Summer Camp For Kids

Camp Ondessonk located in Southern Illinois is one of  the leading summer camps for kids in the Midwest.  Every year we serve over 2600 children from all over the globe with traditional summer camp activities.  In 2012 Camp Ondessonk expanded one of its new summer programs for boys and girls ages 8-9.  Mini Camp Explorers emerges kids

Teen Summer Camp Adventures

Is my teenager too old for summer camp?  We get asked that question allot by parents, but our answer is always simple “No”.  Camp Ondessonk located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois is the premier Teen Summer Camp adventure destination. We have summer programming specifically designed for teenagers with leadership

Call Me Maybe- Camp Ondessonk

We couldn’t resist jumping on the Carley Rae Jepsen bandwagon!  Check out our latest Youtube video:  Call Me Maybe

Camp Ondessonk- Rat Patrol Skating Party

Rat Patrol Skating Party By Emma Klues Almost 100 friends gathered on Saturday March 3rd, 2012 for Rat Patrol: A Birthday Benefit for Camp Ondessonk at the Skatium in St. Louis at which supporters celebrated the anniversary of the naming of Camp Ondessonk, originally on February 26th. This event was a fun reunion of staff

Camp Ondessonk -Letter from the Executive Director – Farewells and Welcomes.

-Letter from the Executive Director – Farewells and Welcomes. Dear Ondessonk Friends, One of the many pleasures of my job is the great honor of working alongside a team of excellent camp administrators.  In the process of serving Ondessonk and its campers, we become very close.  I am sad to report that at the end

Camp Ondessonk Wish List

Camp Wish List Camp’s vehicle and heavy equipment fleet is in critical need of improvement. If you have a mechanically sound van, truck, passenger vehicle, or utility tractor you’d like to donate, please contact Dan King at 618-695-2489, ext. 102. Vehicle and heavy equipment donations are subject to IRS regulations. Ondessonk will happily provide guidance

Ondessonk introduces a new monthly tuition plan to help Camper Families

Ondessonk Smart Tuition Program Starting in November 2011 Camp Ondessonk will be introducing a new monthly tuition payment option for camper families.  The program will feature the following: 6-month Traditional Camp tuition payment plan starting at $75.00 per month Preauthorized monthly fee payments, automatically drafted using Electronic Funds Transfer. Click to Pay- Click-able links in

Ondessonk Events Calendar

September 30-October 2 Fall Stable Roundup stables@ondessonk.com October 7-9 Mother / Daughter Weekend linda.scruggs@ondessonk.com October  9-14 Road Scholar: Hiking in Southern Illinois rebeccacler@ondessonk.com October 9-14 Road Scholar: Horseback Ride through the Shawnee National Forest rebeccacler@ondessonk.com October 14-16 Fall Lodge Reunion rebeccacler@ondessonk.com October 16-21 Road Scholar: Hiking in the Shawnee National Forest rebeccacler@ondessonk.com October 22 Moccasin

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 attention