International Staff Member Keeps Camp O Close to His Heart
Many campers and staff travel far from home when they come to Camp Ondessonk, but few traveled as far as Jesus Villate did when he was on staff. Known as…
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Many campers and staff travel far from home when they come to Camp Ondessonk, but few traveled as far as Jesus Villate did when he was on staff. Known as…
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Camp Ondessonk is a rustic, outdoor, Catholic youth camp located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois. This camping paradise is home to 983 acres of…
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By Judy Blase Woodruff Many friends have asked when the Archives Room in the basement of St. Noel will be open again. It has been a long, tedious task to…
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Our Health Center staff are excited to meet your child and help them have a fantastic week while staying safe and healthy at Camp. Part of Sunday check-in is a…
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By Pati Egan A few weeks ago, I introduced you to the first Specialty Camp Program. These campers were the only campers at Camp that week as it was held…
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By Pati Egan In 1959, the first year of Camp, Mass was held in the Grotto. The Chapel was not yet built. The 50th Anniversary Book notes that the Chapel…
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