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Is Your Child Camp-Ready? A Parent’s Guide for First-Time Overnight Campers (Ages 8–10)

Is Your Child Camp-Ready? A Parent’s Guide for First-Time Overnight Campers (Ages 8–10)

Deciding whether your child is ready for overnight summer camp is a big milestone, especially for families considering a residential camp experience for the first time. If your child is…
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From the Director's Desk- Ten thousand and ninety-eight measures of gratitude, and rest

From the Director’s Desk- Ten thousand and ninety-eight measures of gratitude, and rest

Dear Camp Friend,  During the waning days of 2025, we did something I don’t recall doing for twenty Christmases. We fully closed Camp to visitors, including day-hikers. The temporary move…
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Compare Summer Camps Checklist: The Ultimate Parent's Guide (2026)

Compare Summer Camps Checklist: The Ultimate Tool for Choosing the Right Camp

Helping first-time camp parents make informed decisions with a side-by-side summer camp comparison scorecard. Introduction: Why a Camp Comparison Checklist Matters Choosing the right summer camp for your child is…
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Start the New Year by Joining the Campfire Circle

Start the New Year by Joining the Campfire Circle

A new year brings new beginnings and a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference at Camp Ondessonk. January is the perfect time to join the Campfire Circle, Camp’s monthly…
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Promotions Training at Camp Ondessonk Prepares Outdoor Education Team to Visit 100+ Catholic Schools

Promotions Training at Camp Ondessonk Prepares Outdoor Education Team to Visit 100+ Catholic Schools

Camp Ondessonk recently hosted a week-long Promotions Training designed to sharpen one mission-critical skill: communicating the value of Camp to Catholic school communities with clarity and confidence. Led by Tony…
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Group of smiling boys outdoors together.

Camp Ondessonk Medical Planning and Nutrition

Sending your child to an overnight summer Camp means trusting others with their health and well-being. This Camp Ondessonk podcast episode answers the most common parent questions about medical care…
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