Camp Little Giant
Southern Illinois University Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center
Makanda, Illinois - Jackson County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Southern Illinois
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Map and directions
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1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda, IL 62958
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Camp Little Giant is SIU Touch of Nature's inclusive camp for youth and adults with disabilities in Southern Illinois, with outdoor adventure, adaptive sports, arts, and camp activities.
Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center is Southern Illinois University's outdoor education and camp center near Little Grassy Lake.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://ton.siu.edu/outdoor-education-and-inclusion/camps-and-retreats/camp-little-giant.php
- Phone
- 618-453-1122
- ton@siu.edu
- Ages
- Adults and youth ages 13 and up for the listed weekend; broader Camp Little Giant sessions may vary
- Season
- Overnight camp weekends and summer camp sessions by Touch of Nature schedule
- Cost
- The source listed a 2025 weekend cost; families should confirm current session fees, financial support, and registration status.
Location contacts
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Camp Little Giant takes place at SIU Touch of Nature near Makanda.
Programs and offerings
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Camp Little Giant overnight camp
Overnight camp for people with disabilities, with adaptive sports, archery, arts and crafts, climbing, hiking, horseback riding, paddling, and fishing activities.
- Ages
- Adults and youth ages 13 and up for the listed weekend; broader Camp Little Giant sessions may vary
- Season
- Overnight camp weekends and summer camp sessions by Touch of Nature schedule
- Schedule
- Touch of Nature posts Camp Little Giant dates, registration, and session details online.
- Cost
- The source listed a 2025 weekend cost; families should confirm current session fees, financial support, and registration status.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official SIU Touch of Nature source says Camp Little Giant is an overnight camp for individuals with disabilities, serves adults and youth ages 13 and up for the listed weekend, and includes activities such as adaptive sports, archery, arts and crafts, climbing, hiking, horseback riding, paddling, and fishing.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Camp Little Giant overnight camp
The official SIU Touch of Nature source says Camp Little Giant is an overnight camp for individuals with disabilities, serves adults and youth ages 13 and up for the listed weekend, and includes activities such as adaptive sports, archery, arts and crafts, climbing, hiking, horseback riding, paddling, and fishing.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: SIU says Camp Little Giant has served campers with disabilities since 1952 and provides opportunities for youth and adults of all abilities to experience camp.
Access notes to confirm: Families should review Essential Eligibility Criteria, confirm 1:1 caregiver options if needed, ask about accessible cabins and restrooms, medications, staffing ratio, activity adaptations, and current session availability.
What we checked
What we found: The official SIU Touch of Nature source says Camp Little Giant is an overnight camp for individuals with disabilities, serves adults and youth ages 13 and up for the listed weekend, and includes activities such as adaptive sports, archery, arts and crafts, climbing, hiking, horseback riding, paddling, and fishing.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Government sourceSIU Touch of Nature Camp Little Giant
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Camp Little Giant reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Southern Illinois University Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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