Two organizations generously supported Camp Ondessonk’s Scholarship Fund to help children in the Metro Area enjoy a week in the woods. The first, Blueprint4, is a St. Louis-based group that…
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Two campers’ perspectives on being on the first Horse Specialty Camp: I asked Colleen Shaughnessy how horses were assigned, “I wasn’t staff but was a camper for the first Horse…
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Camp Ondessonk is a rustic, outdoor, Catholic youth camp located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois. This camping paradise is home to 983 acres of…
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On Wednesday, June 28th, the Camp Community came together to commemorate the 64th summer at Camp Ondessonk. For campers, Camp O Day kicked off during breakfast with decorations and party…
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Our Health Center staff are excited to meet your child and help them have a fantastic week while staying safe and healthy at Camp. Part of Sunday check-in is a…
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By Judy Blase Woodruff The Pete Korte Lodge at Camp Ondessonk is now sporting a steel siding wrap. Steel roofing and siding materials are highly durable and last for many…
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