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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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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By Pati Egan The September 1983 Camp Newsletter announced a big construction project that was in the planning stages for Camp. It would be for the full-time Rangers, visiting priests,…
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By Pati Egan Many credit Gene Canavan as the creator of the Labor Day Celebration that was first held in 1987. In reality, Gene brought back a long-lost tradition of…
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By Lucia (Juenger) Hodges, Volunteer Coordinator The 2024 Ondessonk Summer Camp season is coming to a close in less than a week. I am taking the opportunity to gratefully acknowledge…
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