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The Importance of Summer Camp for Teenagers: Personal Growth, Spiritual Development, and Leadership Skills

The Importance of Summer Camp for Teenagers: Personal Growth, Spiritual Development, and Leadership Skills

Summer Camp for Teenagers: Teenagers today face unique challenges, with pressures from academic demands, social media, and constant digital connectivity. Summer camps offer a beneficial opportunity for teens to step…
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Tekakwitha – The Only Unit With Three Cabins

Tekakwitha – The Only Unit With Three Cabins

By Pati Egan Like most new units, Tekakwitha was very popular. Each cabin held 12 campers. The staff slept in the same cabin as the campers. There was a small…
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Keeping the Campfire Burning All Year Long

Keeping the Campfire Burning All Year Long

It’s difficult for Amy Goretzke to share just one favorite memory when talking about Camp Ondessonk, “There are too many to just name one!” she explained. “There is something about crossing…
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Cherished Memories of Summers Spent at Camp Ondessonk

Cherished Memories of Summers Spent at Camp Ondessonk

Stephanie (Heigert) Schofield’s love for Camp Ondessonk is rooted in years of unforgettable moments that have shaped her life. When Camp Ondessonk put out the call asking members of the…
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The New Grotto Trail Gets Its Stairs: A Collaborative Effort by the Simpson Family

The New Grotto Trail Gets Its Stairs: A Collaborative Effort by the Simpson Family

By Evan Coulson, Adventure & Group Services Director It is with immense excitement and gratitude that I share some fantastic news: the Grotto access trail, a project two years in…
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Support the Legacy of Camp Ondessonk This Giving Tuesday

Support the Legacy of Camp Ondessonk This Giving Tuesday

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 3rd, as Camp Ondessonk joins the global Giving Tuesday movement to inspire generosity. Giving Tuesday, held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is…
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