From The Original Camp Stables to Brébeuf Flats
By Pati Egan Hundreds of campers, staff, and visitors pass Brébeuf Flats every day. They might stop, sit for a while, and think to themselves “What a nice little spot.”…
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By Pati Egan Hundreds of campers, staff, and visitors pass Brébeuf Flats every day. They might stop, sit for a while, and think to themselves “What a nice little spot.”…
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By Pati Egan Why only a glimpse? For you young campers and staff, a fire article will appear in the November Newsletter. For you older staff “fire” means something is…
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Dear Camp Friend, Years ago, when I worked for a different camp, the boss often spoke about the distinction between “mission work” and “mission-supporting work.” For nonprofits like Camp Ondessonk,…
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For Ann (Martz) Barnum, Camp Ondessonk has always been more than a place; it’s been a source of laughter, friendship, and peace that has stayed with her since her camper…
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From Shy to Shining: How Camp Ondessonk Transforms Self-Esteem When Sarah dropped her 11-year-old daughter off at Camp Ondessonk for the first time, she watched nervously as her typically reserved…
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Picture this: Your child isn’t begging for their phone. They’re not hunched over a screen, scrolling through endless feeds or battling in yet another video game. Instead, they’re laughing around…
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