The Center — Local services in Palos Township

I went for farm camp as a kid. My son just finished as a CIT (counselor in training) and then a week session helping the kids. The program still sings one of my favorite tunes before dinner. Your kids will love it so much they cry when they have to leave. I'm not just nostalgic, but so happy the integrity of this very special farm remains in tact. Teach your kids about animals, the environment, staying off screens, helping one another, building arts and crafts, singing, dancing, bonfires, sharing stories both happy sad and scary, and learn independence hiking to the old plush horse, being away from parents/siblings, and all in a safe environment. They even agreed to take on my son who is a type 1 diabetic and embraced learning about it, supporting him, and giving him every opportunity he deserved - not all camps have this compassion. Besides camp, I've had family married in their one of a kind chapel.

Thank you to The Center for everything you've done for me and my family over the...

Words cannot describe what this place gave to me. Spent six months here in 2008 in the Pathway to Sobriety program and it saved my life. Dave Sanders and family are true givers. They give a safe haven to Addicts and ask nothing in return but hard work and dedication. The center in Palos Park is what all of America should be and hopefully someday will be. Of all the places I’ve ever been in my life there’s never been anywhere I am prouder to say I stepped foot on than the center...

For over 30 years I've been bringing school groups, my children, and my grandchildren to The Children's Farm.

It is a donation from 100 years ago that created a working farm for children to enjoy.

Many people work to create an environment that's welcoming, fun, and relaxing while kids learn about the animal residents....some camps the kids take care of animals.

Always worth the visit and volunteering is a pleasant way to be...