Camp Ondessonk is thrilled to welcome Tanner Page as our new Equestrian Coordinator. If her passion for horses and her heart for campers is any indication, the barn is in…
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By Pati Egan Lalemant has changed locations 3 times! The first location would be in Lake Echon today! According to the Camp 50th Anniversary Book, Lalemant was in use by…
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In an era dominated by screens, social pressures, and a fast-paced academic environment, boys need summer camp more than ever. Far from being just a nostalgic tradition, summer camp has…
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By Judy Blase Woodruff The year was 1959, and a camp was being built in southern Illinois near Ozark. What was to become Camp Ondessonk, began with the work of…
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At Camp Ondessonk, summer begins not with the campers’ arrival but with the intentional development of the young adults who lead them. Our Summer Staff Leadership Training took place May…
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If you’re a parent still on the hunt for a memorable, enriching summer experience for your child, you’re not alone, and it’s not too late! Camp Ondessonk, an American Camp…
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