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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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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This fall, Camp Ondessonk proudly partnered with several Belleville and St. Louis Diocesan schools to deliver exceptional Outdoor Education experiences. We welcomed students from St. Clare, St. Ambrose, Immaculate Conception…
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In a world where children are often over-scheduled and disconnected from nature, Camp Ondessonk offers a transformative experience that fosters essential life skills like responsibility, independence, and personal growth. What…
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By Pati Egan The first year Camp opened, boys were taught the safe use of .22 rifles at the Rifle Range. The Range location has remained the same since 1959!…
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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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