By Pati Egan Early programs did include Monthly Murder Mystery Weekends. These started out being presented by professionals. The first Director of St. Noel Programs, Mark Zipfel, had a background…
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Camp Ondessonk stands as a beacon of outdoor education in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. With more than 983 acres of natural beauty—complete with towering sandstone bluffs, dense…
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More than 400 Camp Friends saddled up for fun during Labor Day Friends Weekend – Camp O Rodeo! A tradition revived in 1987, Labor Day Friends Weekend is a wonderful…
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By Pati Egan Due to generosity of many individuals, Noel was taking shape. The lower floor would include a kitchen, library, reception area with a fireplace, restroom facilities, a small…
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In a heartfelt nod to sustainability and community, Patrick Whitaker, the Support Services Coordinator at Camp Ondessonk, has successfully reintroduced a sustainable garden to Ondessonk. This initiative aims to foster…
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Camp Ondessonk welcomes the newest member of the Board of Directors, Jo Ann Mayer. Jo grew up in East St. Louis, Ill., and was the third child of nine born…
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