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Dear Buckaroos, Stable Round-up Camp Ondessonk

Dear Buckaroos!

By Judy Blase Woodruff Have you ever received a letter with the above salutation? This was how then Camp Director Gene Canavan addressed the first invitations to Camp Ondessonk’s popular…
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After School Adventure Club

After School Adventure Club: Exploring Nature and Community at Camp Ondessonk

Camp Ondessonk has long been a place of adventure, learning, and self-discovery for individuals of all ages. Recently, the Camp has introduced a new initiative that brings the spirit of…
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Nurturing Education The Johnson County Teacher Retreat at Camp Ondessonk 1

The Johnson County Teacher Retreat at Camp Ondessonk

In the heart of the picturesque Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois lies Camp Ondessonk, where the serenity of nature combines with the warmth of human connection. This year, this…
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Garnier 1964

Garnier 1964

By Lucia Hodges In 1964, I had counted the days until Ondessonk’s “Girl’s Season” began during the second half of the summer. Boy campers came for the first six weeks.…
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Remembering Winter at Camp

By Pati Egan Imagine walking down the snow-covered Camp Road by Daniel in the early 1960s and 1970s. The only sound you hear are your boots crunching in the snow. Perhaps…
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Power in Sharing

Power in Sharing

GivingTuesday.org, the organization that unites communities around the world in the spirit of generosity, recently released an article highlighting the benefits of sharing acts of generosity on digital platforms. The…
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