 S.R.Y.C.
Charities
S.R.Y.C. Charities
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization operating in
Ottawa, Illinois and serving the Illinois River Valley.
2012 Ron Robb Memorial Special People
Cruise - JUNE 2, 2012
The Ron Robb Memorial Special
People Cruise is an annual event hosted by S.R.Y.C. Charities.
This free event provides individuals
with special needs with recreational and educational
opportunities. The Special People Cruise takes place at Starved
Rock Yacht Club along the Illinois River, adjacent to Starved
Rock State Park. Individuals of all ages are encouraged to
attend regardless of their need level as we can accommodate
wheelchairs and walkers.
Read our 2012
Press Release.
Download a 2012
registration packet.
Some Highlights of the Cruise Include:
* Boat rides along the Illinois River
(life jackets provided)
* Assortment of games, crafts, prizes and music
* Illinois river ecology and natural resource educational
activities
* Complimentary lunch provided to all participants
 2011
Ron Robb Memorial Special People's Cruise-750 Attend 2011!
Last
year, more than 750 participants from throughout
Illinois attended our annual event. Click below to read the
article published as good and safe times were had by all!
-Link to Ottawa Delivered Article
Community Outreach
S.R.Y.C. Charities and its
team of volunteers provide community outreach, education and
recreation throughout the Illinois River Valley by:
- Safely providing recreational
opportunities to individuals with special needs
- Hosting the annual Special People Cruise
Connecting
individuals with nature
Providing ecological education programs
Cultivating environmental stewardship
Supporting water conservation efforts
Helping to protect natural
resources
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SRYC Charities Mission |
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Provide community outreach, education
and recreation throughout the Illinois River Valley.
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Special People Cruise 2012
Saturday, June 2
There is
no cost for the Special
People Cruise, but all participants must complete a
Registration Packet.
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NOW AVAILABLE:
STEM
Trunk
S.R.Y.C. Charities has developed a free
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)
resource trunk that can be loaned to elementary
teachers or nonprofits. The trunk features
literacy materials, science supplies and curriculum
that can be used to study local lakes and ponds-all
aligned to Illinois Learning Standards.
There is no cost associated with borrowing the STEM trunk. Please contact SRYC
Charities for more details or to borrow the trunk.
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S.R.Y.C. Charities
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All
donations to the Charity are tax deductible.
P.O. Box 2002, Ottawa, IL 61350 ||
tara@starvedrockcharities.org
|| 1200 N. 27th Rd (Dee Bennett Rd.), West of Ottawa, IL |
