Horse Riding Stables

Traditional Camp

This is where it all started.

For 57 years, traditional summer camp programs have been the Ondessonk favorite for kids ages 10-15 years old. All children attending get an opportunity to ride a horse and learn basic horsemanship skills at the horse riding stables. At night, roast marshmallows over campfires, or play an all-camp game of extreme flashlight tag. Read More

Horse Adventure Ages: 13-16

Horse Adventure

Teaching what matters most

Exploring the scenic backcountry trails of the Shawnee National Forest offers the perfect opportunity to expand horsemanship skills and develop outdoor skills at the horse riding stables. Campers will receive instruction and supervision from CHA Certified Instructors at the horse riding stables. Evenings are spent taking care of the horses, setting up the campsite, cooking meals, and relaxing around the campfire. Read More

Camp Ondessonk a residential youth summer camp was recently featured on the new hit television show Small Town Big Deal on RFD-TV. Watch Video

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Horse Camp

Ages: 12-15

Camp Ondessonk has specially designed adventure summer camp programming for teenagers who love horses. Spend your days at the Ondessonk horse riding stables learning how to care for and groom your horse, develop basic horsemanship and riding skills, and enjoy long rides through our pristine pasture lands and oak-hickory forested trails. Read More

How to apply for a Camp Ondessonk Scholarship

The Gift of Camp

In an effort to make Camp Ondessonk more accessible to children of all economic means, three scholarship opportunities are available. Read More

Camp Ondessonk is a summer camp located in heart of the Shanwnee National Forest in Ozark IL. It has one of the largest Horse Riding Stables in the midwest with over 70 horses on property.

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