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

    Camp Ondessonk Tradtional Camp
    Camp Ondessonk Traditional Camp

    Traditional Camp

    This is where it all started.

    For 58 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 horse on trail rides and learn basic horsemanship skills. At night, roast marshmallows over campfires, or play an all-camp game of extreme flashlight tag.  Read More
    Camp Ondessonk Mini Camp and Mini Camp Explorers
    Horse Adventure Ages: 13-16

    Horse Adventure

    Teaching what matters most

    Exploring the scenic backcountry trail rides of the Shawnee National Forest 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 Small Town Big Deal
    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
    Camp Ondessonk Adventure Camp
    Camp Ondessonk Mountain Biking Adventure Camp

    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, and enjoy long trail rides through our pristine pasture lands and oak-hickory forested trails. Read More
    Camp Ondessonk Counselors in training
    Trail Rides

    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 has one the largest horseback and trail riding programs in the Midwest.  Reserve your Trail ride today!
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