5102 N Galena Rd. Peoria Heights, IL United States • 309.682.5419 | ivyclub@comcast.net
IVY CLUB
ILLINOIS VALLEY YACHT
AND CANOE CLUB
WELCOME ABOARD!
You don't need a boat to enjoy Ivy Club! Whether it's a relaxing day at the pool or evening cocktails and dinner on our spacious patio, the Ivy Club is sure to keep you entertained.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Food & Beverage
RESTAURANT
RESTAURANT HOURS
LUNCH SERVED:
Wednesday & Friday
11:30 am - 4:00 pm
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DINNER SERVED:
Wednesday 5:30 pm -8:30 pm, Dinner Menu
Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm, Taco Night
(Closed on Nov. 28th)
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Friday 5:30 pm -8:30 pm, Dinner Menu
Saturday 4:00 pm -7:00 pm, Chef's Choice
(except at club parties​)
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SUNDAY BREAKFAST SERVED:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOUNGE / BAR
​LOUNGE HOURS​
WEDNESDAY
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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THURSDAY
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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SATURDAY
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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SUNDAY
9:00 am- 6:00 pm
BANQUET & MEETING
The IVY Club is a great place to have
a private event, with two versatile rooms available. Both have fantastic river views, with the smaller Commodore’s Room seating up to 50 guests, while our Main Dining Room can accommodate 100-125 guests comfortably. Our banquet staff can help you plan for wedding receptions, bridal and baby showers, class reunions, retirement parties, business meetings or birthday parties. Call 309-682-5419 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Pool
The IVY Club offers a beautiful pool complex with a 25-yard family swim pool, a separate child’s pool, men’s and women’s locker rooms and showers, a large dining patio, snack bar and shaded Tiki bar.
OPEN: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND THROUGH LABOR DAY.
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OPEN SWIM:
Monday – Friday
12:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays:
11 am – 7:00 pm
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ADULT SWIM:
Monday – Friday
11:30 am-12:00 pm
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DAY GUESTS
$3.00 per person per weekday
$1.00 after 5:00 on weekdays
$4.00 per person per weekend day or holiday.
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The pool is open only to IVY Club members and their registered guests. Registered transient boaters are also welcome to utilize the pool. All members and guests must enter through the locker rooms and sign in.
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GROUP SWIM LESSONS:
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Monday and Wednesday - 4:30 or 5 pm time slots
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6 lessons for three weeks -$65
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Session 1 - Monday, June 10-Wednesday, June 26
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No more than 4 in a class, but will be held with one participant.
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Call club office or call/text Coach Aaron Points at 309-208-8214.
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SWIM TEAM:
Any member’s child or grandchild from the ages of 5-18 may participate in the IVY swim team. There’s no charge, so call the club office or Coach Aaron Points at 309-208-8214 , or email at aaronpoints@yahoo.com for more details or to sign up!
Upcoming meets:
Thursday, July 18 @ Greater Peoria Y
Saturday, Aug. 3 @Decatur Country Club
Tuesday, July 23- Swim Team Awards
Slip Into Our Harbor
Enjoy the beauty of the Illinois River. The IVY Club harbor is open from April 1 – October 31 and boasts a full service harbor, including fuel and pump out services. Loopers and other boat clubs are always welcome at the IVY Club.
SLIP FEES
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UNCOVERED: $5.75 per foot
per month for the season
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COVERED ON BARGE: $7 per
foot per month for the season
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JET SKI: $300 season
ATTENTION BOATERS!
Get 50% off your slip fees!
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FEATURES
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Gasoline & Diesel fuel
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Dining room, snack bar, & lounge
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Slips with power & water
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24 hour rest rooms & showers
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Pump-outs
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Washer & dryer
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Pool Open Memorial Day weekend– Labor Day
TRANSIENT INFORMATION:
Please note that our office is closed on Sunday and Monday, so please contact us ahead of time to arrange for your slip and accommodations. Illinois River mile 167.9
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Ready to stay with us?
Call us: 309.682.5419
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Float Your Boat
CRUISING
Whether you enjoy a speed boat for skiing with family, a pontoon for sipping cocktails with friends or a cruiser to explore the waters of the Illinois River, IVY Club welcomes everyone who enjoys a day on the water. Tour the various sites and boat clubs along the river or spend a day on the quiet backwaters in the sun.
RACING
IVY Club offers the sailing community racing events throughout the season.
Organized sailing races are scheduled for every Saturday morning at 10:00 am. More casual family sail races are held Wednesday nights at 6pm. Mid May – mid-September. Come and race or volunteer to crew!
And don’t miss the Remote Control Sailboat races in the South Harbor every summer Sunday at 1:00 pm.
SAILING LESSONS
The IVY Club sailing program offers Adult and Youth Sailing Lessons, June 9-19, 2025 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Open to members and the general public. You can register either at the IVY Club by calling 309.682.5419 or by emailing Anita Johnson at ivyclub@comcast.net
Eventful
Ever wonder what to do on the weekend? With over 100 events per year, there's something for everyone to enjoy! When members want to relax and have fun, they can lounge poolside, feast at cookouts, dance at Tiki parties, cheer friends on at the Cardboard Boat Races, celebrate with holiday parties or get dressed up for Commodores Ball black tie gala!
Chili Cook-Off
The bar will open at 9 a.m. and the annual Chili Cook-off is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m.
The Chicago Bears will also be playing this day at 12 noon.
Sunday, November 24th ​
Video Trivia Night at IVY!
Saturday, April 12th-Starts at 6pm
Head down to the club early, the bar will open at 4 pm
Wings $1 each
Hot Dogs $3 each
or order a wrap or sandwich
Play as individuals or get a team together and enjoy the fun!
Prizes Awarded
This event is open to the public!
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Cocktails for a Cause
Saturday, April 26th
6:00 PM
Supporting Corvette Drive for St Jude!
Join us on April 26th at 6 PM at the IVY Club for a night of giving back! Sip, socialize, and support a great cause—proceeds from the evening will help benefit Corvette Drive for St Jude!
Enjoy a drink, make a difference, and raise a glass to hope! Open to the public!
Membership
The IVY Club welcomes applications for membership from those who would like to join our active and friendly community. Members have use of the clubhouse, featuring casual and fine dining restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities, permanent and guest boat slips, the pool and locker rooms, plus the TikiBar and Covered Barge areas plus permanent and guest boat slips (subject to availability.)
Members are also encouraged to participate in and enjoy the many activities and dining events at the Club. Membership with IVY Club also offers reciprocal privileges to hundreds of other yacht clubs around the world.
IVY Club offers four special Membership Promotions for 2025. For more details or applications contact the club office at 309.682.5419 or email at ivyclub@comcast.net
2025 NEW GENERAL MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION
(For Prospective New Members)
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Monthly Membership dues $200
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$1000 initiation fee waived with 12-month commitment
SLIP/MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION
(For Prospective New Members)
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50% OFF Slip Fee
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$1000 Initiation Fee waived
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Monthly dues of $100 for 12 month Commitment
2025 SWIM TEAM PASS
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Do you have a child that would like to join our swim team?
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Must have an active participant Age 5-18 on our swim team
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Must help with home swim meets
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Enjoy all club facilities, events and Fox hole
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$300 per month for the entire family
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Memorial Day to Labor Day
5-DAY PASS: TRY IT YOU’LL LIKE IT!
Our exclusive 5-day pass allows you to experience the people and ambiance of the IVY Club. Dive into the vibrant atmosphere and enjoy all the privileges our club has to offer! For more details contact the club office at 309.682.5419 or email at ivyclub@comcast.net
About Us
HISTORY
OVER A HUNDRED YEARS ON THE ILLINOIS RIVER
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The Illinois Valley Yacht and Canoe Club was founded in 1907 from several earlier clubs: the Peoria Boat Club (1877); the Peoria Canoe Club (1885); and the Peoria Yacht Club (1895).
Club members initially met at a downtown hotel, then moved to a houseboat, and by the end of the first year, built a clubhouse on pilings, about 700 feet downstream from the present location. In 1927, the club reorganized and moved its clubhouse to its current location at Mile Marker 167.9.
Many additions and improvements have been made over the years; we now boast an additional seawall, a protected harbor with a permanent breakwater, an additional deck, steel docks, our family-friendly swimming pools, a restaurant and lounge, a Tiki Bar by the pool and the lovely expanded and renovated clubhouse with its panoramic views.
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2025 IVY BRIDGE
Tim Ward, Commodore
Bob Robertson, Vice Commodore
Tony Delotis, Rear Commodore
Pete Bennett, Past Commodore
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Information
IVY CLUB
Illinois Valley Yacht and Canoe Club
5102 N Galena Rd. | Peoria Heights, IL
309.682.5419 | www.ivyclub.org
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ANITA JOHNSON, Office Manager
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