On Wednesday, October 18, Camp Ondessonk received funding through the Diocese of Belleville’s Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal (CSMA) Fund for Ministry to support ministry programs for teens. The CSMA…
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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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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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