Spring Lodge Work Weekend is a weekend at Camp Ondessonk for Active Lodge Members to come back and help prepare Camp to “re-open” for the Spring. Participants will spend all day Saturday completing various projects around Camp, and enjoy a foil meal and campfire at night. Authorized Lodge adults and Camp staff will provide supervision.…
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Join Camp Ondessonk’s float for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! - walk alongside old and new friends, spread cheer, wear Garnier Green, and celebrate community spirit! Parade Staging Area- 3rd & West A Street, Belleville, Illinois.
✝️This Lent, take a meaningful journey as a family at Camp Ondessonk’s Outdoor Way of the Cross Reflection. Walk the Stations of the Cross surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation, reflect on your personal and shared faith, and deepen your connection with each other. 📅 Event Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM 🔹 Registration Deadline: March 28, 2025…
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We are closed to the public due to a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Every spring, volunteers attend the annual Spring Stable Round-Up Weekend to contribute their time & talent to Camp Ondessonk’s stable program, as well as gardening, restoration & preservation efforts. Typical projects include basic maintenance, fixing fence, landscaping, trail maintenance, polishing tack and equipment, etc. Meals provided include breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, as well…
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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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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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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 2025 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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We are closed to the public to celebrate Easter. Have a wonderful holiday!
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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