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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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,…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
