volunteer a few hours, please contact
Casey. We are looking for participants, friends, and family to help out!
September 10th: 9am—6pm
&
September 11th: 9am—5pm
Our IRVSRA Hold-n-Load Booth on Pavilion Rd. near the bathroom sidewalk
IRVSRA Sports Banquet w/
Silent Auction & Dance Party
Come one, Come all!
Every September, IRVSRA Special Olympic
Sport participants are invited to an annual sports
banquet and dance. This year we are planning to
continue the tradition while adding something new.
EVERY ONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND! Everyone will
join in on a meal, silent auction, celebration, and the
dance to follow, while registered athletes will be
honored during an awards ceremony with
participation gifts and a trophy if they won a Gold
Medal at a State Tournament.
Can I come? How Much?
Everyone is invited. IRVSRA Athletes who
participated in Football, Basketball, Soccer, Track,
Softball, Tee-ball, or Bowling in the last 12 months
are FREE and get a FREE ‘Plus One’. Additional
Plates are available for purchase at registration.
Everyone else will pay $12 a plate. Being a
fundraiser, you are encouraged to invite everyone
you know to attend.
Day:
Dates:
Time:
Age/Gender:
Fee:
Saturday
October 1st
5:00pm—8:00pm
All
$12 a plate or FREE
Location:
Pekin Moose Lodge
2605 Broadway St.
Pekin, IL 61554
DEADLINE: Registration closes Friday,
September, 23rd at 5:30pm
(Missed the deadline? You can still attend without
a meal. Simply show up with a minimum donation
of $5 at the door)
Order of Events
5:00pm:
5:30pm:
6:15pm:
7:00pm:
8:00pm:
Doors open. Silent Auction starts.
Meal (Chicken Strips, Green Beans,
Mashed Potatoes, and Roll)
Awards Ceremony
Dance Party (DJ and Lights)
Clean Up / Go Home
Silent Auction: If you have new items, baskets, or prizes you wish to donate, please contact Casey.
(a donation receipt can be issued for taxes if desired)
PA G E 2 0
IRVSRA Apparel Order Form
We will be making a special order on shirts and hats this summer. Please fill out and submit this order form and payment
to a Park Office. Make checks payable to: IRVSRA. The deadline for this order form is Friday, June 24th, 2016. Late order forms will
not be accepted. You will have another chance to submit an order from in the next quarterly brochure. You will be contacted
when the order is completed and available for pick up.
LOGO:
Participant Name: _________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Name: ___________________________________________
Email address: ____________________________________________________
Phone:___________________
Short Sleeve Moisture Wicking T-Shirt /w 3 color IRVSRA Logo: 100% Polyester
Youth Sizes
Price:
Size:
Quantity:
Color:
Gender:
$20
yM
___
___
___
<Men /
Unisex
Adult Sizes
$20
yL
___
___
___
$20
S
___
___
___
$20
M
___
___
___
$20
L
___
___
___
$20
XL
___
___
___
(*4XL and up only comes in BLK/WHT/RED/NVY/SLVR/RYL)
$22
2XL
___
___
___
$23
3XL
___
___
___
$28
4XL
___
___
___
$30
5XL
___
___
___
$33
6XL
___
___
___
Subtotal
$
<Women
Three-Quarter Raglan Sleeve T-Shirt w/ 1 color IRVSRA Logo: (White / Blue)
100% Cotton Adult Sizes only
Price:
Size:
Quantity:
Color:
$15
S
___
___
$15
M
___
___
$15
L
___
___
$15
XL
___
___
$17
2XL
___
___
Subtotal
$19
3XL
___
___
$
Heavy Cotton Twill Front Trucker Cap: 100% Cotton Front and 100% Polyester Mesh Back (Adjustable Velcro closure)
Red/Pink
Navy/Turquoise
Subtotal
$
Price:
Quantity:
$20
___
SUMMER
$20
___
PROGRAMS
2016
TOTAL:
Payment Type:
$_________________
Card
Check#_________
(call me to pay
over the phone)
Cash
PA G E 2 1
Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association
Participant Information Sheet
Fill out this form and submit it along with the IRVSRA program registration form on the reverse. Also, please submit
this page anytime you have a change of information. The more current our records, the better we can program.
Be sure to fill out all the BOLD areas. Any others are up to you.
Today’s Date______________
Participant First Name _______________________ Participant Last Name ________________________
Resides with:
[ ] Parent/Guardian
[ ] Group Home: _________________________
Address ________________________________________________
Zip________________
Phone (_____)____________
Birthdate ____________________________
T-Shirt Size: Youth S M L
or
[ ] On own
City ______________________
E-Mail___________________________________
Age _________________
Adult XS S M L XL 2XL
3XL
4XL
Gender:
5XL
F
M
6XL
Primary Disability __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Secondary Disability ________________________________________________________________________
Allergies we might need to know about ________________________________________________________
Medications we might need to know about______________________________________________________
Seizure risk? ______________________________________________________________________________
Mobility Device?___________________________________________________________________________
Any other Special Needs we need to know about? i.e. diet, toileting, behaviors, or restrictions
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name ________________________
Address _____________________________
Relation ______________________________
City _________________
Zip______________
Phone _________________________ E-Mail _____________________________________________
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
2016
Pekin Office Hours:
East Peoria Office Hours:
Mon.—Fri.
8am—4pm
Mon.—Fri.
8am—6pm
Located inside the Pekin
Park Veteran’s Memorial
Arena at 250 Red Bud Dr. Pekin, IL 61554
Located inside the Fon du Lac
Park District Administration Building at 201 Veterans Dr. East Peoria, IL 61611
Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association
STAMP: (office use only)
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration for IRVSRA can be taken at the Recreation Reception Offices above as well as the numbered options below. Cash Payments are only
accepted in person at the Recreation Offices. Checks can be done in person or mailed in. Card Payments are done in person or over the phone.
1. Fax it: 309-347-3970 2. Mail it: IRVSRA 250 Red Bud Drive, Pekin, IL 61554 3. Walk-in/Drop-off at above locations 4. Call us: 309-347-PARK
5. Scan and e-mail to: registration@pekinparkdistrict.org 6. Additional Forms, Instructions, and Contacts can be found at www.irvsra.org
Parent/Guardian waiver information:
Please fill out the participant’s information on back of this form.
Main Phone: (_______)___________________________
Emergency Phone: (_______)_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________
E-Mail: _________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________
City: _____________________
State: _______ Zip: ___________
Transportation Pickup & Drop-off: If using the shuttle, please indicate where you would like your pickup and drop-off locations to be.
Leaving them blank indicates that you will NOT be using the shuttle and will be meeting us at the event time and location. Mark ‘ P ’ for Pekin
Park Memorial Ice Arena or ‘ F ’ for Fon du Lac Administration Center. Shuttle times are listed in the brochure write up and indicate the time the
shuttle leaves the location. Please don’t be late as the shuttle will not wait, leaving on time, in order to keep the program/event on schedule.
Participant’s First & Last Name
Birthdate
Gen
Program / Session #
Date / Time
Pickup
Drop-off
Fee
Jane Doe
4/44/44
F
Event or Program Name , Sess. #
13/33 — 6pm
P
P
$0.00
Method of Payment: (circle one)
All registration fees must be paid before the program’s deadline to ensure participation.
Cash
Check #_________ (Payable to Pekin Park District)
Card [ ] I will call 309.347.7275 to pay over the phone
[ ] I will come to the Pekin Office and pay
Amount Due $:
*We do not keep your card information on file, so you will have to provide your card each time you register for a new program or session.
Inclusion Information - If you or a family member would like to enroll in a Park District program and do not need assistance under the Americans with Disabilities act,
you will need to contact the parks and request information and/or registration forms from the park recreation office that you wish to participate with. Using an
IRVSRA registration form for Non-IRVSRA programs is not sufficient. IRVSRA programs and registration forms are available to people who need physical assistance,
adaptations, accommodations, and support necessary to allow for social, mental, and emotional inclusion.
ADA Statement: The Pekin Park District and Fon du Lac Park District intends to comply with the intent and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act through the
Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association. If you need special accommodations beyond what the IRVSRA currently offers, please call the IRVSRA Program Manager at 309.201.4005 so we may make the necessary arrangements for you.
WAIVER AND RELEASE: PLEASE READ OVER CAREFULLY FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in the above program, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, arising out of this program, that you or the above participant might sustain. The term, “I,” “me,” and “my” also refer to parents or guardians as well as the participants in the program. In registering for the program, you are agreeing as follows: as a participant in the program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain
risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risks of any injuries, including death, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating, in any manner, in any and all activities connected with or associated with such program. I further recognize and acknowledge that all athletic activities involving strenuous exertion or potential body contact are hazardous recreational activities and involve substantial risks of injury. I agree to waiver and relinquish any and all claims I may have
as a result of participating in the program against the Pekin Park District, Fon du Lac Park District, Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association, Tazewell County
Veteran’s Memorial Fair association, any and all other participating or cooperating governmental units, any and all independent contractors, officers, agents, servants,
volunteers, elected officials, and employees of the governmental bodies and independent contractors, any and all other persons and entities, of whatever nature, that
might be directly or indirectly liable for any injuries that I might sustain while participating in the programs. (The parties described in the preceding sentence are referred to as “released parties” in the remainder of the agreement.) I do hereby fully release and discharge the Pekin Park District, Fon du Lac Park District, Illinois River
Valley Special Recreation Association, and any and all other released parties, from any and all claims resulting from injuries, including death, damages and losses sustained by anyone, and arising out of, connected with or in any way associated with the conduct and the activities of the program. I further understand and agree that
the terms such as “participation,” “program” and “activities,” referred to in this agreement, include all exercises and physical movements of any nature while I am
participating in the program, and further include the provision of or failure to provide instructions or supervision, the use and adjustment of any and all machinery,
equipment and apparatus, and anything related to my use of the services, facilities or premises involved in the program. I understand the nature of the program for
which I am registering and have read and fully understand the Waiver, Release and hold harmless agreement. I further understand that any advisements or warning of
the particular risks of this program that I subsequently receive will be incorporated by reference into and become a part of the agreement. I understand and agree that
my signature acknowledges that this Pekin Park District, Fon du Lac Park District, and Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association Waiver & Release Form for
Program and activity Participation is applicable for each and every Park District program and activity in which the above names participant is registered. I further understand and agree to waive the right to sign and additional Pekin Park District, Fon du Lac Park District, and Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association Waiver
& Release Form for Program & activity Participation for all future and additional Park District programs & activities regardless of differences and or increased risks of
injury from these programs and activities. I hereby consent to the use of photographs and videos in all park district brochures, publications, websites, etc. affiliated
with the Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association.
Signature: X_________________________________________________________________
Parent or legal guardian’s signature of participant under guardianship
Participant’s signature if 18 years of age or over and has no guardianship
Today’s Date: X__________________________________
IRVSRA
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Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association
250 Red Bud Drive
Pekin, IL 61554
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Don’t forget about our website
We have one place, one location, one website
for all things IRVSRA. Our website is www.irvsra.org.
The site will provide a place to stay connected and
receive live updates on programs changes and or
cancelations.
You will be able to download registration forms,
blank SOILL MedApps, IRVSRA Program Brochures, and
find out how to get involved with IRVSRA as an athlete,
participant, coach, staff, or volunteer.
There is also a live Google Calendar with all
IRVSRA event and program times, locations, and details.
View it when you want to print off a copy for your
fridge!
Contact:
IRVSRA Program Manager
E-mail: caseysmith@pekinparkdistrict.org
Phone: 309.201.4005
IRVSRA Registration Office
Email: registration@pekinparkdistrict.org
Phone: 309.347.7275
www.irvsra.org