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Archives Room Update

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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A Note from our Health Center Staff

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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Adventure Specialty Camp and Trekking Specialty Camp – Summer 1992

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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The Chapel of The North American Martyrs

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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Anchors Away, Campers!

By Pati Egan In 1969, Camp added what promised to be an exciting new activity – sailing! The sail boating area was right next to the Garner Bridge. This seemed…
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Outdoor Education and Brain-Based Learning

By Dr. Evan Coulson, Adventure & Group Services Director Camp Ondessonk hosts hundreds of students for residential outdoor education field trips each spring and fall.  Students enjoy living in Ondessonk’s…
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