Camp Alumnus, Fr. Levi James, Ordained to the Priesthood
On June 7, 2025, surrounded by family and friends at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville, Ill., Levi James was ordained to the priesthood. The Mt. Carmel native and…
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On June 7, 2025, surrounded by family and friends at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville, Ill., Levi James was ordained to the priesthood. The Mt. Carmel native and…
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By Jennifer Tyler The rain clouds parted just in time for the starter gun to signal the kickoff of the 15th Annual Ondessonk Trail Races. After heavy rains delayed the…
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By Jennifer Tyler Staff members stepped into the Camp O Zone when they landed in the Dining Hall for the annual Staff Auction Friday, May 30, 2025. This time-honored and…
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At Camp Ondessonk, caring for the land isn’t just part of our mission; it’s at the very heart of everything we do. Through immersive outdoor experiences, our campers learn firsthand…
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By Pati Egan Lalemant has changed locations 3 times! The first location would be in Lake Echon today! According to the Camp 50th Anniversary Book, Lalemant was in use by…
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By Judy Blase Woodruff The year was 1959, and a camp was being built in southern Illinois near Ozark. What was to become Camp Ondessonk, began with the work of…
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