As I write, it’s Wednesday July 1, 2026, the halfway mark of Summer Camp. It always goes too fast, and here we are, once again, speeding through another glorious summer. I should start by mentioning the weather. While we did…
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By Judy (Blase) Woodruff Imagine that you are one of the first campers to arrive June 28th the opening day of Camp Ondessonk in 1959. Your family drove to Ozark,…
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Long before campers set foot on the Southern Illinois trails, something transformative unfolds in Ozark, Ill. Throughout the past six days in late May, more than 100 staff members arrived…
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In 2008, we decided to publish an account of Camp Ondessonk’s history. Aptly titled, Celebrating Fifty Years of Camp Spirit, the publication’s contents were largely compiled and written by Carrie Birge, a former camper and counselor…
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For generations, Camp Ondessonk has been a place where unforgettable memories are made. From crossing the Covered Bridge for the first time to singing around a campfire, hiking the trails,…
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Where can you find a letter dated February 25, 1959, to Mrs. Belle Brubaker of Robinson Ill., thanking her for donating a parcel of land that was to become Camp…
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