Our Mission

The Mission of Camp Ondessonk is to provide an environment that inspires physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth for individuals and groups through the appreciation and stewardship of nature.

Our Vision

The Vision of Camp Ondessonk, a camp founded on the Catholic Faith, is to be the world’s best youth camp. Inspired by positive role models, campers will experience the wonders of God’s creation through adventurous, challenging activities in a unique, rustic environment.

Recreational Programs

We welcome individuals and groups of all types to enjoy the beauty, solitude, and adventure of our site and the adjacent Shawnee National Forrest during the school year.  Overnight accommodations vary from rustic, open air cabins to two room suites with private bathrooms in our St. Noel building.  Visitors can arrange horseback rides, guided hikes, meals, campfires, climbing, and much more.  Whether you are interested in booking a quiet weekend getaway for your family, a youth group retreat, a weekend conference, a lunch meeting, or a 400 person family reunion, we can handle it.

The following list is a sample of some of our most popular school year offerings.  A complete reservation form with prices for cabin rental, programs, and services is at the bottom of this page:

Lodging:

  • Overnight camping in our signature rustic units: $8/night/person
  • Overnight lodging in St. Noel: $16.50/night/person

Trail Rides:

  • One hour - $18/person
  • Two hour - $30/person
  • All day with lunch - $50/person
  • One night overnight with three meals - $75/person
  • Two night overnight with seven meals - $125/person

Western Riding Lessons: New in Spring 2010! - Just $15/person/hour

  • Open enrollment for 8 year olds and older, including adults
  • March 23, 2010 through April 29, 2010
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays only
  • To view a brochure and sign up, click here

Ropes Courses/Climbing:

  • Teams Course - $16.50/person
  • Climbing Tower - $16.50/person
  • High Ropes - $22/person
  • Sandstone Rock Climbing - $33/person

Meals:

  • Camp Ondessonk offers delicious dining hall served food and packout meals for groups of 10 or more.  Please consult the appropriate off-season reservation form for complete meal options and pricing.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Most activities require a minimum number of participants.

Please view the appropriate link for a complete menu of programs and services:

Reservation Form for 2009 - 2010 School Year

Reservation Form for 2010 - 2011 School Year

Camp Ondessonk  is proud to host annual "theme weekends" with all-inclusive lodging, food, and programming.  The choices include Fall Family Camp, Mother & Daughter Weekend,  and Father & Son Weekend.  Please click below to learn more.

Weekend Getaways 09-10

 

 

 

 

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