A summer camp geared to kids with developmental disabilities has openings for campers between the ages of 8 and 18. Camp Little Giant is located at Touch of Nature Environmental Center, a wooded area on a lake about seven miles south of Carbondale. Southern Illinois University Carbondale operates the center and prides itself on its expertise and experience in providing therapeutic recreation to special populations.
Sessions run Sundays through Fridays.
Campers' favorite activities include swimming, fishing, paddleboats, horseback riding, talent shows, hayrides, carnivals and nature hikes. Boys and girls bunk in separate, rustic cabins overseen by adult counselors and gather for meals in the dining hall. Some families may qualify for discounts of as much as 50 percent while financial aid lasts.