Camp Ondessonk recently hosted a week-long Promotions Training designed to sharpen one mission-critical skill: communicating the value of Camp to Catholic school communities with clarity and confidence. Led by Tony…
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If you’ve ever heard a camper singing their unit cheer in the backseat all the way home, you already understand something important: Camp traditions aren’t extras. They’re the foundation that…
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I’m not ashamed to admit it: I cried on the drive home from Camp Ondessonk the first time I dropped off my daughter. Not in front of her, of course.…
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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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