Youth Summer Camps
Camp Ondessonk’s Youth Summer Camps are located in Ozark Illinois. Children ages 8-17 experience outdoor youth summer camps under a full-time staff consisting of devoted individuals with extensive experience in fields related to youth development and outdoor leadership.
Traditional Camp
This is where it all started.
For 58 years, traditional Youth Summer Camps have been the Ondessonk favorite for kids ages 10-15 years old. Learn and perfect skills like canoeing, archery, horseback riding, and more. At night, roast marshmallows over campfires, or play an all-camp game of extreme flashlight tag. Read More |
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Teaching what matters most
All Youth Summer Camps are modified to best serve the mini-camp age group. With one Ondessonk counselor for every three or four campers, mini campers receive nearly constant guidance and companionship from our caring staff. Read More
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| Camp Ondessonk’s kids summer camp was recently featured on the new hit television show Small Town Big Deal on RFD-TV. Watch Video |
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Adventure Camps
Programs designed for teenagers.
Camp Ondessonk has specially designed adventure Youth summer camps for teenagers including: Mountain biking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing and River Adventure.
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Counselors in Training
Ages: 15 years only
The CIT program Youth Summer Camps are two week leadership development sessions designed to prepare participants for possible future counselor positions. Read More |
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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
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