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TREVA BARKER

By Bill Clark When she was introduced to the campers in the Dining Hall at Ondessonk, Treva Barker was called the Mayor of Ozark. (Ozark, Illinois is the small town…
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THE BUILDING OF A CAMP (1959)

By Bill Clark The summer after my senior year of high school I worked as a caretaker and lawnmower at King’s House of Retreats in Belleville, Illinois. I played on…
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Lodge Updates

By Evan Coulson The Lodges of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha have a rich history of serving Camp Ondessonk while providing opportunities for campers and staff to remain connected to Camp and…
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Stable News

By Kate Burgauer Hollow. The trail will be used for Traditional Camp, Horse Camp, and Horse Adventure trail rides. In March, Camp Ondessonk began offering riding lessons to local children…
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“Because of Camp”

“Because of Camp Ondessonk I’m not afraid to open my self up to others. I have the confidence to be my crazy, unique self around strangers… Because of camp I…
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Rat Patrol: A Birthday Benefit for Camp Ondessonk

By Emma O’Brien Camp Ondessonk turned 51 this year, and celebrated in style! On Saturday, February 26th, 2010, the Thaxton Speakeasy in St. Louis hosted the first biennial young friends’…
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