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Camp Ondessonk has received a bequest of $13,000 from the estate of Liz Zelenka, a former camper, CIT, and staff member who passed away on January 5, 2010. The gift…

That’s right we are now officially TV stars.  Camp Ondessonk will be featured on the new hit show “Small Town Big Deal”  Thursday October 11th on RFD-TV 8:30pm CST.  The…

Help send some very deserving kids to Camp!  Click Here for Registration: The Moccasin Gap Trail: The Moccasin Gap Trail Run will utilize a series of scenic and challenging trails within -and…

OK… maybe the title was a little extreme but we wanted to grab your attention.  Take two minutes out your day and traverse along with Camp Ondessonk’s Executive Director Dan…

Friday at Camp Ondessonk brings out the competitive spirit in our campers.  Click here to watch them prepare for Tug of War.

One of the greatest experiences for our campers is the overnight camp-out.  Campers pack up their bedding and hike a short distance to one of our overnight spots.  These spots range…

Mr. King, Just wanted to send you a note concerning my first experience with Camp Ondessonk. My daughter Susy Cowgill was a first time camper this past week at Girls…

Camp Ondessonk, an Illinois Not for Profit 501 (c) (3) Youth Camp located in Ozark, Illinois, announces the release of 29 partial scholarships to families in financial need this summer. …

Catch Camp Ondessonk Night at the Ballpark! Saturday August 25, 2012    Game Time:  7:05pm GNC Stadium – Sauget IL $10.00 Ticket includes Hot Dog and 24oz Drink or $8.00 Ticket (Field Box)…

Dear Camp Ondessonk, I wanted to thank all of the staff at Camp Ondessonk for making Co-ed for such a life changing experience for our 3 children that we sent…

I probably just spent one of the best weekends of my life at Camp Ondessonk. It’s weird coming home from late nights, cold hands, and good hard work, exhausted beyond…

We love testimonials from families that visit Camp Ondessonk, here is a recent letter we received: A huge HEEPWAH to the Camp Ondessonk Staff for another outstanding Family Camp.  This…