The Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha is a service society comprised of campers, staff, and volunteers who have shown their loyalty and dedication to Camp in an exemplary way. Campers are eligible for Lodge induction during their second summer at Camp.
Lodge Camp
Age Range: 12-15 years old
Prerequisite: Must be an active member of the Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha (Lodge dues are current)
Active members of the Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha are invited to a special week of Camp that will be different from anything they have ever experienced. Participants in Lodge Camp will enjoy special activities and new renditions of the classic activities they are used to, while living in a unit of only Lodge members, and led by Lodge Officials. Sample activities include natural rock climbing, tie-dyeing, swimming parties, shooting flaming arrows, a special stables activity, a role in the Lodge Ceremony on Thursday, and more. This week is perfect for a returning camper who is looking for some different activities while staying in main camp and still participating in the Camp traditions they know and love.
Lodge Fellowship Camp
Age Range: 11-15 years old
Prerequisite: Must be an active member of the Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha (Lodge dues are current)
Active members of the Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha are invited to a week of Traditional Coed Camp, staying with only other active Lodge members. Participants in Lodge Fellowship Camp will enjoy all the normal Traditional Coed Camp activities such as horseback riding, archery, riflery, council, swimming, nature exploration, handicrafts, woodscraft, canoeing/kayaking, campfires, an overnight campout, and more. On Friday, campers will have a special Lodge member social event and activity, as well as participate in a service project to give back to the place they love. Those who participate in this week, will also be eligible for their Black Cross Arrowhead, only given to a select few each summer. This week is perfect for campers who want to have a traditional camp experience, but only stay with Lodge members.
