Bringing Back the Adventure – Challenge Course Repairs at Camp Ondessonk
One of the very first sights that greets you as you travel down the Camp Road is our Challenge Course, one of many places where courage takes flight and confidence…
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One of the very first sights that greets you as you travel down the Camp Road is our Challenge Course, one of many places where courage takes flight and confidence…
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By Camp Ondessonk Communication Team Camp Ondessonk has been a meaningful part of Elizabeth “Petey” (Nimnicht) Abaray’s life for decades, first as a camper, then as a staff member, and…
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By Isabelle Linn, Program Coordinator As the earth thaws and the forest comes back to life, Camp Ondessonk staff are busy preparing for the 2026 Spring Education & Recreation Season.…
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By Camp Ondessonk Communication Team There is a particular kind of silence that follows a prescribed burn. The smoke clears. The blackened earth settles. And then, almost imperceptibly, life begins…
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By Camp Ondessonk Communications Team How 983 Acres of Southern Illinois Wilderness Turn Curious Teenagers into Confident, Career-Ready Leaders Picture this: your teenager is kneeling at the edge of a…
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Discover how one eight-year-old’s first weekend at Mini Camp ignited a decade-long journey of personal growth, and why child development experts say experiences like hers can shape who your child…
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