Each challenge encourages mutual trust and support, as well as teamwork skills that will carry over into daily life. The High Ropes Course includes fifteen obstacles that are navigated from a height of thirty-five feet above the ground. The Pole High Ropes Course is higher and has a Zip Line, a long balance beam, a very challenging double cable walk, and a web crawl. There is also a fifty-foot climbing tower featuring a range of climb levels from beginner to advanced. It provides opportunities for rappelling, climbing, and belay practice.
Programs are available for people of all ages.
Irons Oaks routinely hosts birthday parties, Scout groups, and corporate-reach programs. The Stable at Irons Oaks contains a cross-country ski center and a meeting room that often features exhibits. The Therapy Garden features an area of raised planter boxes designed for access by handicapped persons. Other programs offered throughout the year include wildflower walks, nature drawing and sketching, Lunch with a Raccoon, and a diverse selection of educational activities. Also in the south suburbs is Sand Ridge Nature Center, located at 15890 Paxton Avenue in South Holland.