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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Join us at Camp Ondessonk to experience the astronomical wonder of The Great North American Eclipse! We are so fortunate to be in the “Eclipse Crossroads of America,” where the center line of the 2017 eclipse passed over Camp, and now it will pass directly over us again on April 8, 2024! Whether you…
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The entire family is invited to experience a taste of Summer Camp. Many of our traditional Summer Camp activities will be open: Boating, Archery, Handicrafts, Climbing Wall, and even swimming for families to enjoy the last days of summer. The weekend fee includes unit lodging, all meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, and a themed…
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Moms, daughters, and grandmas are invited for a weekend of Camp fun, crisp evenings around the campfire, and sharing a love for the outdoors with the women and girls in their lives. Gaga, Handicrafts, Canoeing, and other Camp activities will be open. The weekend fee includes unit lodging, all meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday,…
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Enjoy Camp Ondessonk on Saturday, October 26th, for our 14th Annual Ondessonk Trail Races! Enjoy a beautiful 5k Fun Run or the Manchester Trail 10k through Camp’s scenic trails. Event Details Registration: 9:30 am Manchester Trail 10k: 10:30 am 5k Fun Run:11:00 am Runner Reception: Following the completion of the races For more information or…
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Join us on-site at Camp Ondessonk for fall festivities and all your favorite Camp activities including Pony Rides, Face Painting, the Climbing Wall, Handicrafts, Archery, and local vendors. Event Details Hours: 12:00 – 4:00 pm Admission: Free for all! Vendor opportunities are available! For more information or to apply as a vendor, please visit: https://bit.ly/2024-vendor-app.…
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Join Camp Ondessonk at the 2024 Optimist Santa Parade! Get in the holiday spirit with us in beautiful downtown Belleville, IL on November 29, 2024, at 10 AM! We're thrilled to invite YOU to join Camp Ondessonk's festive float as we celebrate the season. The parade kicks off at the intersection of North 3rd and…
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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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✝️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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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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