Carrying the Camp Spirit Forward
For Ann (Martz) Barnum, Camp Ondessonk has always been more than a place; it’s been a source of laughter, friendship, and peace that has stayed with her since her camper…
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For Ann (Martz) Barnum, Camp Ondessonk has always been more than a place; it’s been a source of laughter, friendship, and peace that has stayed with her since her camper…
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By Whitney Strang, Director of Development Planning for Summer Camp this year is extra special, and a little nerve-racking, because our family has not one but two first-time Mini-Camp campers,…
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The songs of Camp Ondessonk have long served as the soundtrack of summer, echoing through the trees, across Lake Echon, and in the moments that make Camp feel like home.…
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By Dr. Evan Coulson We are excited to share that our first year of implementing Camp Ondessonk’s 10-Year Forest Management Plan has been successful! Our goal has been simple: to…
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From Shy to Shining: How Camp Ondessonk Transforms Self-Esteem When Sarah dropped her 11-year-old daughter off at Camp Ondessonk for the first time, she watched nervously as her typically reserved…
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Picture this: Your child isn’t begging for their phone. They’re not hunched over a screen, scrolling through endless feeds or battling in yet another video game. Instead, they’re laughing around…
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