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Camp Ondessonk is a rustic outdoor camp. It consists of ten units to house campers as well as a variety of program areas. |
Camp Ondessonk is a rustic outdoor camp. It consists of ten units to house campers as well as a variety of program areas. |
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==Units== |
==Units== |
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Each of the units at Camp Ondessonk consists of a group of camper cabins and one staff cabin. Each unit is named after one of the North American martyrs or another significant figure to Catholicism. The units are arranged around Lake Echon with girls on the |
Each of the units at Camp Ondessonk consists of a group of camper cabins and one staff cabin. Each unit is named after one of the North American martyrs or another significant figure to Catholicism. The units are arranged around Lake Echon with girls on the East side and boys on the West. |
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===Other Sleeping Areas=== |
===Other Sleeping Areas=== |
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Camp Ondessonk also has two additional camper sleeping areas. |
Camp Ondessonk also has two additional camper sleeping areas. |
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The '''BOQ''' is on the boys side of the lake. It is used to house male CITs and adventure campers. It also provides over flow housing for male staff. The BOQ is the only camper housing the has electricity. |
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'''Lakeside''' is located on the girls side of the lake. It is used to house female CITs and adventure campers. |
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==Program Areas== |
==Program Areas== |
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Revision as of 00:45, 16 May 2012
Camp Ondessonk is a Catholic youth camp run by the Belleville Diocese. It is located in Ozark, Illinois.
History
Camp Ondessonk was founded in 1959.
Name Sakes
Facilities
Camp Ondessonk is a rustic outdoor camp. It consists of ten units to house campers as well as a variety of program areas.
Units
Each of the units at Camp Ondessonk consists of a group of camper cabins and one staff cabin. Each unit is named after one of the North American martyrs or another significant figure to Catholicism. The units are arranged around Lake Echon with girls on the East side and boys on the West.
| Unit Name | Unit Type | Gender* | Camper Cabins | Camper Bunks | Unit color | Spirit Animal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amantacha | Tree House | Boys | 4 | 32 | Forest Green | Swallow | |
| Brebeuf | 3 sided cabins | Boys | 5 | 40 | Dark Blue | Raccoon | |
| Chabanel | Cave | Girls | 4 | 32 | Yellow | Bear | |
| Daniel | Tree House | Boys | 5 | 40 | Black | Eagle | One of the original four units. |
| Garnier | Tree House | Girls | 5 | 40 | Light Green | Bobcat | |
| Goupil | Tree House | Girls | 5 | 40 | Purple | Fox | |
| Lalande | Tree House | Girls | 5 | 40 | Red | Owl | |
| Lalemant | Tree House | Girls | 5 | 40 | Orange | Beaver | |
| Raganeau | Tree House | Boys | 5 | 32 | Turquoise | Squirrel | |
| Tekakwitha | Lodges | Boys | 3 | 36 | Light Blue | Deer | Each lodge includes a small staff room. |
- This only applies during coed season.
Other Sleeping Areas
Camp Ondessonk also has two additional camper sleeping areas.
The BOQ is on the boys side of the lake. It is used to house male CITs and adventure campers. It also provides over flow housing for male staff. The BOQ is the only camper housing the has electricity.
Lakeside is located on the girls side of the lake. It is used to house female CITs and adventure campers.