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Hiring and Training our 2016 Summer Staff By Alissa Hollmann- Camping Services Director Staff training begins Memorial Day weekend and in just a few short weeks camp will again be…

Helping Campers Prepare for Summer Camp-  By Olivia Hammond- Program Coordinator Many of our Campers have registered for Summer Camp and are counting down the days until they arrive. Whether…

Over the past two months our seasonal program staff, Anne Rutledge, Chris Sedivy, Jake Pasdertz, and Xavier Tolbert along with some of the full-time staff, Program Coordinator, Olivia Hammond and Program Director,…

“You inspire me to be the best counselor I can be.” I am Anna, and I’m writing on behalf of Camp Ondessonk to ask for your support today for #GivingTuesday!…

As the last echoes of “Rise and Shine” faded from the Old Dining Hall on the First of August, our 2015 summer camp season came to an end. Campers rushed…

“Thanks to everyone who helped build Mini Camp Village. We really love this place and give it two thumbs up!” said Josh, who was one of the first Chiwatenhwa mini…

“We don’t grow when things are easy; we grow when we face challenges,” says Joyce Meyer, a Christian author and speaker. Camp Ondessonk encourages campers to step outside of their…

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…

Pack your bags and step outside. A world of adventure awaits. Whether you like to hike, ride horses, or spend your day on the water, Camp Ondessonk provides an adventure our campers…

We recently sat down with Evan Coulson former Camping Services Director at Camp Ondessonk to talk about the importance of adventure programming for youth.  Evan is now serving as an…

When the Belleville Diocese first established Camp Ondessonk 56 years ago, Monsignor John T. Fournie was named the first General Director. This year in his memory volunteers and staff built…

What to do with your Teenagers this Summer? We have Summer Camps specifically designed for your teenager with leadership development as its core principle. Teenagers have the opportunity to directly participate in outdoor…