The Decatur Park District’s SRA, in cooperation with the villages of Forsyth and Mt. Zion, improves the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through advocacy, awareness and inclusion, the SRA provides recreation programs to promote a successful leisure lifestyle. Programs are led by qualified, caring, experienced staff. Activities, including field trips, concerts, sporting events, shows, and dances are included in a monthly calendar.
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Come in costume or as you are to dance with your friends to the music of DJ David Lee. Costume awards will be given. Refreshments provided.
Fall Nature Hike and Snacks
Date
Time
Location
Price
Oct. 8
1 – 3:00 p.m.
Schaub Floral Display and Greenhouse
$5
Take a short walk with the Park District Horticulture crew to look at the fall colors, view nature along the lake and enjoy seeing their Greenhouse. A snack will follow the hike.
Scovill Zoo Visit
Date
Time
Location
Price
Oct. 14
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Scovill Zoo
$10
The last open day for Scovill Zoo’s 2024 season. One last visit including a train and carousel ride as well as a snake…I mean a snack!
Halloween Craft and Nachos
Date
Time
Location
Price
Oct. 15
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Scovill Park West Activity Center
$13
Come work on take-home Halloween themed crafts with your friends. Snack time will include building your own nachos.
Sensory Friendly Boo at the Zoo
On your own, call Scovill Zoo 217-421-7435 to reserve your time.
Date
Time
Location
Price
Oct. 19
1 – 2 p.m.
Scovill Zoo
This is not an SRA Event, just for your info. SRA will be going as a group the next Saturday, October 26. Sensory friendly will be a quieter Boo at the Zoo, no flashing lights, quite train and carousel rides.
Trick or Treat at the Scovill Park West Activity Center
Date
Time
Location
Price
Oct. 22
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Scovill Activity Center
FREE
Dress in your favorite Halloween costume or come as you are to Trick or Treat around the Scovill Banquet Room. Participants will collect treats from several tables around the room. The activity will take approximately 20 minutes, please stay with you participant
Sensory Friendly Boo at the Zoo
Date
Time
Location
Price
Oct. 26
1 – 2 p.m.
Scovill Zoo
$13.50
Meet up at 1:00 to enjoy a Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat around Scovill Zoo. The fee includes collecting treats, and Train and Carousel rides. Sensory friendly will be a quieter Boo at the Zoo, no flashing lights, quite train and carousel. The activity will take 45 minutes to an hour.
Halloween Bingo and Scary Food
Date
Time
Location
Price
Oct. 28
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Scovill Park West
$10
Okay, the food won’t be scary. Enjoy Bingo with your friends. There will be chicken, pasta, and cheesy bread for the meal.
Volunteer to pass out treats at Boo at the Zoo
Date
Time
Location
Price
Oct. 29
5 – 8:15 p.m.
Scovill Zoo
FREE
Participants and their families can contact Ken to volunteer to pass out treats at Boo at the Zoo. It’s a fun evening seeing all the costumes. Check in is at 5:00 pm, the public enters between 5:30 and 8:00 pm. Email Ken at: kfrye@decparks.com, or call his office phone to sign up. 217-619-8068. We will need at least 16 volunteers to cover eight treat stations. Parents and Guardians welcome to join us!
