The Chapel of The North American Martyrs
By Pati Egan In 1959, the first year of Camp, Mass was held in the Grotto. The Chapel was not yet built. The 50th Anniversary Book notes that the Chapel…
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By Pati Egan In 1959, the first year of Camp, Mass was held in the Grotto. The Chapel was not yet built. The 50th Anniversary Book notes that the Chapel…
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By Judy Blase Woodruff The Pete Korte Lodge at Camp Ondessonk is now sporting a steel siding wrap. Steel roofing and siding materials are highly durable and last for many…
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Packing wisely can help ensure a good Camp experience. Please make sure that medicines, swimsuit, and towel are packed on top for easy access during registration. Make sure to pack…
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The 2024 Great North American Eclipse will be a truly remarkable event. The path of totality will cross the United States from Mexico to Canada, and Southern Illinois will be…
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This Fall, Camp Ondessonk will launch a new ministry program for teens called Living In Faith Together, or L.I.F.T. The program will provide an opportunity for Catholic teens to grow…
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On June 28, 1959, 481 campers and 52 staff members traveled down the Camp Road to enjoy a week in the woods at Camp Ondessonk. Many of the experiences these…
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