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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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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By Pati Egan Imagine walking down the snow-covered Camp Road by Daniel in the early 1960s and 1970s. The only sound you hear are your boots crunching in the snow. Perhaps…
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On Wednesday, October 18, Camp Ondessonk received funding through the Diocese of Belleville’s Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal (CSMA) Fund for Ministry to support ministry programs for teens. The CSMA…
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In less time than it takes to cook a foil burger, you can make a lasting impact at Camp Ondessonk! One of the easiest future gifts you can make is…
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Bequests, any gift made as part of a will or trust, continue to be the most common legacy gift, and their popularity is not waning. It is estimated by Giving…
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