In 2008, he assumed the role of Camping Services Director, overseeing Ondessonks summer camp program and other camper services. [4] Omar's Bikini Club near East St. Louis advertised a bear for sale after it failed as a dancing attraction. return /* @__PURE__ */ react.createElement("svg", dhtupload_svg_extends({ Allow this song to get quieter and slower as you move through the verses. Wound Managementincluding open fractures, lacerations, burns and blisters. 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. Print. When it rains campers in this unit are able to enjoy a natural waterfall, however, the nature of the unit's location causes campers to experience permanent dampness in all of their gear. I feel . The camper staff raitio is approximately 1:6. Members are divided geographically into councils, which act independently to give back to Ondessonk through fundraisers or service. The cabins of each unit are also named after songs by a particular musician or group. Our Summer Camp Programs allow youths ages 8 to 17 to experience firsthand: Tree-House Camping, Horseback Riding, Archery, Swimming, Canoeing, Rock-Climbing, and Nature Exploration under the supervision of carefully selected staff. It wasn't until later that coed sessions were introduced. They are intentionally designed and located to maximize visitors experience of tranquility and inspiration of nature. Where else can you do that?. Joseph Teondechoren, a Huron medicine man later turned missionary. Yonah lived in the cage formerly occupied by Tommy, as the camp bear until his death in 2001. The Metro East Lodge Council and Camp staff greeted more than 20,000 spectators for the 2022 Belleville Optimist Annual Santa Parade. Campers will learn stunts, jumps, dance, and cheers. 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. Bad aim. Always went to camp with friends from grade school. 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. That my children have developed strong lifelong friendships at Camp O. 2006 saw the return of Camp Time during which time was set back an hour at Sunday evening dinner and 2008 saw the removal of brother/sister units during coed season. 3rd-8th grade. Call (618) 695-2489 or email camp@ondessonk.com. Specialties: Camp Ondessonk is a residential youth camp that provides summer camp programs for children ages 8-17 years old. To help with the expanding number of campers, Ahatsistari and Lalemant which had been tent units were rebuilt in order to accommodate more campers. We were too busy playing ball to mess with nature. This is a beginner adventure program and is open to campers ages 1215. It was popularized by a counselor with the last name Bushong, nickname Bush. Girls will be broken up into groups by grade and skill level. Camp Ondessonks Executive Director, Camping Services Director and Programming Director have all been Wilderness First Responder certified. Mini camp was introduced for younger campers in 1999. He went to camp as a kid. Lent is in full swing, so theres no shortage of available fish fries in the area. She developed this confidence and independence that was so wonderful to see. Prior to earning his present position, Evan served Camp Ondessonk in leadership roles as the Program Coordinator and Program Director. Ice cream & cake & cakeIce cream & cake & cakeIce cream & cake & cakeIce cream & cake & cake, Chorus:Ice cream & cakeDo the ice cream & cakeIce cream & cakeDo the ice cream & cakeIce cream & cakeDo the ice cream & cakeIce cream & cakeDo the ice cream & cakeNow slip slip slip slideSlip slip slip & slideSlip slip slip & slideStop hold up tag teamRide with ya boy now slip & slideRide with ya boy now slip & slideRide with ya boy now slip & slidePause step up ice cream & cake. By 1976, Ondessonk was in need of updates and renovations. 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 two stars on the top left represent St. Jean de Brbeuf and St. Gabriel Lalemant. With blessings from . The tree houses were accessible only by rope ladder. Or someone was too gassy. Intermediate adventures, formerly called level two programs, offer a more intense experience and greater challenge to campers. TollFree: (877) 659-2267. This set up did not last long and the tepees later made appearances in Chabanel, Raganeau, the Brebeuf Flats, and even in the remnants of Ahatsistari. 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. 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. Gender did not apply to these units because there was no coed season of summer camp during the time during which they were around. With only 68 (thats right, 68!) Volunteer tradesmen gave their time on weekends to provide plumbing and carpentry skills. The first six weeks of camp was for boys and the last six weeks of camp was for girls. Hard to be cool when you are 10 years old and scared. Base! We do not allow personal watercraft or fishing boats on any of our bodies of water. The adventure programs are divided into three levels based on the challenge offered and skill required by each program. Camp Ondessonk is the result of the vision and efforts of many people. I have learned so much from Camp O, but the most important thing I learned is to respect nature. "1959-2008." See more of Camp Ondessonk on Facebook. Belleville IL Camp Ondessonk Camp Ondessonk Event Diocese of Belleville Illinois Summer Camp Santa Parade. Call (618) 695-2489 or email camp@ondessonk.com. The major exception is the Goupil tree houses which are located on top of a 40-foot cliff and are accessible via a winding 75 step staircase. "Lodge of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha." 3760 Ondessonk Rd. Ride my bike nearby. The largest single, free-flowing waterfall in Illinois, and it is conveniently in camp property. Camp was our first experience away from home, for a full week. 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 important traditional values. After being absent since the 1970s, the Lodge arrowhead was reestablished in 2007 and can be earned by Lodge members over time through dedication to Lodge. The summer of 1962 also saw the addition of activity arrowheads and the Golden Arrowhead. Caught a few toads in the bushes. The original camp program of Ondessonk, traditional camp allows participants to experience all the long-standing activities camp is valued for. In Blakely v. Camp Ondessonk, 38 F.3d 325 (7th Cir. Unit Cheers . We picked locust shells off the tree. It was allegedly used as a trading post for Native Americans. Theres plenty to do in southwest IL. It is still used for various reasons including last day breakfast, skit (if it is raining) etc. Only camps that provided ACA with an address are listed on this map. The Pioneer sessions were an early experiment for camp with trips away from camp. in Leisure Science with an emphasis in therapeutic and outdoor recreation from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. He spent the summers of 1987-1994 on the summer staff, which included co-leading the first ever Camp Ondessonk Horse Adventure trip. He has returned as a volunteer because of the values he experienced as a kid. [17] Campers spend their days in the stables learning such things as how to care for and groom their horses, as well as receiving more in-depth instruction in riding skills and general horsemanship. 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. In my soul. affiliate classes in Carbondale, IL and Cleveland Metro-parks Institute of the Great Outdoors (I.G.O.) Members of Lodge may also attend Fall and Spring Lodge Reunions each year. During the day they would hike around the area and swim in Pine Lake as they learned valuable survival skills. May 1: Open House Tours of camp will be given as well as a chance to meet some directors and staff. Camp Ondessonk. Further, I grant permission to Camp Ondessonk to release this application and attendant documents to the appropriate search committees. The All Decades Staff Reunion is this weekend! This required some reorganization as a boys and girls side of the lake was designated, separate bathhouses were issued, and brother/sister units were developed. adhere to the zero-tolerance policy for the use, possession, distribution or being under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or illegal drugs at camp. I understand not following or living up to Camp Ondessonk's values, policies, and procedures I could be asked to depart the CIT experience. Website by Yamaretto, Another version of the Elbows Off The Table song. Depending on position, staff members are certified by the Certified Horsemanship Association, National Rifle Association, American Red Cross, or other appropriate certifying bodies. Argh!PlumberPlunge it! Camp Ondessonk is ACA (American Camp Association) accredited meeting over 300 standards in site safety, facilities, staffing practices, and operating procedures. Search for: Recent Posts. [2] The circle represents an O for Ondessonk one of the eight martyrs, Issac Jogues, and for the world. CHAs certification process has been continually monitored and refined for more than 40 years, in order to meet the needs of a changing horse industry. not smoke, vape, or use any tobacco or e-cigarette product on Camp Ondessonk property. 2023 Camp Ondessonk. 11-55. Chabanel was moved to its current location in 1979 and the LaLande cabins were rebuilt into tree houses in 1981. Below please submit two character references. 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 1967 Amantacha became the first tree house unit. This Health Center is known as one of the top medical facilities in an ACA accredited summer camp. ***Open camping is available during weekdays as well as weekends.***. In the meantime, we have one last present for you. 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