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Garnier 1964

Garnier 1964

By Lucia Hodges In 1964, I had counted the days until Ondessonk’s “Girl’s Season” began during the second half of the summer. Boy campers came for the first six weeks.…
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Remembering Winter at Camp

By Pati Egan Imagine walking down the snow-covered Camp Road by Daniel in the early 1960s and 1970s. The only sound you hear are your boots crunching in the snow. Perhaps…
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Power in Sharing

Power in Sharing

GivingTuesday.org, the organization that unites communities around the world in the spirit of generosity, recently released an article highlighting the benefits of sharing acts of generosity on digital platforms. The…
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Camp Ondessonk Teen Ministry Programs Receive CSMA Grant

On Wednesday, October 18, Camp Ondessonk received funding through the Diocese of Belleville’s Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal (CSMA) Fund for Ministry to support ministry programs for teens. The CSMA…
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It’s Not a Trend, Bequests are Here to Stay

It’s Not a Trend, Bequests are Here to Stay

Bequests, any gift made as part of a will or trust, continue to be the most common legacy gift, and their popularity is not waning.  It is estimated by Giving…
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Home, Home on The Range – The Rifle Range That Is!

By Pati Egan The first year Camp opened, boys were taught the safe use of .22 rifles at the Rifle Range. The range location has remained the same since 1959!…
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