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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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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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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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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Is my teenager too old for summer camp? We get asked that question a lot by parents, but our answer is always a simple “No.” Camp Ondessonk, located in the…
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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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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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