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Category: Equestrian program

From The Original Camp Stables to Brébeuf Flats

From The Original Camp Stables to Brébeuf Flats

By Pati Egan Hundreds of campers, staff, and visitors pass Brébeuf Flats every day. They might stop, sit for a while, and think to themselves “What a nice little spot.”…
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Just a Glimpse of Riding in the 1960s

Just a Glimpse of Riding in the 1960s

By Pati Egan Why only a glimpse? For you young campers and staff, a fire article will appear in the November Newsletter. For you older staff “fire” means something is…
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Meet Tanner Page: Camp Ondessonk's New Equestrian Coordinator is Ready to Ride into an Incredible Summer

Meet Tanner Page: Camp Ondessonk’s New Equestrian Coordinator is Ready to Ride into an Incredible Summer

Camp Ondessonk is thrilled to welcome Tanner Page as our new Equestrian Coordinator. If her passion for horses and her heart for campers is any indication, the barn is in…
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Camp Ondessonk Stables and Its Equestrian Programs

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois, Camp Ondessonk Stables stands as a beacon of outdoor education, personal growth, and community building. Within this…
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Horse enjoys new life at Camp Ondessonk

In March, Camp Ondessonk welcomed a new horse, Havi, to the herd.  The 14-year-old grade paint mare was purchased with funds provided by the Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation after months…
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Is my teenager too old for Summer Camp

Is my teenager too old for Summer Camp?

Is my teenager too old for summer camp?  We get asked that question a lot by parents, but our answer is always a simple “No.”  Camp Ondessonk, located in the…
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