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Category: Camp Ondessonk

In-Depth Training at Camp Ondessonk: Preparing Leaders for a Safe and Fun-Filled Summer- Summer Camp Counselors at Camp Ondessonk

In-Depth Training at Camp Ondessonk: Preparing Leaders for a Safe and Fun-Filled Summer

By Tony Vrooman, Director of Communications As the Summer sun rises over Camp Ondessonk, nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois, the sounds of nature…
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Camp Ondessonk's Lodge Happy Hours 2024

Camp Ondessonk’s Lodge Happy Hours 

By Elizabeth Dirnbeck, Development Events Coordinator   The Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha held a Happy Hour at Bretz Wildlife Lodge and Winery in Carlyle, Ill., on Thursday, May 9.…
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Father-Son Bonding at Camp Ondessonk A Weekend in the Wilderness (800 x 600 px)

Father-Son Bonding at Camp Ondessonk: A Weekend in the Wilderness

By Tony Vrooman, Sr. Director of Communications As the warmth of spring blankets the earth, and nature awakens from its winter slumber, families across the country seek opportunities to immerse…
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Camp Ondessonk Campfire Lucias Corner 2024 (800 x 600 px)

Lucia’s Corner

By Lucia (Juenger) Hodges Anyone who has spent any time around an Ondessonk campfire has heard or maybe even told a seemingly plausible ghost story. Imagine a unit of campers…
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Caring for Camp through Monthly Giving Scott and Rebecca Bahan (800 x 600 px)

Caring for Camp through Monthly Giving

Before the Campfire Circle was launched in 2020, several generous supporters began giving monthly. Scott and Rebecca Bahan decided to give monthly using an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) because they…
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Caring & Sharing Grant Provides Training for Summer Leadership

Caring & Sharing Grant Provides Training for Summer Leadership

Camp Ondessonk Summer Camp leadership will attend Behavioral First Responder Certification courses led by Alpenglow Education thanks to a grant received from the Caring and Sharing Thrift Shop Wish List…
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