This summer, Camp Ondessonk expanded its offerings by adding a self-guided silent retreat. This retreat allowed participants to reflect and grow in their relationship with God in silence and nature…
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By: Jordyn Priebe Girls Week is a very special week here at Camp Ondessonk because all of the units are filled entirely with girls. While learning is what matters most,…
Continue Reading »Jake Daniels English 3 Composition Mrs. Allen 12/3/15 What it means to me I was twelve years old when I first felt that feeling. I had just moved to a…
Continue Reading »Ondessonk volunteers have been serving Camp for 56 years. With at least 150 volunteers participating per summer, Camp greatly benefits from the hours of work they put in. Lucia Hodges, Ondessonk’s Volunteer…
Continue Reading »2014 Spring Lodge Workshop What: The Lodges of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha Spring Reunion. When: Friday, April 11th through Sunday April 13th, 2014. Where: Camp Ondessonk, Ozark, IL Who: ALL interested…
Continue Reading »Camp Ondessonk’s Open House and Homecoming will be held Saturday June 1st from 10 am -5 pm. Ondessonk staff members will be on hand to give tours, serve food, lead activities, and…
Continue Reading »American Martyrs will be refurbished, thanks to the generosity of Catholics who supported the 2012 Catholic Services and Ministry Appeal for the Belleville Diocese. Camp is especially grateful to diocesan deaneries who supported this project:…
Continue Reading »Lodge Updates- by Mitch Cunningham Coming out of a fantastic summer, The Lodges of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha observed one of the largest Fall Lodge Reunions in recent years. Many campers,…
Continue Reading »Camp Ondessonk- Open House for new campers and Spring Festival
April 4th, 2013 by Tony VroomanOpen House For New Campers Learn how Camp Ondessonk could be a great fit for your child. What: Camp Ondessonk’s Summer Camp Open House. When: Saturday, April 20th, 2013 from…
Continue Reading »Summer Youth Camp Serves Children From All Around The World
January 30th, 2013 by Tony VroomanCamp Ondessonk a residential youth summer camp located in Ozark Illinois serves children and teenagers from all around the world. With traditional programming including hiking, archery, back-packing, swimming, rock-climbing, mountain biking,…
Continue Reading »Is my teenager too old for summer camp? We get asked that question allot by parents, but our answer is always a simple “No”. Camp Ondessonk located in the heart…
Continue Reading »Camp Ondessonk- The Loyal Lodges Prepare for Winter During Fall Reunion
November 19th, 2012 by Tony VroomanThe Loyal Lodges of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha had busy weekend getting ready to kick off one of the most important seasons of the year. Sure, summer is where the action…
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