From the Director’s Desk- Memories of Labor Day
My June birthday is later than most of the kids in my class. That meant I had to wait a year to become a Counselor in Training. I wasn’t ready…
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My June birthday is later than most of the kids in my class. That meant I had to wait a year to become a Counselor in Training. I wasn’t ready…
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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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