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Year-End Giving Makes a Powerful Difference at Camp Ondessonk

Year-End Giving Makes a Powerful Difference at Camp Ondessonk

As the year draws to a close, the spirit of giving takes center stage. For those who know and love Camp Ondessonk, this season offers an opportunity to ensure the…
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Welcome Paula – Camp’s New Food Service Director

Welcome Paula – Camp’s New Food Service Director

By Judy Blase Woodruff When you meet Paula Foley, you will know immediately that she is a person who loves her job. She has a broad smile and welcoming attitude…
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Tekakwitha – The Only Unit With Three Cabins

Tekakwitha – The Only Unit With Three Cabins

By Pati Egan Like most new units, Tekakwitha was very popular. Each cabin held 12 campers. The staff slept in the same cabin as the campers. There was a small…
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Ranger Ruff Rides Again: Third-Party Fundraiser Celebrates Legendary Trail Dog

Ranger Ruff Rides Again: Third-Party Fundraiser Celebrates Legendary Trail Dog

Like many Camp Friends, Michelle Bretscher has an extensive collection of Camp Ondessonk t-shirts with images of iconic places, commemorating specialty weekends, or fun designs featured in Camp’s Trading Post.…
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CSMA Funding Helps Schools Access Outdoor Education at Camp Ondessonk

CSMA Funding Helps Schools Access Outdoor Education at Camp Ondessonk

Funding received through the Diocese of Belleville’s Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal (CSMA) Fund for Ministry will help schools participate in Outdoor Education programs at Camp Ondessonk this coming spring.…
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How 'Heepwah' Bridged Cultures: My Journey Teaching in China and the Lasting Impact of Camp Ondessonk

How ‘Heepwah’ Bridged Cultures: My Journey Teaching in China and the Lasting Impact of Camp Ondessonk

By William “Bill” Gain A long while back (7-10 years ago), I submitted a story to this page about my teaching in China (2013-2022) and my summer and winter breaks…
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