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Each fall women get together for Mother Daughter Weekend at Camp Ondessonk to celebrate their bond and strengthen the connections that flourish amidst the fall foliage. Join us for Mother-Daughter…

Fall Family Camp Weekend is for everyone! Join us for a weekend of family fun and experience a taste of summer camp as the leaves change and the weather turns…

Annual Open House and Homecoming – Saturday, June 1, 2019, 11:00am-4: 00 pm Join us to commence our 60th summer of “teaching what matters most.” A BBQ lunch will be served…

Become a CHA certified instructor!  English and Western Instructor Certification in One Clinic! Becoming a part of the Certified Horsemanship Association gives you credibility and gives future employers a solid…

The First Time Camper Open House is the best way to introduce potential campers (and nervous parents) to the Ondessonk experience. Families will have a chance to meet leadership staff, take…

This year we have added a SPRING family camp to give families an opportunity to come to camp for a weekend of family fun and experience a taste of summer camp with…

Camp Ondessonk sets aside one weekend each year for this specialty weekend designed for the guys.  Men are invited to join us for Father-Son Weekend, a weekend of hiking through…

Lodge Spring Workshop- April 12-14, 2019  Spring Lodge Reunion is a service-focused experience at camp.  Reunite with friends as you help Camp Ondessonk prepare for the upcoming summer!  Lodge members will…

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!! Please email sue.clancy@ondessonk.com to be put on a waiting list.  Thank you. Wildflowers, Waterfalls and Wineries Weekend: April 5-7, 2019 There are many impressive waterfalls…

          Please join us for the third annual Camp Ondessonk Tack Swap-  Buy, sell or swap an array of new and used horse tack.  Vendors are welcome…

Please join us at Camp Ondessonk’s Gala – The Masquerade Ball on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Fairview Heights Illinois. HOTEL RESERVATIONS: You can…

By Jamie Fields | Ozark IL “It’s all for the kids!” This simple, yet meaningful statement is a personal motto for Pete Korte, the owner of Korte & Luitjohan Contractor’s,…