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Current Events Who We Serve Application & Forms Employment @ TONEC TONEC Overview Staff Directory Map & Directions Freeberg Scholarship Touch of Nature Environmental Center Mail Code 6888 Southern Illinois University 1206 Touch of Nature Road Makanda, Illinois 62958 Phone: 618 | 453-1121 Fax: 618 | 453-1188 Email: tonec@siu.edu |
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Therapeutic Recreation Program
Touch of Nature's TR 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 TR Program believes all individuals have the right and need to be involved in positive recreational experiences. Our objective is to provide individuals with a stimulating environment, social relationships, and programs that contribute positively to their mental, physical, social, and emotional development, and well-being.  Touch of Nature has a unique and beautiful wooded setting that provides accessible opportunities. We do our utmost to ensure an adventure that will be filled with experiences leaving lasting impressions and wonderful memories.
Participating in exciting outdoor activities, meeting interesting new people, and exploring the world is what an adventure with Touch of Nature Therapeutic Recreation Program (TRP) is all about. Each program is a unique experience, combining the place, the season, and participants in your group. Be prepared to step out of your normal routine and enter a world where time is measured by the sun and the movement governed by wind and weather. Our TR Program will provide the equipment, great food, well-planned itineraries, and educated experienced staff. We are proud to have such a committed and motivated group of professionals working as a team to make this program a quality experience you will never forget. Program activities are selected in response to the specialized needs of each individual or group to: provide a challenge appropriate for the participant's mental and physical capabilities, emphasize the participant's abilities rather than limitations, promote cooperation, build confidence, increase independence, and of course have fun. We seek to provide opportunities for each camper to discover new ways of relating to others and to the environment. We seek also to assist people in developing positive attitudes and feelings toward themselves and their individual potential. Camping is a unique experience that provides participants with opportunities to:
 DANCING, MUSIC and DRAMA - square dancing, folk dancing, all-camp theme dances, songs, campfires, making musical instruments, rhythm bands, skit nights, grab-bag dramatics, plays, and games.
SPORTS AND GAMES - softball, volleyball, soccer, outdoor bowling, fishing, and all sorts of new games adapted to the ability level of the participants. SMALL CRAFT - canoeing, paddle boating, and pontoon boat cruises. BEACH - swim instruction, free swim, organized beach, and water games. ARTS AND CRAFTS - drawing, painting, sculpting, candle making, pottery, bead designs, and natural crafts. CAMP OUTS - overnight camp outs, two or three day wilderness camp outs, campfires, and cookouts. SPECIAL EVENTS - carnivals, regattas, talent shows, olympics, and pow-wows. These activities are designed so that every camper can participate. Everyone will have new experiences, joys, and successes each day.   If your school, group, corporation, church, family, or friends would like to enjoy an outdoor adventure, TRP can provide the ideal opportunity! Some examples of programs are camping, horseback trail rides, fishing , canoeing, arts and crafts, sports and games, family camping, retreats, spring and fall camps, respite programs, and nature interpretation. Camp Little Giant is our most popular summer residential program. CLG is located on the shore of Little Grassy Lake, near the Shawnee National Forest, with access to an outdoor playground full of adventure! Constant activity takes place at the camp's boat dock, beach, arts and craft area, dining hall, and lodges. Our philosophy is that the campers "can do." We offer them an eye-opening view of their own capabilities and the belief that they can increase their confidence and independence. |
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