Mark your calendars and get ready to step into An Enchanted Forest! Camp Ondessonk’s biennial Gala returns Saturday, March 6, 2027, for an unforgettable evening of friendship, celebration, and support…
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Fall at Camp: Serve, Reconnect & Make New Memories As the leaves begin to turn and the temperatures cool, Camp Ondessonk comes alive in a whole new way. For members…
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From June 22–28, Camp Ondessonk celebrated its 67th summer with the annual Camp O Day celebration, a week of giving dedicated to supporting the mission that has impacted generations of…
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By Judy (Blase) Woodruff When Camp Ondessonk was being built in 1959, there was no place for weekday volunteers to live while they worked. An old abandoned farmhouse was used…
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In 2008, we decided to publish an account of Camp Ondessonk’s history. Aptly titled, Celebrating Fifty Years of Camp Spirit, the publication’s contents were largely compiled and written by Carrie Birge, a former camper and counselor…
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Get ready to show your Camp Ondessonk spirit! On Friday, June 5, 2026, Camp Ondessonk will be joining the excitement of the Ainad Shriners Parade in beautiful Belleville, Illinois, with…
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