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Fall Adventures at Camp Ondessonk

Fall Adventures Await at Camp Ondessonk

As summer comes to a close and we prepare for cooler temperatures and colorful autumn scenery, Camp Ondessonk will come alive with opportunities for adventure, fellowship, and service. Whether you’re…
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Wooden camp cabin and walkway being built

Building Bunks as the Campers Arrive 

In 2008, we decided to publish an account of Camp Ondessonk’s history.  Aptly titled, Celebrating Fifty Years of Camp Spirit, the publication’s contents were largely compiled and written by Carrie Birge, a former camper and counselor…
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Your Camp Story Matters: Share Your Ondessonk Memories

Your Camp Story Matters: Share Your Ondessonk Memories

For generations, Camp Ondessonk has been a place where unforgettable memories are made. From crossing the Covered Bridge for the first time to singing around a campfire, hiking the trails,…
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Camp O Day Giving Week: Honoring the Past, Investing in the Future

Camp O Day Giving Week: Honoring the Past, Investing in the Future

On June 28, 1959, the very first campers arrived at Camp Ondessonk and began a tradition that would shape generations of young people for decades to come. Sixty-seven summers later,…
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Two smiling campers holding a brown flag

In-Kind Support Makes a Difference All Year Long

At Camp Ondessonk, every season brings new opportunities to inspire faith, friendship, and personal growth. From Summer Camp adventures to year-round retreats and programs, our mission continues thanks to the…
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