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Events

Office Closed for Easter

The Camp Ondessonk office will be closed for the Easter holiday starting Friday, April 7, 2023 and will resume activity Tuesday, April 11, 2023. If you would like to hike on property, please check in at the Kiosk in the Parking Lot. Thank you, and Happy Easter!

OPEN CAMPING

Get the true Ondessonk camping experience by sleeping among the trees or under a waterfall!  All cabin units have fire pits, benches, picnic tables, a potable water spigot, an outhouse, and are within a short walk to a shower house. For additional information, or to make your reservation, visit the camping section of our website! …
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Learning More About Camp Webinar

The Learning More About Camp Webinar is an excellent way for both new and returning camper families to hear about Camp Ondessonk‘s summer camp planning for 2023 and see a virtual unit tour. You will meet some of our leadership staff and have the opportunity to ask Camping Services Director, Nolan Hurst, and Sr. Director…
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Spring Stable Round-Up

Every spring, volunteers attend the annual Spring Stable Round-Up Weekend to contribute their time & talent to Camp Ondessonk’s stable program and grounds. Typical projects include maintaining tack and equipment, fixing fence, landscaping, trail maintenance, etc. Meals provided include breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, as well as breakfast on Sunday. Unit lodging is free…
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Spring Lodge Reunion

Spring Lodge Reunion is a service-focused experience at Camp Ondessonk. Reunite with friends as you help Camp prepare for the upcoming summer!  Lodge members stay in units and participate in service projects throughout the day on Saturday. Be prepared to work hard during the day and enjoy the beauty of Camp with fellow Lodge members…
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OPEN CAMPING

Get the true Ondessonk camping experience by sleeping among the trees or under a waterfall!  All cabin units have fire pits, benches, picnic tables, a potable water spigot, an outhouse, and are within a short walk to a shower house. For additional information, or to make your reservation, visit the camping section of our website! …
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Father Son Weekend

Camp Ondessonk sets aside one weekend each year for this specialty weekend designed for the guys. For Father Son Weekend 2023, men are invited to join us for a weekend of tromping through the woods, spending evenings around the campfire, and sharing a love of the outdoors with the boys in their lives. Join us…
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OPEN CAMPING

Get the true Ondessonk camping experience by sleeping among the trees or under a waterfall!  All cabin units have fire pits, benches, picnic tables, a potable water spigot, an outhouse, and are within a short walk to a shower house. For additional information, or to make your reservation, visit the camping section of our website!  Feel free…
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Annual Open House & Homecoming

Camp Ondessonk 3760 Ondessonk Rd, Ozark, IL, United States

Join us to commence our 64th summer of “teaching what matters most.” Families will have a chance to meet leadership staff, take a tour, meet the horses, and participate in a sampling of summer camp activities. Free admission. Free Lunch will be served in the Original Dining Hall from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Please…
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Camp O Day

Camp Ondessonk 3760 Ondessonk Rd, Ozark, IL, United States

Camp O Day commemorates the founding of Camp Ondessonk.  First celebrated in 2021 and held annually on June 28, the date that the first campers came through the Camp gate in 1959, Camp O Day celebrates the tradition of giving back to Camp Ondessonk.  This one-day effort encourages gifts of time, talent, and treasure to ensure Camp Ondessonk will “teach what matters…
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