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Future Planning Helped Keep the Gates Open

The History of Unit Cheers

By Pati Egan Any parent who has picked up their camper on Saturday will agree that the Unit Cheer will be done at least two or three dozen times between…
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The Importance of Mini Camp for Youth Development at Camp Ondessonk

The Importance of Mini Camp for Youth Development at Camp Ondessonk

For more than 60 years, Camp Ondessonk has been a place where children form lasting friendships, build confidence, and develop a love for the great outdoors. Our Mini Camp programs…
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Going to the Gala

Going to the Gala? Not if you were only involved with Camp in its early years! You went to the Appreciation Dinner!

By Pati Egan It’s hard to date when the first Appreciation Dinner took place. It is featured in 1960s yearbooks. It appears to be first held at Assumption High School…
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The Origin of Closing The Friday Night Campfire with The Echo Our Father

The Origin of Closing The Friday Night Campfire with The Echo Our Father

By Pati Egan In the summer of 1982, the Girls’ Staff decided to try a new way to close the Friday Night Campfire. From the 1960s until 1982, the girls’…
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Spread the Love

Spread the Love Service Event

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with community service. Show your love of Camp Ondessonk by completing meaningful acts of service in your community. This event is a great opportunity for members of…
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Lodge Winter Fundraiser

Lodge Winter Fundraiser

The Lodge Officials have launched the 2025 Winter Fundraiser with the goal of raising $1,428 to provide two full scholarships for deserving campers this summer. Visit https://p2p.onecause.com/2025lodgefundraiser/challenge to make a…
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