Scroll through our year-round options below.
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness; demonstrate courage; experience joy; and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympians and the community.
MCSRA is proud to offer competitive Special Olympics opportunities for both individuals and teams (depending on sport/season).
As of December 2025, Special Olympics will use the COE portal for all registration and paperwork required to participate in sports and events.
MCSRA’s General Programs are weekly programs offered throughout the 2026 program season. The weekly programs meet anywhere from 2 to 5 weeks throughout the 2026 program season. These programs strive to allow participants to build relationships with their peers, build routine/structure, and be part of the community around them!
Past General Programs examples:
Bowling Buddies
Cooking Class
MCSRA’s Special Events for the 2026 program season are one time gatherings or activities, where participants can engage with their peers, explore new interests, and be part of the community around them!
Past Special Event examples:
Rainbow Riders
Ceramics FUN
Movie Nights
Youth Programming will be a new and exciting addition to the services already be provided to the community for the 2026 program season! All youth events will be one time gathering or activities, where children can learn positive social behaviors, explore sensory safe environments, and create new friendships!
New upcoming examples:
STEAM Scientists
TOY STORY Picnic
Our summer camp is filled with ACTIVE ADVENTURES, like swimming, golf lessons, field trips to Burlington, Iowa, community volunteer days, and more! You don’t want to miss out of this opportunity as camper spots are limited. The 2026 Dates are below:
Week 1: June 9-11th
Week 2: June 16-18th
Week 3: June 23rd-25th
Week 4: July 7-9th
Week 5: July 14-16th
Week 6: July 21st-23rd
Registration opens in May.
Through the MCSRA Leisure Education program, students can learn valuable skills that can be used beyond the classroom. Activities are designed to meet the goals of each classroom through a collaborative planning process with teachers. MCSRA looks forward to serving the needs and meeting the diverse interests of students through Leisure Education!
If you are looking for leisure education opportunities, please call 309-833-4562 for more information!
Inclusion is a process that is always ongoing and working to adapt when necessary. As each individual’s needs are unique, inclusion support is customized to fit the program or service in which the individual is participating.
If you are seeking for inclusion services, please call 309-833-4562 for more information!