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Every generation has its idealists. Not many succeed in their chosen work. Only a few remained unimpressed by their success. William H. Freeberg was one of those exceptional few. The LegacyThe late Dr. William H. Freeberg gained international attention in the 1950's when he developed the nation's first university affiliated residential summer camp for people with physical or developmental disabilities, now known as "Camp Little Giant" at Touch of Nature Environmental Center. Dr. Freeberg helped establish the National Special Olympics Program in conjunction with the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation. Southern Illinois University Carbondale established the Department of Recreation and Outdoor Education in 1954. Dr. Freeberg served as chair until 1965. He retired as full professor in the Department of Recreation in 1978. Throughout his career, he was committed to helping students prepare for the recreation profession and insuring that outdoor education and recreation opportunities remained accessible to the disabled. He was instrumental in establishing the Friends of Touch of Nature, which is dedicated to supporting the goals of the Center.The Memorial Scholarship FundIn 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 in two primary areas:
With the establishment of the foundation accounts in 1987, the Friends organization has used the Memorial Scholarship Fund to award approximately $100,000 for camper scholarships to over 1000 campers in the past 18 years. Your ContributionWe welcome your contribution in any amount.Send a check made payable to the SIU Foundation to: SIU Foundation 1205 West Chautauqua Carbondale, IL 62901 Please note on check or by attached letter that the donation is for Touch of Nature, the William H. Freeberg Camper Scholarship, or the William H. Freeberg Academic Scholarship. Contact Touch of Nature for further information at 618/453-1121 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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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?
In 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. 
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 