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Camp Ondessonk
Ozark, IL, 62972
Phone: 618-695-2489
Fax: 618.695.3593

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Description

Since 1959, Camp Ondessonk has provided children and children-at-heart the opportunity to experience first hand the beauty of God's creation. Located in the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois, Ondessonk’s summer camp programs provide an experience that encourages campers to have fun, grow spiritually, make friends, grow in self-confidence and self-esteem, and develop values. All of Camp's programs focus on providing a fun and enriching experience for participants by encouraging them to participate in a wide variety of new and exciting activities.

Camp Ondessonk offers programs to many different groups throughout the year. During the fall, winter, and spring we offer outdoor education programs to school and youth groups, challenge and high ropes courses, conference and retreat facilities, and a variety of special interest weekends and Open Houses.

A great camping experience requires more than just a facility and a program. One of Camp Ondessonk's greatest strengths is the large number of staff and volunteers that work throughout the year to facilitate and support programs. These individuals strive to be positive role models, living lives committed to the spiritual and emotional growth of participants.

Camp Ondessonk is owned and operated by the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, IL. Christian traditions and teachings guide the work of this ministry. People of all faiths are encouraged and welcome to enjoy Ondessonk.



Details

Camp Type:
Residential 
Year Established:
1959
Gender:
coed
Age of Campers:
10 - 15
Cost/Week:
$200-$350/wk (Please contact camp for exact pricing.)
Nearest Large City:
Accreditations:

Activities

academic:
  • General Sports
adventure:
  • Canoeing
  • Equestrian and Horseback Riding
artistic:
  • Art
  • Crafting
athletic:
  • Horseback Riding, English
  • Horseback Riding, General
  • Horseback Riding, Western
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball


Sessions

(Please contact camp directly for updated session schedule.)

Additional 2010 events will be added.

Date
Event
Feb.   26 - 28 Summer Staff Nature Training

March   5-7

Summer Staff Handicrafts Training
March 19-21 Summer Staff Wrangler Training
April 10-12
Spring Stable Roundup / Gardening Party
Due to the nature of this work weekend, participation is by invitation only.  If you'd like to help, please contact camp no less than one week in advance.
April 23-25
Father-Son Weekend
April 25
Open House for new summer campers
(tours, activities open, meet counselors and directors, free food)
April 30 to May 2 Women in the Outdoors
May 14-16
Spring Lodge Reunion
 
SUMMER CAMP 2010
June 5
51st Anniversary Open House
10 am - 5 PM
FREE EVENT - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Kick off the next fifty years of camp spirit.    Swimming, horses, hiking, other activities, free barbeque lunch
June 6-12
Coed Camp 1
 
Horse Camp
 
Rock Camp
June 13-19
Coed Camp 2
 
Horse Adventure
  Rock Adventure
June 20 to July 3
River to River Backpacking Adventure
June 20-26
Coed Camp 3
 
Horse Camp
June 27-30
Mini Camp
June 30 to July 3
4th of July Family Camp
July 4-10
Boys Camp
 
Horse Adventure
July 11-17
Girls Camp 1
 
Horse Camp
July 18-24
Girls Camp 2
 
Horse Adventure
July 25-31
Coed Camp 4
 
Horse Camp
Aug 1-7
Coed Camp 5
 
Horse Adventure

Sept.

2 - 6

Labor Day Friends Weekend
INVITATION ONLY EVENT
Open to current Ondessonk volunteers, current donors, and past staff members.  If you would like an invite, please see above and contact camp.
Sept. 18
14th Annual Golf Benefit
Sept. 17-19
Fall Family Camp
Oct. 1-3
Fall Stable Roundup
Due to the nature of this work weekend, participation is by invitation only.  If you'd like to help, please contact camp no less than one week in advance.
Oct. 8-10
Mother/Daughter Weekend
Oct. 15-17
Fall Lodge Reunion
Oct. 23
Free Fall Festival
Hayrides, pumpkins, crafts, barbeque, caramel apples, apple cider, pony rides, haunted hay ride, and more.  Admission is free.  Small fee for food items.

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