Camp Ondessonk – Ringing in the New Year
By Elizabeth Dirnbeck
Welcome to 2024 with Camp Ondessonk! As we ring in the new year, you are invited to mark your calendars for Camp Ondessonk’s wide range of opportunities that include philanthropic events, recreational programs, and volunteer opportunities. Be sure to visit Camp’s events page throughout the year for a complete schedule of 2024 events.
Trivia Night – March 2, 2024
Unleash your inner trivia master at the Camp O Trivia Night, held at Holy Trinity Church in Fairview Heights, Ill.! For more information or to register, please visit: http://bit.ly/Camp-O-Trivia2024
Solar Eclipse – April 6-8, 2024
Experience the astronomical wonder of The Great North American Eclipse! Camp Ondessonk is in the “Eclipse Crossroads of America” where the center line of the eclipse will pass directly over Camp. Register today, as you won’t want to miss the breathtaking view that Camp Ondessonk offers.
Stable Round Up and Lodge Reunion –
Reunite with friends as you help Camp prepare for the upcoming season! Twice a year, Camp Ondessonk hosts volunteers as they participate in service projects and enjoy fellowship in the evenings. Please bring appropriate work clothes and dress for the weather. To receive additional information, please contact: registration@ondessonk.com.
- Spring – April 19-21, 2024
- Fall – October 11-13, 2024
Stable Round-Up is by invitation only.
Lodge Reunions are free to all active Lodge Members.
Family Camps –
Join us at Camp Ondessonk for specialty weekends designed for campers to share what they love about Camp with their entire family! For more information, please visit: https://ondessonk.com/outdoor-adventure/family-camps/.
- Father/Son Weekend – April 26-28, 2024
- Family Camp – September 13-15, 2024
- Mother/Daughter Weekend – October 4-6, 2024
Open House – June 1, 2024
Help us kick off Camp’s 65th summer of “teaching what matters most.” Families will have the chance to meet leadership staff, take a tour around Camp, and participate in a sampling of Summer Camp activities.
29th Annual Camp Ondessonk Golf Benefit – September 21, 2024
Join Camp Ondessonk this fall for the annual four-person scramble hosted by Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, on-course competitions, and more while supporting Camp O!
Fall Festival – October 26, 2024
Participate in your favorite Camp activities and have the opportunity to participate in the Ondessonk Trail Races that will take you through Camp’s beautiful forests, canyons, and pastures. Enjoy the colors of fall, onsite for Camp Ondessonk’s Fall Festival!
For more information (or to volunteer!) contact Ellie Dirnbeck at 618-695-2489 x112 or elizabeth.dirnbeck@ondessonk.com.