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A Time for Prayer and Community During Lodge Camp

A Time for Prayer and Community During Lodge Camp

As we prepare for another Lodge Camp at Camp Ondessonk, we invite all Lodge members, past and present, to take part in a special tradition that reflects the heart of…
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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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The Song That Never Leaves: How Camp Ondessonk’s Music Tradition Builds Faith, Belonging, and Lifelong Memory in Your Child

The Song That Never Leaves: How Camp Ondessonk’s Music Tradition Builds Faith, Belonging, and Lifelong Memory in Your Child

By Camp Ondessonk Communications Team  |  Camp Life & Traditions Series  Picture this: It’s Friday night in the Shawnee National Forest. Hundreds of kids stand arm-in-arm around a crackling campfire,…
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LUCIA’S CORNER One of my favorite responsibilities at Ondessonk

LUCIA’S CORNER- One of my favorite responsibilities

By Lucia (Juenger) Hodges One of my favorite responsibilities at Ondessonk (since 1993) is managing Lost & Found. I delight in the positive responses I get when a camper is…
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How to Choose the Best Summer Camp for Your Child in 2026: A Definitive Guide

How to Choose the Best Summer Camp for Your Child in 2026: A Definitive Guide

Your Complete Resource for Safety, Accreditation, Activities, and Making the Best Choice Choosing the right summer camp for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as…
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