• 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,…
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  • CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FOR SUMMER CAMP!

    Heepwah!  It’s Summer Camp time!!!  For the safety and security of our campers and staff, we are closed to the public until August 20th, 2023.  Please come back to camp…
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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…
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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…
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