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Lake St. Isaac – Cooling Off Campers Since 1961

Lake St. Isaac – Cooling Off Campers Since 1961

By Pati Egan There are very few places in Camp that campers’ grandparents or maybe even great grandparents can say, “I remember swimming at Camp!” and they will be thinking…
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Steve Sanner’s Memories of Camp Ondessonk

Finding Magic in Every Moment: Steve Sanner’s Memories of Camp Ondessonk

Steve Sanner’s Camp Ondessonk journey began in the mid-1960s, after fifth grade. Among his favorite memories is an unforgettable, and slightly harrowing, encounter with a horse. “My horse got stung…
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From Camp Craft to Woodsmanship to Woodscraft

From Camp Craft to Woodsmanship to Woodscraft

By Pati Egan The Camp 50th Anniversary Book states that Camp Crafts were taught the first year Camp was opened. The first instructor was Gerald Montroy. The campers were taught…
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The Treasure…Why is there a 1958 VW Bug in the Dining Hall?

The Treasure…Why is there a 1958 VW Bug in the Dining Hall?

By Pati Egan Camp still has a treasure every week, but the format is different from the original treasure. The original treasure had very specific rules: At each meal, one…
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Discover Camp Ondessonk’s Mini Camp Program – Building Lifelong Skills and Memories for Young Adventurers

Discover Camp Ondessonk’s Mini Camp Program – Building Lifelong Skills and Memories for Young Adventurers

There’s something magical about a child’s first Summer Camp experience – where independence blossoms, friendships grow, and memories are etched forever. Camp Ondessonk, nestled in the awe-inspiring Shawnee National Forest,…
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Ondessonk Catholic Youth Camp entrance.

A Look Back to the Original Unit Styles

By Pati Egan I thought it might be fun to revisit the way the units looked when originally built. Each cabin held six campers. There was a separate staff cabin.…
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