03/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/22/2024 16:17
Campers jump in for a swim during a session of the 2023 EDventure camp. Photo provided.
March 21, 2024
by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Outdoor adventures and fun galore await children ages 5-10 this summer at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center EDventure Camps.
This year's EDventure Camp schedule at the experiential learning center runs from June 10 through July 19 and offers five different camps, each with a distinctive theme. The camps run Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Sign up now
Registration is happening now online. All camps take place at Touch of Nature, located about 8 miles south of Carbondale on Giant City Road. Campers will enjoy opportunities to explore, acquire new skills and learn more about the great outdoors as they experience a wide variety of activities including swimming, boating, games and sports, outdoor education, arts and crafts, and more. They will also interact, grow, make new friends, enjoy snacks and have free play time as well as learning about stewardship, citizenship and preserving the beautiful, scenic area alongside the Shawnee National Forest.
Diverse offerings
The unique camp sessions include:
Register early
Camp registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and traditionally, some sessions fill up quickly. Signup is available online for all camps at $290 per session. Monetary assistance may be available for children with financial need.
Transportation available
Shuttle bus transportation is available for children from the SIU Banterra Center to Touch of Nature for the camp sessions. The cost is $20 for the week, and transportation can be arranged when registering campers, as can lunches.
Camp T-shirts are available for $12.50.
Morning and afternoon snacks are provided; campers should bring their lunches.
For more information, including the complete camp schedule, visit the website, call 618-453-1121 or email [email protected].
For information about all of SIU's 2024 summer camps, visit camps.siu.edu.