Evolution of a Youth Camp – Unit by Unit
By Judy (Blase) Woodruff February 26, 1959: a letter from Most Rev. Albert R. Zuroweste, Bishop of the Diocese of Belleville, stated his preference of names for the new Catholic…
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By Judy (Blase) Woodruff February 26, 1959: a letter from Most Rev. Albert R. Zuroweste, Bishop of the Diocese of Belleville, stated his preference of names for the new Catholic…
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Choosing the right first overnight camp experience is a meaningful decision for families. For many parents, the question is not whether camp is valuable, but which type of camp best…
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Every parent remembers that bittersweet moment when they realize their child is ready to spread their wings. For many families, that moment comes around age eight, when children begin showing…
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Dear Camp Friend, During the waning days of 2025, we did something I don’t recall doing for twenty Christmases. We fully closed Camp to visitors, including day-hikers. The temporary move…
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Dear Camp Friend, On Friday, September 5, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department issued notice of the first burn ban we’ve had in many years. Later that day, 251 Fall Family…
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At Camp Ondessonk, the mission of providing exceptional outdoor adventures doesn’t stop when the last summer camper heads home. Since 1988, the Camp has welcomed thousands of students each year…
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