Dear Camp Friend, Early last spring, a metal storage shed near the dining hall was violently blown into the woods during a storm. The shed was a 2017 Camp Ondessonk Gala auction item acquired by Camp Friends, Marge and Tom Downey. With no need for a shed at their…
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Let me tell you something I’ve learned after years of watching parents navigate summer camp decisions: the glossy brochures with zip lines and pristine lakes? They matter way less than…
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The Emerging Trend Transforming How Families Choose Summer Camp When Sarah began searching for a summer camp for her 11-year-old daughter, Emma, she started where most parents do: typing “summer…
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Kole Richey is the new, full-time Assistant Director of Maintenance / Assistant Camp Ranger at Ondessonk. His duties include maintaining Camp’s facilities and property. He feels that being a good…
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Every year, right around Thanksgiving, I start a fresh spreadsheet and start adding ideas for the kids’ Christmas lists. I try to include the items they’ve circled in magazines and…
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Preparing your child for a summer at Camp Ondessonk begins with our 2026 Parent & Camper Handbook. This clear, friendly guide helps families feel confident, excited, and ready for an…
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