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On the weekend of September 27th, 2019, over 80 members of the Lodge of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha gathered at Camp Ondessonk for the annual Fall Lodge Reunion 2019 and Annual…

Check-out what the Lodge Councils of The Lodge of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha have been up to this Fall! Read below for our Fall Lodge Council updates. Peoria Lodge Council Update…

By Alissa Hollmann, Camping Services Director As summer 2019 came to a close in early August, we picked up the lost socks and towels, inventoried equipment said goodbye to our…

Online Enrollment Begins Oct. 1st The Early Bird Super Session discount pricing may not be used with Tuition Assistance Programs or combined with Multi-Child or Multi-Session discounts. Early Bird Super…

We have been hard at work updating our program schedule for the summer of 2020. In the coming weeks we will be updating our website and registration software to reflect…

By Joshua Mussell The Lodge of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha is a service society made up of extraordinary campers, staff, and volunteers that have proven their love and dedication for Camp….

The following projects and supply purchases are planned for 2019. Expected costs are listed below. With your help, camp will complete these goals with double dose of “Camp Magic” –…

Each session, several teen camps fall under the umbrella of an Ondessonk adventure. These adventure programs are divided into three different categories, on-camp adventures, on and off-camp adventure, and trip…

By: Jordyn Priebe Girls Week is a very special week here at Camp Ondessonk because all of the units are filled entirely with girls. While learning is what matters most,…

All phone and internet services have been restored. Please use our primary number for all inquiries at this time: 618-695-2489. – Updated 2:00PM Due to last night’s brief storm, Camp…

By Joshua Mussell Each year, Camp Ondessonk gets a wonderful and passionate group of volunteers to fill various roles throughout the summer. The volunteers help out everywhere from activity areas…

By Joshua Mussell The Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program is a two-week program for 15-year-olds to give them an opportunity for growth in leadership while in a supportive and structured environment. This…