Mooseheart Child City & School
“Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve”
A caring “Child City” — a HOME, a FAMILY, a FUTURE
What is Mooseheart?
Mooseheart is a residential childcare community on a 1,000-acre campus just west of Chicago, welcoming children and teens (infancy through high school) whose families face hardships. Founded in 1913 by the Moose Fraternity, its mission is to provide stability, love, education, and emotional support to help young people thrive.
Why Mooseheart Matters
Safe & Nurturing Environment
• Family-style homes led by trained “Family Teachers,” where 6–12 children live and grow together.
• Focus on emotional and social development through a proven care model based on relationship, empowerment, skills, and consistency.
Comprehensive Education & Life Skills
• Full academic program from nursery to high school—small class sizes, accredited, with vocational training in subjects like auto mechanics, cosmetology, business, and more.
• Career readiness built into middle and high school years, preparing students for college, trades, or military paths .
Whole-Person Growth
• Extracurriculars: sports, arts, NJROTC, National Honor Society, and leadership opportunities.
• Emotional well-being fostered through structured support and positive behavior motivation systems Mooseheart.
Campus Highlights
• Thirty-plus family-style homes, courtyards, school, sports facilities, farm, lake, and chapel .
• Camp Ross—a 100‑acre woodland and lake camp used for summer and winter retreats.
Impact at a Glance
Over 12,000 children served since 1913; a vibrant community with students from 10+ countries Mooseheart
Fully incorporated with its own ZIP code and postal services—a unique Child City.