By Camp Ondessonk Communications Team How 983 Acres of Southern Illinois Wilderness Turn Curious Teenagers into Confident, Career-Ready Leaders Picture this: your teenager is kneeling at the edge of a…
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Three Sundays ago, I spent most of a two-hour drive fretting about how to break the news that Raganeau’s original cabins, a dearly loved group of four small structures overlooking the mouth of Phantom Canyon, were demolished two days before. My coworkers and I take turns posting on social media. I’m in…
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Discover how one eight-year-old’s first weekend at Mini Camp ignited a decade-long journey of personal growth, and why child development experts say experiences like hers can shape who your child…
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Before warm weather fills our calendars with practices and all the fun summer can bring, I’m checking a big item off our pre-Summer Camp to-do list by completing all the…
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For Jess Peak, Camp Ondessonk has been a constant presence throughout her life as a camper, staff member, volunteer, and Loyal Lodge member. Jess first came to Camp as a camper, spending four…
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Spring is in the air, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Camp Ondessonk! Join us on April 11 for our Spring Fling, a fun-filled day that brings together outdoor adventure,…
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