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Author: Tony Vrooman

Aquatics Adventure Camp 1992 – Coffee, Donuts, and the Wabash River

Canoeing on the Wabash River was both fun and challenging. The original staff were Suzy (Munn) Mahoney, Jen (Jansen) Brennan, and the late Joe Bushue.

Horse Specialty Camp – 1992! The Pioneers of All Horse Adventure Programs!

Two campers’ perspectives on being on the first Horse Specialty Camp: I asked Colleen Shaughnessy how horses were assigned, “I wasn’t staff but was a camper for the first Horse…
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Camp Ondessonk: A Camping Paradise

Camp Ondessonk is a rustic, outdoor, Catholic youth camp located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois. This camping paradise is home to 983 acres of…
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Camp Ondessonk Kitchen and Dining Hall Staff

At Camp Ondessonk, the contribution of well-trained staff members makes the camp experience more meaningful, fun, and safe for campers. These staff are dedicated to their craft and are always…
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One Day Celebrating 64 Summers

On Wednesday, June 28th, the Camp Community came together to commemorate the 64th summer at Camp Ondessonk.  For campers, Camp O Day kicked off during breakfast with decorations and party…
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The Breese Legacy

By Judy Blase Woodruff Forty-five years ago, Jim Richter was persuaded by Lavern Kuhl and Vince Wesselmann to volunteer at Camp Ondessonk. It began a legacy that remains today with…
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