During an intermediate adventure, campers spend more time away from the main area of camp in the natural areas surrounding Ondessonk. During their stay campers were given extra time and opportunities to participate in their favorite activities. Everywhere we go! Another activity area, camp crafts, taught campers how to use knives, axes, ropes, and open-fire cooking. [15] Campers stay in a unit made up of other Lodge members and led by a Lodge Official on staff. 9:00-12:00 pm. General members wear red and blue sashes. I heard Mr. X. in the woods late at night. 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. Located in the Shawnee national forest of southern Illinois. (Everywhere we go) People always ask us (People always ask us) Who we are (who we are) Where we come from (where we come from) So we tell them (So we tell them) We're from name your camp (we're from) And if they cannot hear us (And if they cannot hear us) We . The dining hall is air conditioned, and has windows on all sides to allow for ventilation. The first camp infirmary was located on a rock near the back end of the original dining hall. In 1973, Teondecoren was made into a cabin unit when camp was overbooked for a coming week and the cabins supposedly had to be built by staff the weekend before. It is named after a Boy Scout group from Paducah, Kentucky. (618) 695-2489. camp@ondessonk.com Camp Ondessonk's campers love to show their camp spirit with unit cheers. Due to the nature of this weekend, participation is by invitation only. Flying through the park! The highlight of their stay was an overnight canoe trip to Lake of Egypt. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Camped out in the backyard occasionally. All individuals working at Ondessonk choose the job because of a strong desire to serve others. They visited four different countries along the way. Hometown: Johnston City, Illinois. The purpose of CHA clinics is to evaluate the existing knowledge and skill level of the clinic participants and to grant certification at the level that each participant is able to demonstrate his/her proficiency throughout the clinic, not to teach participants how to become an instructor or trail guide. Camp Ondessonk is located in Johnson County, north of Vienna. affiliate classes in Carbondale, IL and Cleveland Metro-parks Institute of the Great Outdoors (I.G.O.) 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. Only one-fourth of the camps in the US have earned this mark of distinction. Create new account. The Garnier tree houses were built upshore from where the Garnier cabins had sat and the Amantacha bridge was added to replace the various methods of getting campers across Lake Echon. The people there are incredible and so are the activities and opportunities. 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. The units give campers the chance to bond more closely with their cabin mates as well as the 30 or so other campers in their unit. Campers traveled in the back of a stake bed truck to a peninsula of Lake of Egypt, from which they would paddle to another peninsula on the lake to camp out during the night. Before summer hits we do have a lot of other activities coming up this spring. Camp Ondessonk is an equal opportunity provider of summer camp and leadership programs. Print. Advanced adventures offer an intense and challenging opportunity to expand on the skills learned in the beginner and intermediate levels. Although campers spend most of their time away from main camp, they do return at the end of the week to participate in the all-camp activities on Friday. We are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. You can experience the same camp you went to as a kid with your own kids, or grandkids. Eustace Ahatsistari, honored as the greatest war chief of all the Huron nations, was accompanying Goupil and Couture through enemy territory when the group was captured by the Mohawk Indians. Call well in advance to schedule meals and/or programs. Christine StuartRegional Manager, Partner Programs. In 1967 Amantacha became the first tree house unit. Next is the Brebeuf cabins which resemble the tree houses but sit on the ground. Drumroll and cheer-off please.big winner announced at 9:15am in the comments! I will make expectations clear and avoid power struggles with campers. The summers of the early years of camp were split between an all boys season and an all girls season. Oh, I have to pee!CarpenterTwo by four! In Blakely v. Camp Ondessonk, 38 F.3d 325 (7th Cir. refrain from intimate displays of affection with anyone else. But most of the campers were from the Catholic grade schools in the metro-east. The tree houses were accessible only by rope ladder. continue to be positive, enthusiastic, and energetic when I am tired, sweaty and dirty. [18] Participants received advanced instruction in horsemanship, horse-packing, trail stewardship, and outdoor living skills as they were led on a backcountry pack trip by experienced Ondessonk wranglers. As with intermediate adventures, campers spend most of their time away from main camp building their skills on the trails around camp. Evan started at Ondessonk as a summer camp counselor in 2004 after serving 5 years in the Coast Guard. Deadline to apply is February 17, 2023. Campers carried all their food and gear in the canoes with them. Campers in Teondecoren lived off the land, and made the unit a popular visiting spot for other units on the Wednesday night overnight. First aid and CPR training is provided. Most of mine were still friends a week later. Seems like I always had the hungry horse. I wanted to crawl across that swinging bridge. 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. Killed mosquitoes. 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. However, they were still used in overbooking situations or for special circumstances. Education: Bachelors in University Studies from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Following college, Dan gained program planning and administrative experience at several other camps as a wrangler, outdoor educator, Program Director, and Summer Camp Director. I liked the hikes to natural lakes and rock dwellings like Fat Mans Misery. My heart always went out to the chubby kids because they were teased about not being able to fit through the tight squeeze between rocks. width: 54, Lake St. Isaac was added in the winter of 1960-1961 giving campers a place for swimming and watercraft activities. Chabanel is known as the cave unit as its cabins are tucked under a sandstone amphitheater found in a natural grotto. Camp Ondessonk is the Premier Adventure Destination of the Midwest. There was also an occasional snake or lizard, and plenty of insects and bugs. WMA Wilderness Protocolsincluding wound cleaning and exploration, spine injury assessment, dislocation reduction, CPR in the remote setting, and Anaphylaxis and Asthma. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. There are also many areas at Camp to pitch a tent, or for those who dont wish to rough it, rent a hostel-style room in our St. Noel Center. He offers some advice to every adult who once went to Camp Ondessonk: Theres an opportunity to reconnect with your past through Camp Ondessonk, he told me. Search for: Recent Posts. 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. Before its retirement, Horse Expedition took campers on a two-week journey that pushed them in their equestrian skills. N.p. Rock Adventure is an intermediate adventure open to campers ages 1316. It is located in the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois, near Ozark, Illinois. An old wooden cafeteria that is no longer used for eating because of its size. There is now a bigger dining hall that is used but it is farther from the main area. As much as my world has changed, its refreshing that Camp Ondessonk is much the same today as it was when I was a kid. In doing so, I will: support and aid other staff and CITs when the time and need arises. This is a beginner adventure and is open to campers ages 1215. Beginner adventures include Horse Camp, Rock Camp, and Hike, Bike, Paddle, and Climb. Practical Skillsincluding splinting, bandaging, litter packaging and medical kit preparation. CHA has developed a highly lauded certification process for arena instructors, trail guides, instructors of riders with disabilities and seasonal equestrian staff. Always went to camp with friends from grade school. Campers are assisted by two or three specially trained staff members. The John de LaLande Award is presented to a non-Lodge Member who is part of the Camp Ondessonk staff and feels that they do not meet the proper requirements for membership into the organization but have rendered meritorious service to Camp Ondessonk and the community. Building a resume is a great exercise in self-reflection. The summer of 1962 also saw the addition of activity arrowheads and the Golden Arrowhead. Volunteer crews began construction on the new summer camp in spring of 1959 in a race to finish before the scheduled opening on June 28, 1959. Established in 1959. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that: Camp Ondessonk has 37 employees. One of the split rocks is Augustin's Agony. [11] The first is tree houses which are structures set off the ground featuring A-frame roofs, three closed sides, and a maze of catwalks connecting all the cabins. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . "1959-2008." The trading post building was also constructed the same year allowing it to move out of the small section of the Administration Building it had been previously housed in. The cabin was a complete loss along with almost all of the camper belongings that had been in it. This was an advanced adventure open to experienced campers ages 1418. 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. Hurst says people should pay before coming, to cut down on person to person contact., and the bathrooms and shower houses are cleaned twice a day. I understand not following or living up to Camp Ondessonk's values, policies, and procedures I could be asked to depart the CIT experience. The units are arranged around Lake Echon with girls on the East side and boys on the West. She developed this confidence and independence that was so wonderful to see. The star on the top right represents St. Jean de Lalande. Try substituting "banana" with other fruits for different renditions. Adventure and Trip & Travel experiences for ages 12-16. The 1971 trip took participants on an Iberian tour through Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Plus, eagle watching, an art exhibit and a home & garden show. Amantacha, baptized as Louis de Sainte-Foi, was a Huron educated in France under the instruction of Antoine Daniel. Staff training emphasizes child development, child protection, teaching skills, and responsible leadership. We hope to see you all this summer! A new registration process was added in 1988, which allowed campers to indicate a unit preference in their applications. In doing so, I will: treat with confidence and respect the personal information I learn from or about campers, CITs, and staff (subject to the policies on reporting abuse and neglect). There was a swinging bridge across the main lake. I was better at games that included a ball. I got a little homesick early in the week. respect the possessions and belongings of staff, CITs, and campers, as well as the facilities and equipment of Camp Ondessonk. An on-site health center is run by a registered nurse. It is where the lake meets a small waterfall. I enjoyed horseback riding, but I was always a bit uncomfortable on the horses, especially when they started to wander. Camp Ondessonk : School Annual Publishing Company, 2009. The symbol of Camp Ondessonk is a circle with a cross coming out of the top and seven stars surrounding it representing the eight North American Martyrs. I've got peace like a river. The units can be sorted into four different categories based on cabin type. The two units were eventually dismantled due to lack of need for 12 units. [10] The cabins are rustic style lodging without electricity generally consisting of three-walled structures open on the front. There are also many areas at Camp to pitch a tent, or for those who dont wish to rough it, rent a hostel-style room in our St. Noel. }))); 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. 2023 Camp Ondessonk. After working for a variety of camps, outdoor education centers, adventure programs, and youth conservation agencies, Rebecca returned to Ondessonk in 2007 as a Program Instructor. Camp Ondessonk is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Belleville and has been offering summer camp experience since 1959, the same year I was born. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(2291832, '8d804d13-c43e-4001-a811-1d4f5a1dc1e8', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Part song, part skit, part chantthis is one of our favorite additions to a campfire. Difficulty: 3/5 from Pakentuck Road. Intermediate adventures do not require prior experience in their field of focus, however, it is recommended. 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. Sung around a campfire, Peace Like a River is one of our favorite slow songs to transition into lights out. Allow this song to get quieter and slower as you move through the verses. Camp Ondessonk is a rustic, outdoor, Catholic youth camp run by the Belleville Diocese. A lark! Bad aim. View more posts, Your email address will not be published. Caught a few toads in the bushes. In doing so, I will: accept personal responsibility to protect children from all forms of abuse, including: Verbal Abuse Humiliation, Degradation, Threats, Profanity, Sexual Abuse including inappropriate touch, displays, acts, Mental Abuse Hazing, Neglect, Manipulation, Teasing, Bullying. If selected, I will abide by the policies and procedures of Camp Ondessonk & the Diocese of Belleville Child Protection Policy. Came inside when it was too hot. Camp Ondessonk welcomed possibly the most iconic member of its family in July 1966 when it acquired Tommy the Bear. During the first summer of camp in its new location, 481 campers and 52 staff attended over the four-week period that camp ran. Cedar Falls is located in an area also known as Pakentuck. More fish fries, clubs, classes featured in this weeks southwestern Illinois calendar, Business roundup: New Belleville restaurant closer to opening, auction for outdoor store, Rare animal dashes across road, then returns with precious cargo, Texas photos show, Massive snakes swollen gut ignites debate over what it just swallowed in Australia, TikToker slathers parents kitchen in peanut butter months after doing the bathroom, Suspect in Dupo shootings had lengthy criminal record. That Camp O was one of the most positive influences in their life. Education: B.S. My babys gotta live! This led to the camper's parents to worry that their son may have contracted rabies from the bear. Camping & Facility Photos. [2] The circle represents an O for Ondessonk one of the eight martyrs, Issac Jogues, and for the world. I have learned so much from Camp O, but the most important thing I learned is to respect nature. The programs take a limited number of campers and provide them with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills of a particular area. If you are selected and accept a position at Camp Ondessonk, you will commit to upholding Catholic values in your public work, and acting as a positive role model and mentor to our campers. A summer camp classic, this traditional song is led at camps allover the globe! 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]. Belleville IL Camp Ondessonk Camp Ondessonk Event Diocese of Belleville Illinois Summer Camp Santa Parade. He spent the summers of 1987-1994 on the summer staff, which included co-leading the first ever Camp Ondessonk Horse Adventure trip. Because Camp Ondessonk did not yet have a lake for swimming or boating, campers used a section of Ozark Creek now known as Blue Pool for water activities. This accreditation means that Ondessonk thoroughly reviews operational practices, seeks the wisdom of other camp professionals, and continually makes improvements to comply with more than 300 written standards. Ahatsistari was located on the "girls" side of the lake and when Teondecoren became a cabin unit it was located on the "boys" side of the lake, however neither was an official unit when coed sessions were introduced. [11] The traditional camp session at Camp Ondessonk is known for offering the basic camp experience, but in a more nature enriched way than may be found at other summer camps. When not booking school group visits or facilitating a challenge course program, Rebecca can be found enjoying the trails of Camp Ondessonk with her dog, Vena. Camping Services Director Nolan Hurst says families staying at the camp are urged to stay at their own cabin site. In 2008, he assumed the role of Camping Services Director, overseeing Ondessonks summer camp program and other camper services. Education: B.S. There are two advanced adventures offered, Horse Expedition and River Adventure. With only 68 (thats right, 68!) treat campers, CITs, and staff of all races, religions, cultures, and backgrounds with respect, dignity, and consideration. Please do not let this resume requirement intimidate you. Later, members of the primitive units built their own tree houses about 13 feet off the ground by lashing wood they gathered to trees. We do not allow personal watercraft or fishing boats on any of our bodies of water. As with traditional campers, all adventure campers are eligible for induction into Lodge. I will use positive reinforcement and encouragement rather than competition, comparison, or criticism. New Positions for Ondessonk Summer Staff Promote Positivity and Success . I promise to be a positive role model for youth at camp and acknowledge I am a representative of camp and the Diocese of Belleville to camper families during my off time both outside of camp and online. Behind the scenes, there are new Read more. Evan started at Ondessonk as a summer camp counselor in 2004 after serving 5 years in the Coast Guard. [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. Improve this listing. 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. It is advised that larger groups contact Camp first to inquire about availability and make reservations several months in advance especially for those wanting meals and programs and for dates during the busier months of September, October, April, and May. Evan is currently working towards his Masters Degree in Outdoor Education Resource Management at SIUC. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Camp Ondessonk, at camp@ondessonk.com or 618-695-2489! The Pioneer sessions were an early experiment for camp with trips away from camp. As part of their experience Lodge Campers participate in rock climbing at Pakentuck, the High Challenge Course, and an extended horseback ride. The General Principles of Wilderness and Rescue Medicinewith an emphasis on the prevention and identification of medical emergencies, appropriate technology, and risk management. The campers staying there chose to stick out the rest of the week, with their parents bringing them new clothing and such, and the cabin was later rebuilt. Always wanted to stop and eat some grass or hay or whatever else he could find along the trail. No one was in the cabin at the time and the other two cabins of the unit were saved. During girls season and boys season all available units are open to all campers regardless of whether the unit is located on the "girls" or "boys" side of the lake. Campgrounds Near Me; Summer Camp Tip- Swim . Contains tracks. Following the same format as Horse Camp, participants of Rock Camp spend their days climbing but return to main camp in the evening to be a part of the all-camp activities, and to bunk in one of the units. Take a hike. Ondessonk also offers lodging, camping, group retreats, horseback trail rides, corporate retreats, and outdoor education programs for scouts and school groups. Phone: (618) 695-2485. To help with the expanding number of campers, Ahatsistari and Lalemant which had been tent units were rebuilt in order to accommodate more campers. "Last summer at Camp Ondessonk I learned that I dont have to act a certain way and that its okay to be myself. Camp Ondessonk. This is an intermediate adventure open to campers ages 1316. May 1: Open House Tours of camp will be given as well as a chance to meet some directors and staff. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Get a true Ondessonk camping experience by sleeping among the trees or under a waterfall. Prior to earning his present position, Evan served Camp Ondessonk in leadership roles as the Program Coordinator and Program Director. In the late 1970s the Silver and Golden Frontier Program was added. I've got peace like a river in my soul. Print. I understand that acceptance of an offer of a counselor in training does not create a contractual obligation uponCamp Ondessonkto employ me in the future. Play Camp Ondessonk and discover followers on SoundCloud | Stream tracks, albums, playlists on desktop and mobile. For more information about the stables projects contact stables@ondessonk.com. A member of Lodge is signified by a sash they wear, containing a patch of a simplified version of the symbol of Camp Ondessonk. A camp favorite was added in 1975 with the addition of the Friday Marathon. The adventure programs are divided into three levels based on the challenge offered and skill required by each program. I used to not like spiders and snakes, but now I know that God loves all creatures. With your [body part]Repeat, adding in these body parts with stirring motions:Right hand Left hand Right leg Left legHeadBottom. The dining hall had air conditioning installed for the summer of 2013. It is still used for various reasons including last day breakfast, skit (if it is raining) etc. Induction into Lodge is open to campers, staff, and volunteers who demonstrate loyalty and dedication to camp in an exemplary way, and takes place each Thursday night during the summer in the Lodge ceremony. It makes the perfect pre-meal, pre-activity, or post-nap energizer. 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. It is located in the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois, near Ozark, Illinois.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 time of outdoor living while experiencing nature to . Swear. I was not very good at riflery or archery. Frequently sung at campfires, in-between activities, or before a meal, Fred the Moose has made his way into thousands of campers' hearts. Argh!PlumberPlunge it! As new administration was brought in and summer programming went through changes, the Frontier units were phased out so only one trip to Utah was left by 1986. Our camper fees are extremely competitive and unlike many other summer camps, Ondessonk does not charge additional fees for horseback riding or senior camper electives. Phew!Football PlayerSet! Camp Ondessonk is ACA (American Camp Association) accredited meeting over 300 standards in site safety, facilities, staffing practices, and operating procedures. Wound Managementincluding open fractures, lacerations, burns and blisters. 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. Peace Like a River. Specialties: Camp Ondessonk is a residential youth camp that provides summer camp programs for children ages 8-17 years old. Hometown: Johnston City, Illinois Each unit is named after one of the North American martyrs or another significant figure to Catholicism. The full-time staff consists of devoted individualswith extensive experience in fields related to youth development and outdoor leadership. Each evening, campers help to take care of the horses, cook meals, and set up the campsite. 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 . Although the Primitive Units were eventually disbanded, Couture made a return in the mid-1980s due to overbooking. Only camps that provided ACA with an address are listed on this map. 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. Coed sessions were added in 1989 and eventually surpassed the popularity of separate gender seasons. The Metro East Lodge Council spread the good word about Camp Ondessonks Summer programming and was fortunate to get a photo-op with Santa Claus. After the death of Tommy the Bear in 1994, Yonah the Bear came to camp in December 1995. The Belleville Optimist Annual Santa Parade is touted . 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