TRADITIONAL CAMP (3rd-8th gr): $120 - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. "1959-2008." Play Camp Ondessonk and discover followers on SoundCloud | Stream tracks, albums, playlists on desktop and mobile. Camp Ondessonk is an equal opportunity provider of summer camp and leadership programs. Finally, after multiple legal proceedings, the injured camper's family dropped the lawsuit thus saving Tommy's life. Seems like I always had the hungry horse. Peace Like a River. Most nights of the program are spent camping out under the stars in the babackcountryIntermediate adventures give participants the chance to receive more advanced instruction and develop their skills to a greater level. Education: B.S. However, everyone is certain to learn a lot at the clinic through all the knowledge shared by both participants and clinic staff. Camp Ondessonks Executive Director, Camping Services Director and Programming Director have all been Wilderness First Responder certified. Campers carried all their food and gear in the canoes with them. I havent been to Camp Ondessonk in about a decade, or since I dropped my daughter off there many years ago for her first summer camp experience. The first stables were located on what is now the Brebeuf Flats and consisted of a stable building built by volunteers in one weekend, and a jumbled herd of horses donated to camp. Call (618) 695-2489 x104 or email chris.bretscher@ondessonk.com. Participants of the program stay in one of the units and are accompanied by extra staff members at all times to provide enhanced guidance and companionship for the younger campers. He joined the Seasonal Program Staff shortly thereafter. Camp Ondessonk. Camp Ondessonk offers specialized programs, referred to as adventure camp, that allow campers to focus on one set of skills in a particular area for an entire week. In doing so, I will: support and aid other staff and CITs when the time and need arises. He went to camp as a kid. Participants are able to experience longer trail rides than in traditional camp while still utilizing the trails and pastures in the nearby surroundings of camp. All rights reserved. Having no facilities of their own, the parish rented out Camp Piasa in Grafton Illinois in 1957 and Camp Vandeventer in Waterloo Illinois in 1958. And that's why we love it. The camp strives to remain a "last frontier" of sorts, where participants can experience life away from the plugged in world of today's society, and go back to a . adhere to the zero-tolerance policy for the use, possession, distribution or being under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or illegal drugs at camp. Short and sweet, its not uncommon to see it requested three, four, or five times in a row. May 1: Open House Tours of camp will be given as well as a chance to meet some directors and staff. I promise to make good decisions. The other seven are represented with stars on the camp symbol. Kick em in the butt! There were also nature hikes and wildlife sightings. All rights reserved. See if I can hit a target with an arrow. [15] At just three days and three nights long, mini campers are able to get a taste of many of the activities of traditional camp. In 1969, a new type of unit was introduced; the Primitive Units of Teondecoren and Couture. Stocked with first aid and a wide variety of other medical equipment, covering multiple possible emergencies, this building is equipped and ready for all of the campers, staff, and volunteers Ondessonk hosts throughout the year. The full-time staff consists of devoted individualswith extensive experience in fields related to youth development and outdoor leadership. Camp Ondessonk is committed to providing a Catholic, faith based, fun, safe, educational, and inclusive experience for all campers, CITs, staff, parents, and volunteers. Various Locations; Lower Pakentuck, near main area, along Camp Road, Began as Conestoga Wagons at Pine Lake, later added primitive tree houses, finally became permanent tree house unit near Amantacha. Kenny Toohill-That sending my kids to Camp O was one of the best things Ive ever done for them. Before summer hits we do have a lot of other activities coming up this spring. Their children, Katie, Charlie, Brian, andColleen,cant wait until they are old enough to be Ondessonk campers. I've got peace like a river. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. Located in the Shawnee national forest of southern Illinois. Counselors line up in front of the group to share where they might have worked if they hadnt gone to camp. His brother. It offers programs and facilities year round. County authorities set up their own patrols around the outermost parts of camp to ensure that Tommy was not removed and hidden from authorities by camp neighbors. : School Annual Publishing Company, 2009. They are intentionally designed and located to maximize visitors experience of tranquility and inspiration of nature. Dan was an Ondessonk Counselor in Training in 1986. Ozark, IL 62972. She was quickly promoted to Program Director in 2008, overseeing the Ondessonk Outdoor Education Program during the school year, all Camp Ondessonk specialty programs such as Mother-Daughter Weekend and Fall Family Camp, and summer activity areas, as well as hiring, training, and mentoring the Seasonal Program Staff. Many of the units adopted their three-sided look in the late 1970s through the mid-1980s based on the inspiration of a Polynesian design discovered on a trip to Walt Disney World. The first Silver Frontier trip went to Florida and visited sites like Daytona Beach, St. Augustine, Cape Kennedy, and Disney World. All cabin units have fire pits, benches, picnic tables, a potable water spigot, an outhouse, and are within a short walk to a shower house. It is decorated with art work depicting camp that was created by current and former staff members as well as friends of camp. This allowed campers the chance to stay two weeks and participate in extra activities such as the climbing wall and teams course. Hometown: Villa Grove, Illinois If selected, any misstatement or omission of fact on this application may result in my dismissal. For the next several summers, he attended at least one session per summer. In doing so, I will: exhibit the highest ethical standards and personal integrity. If you are not confident with your resume, do not worry we will work on it as part of the CIT program. See what Ondessonk has to offer you! You have chosen to report this camp for inaccurate content.If you would like to receive a reply, please include your email address in the comment box below. Volunteer tradesmen gave their time on weekends to provide plumbing and carpentry skills. Print. The two units were eventually dismantled due to lack of need for 12 units. TollFree: (877) 659-2267. Ondessonk also offers lodging, camping, group retreats, horseback trail rides, corporate retreats, and outdoor education programs for scouts and school groups. Music-making. These saints and their American Indian companions are honored and remembered at Camp Ondessonk with the camp units, lakes, and major land forms named after them. I promise to be a good CIT. This is an intermediate adventure open to campers ages 1316. A member of Lodge is signified by a sash they wear, containing a patch of a simplified version of the symbol of Camp Ondessonk. Yuck!ElectricianRed! In the late 1970s the Silver and Golden Frontier Program was added. Beginner adventures, formerly known as level one, is the first level meant for campers who want to build their skills while still enjoying a traditional camp experience in the evenings. At the time, families lined up hours early at the beginning of each session to register campers for the most popular cabin units. Log In. For the first few years of camp, riflery was not offered during girls season. Staffed by medical professionals and on call pediatric physicians every day of the summer, there is never a moment without someone who is able to provide help. Search. Come join us for one or all of these events; and remember ONLY 68 MORE DAYS! An agreement was also made in 1964 with the United States Department of Conservation and Forestry giving camp use of the surrounding Shawnee National Forest and expanding the camp acreage to 4,585 acres. Participants of both traditional camp and adventure programs are eligible. Evan started at Ondessonk as a summer camp counselor in 2004 after serving 5 years in the Coast Guard. This trip included the group attending Christmas Mass with the Pope during which the group was privileged to sit in ambassador seats just 20 feet from the Pope. Amp up the acting to give your audience a good, hearty laugh. Camp Ondessonk is ACA (American Camp Association) accredited meeting over 300 standards in site safety, facilities, staffing practices, and operating procedures. The adventure programs are divided into three levels based on the challenge offered and skill required by each program. WMA Wilderness Protocolsincluding wound cleaning and exploration, spine injury assessment, dislocation reduction, CPR in the remote setting, and Anaphylaxis and Asthma. By my parents car, it was about a two-hour ride from my home in East St. Louis. 9:00-12:00 pm. take full advantage of their natural surroundings. Website by Yamaretto, Another version of the Elbows Off The Table song. Please refer to the Camp Map to see which lakes are available for fishing. Rebecca started her Ondessonk journey as a summer camper. Beginning in the summer of 1957, Camp St. Philip[2] is part of the Diocese of Belleville. He killed himself in his garage, Racial Harmonys The Gathering, fish fries and more on this weeks southwestern IL calendar, This weekend: Fish fries, art and artifact shows, lectures & more are on the calendar, Book sales, food, games and 5 fish fries among things to do in southwestern Illinois, Snow moon expected to shine very brightly in February. 1969 brought the addition of female staff during boys season and the early 1970s brought the addition of campers and staff from Chicago as well as staff from around the country and international staff members. I love being a camp counselorTheres nothing Id rather beIf I werent a camp counselorA(n) _________ I would beAnd as you pass me byThis is what youd hear me cry Bird WatcherHark! He has returned as a volunteer because of the values he experienced as a kid. The summer leadership staff is comprised of proven, sound decision makers who have completed college or are actively working towards that goal. 10% of Camp Ondessonk employees are Black or African American. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that: Camp Ondessonk has 37 employees. Next stop, second and final kiln firing. A court ordered Tommy to be examined for rabies but this could only be accomplished by killing the bear so that his brain tissue could be examined. Mini camp was introduced for younger campers in 1999. The first camp infirmary was located on a rock near the back end of the original dining hall. Ondessonk also offers lodging, camping, group retreats, horseback trail rides, corporate retreats, and outdoor education programs for scouts and school groups. Everything parents want and need to know about sending their child to Camp Ondessonk. Campers are assisted by two or three specially trained staff members. [17] Participants experience the highlights of Southern Illinois rock climbing while taking on progressively more challenging routes. Each unit also has its own water spigot, outhouse, and campfire ring. in Leisure Science with an emphasis in therapeutic and outdoor recreation from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. It also serves as a reminder of Camp Ondessonk's beginning as a camp only for Catholic children from the Diocese of Belleville through its evolvement to today of being open to children of any religion. I understand that by inserting a date in the below acknowledgement that it absolves and releases Camp Ondessonk & the Diocese of Belleville from any and all liability for any and all legal action involving relinquishment of the information to others. I have learned so much from Camp O, but the most important thing I learned is to respect nature. That my children have developed strong lifelong friendships at Camp O. They also perform a service project for Camp, exemplifying the overall spirit of Lodge. During an intermediate adventure, campers spend more time away from the main area of camp in the natural areas surrounding Ondessonk. I wasn't the best camper, but I have fond childhood memories of Camp Ondessonk. Loved by campers and staff alike, Dan inspires with a smile and has a talent for bringing meaning to the Camp experience with his unique humor and devoted love of Ondessonk. 3760 Ondessonk Rd. The Belleville Optimist Annual Santa Parade is touted as the largest holiday parade in Southern Illinois and features floats, marching bands, and dance groups. Phone: 618.695.2489 x104. refrain from the use of profane or abusive language in the presence of campers or where campers may hear or see. Members of the primitive units came back into camp to participate in activities such as horsemanship and riflery, as well as the Tuesday and Thursday evening activities. refrain from inappropriate conversations with campers or in places where campers may hear that include topics such as politics, relationship status, sexual activity, gender identity opposing Catholic teaching, drinking, smoking, and others specified in theCIT manual or by administration. This is a beginner adventure and is open to campers ages 1215. 1994), the court observed that camp officials attempted to discourage trespassers from entering the premises by posting no-trespassing signs, erecting a fence with barbed wire, stringing cable, and piling brush on trails leading to the property. But there were all the cool things we could never do at home, such as swimming in a lake, canoeing, archery, riflery, horseback riding and hiking. The very first Frontier trip went to Rocky Mountain National Park. Only camps that provided ACA with an address are listed on this map. All cabin units have fire pits, benches, picnic tables, a potable water spigot, an outhouse, and are within a short walk to a shower house. take care of myself and recognize my personal needs so I can be the best counselor I can be. Everywhere we go! Practical Skillsincluding splinting, bandaging, litter packaging and medical kit preparation. Camp Ondessonk is the Premier Adventure Destination of the Midwest. It will be a lot of hard work, BUT you can expect to end the summer with a better sense of community, self-value, faith, work ethic, and commitment to others. Advanced adventures offer an intense and challenging opportunity to expand on the skills learned in the beginner and intermediate levels. The cabin was a complete loss along with almost all of the camper belongings that had been in it. But the rest of the week passed quickly. Log In Since 1959, Camp Ondessonk's summer camp programs have provided an experience that encourages campers to have fun, nurture spiritually, make friends, grow in self-confidence and promote . Phone: (618) 695-2485. Not sure I ever hit a target. Mini camp explorers is for more adventurous 8 and 9-year-olds who feel capable of spending the entire week at camp. 1:00PM Siesta (Rest Hour), 5:00PM General Swim & Shower Time, 5:45PM Optional Prayer Service, 10:00PM Taps and Lights Out, (Activities include: Horseback Riding, Archery, Canoeing, Woodsmanship, Riflery, Hiking, and Crafts). A summer camp classic, this traditional song is led at camps allover the globe! Ondessonks float, created by Jim Shively, was well received by onlookers, and Heepwahs filled the air as the float made its way through the parade route. The trips took place over the Christmas holidays and went to places like Europe, Africa, and the Bahamas. Good and bad. When Couture was no longer a unit the tents were used to expand other units in camp. One of the highlights of an Ondessonk visit, our 3-sided treehouse cabin units take full advantage of their natural surroundings. 11-55. In order to encourage campers to stay in the temporary unit, they were promised exclusive use of shower house C. This resurrected unit of Couture was only around for one year. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The 2011 Jeanne M. Newton and Thomas R. Cromwell Campership Challenge Grant, Camp Ondessonk Celebrities For a Buck and a Quarter. Each of the units at Camp Ondessonk consist of a group of four or five camper cabins and one staff cabin. As the first week of June approached, none of the units were complete yet. A lark! It is looking like it will turn out to be a great summer, we have already received over 1100 camper registration forms! Our Summer Camp Programs allow youths ages 8 to 17 to experience firsthand: Tree-House Camping, Horseback Riding . Participants of Lodge Camp are able to enjoy many of the activities of traditional camp while being surrounded by fellow Lodge members. Led by a desire for a permanent location for a Catholic youth camp, Monsignor Robert DeGasperi oversaw the effort to gain leases of the land that would become Camp Ondessonk.[3]. During the day they would hike around the area and swim in Pine Lake as they learned valuable survival skills. Adventure and Trip & Travel experiences for ages 12-16. Two new units were added for the 1960 season, and 1,804 campers attended during the seven-week season. Or someone was too gassy. There was also an occasional snake or lizard, and plenty of insects and bugs. Bad aim. Killed mosquitoes. Further, I grant permission to Camp Ondessonk to release this application and attendant documents to the appropriate search committees. 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