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Keeping the Campfire Burning All Year Long

Keeping the Campfire Burning All Year Long

It’s difficult for Amy Goretzke to share just one favorite memory when talking about Camp Ondessonk, “There are too many to just name one!” she explained. “There is something about crossing…
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Cherished Memories of Summers Spent at Camp Ondessonk

Cherished Memories of Summers Spent at Camp Ondessonk

Stephanie (Heigert) Schofield’s love for Camp Ondessonk is rooted in years of unforgettable moments that have shaped her life. When Camp Ondessonk put out the call asking members of the…
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The New Grotto Trail Gets Its Stairs: A Collaborative Effort by the Simpson Family

The New Grotto Trail Gets Its Stairs: A Collaborative Effort by the Simpson Family

By Evan Coulson, Adventure & Group Services Director It is with immense excitement and gratitude that I share some fantastic news: the Grotto access trail, a project two years in…
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Support the Legacy of Camp Ondessonk This Giving Tuesday

Support the Legacy of Camp Ondessonk This Giving Tuesday

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 3rd, as Camp Ondessonk joins the global Giving Tuesday movement to inspire generosity. Giving Tuesday, held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is…
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CSMA Funding Helps Schools Access Outdoor Education at Camp Ondessonk

CSMA Funding Helps Schools Access Outdoor Education at Camp Ondessonk

Funding received through the Diocese of Belleville’s Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal (CSMA) Fund for Ministry will help schools participate in Outdoor Education programs at Camp Ondessonk this coming spring.…
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How 'Heepwah' Bridged Cultures: My Journey Teaching in China and the Lasting Impact of Camp Ondessonk

How ‘Heepwah’ Bridged Cultures: My Journey Teaching in China and the Lasting Impact of Camp Ondessonk

By William “Bill” Gain A long while back (7-10 years ago), I submitted a story to this page about my teaching in China (2013-2022) and my summer and winter breaks…
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