Distance: About .6 miles each way from Pakentuck Road. My babys gotta live! They are intentionally designed and located to maximize visitors experience of tranquility and inspiration of nature. Amantacha, baptized as Louis de Sainte-Foi, was a Huron educated in France under the instruction of Antoine Daniel. Splat!CamperWhat time is it? No one was in the cabin at the time and the other two cabins of the unit were saved. Quick, nail it to the floor! Get a true Ondessonk camping experience by sleeping among the trees or under a waterfall. But most of the campers were from the Catholic grade schools in the metro-east. 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. Musculoskeletal Problemsincluding unstable and stable injuries, overuse syndromes, and dislocations. Camp Ondessonk We love being camp counselors,Theres nothing wed rather be!Since we are camp counselors,Were as happy as can be! I have learned so much from Camp O, but the most important thing I learned is to respect nature. I was a bit nervous at first but once I got settled and realized what an amazing place it is, I never wanted to leave. The Belleville Optimist Annual Santa Parade is touted as the largest holiday parade in Southern Illinois and features floats, marching bands, and dance groups. Consider asking a family friend, neighbor, mentor, coach, priest/minister, teacher or professor. Our Summer Camp Programs allow youths ages 8 to 17 to experience firsthand: Tree-House Camping, Horseback Riding . The building is heptagonal and has a fireplace in the center. Scenic Value: 5/5 View the tallest waterfall in Illinois. It is where the lake meets a small waterfall. Camp Ondessonk. Yuck!ElectricianRed! I promise to make good decisions. days left until the first day of summer camp, the Ondessonk staff are hard at work preparing for the summer. Dan was an Ondessonk Counselor in Training in 1986. Camp Ondessonk is an equal opportunity provider of summer camp and leadership programs. Camp Ondessonk selects an appropriate number of CITs to allow for optimal learning and gender specific unit capacity. [17] Participants have the opportunity to try out the high ropes course as well as having the chance to climb multiple sandstone top-rope routes in the Pakentuck area just outside camp. express dissent quietly, thoughtfully, respectfully, and never with campers present. 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. Sung around a campfire, Peace Like a River is one of our favorite slow songs to transition into lights out. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Camp Ondessonk, at camp@ondessonk.com or 618-695-2489! 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. The first camp infirmary was located on a rock near the back end of the original dining hall. The summer of 1962 also saw the addition of activity arrowheads and the Golden Arrowhead. 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 . maintain an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience, courtesy, tact and maturity. In the late 1970s the Silver and Golden Frontier Program was added. [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. Depending on position, staff members are certified by the Certified Horsemanship Association, National Rifle Association, American Red Cross, or other appropriate certifying bodies. The Metro East Lodge Council and Camp staff greeted more than 20,000 spectators for the 2022 Belleville Optimist Annual Santa Parade. That seemed so far away. "[1] Camp Ondessonk is accredited by the American Camp Association. The ghost stories told around the campfire at night spooked me. The four remaining martyrs and represented with stars on the bottom right, St. Ren Goupil, St. Antoine Daniel, St. Nol Chabanel, and St. Charles Garnier. There was a great big mooseHe liked to drink a lot of juiceThere was a great big mooseAnd he drank a lot of juiceChorus:Singing oh way oh!Way oh, way oh, way oh, way ohWAAYYY oh, way oh!Way oh, way oh, way oh, way ohThe moose's name was FredHe liked to drink his juice in bedThe moose's name was FredAnd he drank his juice in bed ChorusHe liked to drink his juice with careBut he spilled it in his hairHe drank his juice with careBut he spilled it EVERYWHEREChorusNow there's a sticky mooseAll covered in juiceOn the LOOOOOSE. Camp Ondessonk is the result of the vision and efforts of many people. [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. To connect the units on the east side of the lake to the main area, the Larry Garner Memorial Bridge was constructed spanning a 210-foot stretch. Someday, I look forward to reliving a piece of my childhood where the only thing that has changed is myself. Kids give a "Heepwah" cheer at Camp Ondessonk located in the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. With this in mind, we require CITs to behave in a mature and responsible way and respect the rights and dignity of others while they are at Camp Ondessonk, participating in camp sponsored activities, or representing Camp Ondessonk in any way. Sung around a campfire, Peace Like a River is one of our favorite slow songs to transition into lights out. All rights reserved. I've got peace like a river. Frequently sung at campfires, in-between activities, or before a meal. I was lucky. One week most summers, we left our neighborhood and headed south to camp. Counselors line up in front of the group to share where they might have worked if they hadnt gone to camp. By 1965, the summer enrollment reached 4,380 campers with 120 staff members. Not only did I do and learn things I never thought I would, it also made me a better Christian and brought me closer to God. Ive got peace like a riverIve got peace like a river Ive got peace like a river in my soulIn my soulI've got joy like a fountainI've got joy like a fountainI've got joy like a fountain in my soulIn my soulI've got love like a mountainI've got love like a mountainI've got love like a mountain in my soulIn my soulIve got peace like a riverIve got joy like a fountain Ive got love like a mountain in my soulIn my soul. Camp St. Philip offered participants traditional camp activities such as riflery, archery, swimming, and handicrafts, as well as some unique summer camp activities such as cooking, housekeeping, and axmanship. During fall, winter and spring, there are outdoor educational programs available to schools and youth programs. Backcountry Medicineincluding the assessment and treatment of common medical problems. If selected, I will abide by the policies and procedures of Camp Ondessonk & the Diocese of Belleville Child Protection Policy. [2] Inspired by the original Frontier units, the Silver and Golden Frontier trips catered to adults wishing to travel around the country. Designed as an introduction to rock climbing, campers learn the basics about climbing knots and safety systems while developing their climbing technique. What do I remember most about Camp Ondessonk? Ive always had a fear of bridges. The units are arranged around Lake Echon with girls on the East side and boys on the West. Offering a more advanced approach to rock climbing, campers on Rock Adventure take the basic climbing skills covered in Rock Camp and spend more time on the natural sandstone rocks in the area further enhancing their climbing skills. Search. Good and bad. The program is open to campers meeting this requirement ages 1116. 3 miles road trip from parking area at main camp. On July 7, 1981, a camper received a minor wound on his hand when he reached into the cage during feeding time and grabbed at Tommy's ears. As with traditional campers, all adventure campers are eligible for induction into Lodge. The most common ethnicity at Camp Ondessonk is White (68%). Hands and knees. He has returned as a volunteer because of the values he experienced as a kid. Camp Ondessonk is located in Johnson County, north of Vienna. has made his way into thousands of campers' hearts. 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. Director of Marketing 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. Kids traveled to Camp Ondessonk from as far as Chicago, Bloomington and Evansville, Ind. Gently now! 56-63. They are intentionally designed and located to maximize visitors experience of tranquility and inspiration of nature. 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. April 15 17: Spring Stable Round Up/Gardening Party Volunteers come down to help get Ondessonk ready for the summer and spend some time with some old friends. 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. Camp Ondessonk is a rustic, outdoor, Catholic youth camp run by the Belleville Diocese. Further, I grant permission to Camp Ondessonk to release this application and attendant documents to the appropriate search committees. 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. 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