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Camp Little Giant – Dynamic Duos Overnight Camp Session 1 in Makanda

When

Sunday, June 25, 2023    
All Day
iCal

Where

Touch of Nature Environmental Center
1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda, IL

Event Type

An overnight camp for adults ages 18 and older with developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities and their college/adult-aged peers

Camp Little Giant Dynamic Duos Session 1 will run from June 25 to 30.

The camp is located on the shores of Little Grassy Lake near the Shawnee National Forest.

Camp “buddies” will be paired with your camper for the week.

Campers will participate side-by-side in traditional summer camp activities that include:

  • Hiking and rock climbing
  • Swimming
  • Kayaking
  • Arts and crafts
  • Team building activities

Dynamic Duos campers should have the skills to handle handle the sleep-away-from-home aspects of the camp program and taking care of their own personal needs with prompting when needed.

See the Dynamic Duos essential eligibility criteria (EEC) for more details. If a camper has a caregiver that will provide services allowing camper to meet EEC, they may be considered for acceptance on a case-by-case basis.

The cost is $1,250 per camper. For financial aid or more information, contact ton@siu.edu or (618) 453-1121.

For more information and to register, visit the Camp Little Giant website.