Camp Ondessonk Fourth of July Family Camp

Ages: Newborn to Senior (All ages welcome) Date: July 3 – 6, 2013 *Cost: Children < 5 are free; Ages 5-8: $82; Ages 9+: $125; Family rate: $350 for first three family members; $82 for each additional. Designed to give families an Ondessonk experience similar to regular summer camp complete with unit shirts, unit staff

Camp Ondessonk Open House and Homecoming June 1st

Camp Ondessonk’s Open House and Homecoming will be held Saturday June 1st from 10 am -5 pm.  Ondessonk staff members will be on hand to give tours, serve food, lead activities, and answer questions. Staff led tours will visit cabins, dining facilities, activity areas, and bath and shower houses. Schedule of Events: Hay Ride Tours offered every half hour

Children’s Summer Camp

Camp Ondessonk is a children’s summer camp located in Ozark Illinois.  Since 1959 we have served children from both the United States and International campers.  We pride ourselves in being accredited by the American Camp Association, which means we meet or exceed over 300 standards in safety and operating procedures. During the summers of 2008 and 2009

Illinois Summer Camp Hits The Road

Camp Ondessonk is an Illinois summer camp located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest.  Camp staff are hitting the road to talk with teenagers and kids about registration for 2013 summer camp.  The promotions team will be visiting schools today in Chillicothe IL, Peoria IL, Evansville IL, Taylorville IL, Pana IL, Nokomis IL, Millstadt IL, Freeburg IL, Smithton IL, New Athens IL, and Red

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

Camp Ondessonk- The Loyal Lodges Prepare for Winter During Fall Reunion

The Loyal Lodges of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha had busy weekend getting ready to kick off one of the most important seasons of the year. Sure, summer is where the action happens, but there’s no better time for service and stewardship than winter. That’s why every year at the Fall Reunion Lodge members gather to warm

Camp Ondessonk Receives $13,000 Bequest

Camp Ondessonk has received a bequest of $13,000 from the estate of Liz Zelenka, a former camper, CIT, and staff member who passed away on January 5, 2010. The gift was one of the largest in recent history, and one that arrives just as Camp is launching their 2012 Annual Appeal, jumpstarting the $90,000 drive

Camp Ondessonk will be featured on the new hit show “Small Town Big Deal” Thursday October 11th on RFD-TV 8:30pm CST

That’s right we are now officially TV stars.  Camp Ondessonk will be featured on the new hit show “Small Town Big Deal”  Thursday October 11th on RFD-TV 8:30pm CST.  The show features America’s small towns and the amazing personal stories of big success, clever innovation, captivating history and just good common sense ideas that truly make

Moccasin Gap 10 Mile Trail Run & Heepwah Halloween 5K Fun Run October 20, 2012

Help send some very deserving kids to Camp!  Click Here for Registration: The Moccasin Gap Trail: 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

Dan King Youtube Sensation

OK… maybe the title was a little extreme but we wanted to grab your attention.  Take two minutes out your day and traverse along with Camp Ondessonk’s Executive Director Dan King as he travels through “Fat Man’s Misery”. Click Here to watch the movie:  Camp Ondessonk:  Dan’s Adventure.