When parents begin evaluating summer camps, one question rises above all others: Is my child safe?That question is not only reasonable but also essential. At high-quality summer camps, safety is…
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A Parent Readiness Guide for First-Time Camp Families For many parents, the idea of sending a child to an overnight summer camp brings a mix of excitement and hesitation. You…
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Seeking Trivia Night sponsorships and raffle donations! Camp O Trivia Night Through the Decades Saturday, March 7, 2026 Holy Trinity Catholic Church 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, Ill. 62208 Doors…
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By Jennifer Tyler In December, Camp Ondessonk shared a picture on social media of the Lalande outhouse without its cover. As expected, the post received a fair amount of witty…
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There were a handful of counselors who really stood out my first year back at Camp Ondessonk in 2006. One was Sarah Jane Pepper. She was enthusiastic, thoughtful, fun, and engaging. The campers adored her, as did her coworkers. An…
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by Kathleen Alcorn Camp Ondessonk is such a wonderful place for both personal and leadership growth. In my opinion, it is the most beautiful place on the planet. I was…
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