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Fall Festivities at Camp Ondessonk Ondessonk Trail Race

Fall Festivities at Camp Ondessonk

By Elizabeth Dirnbeck Camp Ondessonk was humming with excitement October 28, 2023, with close to 200 individuals onsite for the 13th Annual Ondessonk Trail Races and the Ondessonk Fall Festival.…
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Successful Work Weekend at Camp O Stable Round-up Ondessonk

Successful Work Weekend at Camp O

By Elizabeth Dirnbeck Volunteer work is a major contributing factor to the success of any organization. This rings true at Camp Ondessonk, as we rely on volunteers to fulfill many…
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Dear Buckaroos, Stable Round-up Camp Ondessonk

Dear Buckaroos!

By Judy Blase Woodruff Have you ever received a letter with the above salutation? This was how then Camp Director Gene Canavan addressed the first invitations to Camp Ondessonk’s popular…
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After School Adventure Club

After School Adventure Club: Exploring Nature and Community at Camp Ondessonk

Camp Ondessonk has long been a place of adventure, learning, and self-discovery for individuals of all ages. Recently, the Camp has introduced a new initiative that brings the spirit of…
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Nurturing Education The Johnson County Teacher Retreat at Camp Ondessonk 1

The Johnson County Teacher Retreat at Camp Ondessonk

In the heart of the picturesque Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois lies Camp Ondessonk, where the serenity of nature combines with the warmth of human connection. This year, this…
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Garnier 1964

Garnier 1964

By Lucia Hodges In 1964, I had counted the days until Ondessonk’s “Girl’s Season” began during the second half of the summer. Boy campers came for the first six weeks.…
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