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Marge (Vail) Downey - Lodge Princess 1962-1963

Marge (Vail) Downey – Lodge Princess 1962-1963

By Sara (Bell) Clifford DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE INDUCTED INTO LODGE? I went to Camp St. Philip first, so I was inducted there. Before Ondessonk was built they…
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A Place to Belong: Building Self-Identity Through Summer Camp

A Place to Belong: Building Self-Identity Through Summer Camp

Summer camp is more than just a fun getaway for kids; it is a transformative experience that fosters personal growth, independence, and self-identity. At Camp Ondessonk, we believe in summer…
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The Little Building That Could

The Little Building That Could!

By Pati Egan Tucked away between Central Supply and the Dorms is a building that had very humble beginnings in 1968 or so but has grown in importance throughout the…
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The Evolution of the Counselor in Training Program C.I.T.s

The Evolution of the Counselor in Training Program

By Pati Egan I recently saw a comment on Facebook where an old staff member was asking another old staff member what week her child was going down to be…
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Gala Italiano: An Evening of Fun and Fundraising for Camp Ondessonk!

Gala Italiano: An Evening of Fun and Fundraising for Camp Ondessonk!

Join us for Gala Italiano, Camp Ondessonk’s biennial gala and auction, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at The Regency O’Fallon in O’Fallon, Ill.  This event is Camp Ondessonk’s largest fundraising event…
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Rest assured, the Camp Ondessonk Promotions Team is Ready to Visit Schools and PSRs Near You!

Rest assured, the Camp Ondessonk Promotions Team is Ready to Visit Schools and PSRs Near You!

As the anticipation mounts for the 2025 Summer Camp season, Camp Ondessonk’s Promotions Team, armed with the unique blend of fun, adventure, and learning that only Camp Ondessonk can offer,…
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