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The Life of a Summer Volunteer

The Life of a Summer Volunteer

By Jennifer Tyler Summer volunteers make a special commitment to Camp Ondessonk. They sacrifice time from their summers, their jobs, and their families to contribute to Summer Camp. They are…
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A Lifetime of Camp: Megan Spruell’s Ondessonk Story

A Lifetime of Camp: Megan Spruell’s Ondessonk Story

For Megan Spruell, the memories of Camp Ondessonk are as vivid today as ever. What began as a summer adventure as a camper soon grew into something much more: a…
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Phones Ringing, Hearts Full: Camp Ondessonk Lodge Members Power Spring Telethon to Bring Families Back to Camp

Phones Ringing, Hearts Full: Camp Ondessonk Lodge Members Power Spring Telethon to Bring Families Back to Camp

Six dedicated Lodge members placed more than 1,200 calls during the Spring Lodge Reunion on April 18, 2026, reaching out to families who have not yet registered for the summer…
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Multi-Council Work Weekend Strengthens Camp Community

Multi-Council Work Weekend Strengthens Camp Community

During the first weekend of Spring, March 20–22, Camp Ondessonk welcomed Lodge members from across the region for a multi-council work weekend that combined service, stewardship, and camaraderie. A total…
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Camp Ondessonk Lodge Membership Renewal

Spring into Service: Renew Your Lodge Membership and Show Your Pride

As spring brings new energy to Camp Ondessonk, it’s the perfect time to renew your Lodge membership and help keep the traditions we love growing strong for future generations. The…
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Rustic elevated cabins nestled in autumn forest

Evolution of a Youth Camp – Unit by Unit

By Judy (Blase) Woodruff February 26, 1959: a letter from Most Rev. Albert R. Zuroweste, Bishop of the Diocese of Belleville, stated his preference of names for the new Catholic…
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