Camps and Youth Programs
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Enriching, Educational and Fun!
Conference and Scheduling Services assists SIU Intercollegiate Athletics, SIU Colleges and other organizations in offering a variety of programs for youth ages 4 to 18. These camps and programs are hosted by education professionals who are experts in their various fields.
For Summer 2020, SIU has a variety of virtual camp options available through Zoom, SIU’s online learning platform as well as online classes and programs to select from.
During Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan and per the university's coronavirus response, the Student Center is open. Conference and Scheduling Services physical office is open Monday through Friday 9am - 3:30pm. Please stop in, email conferenceservices@siu.edu or call 618-536-7751 for any needs.
For more information on SIU’s response to the coronavirus, view our coronavirus website. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation!
Virtual Camp and Summer Program Flyer
NASA Wings (Nominations by educators ONLY)
Zoom FAQ
As several of our camps use the Zoom platform, here's the link to frequently asked questions for setting up and running Zoom.
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Summer Reading Skills Program (Age 4-College)
British Soccer Camps, (Ages 3-16) June
Craft Shop Virtual Art Camps (Grades 1-12)
Continuing Education Courses for High School Students
Summer Wings (Grades 9-12)
Sign Language for Kids (Grades 2-12)
Seeing Scientists STEM Camp (Grades 3-5)
Rivers and Humans STEM Camp (Grades 6-8)
AdLab Camps (high school and adult learners)
Touch of Nature Camps
Touch of Nature has several day camps, overnight camps and retreats for children and adults of all ages. In response to Covid-19, all Touch of Nature summer camps are canceled through July 31, 2020.
2020 Canceled Camps
- Architecture Camp (Grades 4-6, 7-9, 9-12) CANCELED
- Challenge to Excellence (Grades 6-8, 9-11) CANCELED
- Involving Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math (Grades 6-8) CANCELED
- LEGO Camps CANCELED
- Summer Wings Aviation Camp (Grades 9-12). Modified/moving to a virtual camp environment.
- SIU School of Music Preparatory Programs and Suzuki School Modified/moving to a virtual camp environment.
- Saturday Young Artist Workshop CANCELED
- SIU Summer Piano Camp CANCELED
- Giant City After School Fine Arts Programs CANCELED
- Tri-C After School Fine Arts Programs CANCELED
- Challenger British Soccer Camp (Ages 6-16) CANCELED
- Illinois Urban Fishing Program (Pre-K-8) CANCELED
- Saluki Baseball Camp (Ages 7-13) CANCELED
- Saluki Cross Country Camp (Ages 13-18) CANCELED
- Saluki Track & Field Throws Camp (Ages 12-18) CANCELED