Camp Ondessonk, a proud American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited camp, is elevating the teen camping experience with two groundbreaking Adventure Camp programs for the 2026 summer season. Building on decades of…
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A Weekend of Connection and Adventure During the weekend of September 12–14, 2025, Camp Ondessonk welcomed more than 250 participants for a weekend filled with sunshine, laughter, and outdoor fun…
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By Judy Blase Woodruff The date was July 30th 1965, and I was a first-year camper in the unit of Brébeuf when I attended with two friends from grade school.…
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Volunteer Vacation- A Week of Serving Others at Camp Ondessonk Camp Ondessonk had the pleasure of hosting a group of dedicated trail stewards this past week as part of the…
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Why Camp Ondessonk is Leading the Way with a Prescribed Burn in 2025 Camp Ondessonk, nestled in the heart of Southern Illinois, is taking a proactive approach to environmental stewardship…
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For over 60 years, Camp Ondessonk has been committed to preserving and enhancing the natural landscapes of the Shawnee National Forest. One of the most effective land management tools in…
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