Description: Located in the 43,000 acre Shawnee National Forest directly on the 1,000-acre Little Grassy Lake near Carbondale, Illinois. Camp Jump Start is an American Camping Association accredited campground with cabins in the beautiful area known as Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. This provides endless possibilities for recreational fun. Let our experienced professional staff guide your camper to success with fitness activities, behavior modification, and nutritional education along with well-balanced, portion-controlled meals.
Camp Jump Start is a traditional co-ed summer camp for ages 10-17 years old. We provide a safe environment along with quality programming to develop the campers’ knowledge and abilities in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. We promote self-discipline and foster a positive self-image in aiding the camper in his or her development as a healthy, responsible and caring person. We strive to recognize and address the individual needs of each of our campers and guide each to reach their FULL potential. | 
