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St. Noel Takes Shape! Part 2

St. Noel Takes Shape! Part 2

By Pati Egan Due to generosity of many individuals, Noel was taking shape. The lower floor would include a kitchen, library, reception area with a fireplace, restroom facilities, a small…
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ST. NOEL RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER - THE BEGINNING

ST. NOEL RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER – THE BEGINNING

By Pati Egan The September 1983 Camp Newsletter announced a big construction project that was in the planning stages for Camp. It would be for the full-time Rangers, visiting priests,…
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Building Bonds through the Senior Camper & Lodge Social

Building Bonds through the Senior Camper & Lodge Social

By Isabelle Lynn Music and laughter rattled the screens of the Original Dining Hall (ODH) each Friday throughout Summer as Senior Campers and Lodge Members, including the most newly inducted,…
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Lodge Reunion

Let’s Get On The Bus! It’s Lodge Reunion Time! 

By Pati Egan  In the 1960s, Camp Ondessonk offered bus service from Belleville, Ill., and Evansville, Ind., for Lodge Reunions. Only one bus was sent, a school bus, and Lodge…
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Family paddling with life jackets on.

Family Camp’s Evolution to Labor Day Friends Weekend

By Pati Egan Many credit Gene Canavan as the creator of the Labor Day Celebration that was first held in 1987. In reality, Gene brought back a long-lost tradition of…
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Volunteer Program Camp Ondessonk 1

Lucia’s Corner

By Lucia (Juenger) Hodges, Volunteer Coordinator The 2024 Ondessonk Summer Camp season is coming to a close in less than a week. I am taking the opportunity to gratefully acknowledge…
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