Camp Ondessonk and the Bike Surgeon Collaborate for New Summer Teen Adventure Programs

CAMP ONDESSONK AND THE BIKE SURGEON COLLABORATE FOR NEW SUMMER TEEN ADVENTURE PROGRAMS OZARK, IL. (Feb. 20, 2013) – Camp Ondessonk, an Illinois Not for Profit 501(c)(3) Youth Camp located in Ozark, Illinois, and the Bike Surgeon, an outdoor adventure outfitter and bike shop in Shiloh, Illinois, are collaborating to create two new adventure programs this summer at Camp

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

Traditional Kids Summer Camp

For over 53 years Camp Ondessonk continues to strive to be the best traditional kids summer camp in the world.  Located in Ozark Illinois in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest kids experience traditional summer camp programming such as archery, canoeing, backpacking, swimming and horseback riding under the supervision of our highly experienced staff.  Kids will also

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 Launches New “Mountain Biking Adventure” Summer Camp Program

Camp Ondessonk with the assistance of the Bike Surgeon of  O’Fallon Illinois will launch a new Mountain Biking Summer Program in 2013 designed for teenage campers.  Southern Illinois is already recognized as one of the nations best locations for both technical and scenic mountain bike trails.  The Mountain Biking Adventure teenage participants will spend the first several days at camp

Camp Ondessonk Scholarships

Scholarships To apply for Camp Ondessonk Scholarship funds for Summer 2013 contact Becky Jennings at 877-659-2267 ext. 109 or becky.jennings@ondessonk.com . Camp Ondessonk has established three Scholarship Funds that make it possible for families with financial hardship to receive assistance for all or part of their summer tuition. The General Scholarship Fund provides  tuition assistance awarded at the following

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 People Watching: You Are Being Noticed!

Camp People Watching: You Are Being Noticed! by Jeremy M. Culpepper This Fall, more than a dozen of Camp Ondessonk’s finest left home for their first year of college. I recently had the chance to catch up with several of them and to hear about their “Freshman Year Experience” thus far.  More specifically, I asked

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

Camp Ondessonk Tug of War

Friday at Camp Ondessonk brings out the competitive spirit in our campers.  Click here to watch them prepare for Tug of War.