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Author: Tony Vrooman

2023 Engagement Opportunities

Camp is at work planning an exciting year of events for Lodge members and the greater Camp family.  Be sure to visit our Events page throughout the year for a…
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Patches, Badges and the Old Camp Logo

By Pati Egan Staff and C.I.T.s  (Counselors in Training) no longer wear these patches on their uniform shirts.  A staff picture from 1988 shows the girls’ and most of the…
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Theology of Foil Burgers

By Clare Wangard There are some places that are steeped in tradition. There are churches, towns, and organizations whose traditions have become central to their identity. Camp Ondessonk, my place…
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Camp Ondessonk Garnier (800 x 600 px)

The Great Green Machine

By Pati Egan The Great Green Machine…Garnier!  The Kelly-Green Unit of Garnier was not one of the four original units, but it was a huge hit when it was built…
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Inspection

By Pati Egan Since Camp opened, campers and staff have assembled on the “Parade Grounds”  – also known as the parking lot – to lower the American Flag and the…
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Proudly, Third-Generation Ondessonk: The (Smith) Stierwalt Family

By Sara (Bell) Clifford Long before she could earn a paycheck, Betsy (Smith) Stierwalt was an Ondessonk ambassador. It started when she was 6, when she and her family moved…
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