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The Treasure…Why is there a 1958 VW Bug in the Dining Hall?

The Treasure…Why is there a 1958 VW Bug in the Dining Hall?

By Pati Egan Camp still has a treasure every week, but the format is different from the original treasure. The original treasure had very specific rules: At each meal, one…
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Cherished Memories of Summers Spent at Camp Ondessonk

Cherished Memories of Summers Spent at Camp Ondessonk

Stephanie (Heigert) Schofield’s love for Camp Ondessonk is rooted in years of unforgettable moments that have shaped her life. When Camp Ondessonk put out the call asking members of the…
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Staff Citations

Staff Citations – The Early Years

By Pati Egan One award that has withstood the test of time is Staff Citations. These awards have undergone changes but are still valued by the staff who receive them.…
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The O C Campers- Chicago Skyline 1970

The O C Campers

By Pati Egan, The 1970s brought the first Campers from Chicago, Ill. These are the Original Chicago Campers! I recently Instant Messaged three O C All Stars – Mary Tuscher…
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No Computers Camp Ondessonk Vinatage photo at Cedar Falls

No computers…No Cell Phones…No Way!

By Pati Egan I wonder how all of us would do if we were dropped into Camp Ondessonk and the only technology was from the 1960s to the mid-1990s? In…
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Queen Lili'uokalani, Queen Victoria, Christmas in July, and Other Fun Weekly Special Activities

Queen Lili’uokalani, Queen Victoria, Christmas in July, and Other Fun Weekly Special Activities

By Pati Egan Wednesday lunch was special in the 1970s and 1980s. Staff and campers celebrated a Special Day each week. It all started with Christmas in July (July 25th).…
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