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Camp Ondessonk recently released a staff orientation video highlighting the new 2014 Summer counselors and employees.  All individuals working at Ondessonk choose the job because of a strong desire to…

Week of Camp Raffle April 30 Win a Week of Camp! Rafffle Drawing Date: April 30, 2014 Download a Week of Camp Raffle Ticket Request Form  Raffle Ticket Donation: $5 each…

In an effort to make Camp Ondessonk accessible to children of diverse economic means, three scholarship opportunities are available for Summer Camp.  General and St. Kateri scholarship recipients receive partial…

Camp Ondessonk with the assistance of the Bike Surgeon of  O’Fallon Illinois will launch a new Mountain Biking Summer Program in 2013 designed for teenage campers.  Southern Illinois is already recognized as one…

The 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…

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…

Lodge Updates  This year, The Lodges of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha observed yet another very successful summer. With additions to the induction process, a spectacular Lodge Camp, the induction of many new outstanding…

Camp People Watching: You Are Being Noticed! by Jeremy M. Culpepper This Fall, more than a dozen of Camp Ondessonk’s finest left home for their first year of college. I…

Camp Ondessonk Board of Directors Jeanne M. Newton, President Vice President, Human Resources and Marketing Belleville News Democrat Susie Schneider, Vice President Business Consultant Rheinecker & Associates Elizabeth M. Keserauskis,…

Camp Ondessonk online registration for 2013 Summer Camp is underway with two ways to save! Pay full camper tuition online by January 1, 2013 and lock into 2012 prices; a…

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…