DuBois Center

a Conference / Retreat Center and Summer Camp of the

United Church of Christ - Illinois South Conference

618-787-2202

DuBois Center

2651 Quarry Road
DuBois, Illinois USA 62831

Phone:	618-787-2202
Fax:	618-787-7701
Email:	duboiscenter@frontiernet.net

Our Ministry

DuBois Center is a ministry of the Illinois South Conference of the United Church of Christ. We have served the people of southern Illinois, the greater St. Louis area, and beyond for more than 40 years as a place where people of all ages & faiths can learn more about themselves and the world in which they live.

Our Mission

To affirm the Lordship of Jesus Christ by providing a setting where individuals and groups can discover Christian community, feel acceptance and love as whole persons, deepen one's faith in God, and practice caring for all of God's creation.

Our Facilities

Our lodges, cottages, cabins, and camping areas are all located on the shores of two lakes amidst more than 280 acres of woods, pastures, and wildlife. We provide our guests with a comfortable retreat environment, a well-maintained camping & conference facility, and delicious home-cooked meals.

Welcome

Leave the hustle and bustle of your daily life behind as you enter the beautiful setting of DuBois Center. Join us for a Personal or Group Retreat. Take advantage of our Conference Facilities. Come experience the joy of our Summer Camps.

For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. -- Psalm 108:4

DuBois Center News

Food Drive

There is now a new way for you to help DuBois Center. We are starting a year-round food drive. You can help by collecting various food items. Check the flyer or contact the office for details.

New Music, Art & Drama Camp

Come spend a week of acting, singing, stage movement, set construction and just plain FUN. Learn and perform the new musical TABLE FOR FIVE.....THOUSAND! The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes.

2010 Summer Camps

Our schedule of Summer events has been completed. Get the details online, or look for your copy in the mail soon, at your local UCC church, or download a copy. If you need additional printed copies, please contact the office.

Join us on facebook

Are you active on facebook? Visit DuBois Center's facebook page and become a fan. Network with other fans, and get updates on events. Share photos and stories of your time at DuBois.

Because of Camp...

Camp provides children with the opportunity to connect with nature, to participate in human powered activities, and to benefit from personal relationships. Because of Camp... so much is possible.

Generous Donation!

Our appeal to replace the broken-down camp truck was recently answered. Many thanks to Carol McKenna from St. Paul UCC in Nashville who arranged to donate a very nice used truck. Check out our Wish List for other needs.

Upcoming Events

Father and Son Retreat

April 9-11 - The annual DuBois Center Father & Son Retreat will again offer lots of fun things for dads, lads, and grand-dads to do. There will be hikes through the woods, horseback riding, lots of good food, a hayride and campfire – with s'mores, a BIG lake to fish in, and a quiet atmosphere to relax in.

Down to Earth - Dinner Theater

April 17 - DuBois Center proudly presents "Down to Earth" - a three-act comedy by Bettye Knapp performed by the DuQuoin Community Theater. All proceeds will benefit DuBois Center.

Early Registration Camp Day

April 18 - Families of campers who register (Fees paid in full) by March 15, 2010 will enjoy a free day of horseback riding, hayrides, hot dogs and S’mores.

Spring Horse Retreat

April 23-25 - Round up your boots, your friends, and your sense of adventure. Join us for a weekend of exploring DuBois Center on horseback. Sample some good ole' fashion s'mores around the campfire. Experience God's creation on the trails and in vespers.

Sunday Dinner

April 25 - Enjoy a delicious home-cooked Sunday Dinner - Served Buffet style. Spend the afternoon exploring DuBois Center or relaxing on the patio overlooking the lake. Weather permitting, horseback riding and pontoon boat rides will be available after lunch.