Where Are They Now- Amy Rivers By Ryan Brummer We all have fond memories of Camp Ondessonk and of our favorite staff members. For many of those who were campers in the early 1990s one name specifically comes to mind: Amy Rivers. Amy was a classic Ondessonk counselor with a strong compassion for the campers,Continue reading “Where Are They Now- Amy Rivers”
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Value Added to the Fall Lodge Reunion
Value Added to the Fall Lodge Reunion By Evan Coulson Each fall campers and their staff reunite in the heart of Camp Ondessonk to reaffirm their friendships and to serve the place they’ve come to love. This year, Camp Ondessonk is giving back. Attendees will still enjoy the traditions of the Fall Lodge Reunion, suchContinue reading “Value Added to the Fall Lodge Reunion”
Safety Training & ACA Accreditation
Safety Training & ACA Accreditation By Evan Coulson Preparation for the 2011 Summer Camping Season began early in the spring with multiple staff training and development opportunities, in particular a range of educational sessions directly related to the safety and well being of our summer campers. The Camp Ondessonk Program Director offers an American RedContinue reading “Safety Training & ACA Accreditation”
Camp Ondessonk featured in The Messenger
Camp Ondessonk was recently featured the The Messenger– The Belleville IL Diocese Official Newspaper. YOUTH, ADULTS DRAWN BACK TO CAMP ONDESSONK YEAR AFTER YEAR Story and photos by LIZ QUIRIN Messenger editor The sun beats down on a group of 8- and 9-year-olds sitting in a semicircle around a young woman who draws their attentionContinue reading “Camp Ondessonk featured in The Messenger”
Camp Ondessonk- COED 4 2011 Video
Camp Ondessonk recently published another Video featuring 288 campers & 30 Counselors in Training (CITs) during the Coed 4 session, 2011. This video can be viewed on the Official Camp Ondessonk Youtube and Facebook sites. Click Here to watch the video.
Upcoming Trail Run at Camp Ondessonk
The Moccasin Gap Trail (200 spots): The Moccasin Gap Trail Run will utilize a series of scenic and challenging trails within and surrounding- Camp Ondessonk. This rugged 10-mile route will take runners past some of the outdoor highlights of Camp Ondessonk, such as Cedar Falls (the highest free-falling waterfall in the state of Illinois) andContinue reading “Upcoming Trail Run at Camp Ondessonk”
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