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August 17-22 Camp Ondessonk will host a CHA Standard Instructor Certification Clinic. The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has developed a highly respected certification process where riding instructors are evaluated in…

Participants couldn’t have asked for better weather during the Father Son Weekend event at Camp Ondessonk April 25-27.  Campers of all ages enjoyed nature hikes experiencing first hand some of…

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…

Open 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…

Camp 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,…

Camp Ondessonk is an Illinois summer camp located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest.  Camp staff are hitting the road to talk with teenagers and kids about registration…

Camp Ondessonk is an Illinois Summer Camp located in the heart of Shawnee National Forest.  A traditional Illinois camp for both children and teens with one of the largest Equestrian programs…

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…

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…

We couldn’t resist jumping on the Carley Rae Jepsen bandwagon!  Check out our latest Youtube video:  Call Me Maybe

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. …