Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center in Makanda
Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center (TON) in the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois offers a diverse range of camps, retreats, programs and activities for children and adults of all abilities. Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center programs include:
- Camp BETA for children with type 1 diabetes.
- Camp Little Giant for individuals with disabilities
- Community events
- Outdoor education, training and more
For questions, please contact TON by phone (618) 453-1122 or email at ton@siu.edu.

