Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Ondessonk!
This application is ONLY to be submitted by applicants who have held a PAID Summer Staff position at Camp Ondessonk in previous summers. If you were an LIT in the past, or have never been hired to work at Camp Ondessonk, please see the First Time Applicant staff applicaiton below.
Camp Ondessonk Summer 2012 First Time Applicant Staff Applicaiton:
This application is for perspective summer employees who have NEVER been paid staff at Camp Ondessonk, INCLUDING previous summer's LITs. Along with the standard Camp Ondessonk staff application information, this application offers applicants access to the paperwork necessary to apply for a paid position working with children within the Diocese of Belleville.
Camp Ondessonk Summer 2012 Leader In Training (LIT) Program Application:
This application is for applicants who will be 16 years old during the summer, 2012 season and who are interested in competing for placement within this un-paid internship and leadership development program.
 Camp Ondessonk is looking for positive role models for our Summer Staff. Yes, this is a real job! It's a job where you make decisions that impact and change lives. This job challenges you to turn adversity (like 24 hours of rain) into the best part of being at Camp. It's a job that lets you be a hero and friend. This is a job that can have a positive impact on you, not just for the summer but for the rest of your life.
This truly is an awesome job, but it carries a lot of responsibility as well. There are high expectations. You have to be willing to give, help children grow, and inspire them to reach for the stars and beyond. You have to be a diplomat and friend at the same time and make homesick faces turn into smiles.
Most staff members live in units, just like the campers. Most of these units are three-sided tree houses. While our program is somewhat rugged and rustic, it gives campers the opportunity to explore the outdoors and gain in understanding and respect for the wonders and beauty of the world around them.
Since 1959 Ondessonk staff members have been positive role models who help campers grow both spiritually and emotionally. They are what make a great camping experience for the campers. It's an experience that boosts self-esteem, strengthens social skills, develops self-confidence, makes lasting memories, is great fun, provides new challenges, and strengthens values. To be a part of the Summer Staff, you must be at least 16 years old.
A Sampling of Positions Available:
- Camp Nurse; must have Illinois License
- EMT
- Adventure/Challenge Unit Leaders and Staff
- Unit Leaders
- Activity Directors and Staff (Handicrafts, Nature, Range, Aquatics, Boating, Barn)
- Lifeguards
- Wranglers
- Trading Post Manager
- Office Staff
- Dining Hall and Kitchen Staff
- Health and Sanitation Director
- Maintenance Staff
- Health Center Clerk
- Groundskeeper
If you have additional questions, please call the camp office at (618) 695-2489 ext. 104 or e-mail
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Resources for current -summer, 2011- staff and LITs
2011 Staff Welcome Packet
2011 LIT Welcome Packet
2011 Health Form
Child Protection Refresher Course
2011 Federal W-4
2011 State (IL) W-4
2011 I-9 Form
2011 Staff Manual
2011 Staff Manual Verification Form
2011 Parent / Camper Handbook
2011 Summer Staff Christmas Party Reservation Form
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