DuBois Center has a long, rich history. Below are some of the highlights from the development of our beloved grounds, program and facilities.
- 1962 – Property Acquired from Illinois Central Railroad. The main lake was used to “feed” the steam engines.
- 1964 – First Work Camp (Barn Area)
- 1965 – First Camping Session (Rustic Village), First Director’s House Built
- 1966 – Oak Lodge, Lakeside and Woodside Cottages Dedicated
- 1967 – Coveside Cottage Completed
- 1968 – First Office Built
- 1969 – Dining Shelter (Rustic Village) Built
- 1971 – Recreation Shelter (Rustic Village) Built
- 1975 – Barn Built by Staff and Volunteers, Deer Run Area Developed
- 1977 – First Fall Festival
- 1978 – DuBois Auxiliary Organized
- 1979 – Hickory Lodge Dedicated
- 1981 – Hawk’s Nest Boat House Built
- 1985 – Outdoor Chapel and Meditation Point Dedicated
- 1988 – Oak Lodge Kitchen Renovated, Oak Lodge Bathrooms and Health Center Remodeled
- 1989 – Vesper Point Rebuilt (Rustic Village), 25th Anniversary of DuBois Center
- 1990 – New Shower House Built (Rustic Village)
- 1991 – Nature’s Classroom Pavilion Built, Oak Lodge Lower Level Patio Built
- 1995 – New Director’s Residence Built, Office moved to Old Residence, Acquisition of 80 acres across from the camp
- 1996 – Old Office Remodeled to Roadside Cottage
- 1998 – Residential Program Director’s Position Initiated
- 1999 – North Property Purchased
- 2000 – Sold a Portion of the Eastern Property, Maintenance Storage Shed Added, New Sewage System Installed
- 2003 – Two New Cabins Added in Rustic Village
- 2004 – New Walk-in Freezer Installed, Four more Cabins Built on Rustic Side
- 2006 – 2007 – Barn Renovated
- 2009 – New Roof Added to Oak Lodge
- 2012 – Internship Program Implemented
- 2013 – 2014 – New Features Added to the Waterfront, Adventure Tree Program Added, New Outdoor Chapel Built
- 2015 – 50th Anniversary of DuBois Center