What’s with all the trees cut down around Camp?
A Different Kind of Care for a Place We Love If you’ve walked the trail to Cedar Falls or hiked near the units of Goupil and Chabanel recently, you might…
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A Different Kind of Care for a Place We Love If you’ve walked the trail to Cedar Falls or hiked near the units of Goupil and Chabanel recently, you might…
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When parents begin evaluating summer camps, one question rises above all others: Is my child safe?That question is not only reasonable but also essential. At high-quality summer camps, safety 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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There were a handful of counselors who really stood out my first year back at Camp Ondessonk in 2006. One was Sarah Jane Pepper. She was enthusiastic, thoughtful, fun, and engaging. The campers adored her, as did her coworkers. An…
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Ongoing Professional Development for Camp Staff: Why It Matters In the world of summer camps and youth development, ongoing professional development for camp staff is not optional. It is essential.…
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The Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha plays a vital role in sustaining Camp Ondessonk’s mission through service, leadership, and community engagement. Lodge members extend the spirit of Camp well…
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