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Things to know: 1. You must pre-register for the Fall Lodge Reunion. Registration materials will be available six weeks prior to a reunion. Please check below for available forms. 2….

By Kristin Marie Bivens “Ondessonk’s Adventure Camps provide an opportunity for your child to step out of their comfort zone, learn from qualified staff about the hard skills necessary for…

Things to know: 1. You must pre-register for the Spring Lodge reunion. Registration materials will be available six weeks prior to a reunion. Please check below for available forms. 2. You…

Please join us for the second annual Ondessonk Tack Swap-  Buy, sell or swap an array of new and used horse tack.  Vendors are welcome but must pre-register for the event. …

Grab your friends for a fun night at the Camp O Trivia Night! Saturday, March 3rd, at Holy Trinity Church in Fairview Heights, IL. Doors open at 6:30, play starts at…

Recently Camp Ondessonk staff sat down with teacher Barbara Scarlett to discuss the benefits of Outdoor Education programs within her school’s curriculum. What educational, social, spiritual, and personal benefits do…

Our motto at Camp Ondessonk is, “Teaching what matters most.” It is evident that camp excels at using the rustic out of doors experience to teach about resilience, confidence, communication,…

Is my teenager too old for summer camp?  We get asked that question allot by parents, but our answer is always a simple “No.”  Camp Ondessonk located in the heart…

Ozark, IL: “It’s all for the kids!” This year’s Camp Ondessonk golf benefit took place at the Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Illinois on September 9, 2017. In…

Camp Ondessonk’s Saturday Spectacular is a day filled with games, food, tie-dye, and much, much more! A week of summer camp packed into an entire day of fun! Who: Children ages…

Volunteers are the heart of Camp Ondessonk.  They give their time and really love being a part of the camp atmosphere. Sometimes they are reminiscing of their own time as a…

  Pack your bags and get ready for an adventure! Adventure Camps at Camp Ondessonk are geared towards campers who are looking for an exciting new alternative to traditional camp….