Green Chimneys residents maintain a structured yet diverse schedule of activities outside of their school and treatment program. Group dining, after-school clubs, trips, special events, charity projects, and even campus jobs are part of their experience living on campus.
The flightless emu is the largest bird native to Australia, but this particular emu didn’t travel that far, he’s from Massachusetts. Since he was 3 weeks old, Eli was hand-raised by the children at Green Chimneys and is imprinted, especially comfortable around humans and even other animals. In fact, Eli doesn’t mind sharing his paddock with sheep Bo Peep. At first, children can be afraid of Eli’s intimidating large beak and beady eyes.
