By Pati Egan Wednesday lunch was special in the 1970s and 1980s. Staff and campers celebrated a Special Day each week. It all started with Christmas in July (July 25th).…
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Camp Ondessonk stands as a beacon of outdoor education in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. With more than 983 acres of natural beauty—complete with towering sandstone bluffs, dense…
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More than 400 Camp Friends saddled up for fun during Labor Day Friends Weekend – Camp O Rodeo! A tradition revived in 1987, Labor Day Friends Weekend is a wonderful…
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At Camp Ondessonk, our mission to provide “exceptional outdoor and spiritual adventures empowering kids of all ages” is not just a promise – it’s a reality that we see fulfilled…
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By Pati Egan Due to generosity of many individuals, Noel was taking shape. The lower floor would include a kitchen, library, reception area with a fireplace, restroom facilities, a small…
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By Pati Egan The September 1983 Camp Newsletter announced a big construction project that was in the planning stages for Camp. It would be for the full-time Rangers, visiting priests,…
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