On December 2, 2025, the Camp Ondessonk Community came together in a powerful way, united in support of Camp’s mission. This Giving Tuesday, 119 friends of Camp joined the movement…
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Dear Camp Friend, Early last spring, a metal storage shed near the dining hall was violently blown into the woods during a storm. The shed was a 2017 Camp Ondessonk Gala auction item acquired by Camp Friends, Marge and Tom Downey. With no need for a shed at their…
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Let me tell you something I’ve learned after years of watching parents navigate summer camp decisions: the glossy brochures with zip lines and pristine lakes? They matter way less than…
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The Emerging Trend Transforming How Families Choose Summer Camp When Sarah began searching for a summer camp for her 11-year-old daughter, Emma, she started where most parents do: typing “summer…
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Every year, right around Thanksgiving, I start a fresh spreadsheet and start adding ideas for the kids’ Christmas lists. I try to include the items they’ve circled in magazines and…
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By Dr. Evan Coulson Camp Ondessonk continues to work closely with Vienna High School (VHS) to provide local students with valuable experiential and applied learning opportunities through after-school clubs, at-school…
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