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| AGENCY: |
Spectrum Wilderness Program |
| ADDRESS: |
Touch of Nature, SIU, Mailcode 6888, Carbondale, IL 62901 |
| PHONE: |
618/453-1121 |
| HOURS: |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| FAX: |
618/453-1188 |
| CONTACT: |
Lisa Wait |
| E-MAIL: |
spectrum@siu.edu |
| WEB: |
www.pso.siu.edu/tonec |
| AREA: |
Mostly the state of Illinois, yet is not limited to such. |
| PURPOSE: |
To provide an innovative, holistic approach to learning, designed to deal directly with behaviors related to self concept, accountability, self limiting beliefs and fears, trust and support, mutual responsibility, individual and group problem solving, and personal challenge. Spectrum is highly individualized to help students fulfill their special needs and goals. |
| SERVICES: |
Utilizes the wilderness environment to help participants
learn more responsible behavior by trying something new and coping with
psychologically stressful situations.
Provides eleven (11) 30-day wilderness courses per year, year round. |
| ELIGIBILITY: |
Students must be 13-18 years of age. Most courses are male, although one female course is offered each summer. Spectrum is offered to students on the verge of serious trouble in school, at home or in the community. |
| INFORMATION: |
Please feel free to call or visit our web site for more information. |
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