Camp Little Giant

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  • Camp Little Giant

    Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center
    SIU Mail Code 6888
    Carbondale, IL 62901

    For more information about Touch of Nature’s Inclusive Recreation Program, contact us at 618-453-1121 or ton@siu.edu.

  • Need Assistance?

    Camp Little Giant offers camperships for campers with financial needs.

  • Guardian Camper Guidebook

    For more information about your campers experience with us, please check out this guardian-camper guidebook.

  • Who Does Camp Little Giant Serve?

    Camp Little Giant provides opportunities for youth and adults of all abilities to experience an authentic camp experience.
  • Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC) and Inclusion Statement

    • EECs should not be seen as blocks to participation, but rather as a tool to help ensure your camper has the fundamental skills required to be safe and successful in our specific camp.
    • If your camper does not meet EEC, they are more than welcome to join camp if they provide a 1:1 caregiver that will provide services that allow the camper to meet the EEC. Please contact the camp director for details or questions.
  • Facilities

    • Health and Wellness Center
    • Kitchen and dining area
    • Rustic Cabins
    • 2 accessible shower and restroom facilities
    • Paved nature trail
    • Accessible beach on Little Grassy Lake
    • Outdoor amphitheater overlooking Little Grassy Lake
    • Pavilions and activity spaces
    • Accessible boat dock
  • Activities

    • Adaptive Sports
    • Archery
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Swimming
    • Boating
    • Climbing
    • Evening Leisure Activities
    • Hiking
    • Horseback Riding
    • Kayaking
    • Outdoor Education
    • Outdoor Cooking
    • Standup Paddleboarding
    • Ropes Course
    • Rock Climbing
    • Team Building
    • Fishing

    *Activities vary according to camping programs.