PROGRAMS

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PROGRAMS

Our Programs

All of our programs are designed to benefit each client we serve emotionally, physically, and socially. We offer various impactful opportunities to choose from throughout the school year as well as summer camp – keep scrolling to learn more!

Our Programs

All of our programs are designed to benefit each client we serve emotionally, physically, and socially. We offer various impactful opportunities to choose from throughout the school year as well as summer camp – keep scrolling to learn more!

Our Programs

All of our programs are designed to benefit each client we serve emotionally, physically, and socially. We offer various impactful opportunities to choose from throughout the school year as well as summer camp – keep scrolling to learn more!

School Year Program

School Year Programs are held on Mondays and Wednesday evenings from September to May. There is an occasional Saturday program once per month. Activities vary to keep the interest of our clients as well as to give each individual the opportunity to learn while having fun.

Programs include Culinary Arts, Music & Movement, Creative Arts, Dining with Friends, as well as a variety of sports (soccer, swimming, bowling).

School year field trips typically include The Pigeon & The Hen, the Digital Visualization Theater at Notre Dame, Matthys Farm, Thistleberry Farm and much more.

Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is offered from mid June to the end of July Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm  (off the week of July 4th). Camp gives our clients the opportunity to participate in fun summer activities with their friends.  Campers ages 6+ are welcome!

Field trips are BACK!! In 2024 Place to Be Me Summer Camp will once again be taking field trips to area attractions including zoos, museums, parks, farms, etc. This is a great way for campers to experience new places. Look for registration to open in mid-April.

Summer Camp 2024 will be from June 17th – July 25th *(off July 1st – 5th).

Pay Program Fees

You can pay online by clicking “Pay Now” or please mail payment to: Place To Be Me, 712 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617. Call the office at 574-234-1169 if you have questions or if you are interested in financial aid to attend our programs.

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Unity Gardens

Unity Gardens
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Located at South Bend Unity Gardens (3701 Prast Blvd, South Bend, IN 46628), 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. This program is for those interested in plants, gardening and animals. Snack provided. , ...
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Hacienda Dinner and Giveback

Hacienda Dinner and Giveback
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Located at Hacienda (3903 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN 46628), 5:30-7:00pm , ...
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Polynesian Dance with Melanie

Polynesian Dance with Melanie
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Located at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities This program is for those interested in learning about the polynesian style of dancing. Clients will follow along and learn steps from the instructor. Snack provided. , ...
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Ninja Golf

Ninja Golf
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Located at Ninja Golf! (12080 Adams Rd, Granger, IN 46530), 5:30-7:00pm This program is for all ages and abilities. This program is for those interested in playing miniature golf with friends. Ice cream treat provided. , ...
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Place To Be Me: Adults

Place To Be Me: Adults
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, May 14th Time: 11:00am-1:00pm Location: WNDU News Station (54516 State Road 933, South Bend, IN) Current Cost: No Current Cost. Place To Be Me: Adults is a 18+ meet up. At May’s meetup, we will tour the WNDU news station, chat with news talent, and watch the noon news live. ***Clients attending t , ...
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Animal Club at Hannah and Friends

Animal Club at Hannah and Friends
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Located at Hannah and Friends (51250 Hollyhock Rd, South Bend, IN 46637) , 5:30-6:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. Clients will be educated on horses and bunnies. Clients will get a hands on experience grooming and possibly bathing horses. Snack provided. , ...
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Open House & Ribbon Cutting

Open House & Ribbon Cutting
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
YOU ARE INVITED to our 115th Anniversary Celebration!!! Attached is a copy of the invitation.   We are selling t-shirts to commemorate this milestone. Shirts will delivered on or before May 16th.  Shirts will be heather grey and feature a small Anniversary logo on the left front and large hands logo on the back (full c , ...
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Bugs and Reptiles with Izzy the Bug Lady

Bugs and Reptiles with Izzy the Bug Lady
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Located at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. This program is for those interested in learning about bugs and reptiles. Snack provided. , ...
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End of School Year Bash

End of School Year Bash
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Located at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities Clients will engage in games and fun with their peers. Dinner provided. , ...
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School Year Program

School Year Programs are held on Mondays and Wednesday evenings from September to May. There is an occasional Saturday program once per month. Activities vary to keep the interest of our clients as well as to give each individual the opportunity to learn while having fun.

Programs include Culinary Arts, Music & Movement, Creative Arts, Dining with Friends, as well as a variety of sports (soccer, swimming, bowling).

School year field trips typically include The Pigeon & The Hen, the Digital Visualization Theater at Notre Dame, Matthys Farm, Thistleberry Farm and much more.

Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is offered from mid June to the end of July Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm  (off the week of July 4th). Camp gives our clients the opportunity to participate in fun summer activities with their friends.  Campers ages 6+ are welcome!

Field trips are BACK!! In 2024 Place to Be Me Summer Camp will once again be taking field trips to area attractions including zoos, museums, parks, farms, etc. This is a great way for campers to experience new places. Look for registration to open in mid-April.

Summer Camp 2024 will be from June 17th – July 25th *(off July 1st – 5th).

Pay Program Fees

You can pay online by clicking “Pay Now” or please mail payment to: Place To Be Me, 712 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617. Call the office at 574-234-1169 if you have questions or if you are interested in financial aid to attend our programs.

School Year Program

School Year Programs are held on Mondays and Wednesday evenings from September to May. There is an occasional Saturday program once per month. Activities vary to keep the interest of our clients as well as to give each individual the opportunity to learn while having fun.

Programs include Culinary Arts, Music & Movement, Creative Arts, Dining with Friends, as well as a variety of sports (soccer, swimming, bowling).

School year field trips typically include The Pigeon & The Hen, the Digital Visualization Theater at Notre Dame, Matthys Farm, Thistleberry Farm and much more.

Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is offered from mid June to the end of July Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm  (off the week of July 4th). Camp gives our clients the opportunity to participate in fun summer activities with their friends.  Campers ages 6+ are welcome!

Field trips are BACK!! In 2024 Place to Be Me Summer Camp will once again be taking field trips to area attractions including zoos, museums, parks, farms, etc. This is a great way for campers to experience new places. Look for registration to open in mid-April.

Summer Camp 2024 will be from June 17th – July 25th *(off July 1st – 5th).

Pay Program Fees

You can pay online by clicking “Pay Now” or please mail payment to: Place To Be Me, 712 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, IN 46617. Call the office at 574-234-1169 if you have questions or if you are interested in financial aid to attend our programs.

April

May 2024

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Unity Gardens

Unity Gardens
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Located at South Bend Unity Gardens (3701 Prast Blvd, South Bend, IN 46628), 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. This program is for those interested in plants, gardening and animals. Snack provided. , ...
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Hacienda Dinner and Giveback

Hacienda Dinner and Giveback
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Located at Hacienda (3903 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN 46628), 5:30-7:00pm , ...
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Polynesian Dance with Melanie

Polynesian Dance with Melanie
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Located at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities This program is for those interested in learning about the polynesian style of dancing. Clients will follow along and learn steps from the instructor. Snack provided. , ...
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Ninja Golf

Ninja Golf
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Located at Ninja Golf! (12080 Adams Rd, Granger, IN 46530), 5:30-7:00pm This program is for all ages and abilities. This program is for those interested in playing miniature golf with friends. Ice cream treat provided. , ...
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Place To Be Me: Adults

Place To Be Me: Adults
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, May 14th Time: 11:00am-1:00pm Location: WNDU News Station (54516 State Road 933, South Bend, IN) Current Cost: No Current Cost. Place To Be Me: Adults is a 18+ meet up. At May’s meetup, we will tour the WNDU news station, chat with news talent, and watch the noon news live. ***Clients attending t , ...
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Animal Club at Hannah and Friends

Animal Club at Hannah and Friends
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Located at Hannah and Friends (51250 Hollyhock Rd, South Bend, IN 46637) , 5:30-6:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. Clients will be educated on horses and bunnies. Clients will get a hands on experience grooming and possibly bathing horses. Snack provided. , ...
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Open House & Ribbon Cutting

Open House & Ribbon Cutting
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
YOU ARE INVITED to our 115th Anniversary Celebration!!! Attached is a copy of the invitation.   We are selling t-shirts to commemorate this milestone. Shirts will delivered on or before May 16th.  Shirts will be heather grey and feature a small Anniversary logo on the left front and large hands logo on the back (full c , ...
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Bugs and Reptiles with Izzy the Bug Lady

Bugs and Reptiles with Izzy the Bug Lady
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Located at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. This program is for those interested in learning about bugs and reptiles. Snack provided. , ...
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End of School Year Bash

End of School Year Bash
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Located at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities Clients will engage in games and fun with their peers. Dinner provided. , ...
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What People Say

“The Children’s Dispensary has provided my daughter Haley with wonderful friends, amazing staff, great activities and a true sense of what it feels like to be completely accepted and welcomed every time she attends. We can’t thank The Dispensary enough for the love and care they show Haley!”

– Scott, parent

“Stacy takes pride in being a role model and loves helping others.
I enrolled Stacy in the programs at Children’s Dispensary when she was just seven years old. She has remained ever since. Before participating in the Children’s Dispensary programs Stacy had some struggles with behavior and making friends, but those days are behind us. As a parent it’s important to me that Stacy can enjoy recreational experiences with her peers. ‘Place to Be Me’, programming by Children’s Dispensary has provided that for her exposing her to new activities and new friends….

 Thank you ‘Place To Be Me’!”

– Stacy’s mom

“I am deeply grateful to Children’s Dispensary for giving my curious, energetic, autistic daughter opportunities for community and recreation that are often unavailable to people with disabilities. The school year activities and summer camp have made it easier for me to work and rest, secure in the knowledge that my daughter is safe and happy when she’s away from me. This is the kind of resource one usually expects only to find in larger cities. The fact that we have this quality of programming available in South Bend is remarkable!“

Volunteer

You can make a tremendous difference in the life of an individual with special needs. We have various opportunities available, both in-person and remotely!

Volunteer

You can make a tremendous difference in the life of an individual with special needs. We have various opportunities available, both in-person and remotely!

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