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Fun you can still have as ‘adult who needs to be adulting’

By Sara (Bell) Clifford There are two communities Margaret (Hayes) Keenan trusts and adores so much, she wanted her children to be a part of them, too. One is Nazareth…
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Camper Vs. Wild

Camper vs. Wild Exposes Campers to the Outdoors

Camper vs. Wild is an adventure camp program that pushes campers outside their comfort zone and into the wild. This program teaches campers primitive survival skills and how to survive…
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Girl-Scout Program Adds Variety at Camp

Camp Ondessonk’s Girl-Scout program allows for Girl Scouts to experience Camp. This summer, the Scouts stayed in Brebeuf during Girls Week. “This program is different because the Girl Scouts have…
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Service Areas Running Camp From Behind the Scenes

The Camp Ondessonk Service Areas work behind the scenes to make summer camp run with ease. These areas include the Office/Trading Post, Health and Sanitation, Media, and the Kitchen. Staff…
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Archives Room in Transition!

By Judy Blase Woodruff Where can you find a letter dated February 25, 1959, to Mrs. Belle Brubaker of Robinson Illinois, thanking her for donating a parcel of land that…
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Staying Connected through the Campfire Circle – Caroline Heckemeyer

When Caroline Heckemeyer moved almost 400 miles away from home to attend college, she made a commitment to Camp Ondessonk’s future.  “I joined the Campfire Circle in October of 2020…
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