Trail Rides in Illinois

Camp Ondessonk offers riding instruction and trail rides in Illinois during summer camp and the school year.

Traditional Camp

This is where it all started.

For 60 years, traditional summer camp programs have been the Ondessonk favorite for kids ages 10-15 years old. All children attending get an opportunity to ride a horses on trail rides in Illinois and learn basic horsemanship skills. At night, roast marshmallows over campfires, or play an all-camp game of extreme flashlight tag. Read More

Horse Adventure Ages: 13-16

Horse Adventure

Teaching what matters most

Exploring the scenic back-country trail rides in Illinois offers the perfect opportunity to expand horsemanship skills and develop outdoor skills. Campers will receive instruction and supervision from CHA Certified Instructors throughout their trip. Evenings are spent taking care of the horses, setting up the campsite, cooking meals, and relaxing around the campfire. Read More

Camp Ondessonk a residential youth summer camp was recently featured on the new hit television show Small Town Big Deal on RFD-TV. Watch Video

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Horse Camp

Ages: 12-15

Camp Ondessonk has specially designed adventure summer camp programming for teenagers who love horses. Spend your days at the Ondessonk Stables learning how to care for and groom your horse, develop basic horsemanship and riding skills on trail rides in Illinois through our pristine pasture lands and oak-hickory forested trails. Read More

Trail Rides in Illinois

How to apply for a Camp Ondessonk Scholarship

The Gift of Camp

In an effort to make Camp Ondessonk more accessible to children of all economic means, three scholarship opportunities are available. Read More

Camp Ondessonk located in Ozark Illinois offers trail rides.

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