At Camp Ondessonk, caring for the land isn’t just part of our mission; it’s at the very heart of everything we do. Through immersive outdoor experiences, our campers learn firsthand…
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As boys grow from early childhood into their tween years, they begin forming their sense of identity, confidence, and independence. One of the most transformative experiences during this critical stage…
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Camp Ondessonk is thrilled to welcome Tanner Page as our new Equestrian Coordinator. If her passion for horses and her heart for campers is any indication, the barn is in…
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By Pati Egan Lalemant has changed locations 3 times! The first location would be in Lake Echon today! According to the Camp 50th Anniversary Book, Lalemant was in use by…
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By Judy Blase Woodruff The year was 1959, and a camp was being built in southern Illinois near Ozark. What was to become Camp Ondessonk, began with the work of…
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At Camp Ondessonk, summer begins not with the campers’ arrival but with the intentional development of the young adults who lead them. Our Summer Staff Leadership Training took place May…
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