News

The Equestrian Program at Camp Ondessonk is a big draw for both campers in the summer and school groups throughout the off-season. The program has grown so much through the…

By Joshua Mussell Each year, we get a new generation of Camp Ondessonk staff. It is up to the veterans to help the new staff get immersed in Camp culture…

Meet Scott Wobbe – our Spring 2019 Lodge Member Spotlight. “Scott has been volunteering for ten years now and has quite the rapport with campers and staff alike.   Scott and…

Meet Jackie Savage McKay – our Spring 2019 Lodge Member Spotlight.  “Jackie Savage McKay was a first time Ondessonk camper in 1960. Having learned about Camp at her school, Queen…

Check-out what Lodge Councils of The Lodge of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha have been up to this Spring! Read below for our Spring 2019 Lodge Council updates. Champaign Lodge Council Update…

On the weekend of April 12 – 14, the annual Spring Lodge Reunion was held down at Camp Ondessonk. This year we had 51 Lodge Member join us for the…

Our Swimming Area Gazebo project is underway.  Initial concrete work is complete and plans also include additional concrete work, a food preparation terrace, and sidewalks.  Click here to watch the…

Stable News By Catherine Limkeman- Equestrian Director This month in the Stable News we are featuring our 15 year old, red roan, Mustang mare named Vegas. Vegas has been at…

By Joshua Mussell Ozark, IL Each year, Camp Ondessonk gets a new generation of campers who are experiencing the wonder of Mini-Camp for the first time. Throughout the week, these…

By Alissa Hollmann- Camping Services Director This summer, returning campers should feel like things are a little different around camp.  With one of the highest enrollments we’ve seen in decades…

Submit your Family News:  online@ondessonk.com Matt and Erika Shively welcomed Gwendolyn Marie on October 4th, 2018 and look forward to the day when she can join big sister Madalyn at…

By Dru Kee, Food Service Director This year marks Camp Ondessonk’s fifth of sustainable farming.  With the use of indoor seed starting, a greenhouse, 1600 square foot plot, and a…