PROGRAMS
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).
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- 8Game Night5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocated at Place To Be Me, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. This program is for those interested in a night of playing board/card games with friends. Snack provided. , ...
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- 10Fireman Visit5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocated at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. This program is designed for clients to have a positive experience with local firefighters. Clients will participate in an interactive presentation, be able to ask questions and get to explore a firetruck. Snack provided. , ...
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- 15Smiley’s Adventure Park5:30 pm - 7:00 pmLocated at Smiley’s Adventure Park (1526 Deer Run Dr. Mishawaka, IN), 5:30-7:00pm This program is geared for ages 6-13 years. Clients will engage in play at the various play spaces offered at Smiley’s. Clients will be provided with special Smiley’s socks upon arrival that they must wear as they are , ...
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- 17Health and Wellness5:30 pm - 6:30 pmLocated at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities This program is for those interested in learning about how to live a healthy lifestyle. Snack provided. , ...
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- 22Earth Day STEAM w/ SJCPL5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocated at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. Clients will participate in various Earth Day themed STEAM (science, technology, art and math) activities. The St. Joseph County Public Library will be hosting this program at our facility. Snack provided. , ...
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- 24Music and Movement With Michiana BST5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocated at Place To Be Me, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. Clients will engage in various music and movement activities. Michiana Behaviour Services and Therapy will be hosting this event at our facility. Snack provided. , ...
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- 29Pizza Making5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocated at Starlite (932 E Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN), 5:30-7:30pm This program is for those aged 13 years old + This program is for those interested in cooking and/or the pizza making process. Clients will get to make and eat their own personal pizza. , ...
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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).
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).
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- 10Fireman Visit5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocated at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. This program is designed for clients to have a positive experience with local firefighters. Clients will participate in an interactive presentation, be able to ask questions and get to explore a firetruck. Snack provided. , ...
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- 15Smiley’s Adventure Park5:30 pm - 7:00 pmLocated at Smiley’s Adventure Park (1526 Deer Run Dr. Mishawaka, IN), 5:30-7:00pm This program is geared for ages 6-13 years. Clients will engage in play at the various play spaces offered at Smiley’s. Clients will be provided with special Smiley’s socks upon arrival that they must wear as they are , ...
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- 17Health and Wellness5:30 pm - 6:30 pmLocated at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities This program is for those interested in learning about how to live a healthy lifestyle. Snack provided. , ...
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- 22Earth Day STEAM w/ SJCPL5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocated at PTBM, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. Clients will participate in various Earth Day themed STEAM (science, technology, art and math) activities. The St. Joseph County Public Library will be hosting this program at our facility. Snack provided. , ...
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- 24Music and Movement With Michiana BST5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocated at Place To Be Me, 5:30-7:30pm This program is for all ages and abilities. Clients will engage in various music and movement activities. Michiana Behaviour Services and Therapy will be hosting this event at our facility. Snack provided. , ...
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- 29Pizza Making5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocated at Starlite (932 E Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN), 5:30-7:30pm This program is for those aged 13 years old + This program is for those interested in cooking and/or the pizza making process. Clients will get to make and eat their own personal pizza. , ...
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Game Night
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Health and Wellness
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Pizza Making
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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!“
