Liz (Gasparich) Alvarez and Mandy (Gasparich) Bernard have a lot in common. Both were Ondessonk campers, served on staff, volunteered during Summer Camp, are Lodge members, and are, most notably,…
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The New Year, 2024, is right around the corner, and we are planning many ways for you to connect with Camp Ondessonk in the upcoming year. Attend a Lodge Reunion…
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By Elizabeth Dirnbeck Camp Ondessonk was humming with excitement October 28, 2023, with close to 200 individuals onsite for the 13th Annual Ondessonk Trail Races and the Ondessonk Fall Festival.…
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Camp Ondessonk has long been a place of adventure, learning, and self-discovery for individuals of all ages. Recently, the Camp has introduced a new initiative that brings the spirit of…
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In the heart of the picturesque Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois lies Camp Ondessonk, where the serenity of nature combines with the warmth of human connection. This year, this…
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By Pati Egan Imagine walking down the snow-covered Camp Road by Daniel in the early 1960s and 1970s. The only sound you hear are your boots crunching in the snow. Perhaps…
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