New Year, New Ways to Serve: Supporting Camp Ondessonk in 2025
Is finding a new way to serve Camp on your list of goals for the New Year? Several events could use your support as a guest or volunteer. Be sure to visit our Events page throughout the year for a full schedule of 2025 events.
Camp Ondessonk Gala – Gala Italiano
Gala Italiano, Camp Ondessonk’s biennial gala and auction, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at The Regency O’Fallon in O’Fallon, Ill. This is Camp’s largest fundraiser, and proceeds will benefit everyone who travels down the Camp Road by allowing Camp to purchase program equipment and for other operational expenses that keep our programs competitive and maintain high-quality standards.
You can support this event by attending or volunteering before or at the event. Contact Whitney Strang at [email protected] to learn more about this exciting event.
Lodge Reunions
Twice a year, active Lodge Members reunite with friends as they help Camp Ondessonk prepare for the next seasons. Lodge Members stay in units for the weekend with adult supervision. They participate in service projects and attend formal meetings addressing Lodge business, while enjoying fellowship in the evenings. Please bring appropriate work clothes along with work gloves and closed-toed shoes for the work projects.
2025 Spring Lodge Reunion – April 11-13, 2025
- Register for the event online or email [email protected] by April 2 to be included.
2025 Fall Lodge Reunion – October 10-12, 2025
- Register for the event online or email [email protected] by October 1.
Pete Korte Memorial Golf Benefit
Camp Ondessonk’s Annual Golf Benefit, now proudly named the Pete Korte Memorial Golf Benefit for Camp Ondessonk, is held each fall at the Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill. The four-person scramble is hosted by Pete’s company, Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc., in Highland, Ill. This year’s event will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Parades
Join Camp Ondessonk in one of several parades throughout the year! Parades in March, June, and December are a great way to show your love of Camp Ondessonk and encourage others to join the Camp Family. Contact Tony Vrooman at [email protected] to learn more about this fun opportunity.