Camp Shaped a Lifetime of Leadership, Adventure, and Giving
For more than 50 years, Camp Ondessonk has remained at the center of Rex’s life. What began with a visit to pick up his older sister grew into five unforgettable…
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For more than 50 years, Camp Ondessonk has remained at the center of Rex’s life. What began with a visit to pick up his older sister grew into five unforgettable…
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By Judy (Blase) Woodruff Imagine that you are one of the first campers to arrive June 28th the opening day of Camp Ondessonk in 1959. Your family drove to Ozark,…
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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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The songs of Camp Ondessonk have long served as the soundtrack of summer, echoing through the trees, across Lake Echon, and in the moments that make Camp feel like home.…
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Megan (Carr) Folsom’s connection to Camp Ondessonk began when she was nine years old when she first enjoyed a week of Summer Camp. She spent summers as a camper until…
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By Pati Egan What does the Council Ring have to do with the word serendipity? First, we need to define the word. According to the dictionary, it means the “faculty…
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