By Camp Ondessonk Communications Team Somewhere between the packing list and the permission slips, a quieter list appears in the parents’ minds. It is unwritten and relentless: What if they…
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When parents begin evaluating summer camps, one question rises above all others: Is my child safe?That question is not only reasonable but also essential. At high-quality summer camps, safety is…
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Camp Ondessonk, an ACA-accredited Camp, is taking teen camping to the next level with two new Adventure Camp programs for summer 2026. Located in the heart of the beautiful Shawnee…
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On the weekend of April 12 – 14, the annual Spring Lodge Reunion was held down at Camp Ondessonk. This year we had 51 Lodge Member join us for the…
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By Amanda Bailey & Kristin Marie Bivens Ozark, IL According to the American Camp Association, there are approximately 11 million campers who attend day and overnight summer camps each year.…
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Our 2018 application is open for all summer camp positions. From cooks to marketing, wranglers to lifeguards, we have over 100 positions available for anyone 17 and over and who…
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