The numbers paint a sobering picture. Between 2010 and 2015, adolescent depression increased by more than 50%, and anxiety disorders surged alongside unprecedented smartphone and social media adoption (Haidt, 2024).…
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By Jennifer Tyler Friends and supporters of Camp Ondessonk gathered as the sun rose at the Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course Saturday, September 27, just as they have done for…
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Dear Camp Friend, On Friday, September 5, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department issued notice of the first burn ban we’ve had in many years. Later that day, 251 Fall Family…
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By Lucia (Juenger) Hodges Another Labor Day Friend’s Weekend – an annual tradition begun in the early 1960s and revived in 1987 – is history. The original event was to…
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Our family calendar always fills up faster than I expect with school, vacations, work obligations, extracurricular schedules, family gatherings, and other activities. When Camp Ondessonk opens Summer Camp registration in…
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Secure Your Spot at Camp Ondessonk Summer 2026 When it comes to summer preparation, the best opportunities often go to those who plan. Camp Ondessonk Early Bird Registration opens October…
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