By Evan Coulson, Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives, Camp Ondessonk It started, like many things, with a challenge to solve. Camp Ondessonk leaders noticed a bottleneck in the logistics of moving…
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There’s something magical about a child’s first Summer Camp experience – where independence blossoms, friendships grow, and memories are etched forever. Camp Ondessonk, nestled in the awe-inspiring Shawnee National Forest,…
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By Pati Egan Chabanel, unique (snap snap), complete (snap snap), can’t be beat (snap snap) the Mighty Chabanel! Unit cheers have been a mainstay at Camp for many years. While…
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By Amanda Bailey and Sarah Petrowich Boys Week, 2018, has campers encouraging themselves to dance in the rain. Through many rounds of rainy day games, activities in the mud, damp…
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Camp Ondessonk is an Illinois Summer Camp located in the heart of Shawnee National Forest. A traditional Illinois camp for both children and teens with one of the largest Equestrian programs…
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Help send some very deserving kids to Camp! Click Here for Registration: The Moccasin Gap Trail: The Moccasin Gap Trail Run will utilize a series of scenic and challenging trails within -and…
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