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Programs

Touch of Nature is host to numerous programs that take advantage of the surrounding area. These programs include Underway Adventures, which includes rock climbing, back packing, caving, and more. Spectrum Wilderness is another program which is an innovative, holistic approach to learning, designed for teens on the verge of serious trouble in school, at home, or in the community.

The Therapeutic  Recreation Program provides recreational opportunities to individuals experiencing physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities including but not limited to visual and hearing impairments, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, ADD/ADHD, autism, and traumatic brain injuries.

The Environmental Education Program is one of the Midwest's leading facilitators of outdoor education, Touch of Nature Environmental Center offers exciting outdoor learning experiences in natural resource education, nature interpretation, and resource management.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 February 2009 09:05
 

Spectrum Wilderness

spec_module Spectrum Wilderness at Touch of Nature uses innovative, holistic approach to learning, designed for teens on the verge of serious trouble in school, at home, or in the community. Learn more...

Underway Adventure

spring02-9-80 Underway Adventures at Touch of Nature aims to provide shared adventure and individual growth through experiential education and adventure based learning. Learn more...

Camp Little Giant

clg_module Camp Little Giant at Touch of Nature offer participants an eye-opening view of their own capabilities and the belief that they can increase their confidence and independence. Learn more...

Therapeutic Recreation

therarec_moduleTherapeutic Recreation programs provides recreational opportunities to individuals experiencing physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. Learn more...

Environmental Education

Enviromental EducationEnviromental Education programs at Touch of Nature are some of leading in the Midwest. Maple Syrupin' Pancake Breakfast and Workshop is one of the upcoming popular programs. Learn more...

SIU Carbondale

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Mailing Address: Carbondale, IL 62901-6899 Phone: (618) 453-2121

Division of Continuing Education

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Offering online semester based courses, individual learning programs, conferences, youth camps and much more. See what the Division of Continuing Education can do for you today!

The Friends of Touch of Nature

Support Touch of Nature

Friends of Touch of Nature Friends of Touch of Nature helps support programs within Touch of Nature with help from donations by individuals like you. Interested in making a donation to help continue the offering of these wonderful services?
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Freeberg Scholarship

Freeberg Scholarship

Image of TreeIn keeping with Dr. Freeberg's lifelong pursuit, a living memorial in the form of an endowed scholarship fund has been established to provide financial assistance for Camp Little Giant.




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Future Services

Championship Disc Golf

INNOVA Disc Golf Basket Touch of Nature is proud to be exploring the possibilities of having a championship level 18 hole disc golf course. The project is currently in the planning stages but has support from the SIUC Disc Golf RSO and Southern Illinois Disc Golf. As more deatils become available look for the information page to reflect the status of this project.