Trails, Traditions, and Friendship
For Jess Peak, Camp Ondessonk has been a constant presence throughout her life as a camper, staff member, volunteer, and Loyal Lodge member. Jess first came to Camp as a camper, spending four…
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By Camp Ondessonk Communications Team | Camp Life & Traditions Series Picture this: It’s Friday night in the Shawnee National Forest. Hundreds of kids stand arm-in-arm around a crackling campfire,…
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By Lucia (Juenger) Hodges One of my favorite responsibilities at Ondessonk (since 1993) is managing Lost & Found. I delight in the positive responses I get when a camper is…
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A Parent Readiness Guide for First-Time Camp Families For many parents, the idea of sending a child to an overnight summer camp brings a mix of excitement and hesitation. You…
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Seeking Trivia Night sponsorships and raffle donations! Camp O Trivia Night Through the Decades Saturday, March 7, 2026 Holy Trinity Catholic Church 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, Ill. 62208 Doors…
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