The Smell of Cedar
By Judy (Blase) Woodruff Imagine that you are one of the first campers to arrive June 28th the opening day of Camp Ondessonk in 1959. Your family drove to Ozark,…
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By Judy (Blase) Woodruff Imagine that you are one of the first campers to arrive June 28th the opening day of Camp Ondessonk in 1959. Your family drove to Ozark,…
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Long before campers set foot on the Southern Illinois trails, something transformative unfolds in Ozark, Ill. Throughout the past six days in late May, more than 100 staff members arrived…
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In 2008, we decided to publish an account of Camp Ondessonk’s history. Aptly titled, Celebrating Fifty Years of Camp Spirit, the publication’s contents were largely compiled and written by Carrie Birge, a former camper and counselor…
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For generations, Camp Ondessonk has been a place where unforgettable memories are made. From crossing the Covered Bridge for the first time to singing around a campfire, hiking the trails,…
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On June 28, 1959, the very first campers arrived at Camp Ondessonk and began a tradition that would shape generations of young people for decades to come. Sixty-seven summers later,…
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For generations, Camp Ondessonk has been a place where young people discover confidence, build lifelong friendships, deepen their faith, and connect with the natural world. Around every campfire, on every…
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