Like many Camp Friends, Michelle Bretscher has an extensive collection of Camp Ondessonk t-shirts with images of iconic places, commemorating specialty weekends, or fun designs featured in Camp’s Trading Post.…
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Funding received through the Diocese of Belleville’s Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal (CSMA) Fund for Ministry will help schools participate in Outdoor Education programs at Camp Ondessonk this coming spring.…
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By William “Bill” Gain A long while back (7-10 years ago), I submitted a story to this page about my teaching in China (2013-2022) and my summer and winter breaks…
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This fall, Camp Ondessonk proudly partnered with several Belleville and St. Louis Diocesan schools to deliver exceptional Outdoor Education experiences. We welcomed students from St. Clare, St. Ambrose, Immaculate Conception…
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By Pati Egan In 1972 you could take a Camp trip on a jet plane – well, at least one way. You even got an official Camp Ondessonk duffel bag…
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In a world where children are often over-scheduled and disconnected from nature, Camp Ondessonk offers a transformative experience that fosters essential life skills like responsibility, independence, and personal growth. What…
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