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The Mission of Mooseheart Child City & School Inc. (hereinafter "Mooseheart")
is to strive for excellence in three areas: 1. To provide a home-like setting for residents. 2. To offer education for residents that will prepare each individual for college
or vocational advancement. 3.
To continue religious training similar to that received by each child prior to their admission to Moosehart. Admission to Mooseheart is determined on a need basis; or academic and social criteria qualification basis, and is made pursuant to prescribed clearly identified guidelines. Mooseheart strives to provide opportunities for children in its custodial care; to achieve and excel in education, sports and social skills. Residents achieving at least a 2.0 GPA are eligible for a college scholarship and/or subsidized vocational education. Mooseheart is committed to excellence in the custodial residential care of children and provides residents with a modern residential care of children and provides residents with a modern residential home environment and a fully certified staff of child-care managers, family teachers, counselors and a fully accredited school system consisting of a superb teaching staff and a student-teacher ratio conducive to learning excellence. The highest degree of moral and ethical values are the cornerstone of the residential institution that has been home to more than 10,000 disadvantaged children since opening its doors in 1913. Mooseheart is a charitable, non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation funded primarily by members of our Order. "Let the little children come to me... do not keep them away... for they are like the Kingdom of Heaven... God bless Mooseheart...Amen" |
If you have any questions not answered on this site, you may contact the Mooseheart Child City & School,
Inc. at:
(630) 859-2000
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| BRONZE MOOSE AT THE ENTRANCE OF MOOSEHEART |
NOW, LET'S TOUR MOOSEHEART!
| WELCOME TO MOOSEHEART |
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| When you arrive at Mooseheart you should stop at our Information Center. |
The historyof Mooseheart is a historyof great men and women of the Loyal Order of Moose who through
their dedication and hard work have made Mooseheart a fine home for children. Since its beginning in 1913, and throughout
these many years, Mooseheart can be proud of its achievements and accomplishments.
Is is difficult to single out any one person to credit the success for Mooseheart because of themany outstanding
men and women involved in the development of Mooseheart. The one man who is credited for Mooseheart's beginning is James
J. Davis. Working together with him and following him were many distinguished individuals.
Mooseheart occupies 1,200 acres of fertile Fox River Valley land. Of this total, approximately 330
acres are used for campus purposes and the remainder for farming operations. There is also a 23-acre lake that is used
for many recreational activities.
There are many buildings on the ooseheart campus. These include student homes, schools, health care
facility, stores, farms, and administration. The combination of proud traditional granite buildings, and the new brick
construction, creates an atmosphere of pride in the Mooseheart community.
The Arizona-New Mexico home is one of our newly remodeled homes done in the South Western decor inside and
outside.
Students are placed in homes according to their sex, age, and grade. Each home has Family Teachers
who supervise and train the children in many facets of group living, growth and development. Family Teachers work with
administration and other departments such as the health center, school, clinical services and church, etc.
Mothers who come to Mooseheart may live in separate areas from their children, but theysee and visit each
other as frequently as their jobs and student schedules permit.
Students are required to attend services according to their family's choice. Protestant and Catholic
services are held on Sundays and Holy Days in the House of God. Transportation is provided to other local houses of
worship. Students participate in the services as ushers, mass servers, lectors, and commentators. Respect for
the Church is part of the religious training at Mooseheart.
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| HOUSE OF GOD |
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| ANNUAL PILGRIM CONFERRAL AT THE HOUSE OF GOD |
Mooseheart provides a comprehensive education from pre-school through the 12th grade. Mooseheart schools
are accredited by the North Central Association, and are recognized by the Illinois Office of Education.
Each student who completes the requirements, graduates from Mooseheart High School receiving an academic
diploma and a vocational education certificate. Each student has theopportunity to learn a vocation and complete all
requirements to be awarded the vocational certificate.
Mooseheart has an extensive sports program. The Red Ramblers High School varsity football, basketball,
volleyball, bowling and track teams compete with comparable sized schools.
In addition, the students participate in baseball throughout the summer as part of our recreation program.
Elementary school students compete in intramural swimming competition. A standard physical education program is conducted
in accordance with state regulations.
Recreation at Mooseheart is year-round. It includes complete programs furing the summer, Christmas
and spring break. The students participate in horseback riding, swimming, boating, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
In addition, the students have many off campus trips throughout the year.
The Health Center was built through funds donated by the Women of the Moose in 1973. The center provides
offices for dentists and optometrists who maintain private practices in nearby communities and have part-time hours at the
Health Center. Offices for counselors and the pharmacy are also located in the Health Center. children needing
"hospital-like" bed rest may also have brief stays at the Health Center.
A Primary Care Medical Clinic operated by the Rush Copley Service Corporation is also located on the campus
and provides a full range of pediatric care for the Mooseheart children. This facility also serves the general public.
SCOUTING
As in most communities, Scouting plays an important role in training of Mooseheart children. A Cub
Scout Pack, and Scout Troops, are operated under the jurisdiction of Three Fires Council of America. Brownie and Girl
Scout Troops follow the program established by the Fox Valley Council of Girl Scouts of America.
MOOSEHEART CAMP ROSS
Mooseheart Camp Ross, a project of the Moose Legion, provides year-round camping facilities for Mooseheart
children. It is located near Mount Morris, Il, about 70 miles west of Mooseheart. The camp consists of approximately
100 acres of rolling woodlands. Mooseheart students spend vacation time at Camp Ross each summer and during the winter
months, enjoy snowmobiling and winter activities as well. In addition to the cabins, other facilities include an outdoor
pavilion, arts and crafts building, swimming pool, dining and recreation building and the Walter H. Ketz Memorial Chapel.
MOOSEHEART LAKE
The lake has 23 acres of water is is surrounded by a beautiful wooded setting. The campus side has
picnic tables and a cabin for recreational activities. In addition the children may participate in fishing, and paddle
boating. There is an island with a connecting bridge in the center of the lake which often serves as a wildlife habitat
for many of our small animals and migratory waterfowl. There are specific dates for lake usage as well as rules and
regulations which are sent to each home.
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| Looking for bugs - at Mooseheart Lake |
APPAREL STORES
The clothing stores provide for the clothing needs of our children. Each child is iffued sufficient
clothing according to his/her needs through a requisition system. Clothing and footwear are not available for purchase
by visitors.
JUDSON WEST-INDIANA HORTICULTURAL CENTER AND NURSERY
The Horticulture Center provides flowers, plants and trees to enhance and beautify our campus. Children
learn how to care for plants through teaching the basics of gardening by our greenhouse and grounds keeping staff. The
children plant over 200 trees on Mooseheart properties each year on Arbor Day.
DAIRY BARNS (HOLSTEIN DAIRY HERD)
The prize-winning Mooseheart Holstein dairy herd numbers approximately 27 Holstein. During the year,
the heerd produces about 218 quarts of milk per day for consumption.
Our Holsteins have won the premier breeder's award a number of times at the National Dairy Congress and
the International Livestock Exposition. Numerous Mooseheart students work in this operation and show livestock at county
and state fairs.
STUDENT BANK
The Mooseheart Student Bank was opened on August 15, 1928. As of April 1, 1996, Mooseheart, in cooperation
with Old Kent Bank has opened a full service branch for students and staff. The bank also serves as a vocational training
program for students interested in pursuing a career in finance. This facility is located at the site of the former
Student Bank on the Mooseheart campus. The Seniors have both savings and checking accounts and all other students have
saving accounts. Every student is given an allowance which is deposited in their name at the bank. The students
may also augment their savings accounts through the on/off campus work program.
MOOSEHEART - A COMPLETE COMMUNITY
Mooseheart is a complete community. In addition to having its own homes, schools, stores, utilities,
etc., a first class U.S. Post Office handles all incoming and outgoing mail.
OFF-CAMPUS PERMIT REGULATIONS
Students do not leave the Mooseheart campus without permission, and must have an authorized permit in their
possession at all times. When students leave campus along with their permit they are to be accompanied by thelegal guardian
or a Mooseheart assigned/approved chaperone.
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| NORTH CAROLINA HOME |
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| MOOSEHEART CHILDREN AT PLAY |
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| ALLEGHENY HOME |
MUSEUM
Visit the Museum of Moose History to learn more about the Loyal Order of Moose, Women of the Moose, the
Moose Legion, Mooseheart and Moosehaven.
MOOSEHEART ADMISSIONS POLICY
It is the policy of the Admissions Committee to admit qualified children into Mooseheart who
have a need. The committee will consider all applications of children in need with first preference being given to those
choldren who are affiliated with the men and women of the Moose.
The Admissions Committee will consider the applications of children who would benefit from and
adjust to the educational and residential setting that Mooseheart offers.
A family begins application by contacting the nearest Moose Lodge, and/or by contacting the Mooseheart
Admissions Department at , Mooseheart, IL (630) 859-2000 ext. 6484, fax (630) 859-6639 or visit our Web-Site at www.mooseintl.org.
MOOSEHEART ENDOWMENT FUND
Our Mooseheart Endowment fund has been in place since 1914 with the express purpose to create
a solod financial security foundation for the children entrusted to our care. The principal of the fund remains intact,
while a portion of the interest helps fulfill our promise to our Mooseheart children.
Your charitable gifts can be given in any of the following ways; as a check, or cash; as a Will
or Trust; as an Annuity or highly appreciated stock. You can establish an everlasting legacy with any of the above charitable
gift ideas by contacting our Development Director at Moose International, Moosehart, Illinois 60539-1100, (630) 859-2000
extension 6424, or Fax (630) 859-6639. Remember that your contributions to the Mooseheart Endowment fund are tax deductible
(United States donors) to the extent of the law, since the endowment fund is a 501 C-3 charitable organization.
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