Camp Ondessonk’s Outdoor Education Program stands as a beacon of experiential learning that reaps many invaluable benefits for participants. Rooted in nature and adventure, this program imparts skills, cultivates character,…
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A recent report released by the Child Mind Institute confirms a long-held belief of many in the Camp Community: Kids benefit from spending time outdoors. Researchers agree that while the…
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Camp Ondessonk is a rustic, outdoor, Catholic youth camp located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois. This camping paradise is home to 983 acres of…
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By Pati Egan A few weeks ago, I introduced you to the first Specialty Camp Program. These campers were the only campers at Camp that week as it was held…
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By Judy Blase Woodruff The Pete Korte Lodge at Camp Ondessonk is now sporting a steel siding wrap. Steel roofing and siding materials are highly durable and last for many…
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By Pati Egan One of the oldest original structures at Camp Ondessonk is the building pictured above. The date it was constructed is not mentioned in the 50th Anniversary Book,…
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