The First Time Camper Open House is the best way to introduce potential campers (and nervous parents) to the Ondessonk experience. Families will have a chance to meet leadership staff and take a tour! Tours will leave every 30 minutes during the Open House. Weather dependent, camp activities will be open including hiking, horseback riding, archery, handicrafts and more.
Free Admission!! Registration is not required, but appreciated for planning purposes. Simply fill out this online form.
Can’t make it to Camp on April 5th? Call us at 618-695-2489 to schedule a private tour, or join us for one of our many Learning More About Camp Webinars!
“Learning More About Camp” Webinars
This is an excellent way for both new and returning camper families to hear about Camp Ondessonk‘s summer camp planning and see a virtual unit tour. You will meet some of our leadership staff and can ask questions about the Camp O experience.
Register online at https://ondessonk.com/events.
• Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 5:30-6:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5:30-6:00 pm
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 5:30-6:00 pm
Camp Ondessonk has proudly served campers since the summer of 1959. Ondessonk’s 983-acre site is adjacent to the Shawnee National Forest and is among the most beautiful summer camps in the United States. The Ondessonk Experience is deliberately designed to immerse participants in a setting not often encountered by the youths of today. This traditional approach to summer camping allows participants to fully experience their surroundings in a fun, adventurous, and supportive environment.