Our Mission

The Mission of Camp Ondessonk is to provide an environment that inspires physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth for individuals and groups through the appreciation and stewardship of nature.

Our Vision

The Vision of Camp Ondessonk, a camp founded on the Catholic Faith, is to be the world’s best youth camp. Inspired by positive role models, campers will experience the wonders of God’s creation through adventurous, challenging activities in a unique, rustic environment.

2012 Calendar
Date
Event
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Feb. 19

Quarter Auction Benefit Fundraiser

Location:  Knights of Columbus Hall - 12454 State Route 143, Highland, IL
March 3

Rat Patrol Benefit Fundraiser

(By invitation)

Location:  The Skatium - 120 East Catalan, St. Louis, MO

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April 13 - 15
Spring Stable Round-up / Gardening Party / Restoration & Preservation (workday for all three groups is Saturday)
Due to the nature of stable round up work weekend, participation is by invitation only.  If you'd like to help, please contact camp no less than one week in advance
For information about Stable Round up projects:
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To RSVP for Stable Round up:
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To RSVP for Gardening Party:
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April 15-20 Road Scholar:  Canoe, Hike, and Horseback Ride through the Shawnee National Forest
April 22-27

RoadScholar: Canoe, Hike, and Horseback Ride through the Shawnee National Forest 

Programming for active adults. For a video of Road Scholar participants in action at Camp Ondessonk, click here! For more information, please contact:
April 27- 29
Father-Son Weekend 
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April 29
Open House for New Summer Campers
(1 to 4 pm - tours, activities open, meet counselors and directors, free food - Click on link to learn more and for RSVP instructions)
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May 4-6

Women in the Outdoors

(hosted by the National Wild Turkey Federation)

May 11-13
Spring Lodge Workshop
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June 2
10 AM - 5 PM
Free Event Open to Public - Kick off another great summer of Teaching What Matters Most - Free barbeque lunch, swimming, archery, horseback rides, climbing wall, arts & crafts, and more
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SUMMER CAMP 2012
(All sessions coed unless otherwise noted.)
 
June 3-9
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June 3-9
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June 6-9 Mini-Camp 1 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

June 3 -16

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June  3-16

CIT 1  (Open to males and females)

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June 10-16
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June 10-16
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June 10-23

CIT 2  (Open to males and females)

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June 17-23
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June 17-23
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June 17-23
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June 17-30

CIT 3  (Open to males and females)

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June 24-30
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June 24-30 Rock Adventure (Open to males and females)

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 June 24 to July 7
(2 week pack trip! Open to males and females)
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July 8-14
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July 8-14
(Open to females)
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July 8 to 21

CIT 4  (Open to females)

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July 15-21
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July 15-21
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July 22-28
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July 22-28
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July 15-28

CIT 5  (Open to males and females)

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July 29 to Aug. 4
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July 29 to Aug. 4
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July 29 to Aug. 4 Lodge Camp
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 Aug. 4 SUMMER CAMP ENDS  

Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

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.
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Sept. 15 (tent.)
17th Annual Golf Benefit
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Sept. 14-16 Fall Family Camp
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Sept. 16 - 21 (tent. dates) Road Scholar:  Hiking Through Southern Illinois
Programming for active adults. For a video of Road Scholar participants in action at Camp Ondessonk, click here! For more information, please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sept. 23-28 (tent. dates) Canoe, Hike, & Horseback Ride Through the Shawnee National Forest
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Sept. 28-30 (tent. dates) Women in the Outdoors For more information, please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sept. 28-30
 
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.
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Oct. 5-7
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Oct. 7-12 (tent. dates) Road Scholar: Hiking in Southern Illinois
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Oct. 14-19 (tent. dates) Road Scholar: Introduction to Horses and Riding
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Oct. 14-19 (tent. dates) Road Scholar: Hiking Through Southern Illinois 
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Oct. 20

Free Fall Festival

Moccasin Gap 10 Mile Trail Race & Heepwah 5K Fun Run

2011 Race Results

Registration and Information

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