John Muir once wrote, “In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” Join the Ondessonk Retreat Team for a weekend walking “with Nature”. This spiritual retreat will be a time to step outside of the everyday hustle and bustle to be nourished through nature, community, and faith. Throughout the weekend select…
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Camp is closed to the public for registered deer hunting this weekend. No hiking! Thank you!
Wear your Camp O gear and join us for the Santa Parade hosted by the Optimist Club of Belleville. The parade route will begin in beautiful downtown Belleville IL. at the intersection of North 3rd and West A Street and proceed south on 3rd St to West Main. The parade will disband at Union United…
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Camp is closed to the public for registered deer hunting this weekend. No hiking! Thank you!
Join us for an open camping weekend! Please fill out a Reservation Request or contact the Ondessonk Office with questions at (618) 695-2489. Thank you!
As you journey closer to Christmas, join the Ondessonk Retreat Team for a weekend with a variety of readings, discussions, rituals, and reflections. This is a perfect weekend to take a moment away from the Christmas preparations to prepare your own heart and mind for the coming of Jesus. Together retreatants will reflect on the…
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The Camp Ondessonk office will be closed for the Christmas holidays starting Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 and will resume activity Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. If you would like to hike on property, please check in at the Kiosk in the Parking Lot. Thank you, and Merry Christmas!
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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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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Join us for the 2023 Camp Ondessonk Gala – The Roaring 20s on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Through your support of The Roaring 20s Gala, you are helping Camp Ondessonk advance our mission to provide exceptional outdoor and spiritual adventures empowering kids of all ages.…
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