Children's Resource Center (Ironwood Outdoor Center)

Mission Statement

Children Resource Center's(CRC) primary mission is to provide for the betterment of children, youth and their families by offering alternative learning experiences. CRC dedicates its resources and energies to work with existing and emerging schools, community-based groups and non-profit organizations to provide quality facilities, programs and services. Ironwood Outdoor Center (IOC) is the initial project for CRC.

The purpose of Ironwood is two-fold: to offer swimming recreation at a reasonable rate to the community, and by partnering with industry professionals, providing outdoor learning opportunities that are not typically available through schools, churches or community programs. IOC will give children, families and groups the opportunity to connect with nature, gain knowledge, and challenge themselves, building self-confidence and cultivating positive values. It is our belief that children who at a young age have a positive experience with nature are more likely to become stewards of the environment later in life.