DuBois Center

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  • Come breathe the fresh air at DuBois Center

    Come breathe the fresh air at DuBois Center

    Come out and join the fun:

    March 26-27 – Confirmation Retreat at DuBois
    April 1-3 – Father & Son Retreat
    April 9 – DuBois Center Open House
    April 15 – Stations of the Cross at DuBois Center
    April 22-24 – Wrangle & Ride
    April 23 – Volunteer Workday at DuBois Center
    April 29-May 1 – Women’s Retreat – NEW
    May 13-14 – Photography Retreat – NEW
    May 15 – DuBois Center Open House
    May 21-22 – Volunteer Retreat
  • Spring Happenings at DuBois Center

    Spring Happenings at DuBois Center

    Start planning now for all these Spring events:
    March 4 Stargazing Party — NEW
    March 26-27 Confirmation Retreat
    April 1-3 Father & Son Retreat
    April 9 DuBois Center Open House
    April 15 Stations of the Cross
    April 22-24 Wrangle & Ride
    April 23 Volunteer Workday at DuBois Center
    April 29 – May 1 Women’s Retreat — NEW
    May 13-14 Photography Retreat — NEW
    May 15 DuBois Center Open House
    May 21-22 Volunteer Retreat
    For more information, visit our retreat page.
  • Strengthen your community with DuBois Center

    Strengthen your community with DuBois Center

    We were happy to welcome a group from St. Paul – Lebanon Sunday, May 2 who worked tirelessly to clean up our signs! We also welcomed a group of Green DuBois volunteers last week to help eradicate invasive species and plant herbs in planters near one of our cottages.

    We are always happy to welcome volunteer groups, or host your communities for retreats! You can contact us at dcinfo@duboiscenter.org for more information on how to get involved!

  • Upcoming Events at DuBois Center

    Upcoming Events at DuBois Center

    There are so many fantastic events coming up soon at DuBois Center! Check out the list below and click on the links for more details. For information about these and other events, or how you can plan your own, contact us at dcinfo@DuBoisCenter.org or 618-787-2202.
    Thursday, March 14: Green DuBois Meeting – Highland
    Saturday, March 23: Wrangle & Ride Horse Day – DuBois Center
    Saturday, March 23: Service Saturday – DuBois Center
    Friday, March 29 – Sunday, March 31: Father-Son Retreat – DuBois Center
    Wednesday, April 10: Nature’s Classroom Spring Season Begins
    Saturday, April 13: Wrangle & Ride Horse Day – DuBois Center
    Saturday, April 13: Service Saturday – DuBois Center
    Saturday, April 27: Green DuBois Stewardship Day – DuBois Center
    Sunday, April 28: DuBois Center Thank You Party – DuBois Center
    Sunday, May 5: Rustic Block Party for Middle Schoolers – DuBois Center
    Monday, May 13 – Thursday, May 16: Christ UCC Dupo Work Days – DuBois Center
    Monday, May 20 – Wednesday, May 22: Southern Illinois Art Workshop – DuBois Center
    Wednesday, May 29: Summer Camp Staff Training Begins
    Sunday, June 9: First Day of Summer Camp 2019!
  • Save These Dates

    Save These Dates

    Summer camp is winding down and planning for fall is in full swing. We have a great line-up of events once the sunscreen and beach towels are packed away. Save these dates and watch for additions and details.
    Sept 14-15     ISC Confirmation Retreat
    Sept 24          1st Day of Nature’s Classroom
    October 6      Fall Festival Work Day
    October 7   FALL FESTIVAL
    Oct 12-14       Mother-Daughter Retreat
    Oct 19-21       Southern Illinois Art Workshop
    Dec 1              Thank You Christmas Party
  • Spring Brochure

    Spring Brochure

    Check your mailbox! Spring brochures have been mailed and should arrive any day now. If you’re not on our mailing list but would like more information about our Father-Son Retreat, Wrangle & Ride, Service Saturdays or our Block Party, check out the brochure online. Register online starting February 15; registration by mail is open now.

  • Spring Brochure

    Spring Brochure

    Spring is a great time of year at DuBois Center! Signs of new life are everywhere. The air is fresh and clear, and there is so much to do. Our reservation book is filling with youth groups, school camps, retreats for women and confirmation students, church work days and scout groups. There is still time to plan an event for your church or group, or to get involved in one of the many events sponsored by DuBois Center.

    Our Spring Brochure has information about our Father-Son Retreat, Wrangle & Ride, Service Saturdays, and more. Get your registration form online.  For more information, contact DuBois Center at dcinfo@DuBoisCenter.org or 618-787-2202.

  • Dreaming of Spring

    Dreaming of Spring

    As we brave the cold, dark days of winter – even with the beauty of each unique snowflake and crisp starry night – our dreams are filled with visions of a more vibrant and colorful spring.

    Bloodwort and Indian Pink are just two of the beautiful wildflowers that thrive at DuBois Center throughout the spring and summer.

    Now is a great time to plan a trip to “your big backyard” for a retreat, Service Saturday or a group horseback ride and picnic. Contact us at dcinfo@duboiscenter.org or 618-787-2202.

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  • Fun Facts: Crawdads

    Fun Facts: Crawdads

    Crawdads, Crawfish, Crayfish, Mudbugs…whatever you call them, they’re all over the grounds at DuBois Center! You might spot one of their stacked mud towers down by the creek, in a horse pasture, or even in the middle of grassy areas near the lake. Next time you go for a creek walk, tread lightly and observe – our resident creek lobsters are not hard to find. Just like humans, they are more active in the spring. If you’re lucky, you might see one swimming (backwards!) or even catch one!

    In honor of these curious crustaceans, enjoy these fun facts:

    • Crayfish are relatives of lobster, shrimp, crab, krill and barnacles.
    • They lay about 800 eggs at one time.
    • Crayfish have eight pairs of legs; four are used for walking and four are used for swimming.
    • Crayfish limbs can regenerate.
    • Their eyes move independently of each other.
    • In captivity, Crayfish live on average 2 years, but in the wild they have been known to live up to 30 years.

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