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Belleville IL Bicentennial Parade

Camp Ondessonk will be participating in the Belleville IL Bicentennial Parade Friday April 25, 2014. We will be assembling between 17th & 20th Streets on West Main and St. Mary’s yard…
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Wooden stairs leading to a lookout platform.

Ondessonk Community by Jason Valentine

One of the hardest things to describe to a person who has never been to Camp Ondessonk is defining “Camp People”.  In my limited way, I will try to show…
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Four people on a dock by a lake.

Camp Spirit by Dan King

It’s known as “camp magic” or “camp spirit,” and embraced by campers and staff alike who feel that special energy alive at camp. I won’t deny there’s magic here— but…
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Advice for Campers- Kate Burgauer

A Little Bit About Me Mosquitoes love me, horseflies fear me, and campers still tell me they laugh at  my silly jokes.  Even though I have a grown-up job, I…
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Spring Lodge Reunion

Save the Date! 2015 Camp Ondessonk Gala and Benefit Auction

Save the Date! 2015 Camp Ondessonk Gala and Benefit Auction!   When: Saturday March 7, 2015   Where:  Sheraton Four Points, Fairview Heights, IL   Watch for more details coming in…
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Three smiling girls in purple camp shirts.

Black Robe- Father Steven Beatty

I saw it at a book sale. It was an old cloth-bound hardback, frayed around the edges but certainly good for dozens more readings, and the title practically jumped off…
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