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A Celebration 65 Years in the Making!

A Celebration 65 Years in the Making!

On Friday, June 28, the Camp Community came together to commemorate the 65th Summer at Camp Ondessonk with its 4th Annual Camp O Day celebration. Camp Friends continued the tradition…
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‘Unplugged, unharried, and delightfully unhinged’: The case for rewilding your child at Camp Ondessonk

‘Unplugged, unharried, and delightfully unhinged’: The case for rewilding your child at Camp Ondessonk

When I was 10 1/2, I shared a tiny cabin for a week with one friend, four strangers, and about a bajillion wolf spiders, which I was certain were going…
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Fire- and fun-building at Woodscraft Camp Ondessonk

Fire- and fun-building at Woodscraft

By Sara Bell Clifford In the Ondessonk Grotto, campfires start with a “Heepwah!” At Woodscraft, they start with a song, performed and pantomimed by the activity area staff: “Down, dispersed,…
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In-Depth Training at Camp Ondessonk: Preparing Leaders for a Safe and Fun-Filled Summer- Summer Camp Counselors at Camp Ondessonk

In-Depth Training at Camp Ondessonk: Preparing Leaders for a Safe and Fun-Filled Summer

By Tony Vrooman, Director of Communications As the Summer sun rises over Camp Ondessonk, nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois, the sounds of nature…
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Empowering Future Campers through Monthly Giving. Jed Buechele with an Ondessonk horse

Empowering Future Campers Through Monthly Giving

By Whitney Strang, Director of Development While memories of Camp Ondessonk hold a special place in Jed Buechele’s heart, he joined the Campfire Circle to make sure future campers can…
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Camp Ondessonk early bird registration opens.

🌞 Get Ready for an Unforgettable Summer Adventure at Camp Ondessonk! 🏕️

Attention all adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to announce that Camp Ondessonk’s Early Bird Online Summer Camp Registration for 2024 will kick off October 2, 2023. This is…
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