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Greenville Camp SCP
MinimumSatellite Camp
Greenville Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite prison camp for women in Greenville, Illinois, about 43 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. The camp offers GED and continuing education through Kaskaskia College, unique vocational programs including the PAWS dog training program and animal husbandry, and a range of wellness and recreation activities.
Last verified: March 5, 2026
What to Expect at Greenville Camp SCP
Location & Travel
- •Location & Travel: The camp is on U.S. Highway 40 in Greenville, IL, about 43 miles east of St. Louis, MO, and 63 miles from Springfield, IL. Airports in St. Louis, Greenville, and Vandalia serve the area. Amtrak is available in Alton, IL, and St. Louis. Commercial bus service in Vandalia.
- •Location & Travel: From Lambert International Airport, take I-70 East to I-170 North (about 3 miles), connect to I-270 East which merges with I-70 East into Illinois. Take the first Greenville exit, left at the stop sign, first right, then follow IL Route 40 about two miles. Right at the stoplight at 4th Street and Route 40 — the facility is on the left.
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- •Lodging: Super 8 Motel — 618-664-0800
Communication & Mail
- •Mail: Send mail to: Inmate Name & Register Number, FCI Greenville, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 6000, Greenville, IL 62246. USPS First-Class, Priority, and Express Mail accepted. FedEx/UPS can be sent to FCI Greenville, Satellite Camp, 100 U.S. Highway 40, Greenville, IL 62246. Softcover publications may come from any source; hardcover must come from the publisher, bookstore, or book club.
Visiting
- •Visiting: Visiting hours are Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The source indicates a temporary suspension notice as of May 2024, which is treated as outdated. Contact the facility to confirm current visiting schedules.
Insider Information
Housing
Camp residents are housed in dormitories with two-woman cubicles.
Library
The camp library is open Monday through Friday 7:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–3:30 PM, and 5:00–8:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday 6:30–9:30 AM and 10:30 AM–3:30 PM; closed on federal holidays. Electric typewriters are available for legal work only on a first-come, first-served basis. A copier is available at $0.10 per page, charged to your debit card. An inter-library loan program is available through the Lewis and Clark Public Library System.
Phone Policy
Calls end after 15 minutes with a 30-caller limit. You get 300 minutes per month, increased to 400 in November and December. Camp phone hours are weekdays 6:00–7:30 AM, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, and 4:30–10:00 PM. Weekends and holidays 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Psychology/Counseling Services
A non-residential drug treatment program, a drug abuse education program, and Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups are available. A six-month Values Program is also offered. Individual and group therapy sessions can be arranged through Psychology Services.
Health Services
Health care services include medical sick call, dental sick call, and all support services. Camp sick call sign-up is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:30 to 7:00 AM, with Wednesdays reserved for physical exams. The camp pill line runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 7:00 AM and 5:15 to 5:45 PM; on weekends and holidays, from 9:00 to 9:30 AM and 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Routine dental and optometry services can be requested by written request. Medical staff is available around the clock. People under 50 may request a physical examination every three years, while those 50 and older may request one annually.
Fitness & Recreation
The recreation center is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM. The gym, weight room, and recreation yard are open weekdays from 6:20 AM to 8:30 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with the yard closing at dusk depending on the season. Team sports, aerobic conditioning, and yoga are offered. The hobby craft center features leather work, art, yarn and crochet, beads, music, billiards, foosball, and a variety of card and board games. Movies are shown weekly via television in all units.
Religious Services
The Religious Services Department offers emergency, grief, and spiritual counseling on a walk-in basis. Staff chaplains of specific faiths are available, along with a community of volunteers representing other faiths. Religious activities include services for Rastafarian, Catholic, Christian, Moorish Science Temple, Nation of Islam, Promise Keepers, Hispanic Christian, Sunni, Jehovah's Witness, Hindu, Shiite, Buddhist, Seventh Day Adventist, and Universal Church of God communities, among others.
Commissary
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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Greenville Camp SCP
Greenville Camp SCP is a Federal Prison Camp. Camps generally have greater freedom of movement, no perimeter fencing, lower levels of violence, and access to First Step Act programming.
Pre-Surrender Checklist
- •Bring your contact list and release plan
- •Close out work and professional obligations
- •Set up power of attorney and financial access
- •Handle all medical preparations
- •Choose one primary point of contact
- •Prepare your family for phone and visitation limits
- •Pack only what the facility allows
- •Arrange transportation and surrender details
- •Form a reading list before you arrive
- •Know which programs are actually offered
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Programs & Services
Education Programs
- GED preparation
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Adult Continuing Education (ACE) — offerings change quarterly
- Parenting classes
- Offender placement
- Correspondence courses
- Certificate program in business concepts (Kaskaskia College)
- Certificate program in commercial food (Kaskaskia College)
Vocational Training
- Animal husbandry
- PAWS (Prisoners Assisting With Support Dogs)
- Apprenticeship: Animal trainer
- Apprenticeship: Baker
- Apprenticeship: Cook
- Apprenticeship: Landscape technician
- Apprenticeship: Welding
- Apprenticeship: Teacher's aide
- UNICOR factory (limited camp positions available)
Health & Wellness
- Non-residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program
- Drug Abuse Education Program
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
- 6-month Values Program
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Sick call sign-up: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30–7:00 AM
- Pill line: weekdays 6:30–7:00 AM and 5:15–5:45 PM
- Pill line: weekends/holidays 9:00–9:30 AM and 4:30–5:30 PM
Recreation
- Team sports
- Weight room
- Gymnasium
- Music rooms
- Aerobic conditioning
- Yoga
- Leather craft
- Art
- Yarn and crochet
- Beadwork
- Billiards
- Foosball
- Card and board games
- Weekly movies via TV
- Recreation center: 10:30 AM–8:30 PM daily
- Gym/weight room/yard: weekdays 6:20 AM–8:30 PM, weekends/holidays 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Reentry Preparation
- Offender placement
- Release preparation
Visiting Information
Regular Visiting Hours
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Federal Holidays: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Important Notes
- • Valid government-issued photo ID required
- • All visitors subject to search
- • Dress code enforced
Note: Visiting schedules may vary. Contact the facility directly for the most current visiting hours and procedures. For a complete breakdown of visitation rules, dress code, and how to get approved, visit our Visitation Guide.
What a Smaller Camp Means for You
With a population of approximately 121 people, Greenville Camp SCP is a smaller facility — and that has real implications for daily life, programming, and how you're treated.
Pros
- ✓Easier to get noticed for the right reasons — consistent behavior, good work ethic, and program participation are visible to staff, which can help with halfway house recommendations and early release planning
- ✓Shorter lines for commissary, phones, sick call, and laundry — daily life has less friction
- ✓Fewer interpersonal conflicts — smaller populations generally mean a calmer environment with less drama
- ✓Staff may have more flexibility with halfway house and home confinement recommendations because they actually know who you are
Cons
- ✗Easier to get noticed for the wrong reasons too — if you get a disciplinary infraction, miss a count, or get caught with contraband like a cell phone, staff will know immediately and consequences come fast, including the SHU and potential transfer to a higher-security facility
- ✗Fewer program options — vocational training, education, and RDAP slots may be limited, and waitlists can be unpredictable
- ✗The prison hustle is harder to run — in a smaller camp, there's nowhere to hide; paying someone to cover your work assignment or moving contraband is far riskier because everyone sees everything
- ✗Less anonymity — your business is everyone's business, which can feel suffocating
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenville Camp SCP
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Other Federal Prisons in Illinois
How Long Will You Actually Serve?
Federal sentences are not always served in full. Good time credit, the First Step Act, and RDAP can significantly reduce your time served.
RDAP Program Available
This facility offers the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), which can reduce your sentence by up to 12 months.
RDAP is not offered at this facility. The camp provides non-residential drug treatment, drug abuse education, AA, and NA.
Contact Information
100 U.S. Hwy 40, Greenville, IL 62246
Greenville, Illinois 62246
Mailing Address
Inmate Name & Register Number, FCI Greenville, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 6000, Greenville, IL 62246
Facility Details
- Security Level
- Minimum
- Facility Type
- SCP
- Region
- North Central
- Gender
- Female
- Population
- 121
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Security Notice
All phone calls are recorded. All emails are saved. Mail can be read by staff.
