Education: B.S. [15] Because of the extended nature of their stay, campers are able to participate in all the activities of traditional camp in a modified form for their age and abilities. has made his way into thousands of campers' hearts. Campers stay in a unit as in traditional camp. The Fournie Lodge & rooms in St. Noel Center are also available! Tommy's lawyer quickly appealed the decision to a local court which overturned the decision. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Camp Ondessonk, at camp@ondessonk.com or 618-695-2489! Camp was our first experience away from home, for a full week. Gala Care Package Sneak Peak #2: Handmade "Heepwah" clay charms! Camp Ondessonk. 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. [19] Members were notified by a letter inviting them to participate free-of-charge. They are co-ed camp, girls camp, and boys camp. 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. I understand that my duty is to protect children at all times. Tommy managed to make an escape from the enclosure a time or two, although he always returned later. I heard Mr. X. in the woods late at night. I understand not following or living up to Camp Ondessonk's values, policies, and procedures I could be asked to depart the CIT experience. I was not very good at riflery or archery. For more information on SeriousFun Children's Network, visit www.seriousfunnetwork.orgor contact us at info@seriousfunnetwork.org. Each unit also has its own water spigot, outhouse, and campfire ring. maintain an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience, courtesy, tact and maturity. The dining hall is air conditioned, and has windows on all sides to allow for ventilation. We hope you enjoy these camp classics. Although the Primitive Units were eventually disbanded, Couture made a return in the mid-1980s due to overbooking. The program is open to campers meeting this requirement ages 1116. The highlight of their stay was an overnight canoe trip to Lake of Egypt. There were also nature hikes and wildlife sightings. The spirit of volunteering is as strong at Camp Ondessonk as any organization I have been involved in. Get a true Ondessonk camping experience by sleeping among the trees or under a waterfall. Kick em in the butt! During the summer session, a cabin in Tekakwitha burned down due to a candle left burning by a camper. Dans parents were always willing to oblige their two sons passion for Camp Ondessonk The family car was often one of the first in line. Camp Ondessonk is the result of the vision and efforts of many people. Depending on position, staff members are certified by the Certified Horsemanship Association, National Rifle Association, American Red Cross, or other appropriate certifying bodies. Education: B.S. You can learn more about Camp Ondessonk at www.ondessonk.com. Call well in advance to schedule meals and/or programs. "Last summer at Camp Ondessonk I learned that I dont have to act a certain way and that its okay to be myself. never leaving a camper unsupervised and by following the Rule of Three at all times. Members of Lodge may also attend Fall and Spring Lodge Reunions each year. In 1995, Teondecoren was transformed into a tepee unit located in the upper pastures. Contains tracks. Fax: (618) 695-3593. Evan is currently working towards his Masters Degree in Outdoor Education Resource Management at SIUC. Camp Ondessonk is a rustic, outdoor, Catholic youth camp run by the Belleville Diocese. Allow this song to get quieter and slower as you move through the verses. Gender did not apply to these units because there was no coed season of summer camp during the time during which they were around. (618) 695-2489. camp@ondessonk.com Intermediate adventure programs include Horse Adventure, Rock Adventure, Mountain Biking Adventure, and Camper vs. Wild. Their children, Katie, Charlie, Brian, andColleen,cant wait until they are old enough to be Ondessonk campers. The building is heptagonal and has a fireplace in the center. The tent unit was placed off the parking lot in the former Frontier Unit's tent practice area. Thanks to all who came to our Father-Son Camp last weekend! 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. 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. Search. 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. The key to a good nights sleep at camp was falling asleep first. Campers are assisted by two or three specially trained staff members. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Press Copyright Contact us Creators She had blossomed so much in that one week. 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. This program is designed for participants wanting an enhanced experience in horsemanship while still enjoying many of the all-camp activities of traditional camp. 2023 Camp Ondessonk. 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. Coed sessions were added in 1989 and eventually surpassed the popularity of separate gender seasons. Everywhere we go! I've got peace like a river in my soul. New activities and programs continue to be added as camp evolves with the changing times around it in the real world.. 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. In keeping with the primitive theme of the unit, the girls of the Primitives were known to make their own clothing out of feed sacks from the stables to wear during the week. Following college, Dan gained program planning and administrative experience at several other camps as a wrangler, outdoor educator, Program Director, and Summer Camp Director. In 2008, he assumed the role of Camping Services Director, overseeing Ondessonks summer camp program and other camper services. Natural areas and all-day hike destinations. 2023 Camp Ondessonk. Theres plenty to do in southwest IL. Ive always had a fear of bridges. In 1960 the summer season was extended to four weeks of boys camp and three weeks of girls. 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. Drumroll and cheer-off please.big winner announced at 9:15am in the comments! 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. }. Bad aim. 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. 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. 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. Later, members of the primitive units built their own tree houses about 13 feet off the ground by lashing wood they gathered to trees. Services/Products. The St. John de Brebeuf Award is given to an active or associate member for rendering meritorious service to Camp Ondessonk, the Lodge service organization, and the community. She developed this confidence and independence that was so wonderful to see. 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 . She later became an Ondessonk summer camp counselor for three summers During her senior year of high school, Rebecca studied in Denmark as a Rotary International Youth Exchange Student. 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. Some others are Little Split and Fat Man's Misery. Only one-fourth of the camps in the US have earned this mark of distinction. Come join us for one or all of these events; and remember ONLY 68 MORE DAYS! He spent the summers of 1987-1994 on the summer staff, which included co-leading the first ever Camp Ondessonk Horse Adventure trip. There are also two other honors awarded by the Lodge of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha. 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). Pioneer Weeks, or two-week sessions were introduced as well as the addition of the Tarzan swing, a diving platform, and a zipline in the same summer. Updated June 11, 2015 11:40 AM. When to see it in the metro-east, Whats Happening: Black History Month events, job fairs, virtual talks in southwest IL, Play games, take in a show or join a new club. June 7-10, 2022. Amantacha, baptized as Louis de Sainte-Foi, was a Huron educated in France under the instruction of Antoine Daniel. 11-55. On a typical day at camp chants ring through the dining hall, cheers sail across the field, and songs embrace the campfire. [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. The final level of adventure programs is advanced adventures, formerly known as level three. One of the split rocks is Augustin's Agony. 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. Hut! Camp Ondessonk: Celebrating 50 Years of Camp Spirit! 2023 Camp Ondessonk. 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 . [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. By my parent's car, it was . In 1996, camp reached a major achievement when it earned accreditation from the American Camp Association. Each summer, the camps were staffed by seminarians and college students all under the direction of Monsignor John T. Fournie. The Belleville Optimist Annual Santa Parade is touted as the largest holiday parade in Southern Illinois and features floats, marching bands, and dance groups. It was later moved to a location near the main area of camp and even to a position along Camp Road for a time. 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. Whats next, what's next? A camp favorite was added in 1975 with the addition of the Friday Marathon. Adventure and Trip & Travel experiences for ages 12-16. This year, camp directors say they're determined to get kids back outside."Have you ever played darts blindfolded before? If you are not confident with your resume, do not worry we will work on it as part of the CIT program. CHA has developed a highly lauded certification process for arena instructors, trail guides, instructors of riders with disabilities and seasonal equestrian staff. When Couture was no longer a unit the tents were used to expand other units in camp. General members wear red and blue sashes. During an intermediate adventure, campers spend more time away from the main area of camp in the natural areas surrounding Ondessonk. This led to the camper's parents to worry that their son may have contracted rabies from the bear. Camping Services Director Nolan Hurst says families staying at the camp are urged to stay at their own cabin site. Scenic Value: 5/5 View the tallest waterfall in Illinois. Cook a hobo dinner in a campfire. [14] In the evenings campers are part all-camp activities including campfires, a variation of flashlight tag, an overnight campout, and a Native American ceremony. Rebecca started her Ondessonk journey as a summer camper. }))); Try substituting "banana" with other fruits for different renditions. Phone: 618.695.2489 x102 9:00-12:00 pm. conduct myself in a manner that is consistent with the discipline and teaching of the Catholic Church. The units can be sorted into four different categories based on cabin type. CIT program recruitment, selection, and training is made on the basis of qualifications that meet the needs of Camp Ondessonk, and not to discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, or any other categories protected by Federal, State, or local law. Campers carried all their food and gear in the canoes with them. All rights reserved. Sung around a campfire, Peace Like a River is one of our favorite slow songs to transition into lights out. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. We're guessing it'll do the same for you and your family too, if you let it! I promise to strive to meet the mission and vision of Camp Ondessonk, putting the Catholic core values of the organization at the forefront of all that I do in my role as a CIT. But Camp O today is more than a summer camp. It makes the perfect pre-meal, pre-activity, or post-nap energizer. 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. The original camp program of Ondessonk, traditional camp allows participants to experience all the long-standing activities camp is valued for. With blessings from . Shower houses are located near each unit and multiple units share shower house facilities. ntil you and camp meet again, keep singing, moving, and grooving your way through life. It is decorated with art work depicting camp that was created by current and former staff members as well as friends of camp. In order to maximize climbing time, campers spend their nights sleeping out under the stars along the shores of one of Camp Ondessonk's various lakes as well as in the Jackson Falls climbing area. 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. The trips were eventually discontinued. They are intentionally designed and located to maximize visitors experience of tranquility and inspiration of nature. As they arrived, campers were placed in one of four of the original units: Brebeuf, Chabanel, Goupil, and LaLande. No exceptions. Participants of both traditional camp and adventure programs are eligible. Wound Managementincluding open fractures, lacerations, burns and blisters. That same year also saw the addition of four new shower houses and a roadway around almost all of Lake Echon, which replaced the dirt roads and trails. I will make expectations clear and avoid power struggles with campers. 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. Camp Ondessonk is committed to providing a Catholic, faith based, fun, safe, educational, and inclusive experience for all campers, CITs, staff, parents, and volunteers. Maybe check out Fat Mans Misery. The adventure programs are divided into three levels based on the challenge offered and skill required by each program. Came inside when it was too hot. As part of their experience Lodge Campers participate in rock climbing at Pakentuck, the High Challenge Course, and an extended horseback ride. He has also been heavily involved in Southern Illinois Universitys Wilderness Education Association (W.E.A.) Sleep-away camps for ages 8-15. 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. 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. The Lodge of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha embrace the honor camping society first established during Camp St. Philip in 1957. If selected, any misstatement or omission of fact on this application may result in my dismissal. Killed mosquitoes. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Flying through the park! During the day they would hike around the area and swim in Pine Lake as they learned valuable survival skills. With only 68 (thats right, 68!) There was also an occasional snake or lizard, and plenty of insects and bugs. It was popularized by a counselor with the last name Bushong, nickname Bush. Some weekends are open for lodging only. Archery took place near where Amantacha now sits and riflery was located in the same area it currently resides in over 50 years later. 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. Camp Ondessonk. 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 the fullest. But for this city kid, it was a trip to another world of lakes, snakes, treehouses, campfires and horses. The Golden Frontier trips were slightly different in that they traveled by cruise ship in the Caribbean. Amp up the acting to give your audience a good, hearty laugh. A week before opening day a bathhouse was built, although it lacked a water heater, and a well was dug to provide fresh water. To RSVP contact Linda at linda.scruggs@ondessonk.com. Until you and camp meet again, keep singing, moving, and grooving your way through life. He joined the Seasonal Program Staff shortly thereafter. May 1: Open House Tours of camp will be given as well as a chance to meet some directors and staff. width: 54, Located in the Shawnee national forest of southern Illinois. Tag: cheers. Quick, nail it to the floor! Swear. 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. New Positions for Ondessonk Summer Staff Promote Positivity and Success . The Primitive Units were used to accommodate higher volumes of campers as more than 4,000 campers were attending each summer. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that: Camp Ondessonk has 37 employees. 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. Hometown: Villa Grove, Illinois The programs take a limited number of campers and provide them with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills of a particular area. Camp Ondessonk welcomed possibly the most iconic member of its family in July 1966 when it acquired Tommy the Bear. Ondessonk's 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. Over the following years, Tommy was fed dog food, candy from campers, and leftovers from staff. 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. 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. Dan lives on site with his wife Suzy. 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. I was better at games that included a ball. In doing so, I will: exhibit the highest ethical standards and personal integrity. Background: Dans history with Camp Ondessonk began in 1981, his first year as a camper. 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. This is a beginner adventure program and is open to campers ages 1215. Volunteer tradesmen gave their time on weekends to provide plumbing and carpentry skills. Ride my bike nearby. Director of Marketing [15] Campers stay in a unit made up of other Lodge members and led by a Lodge Official on staff. For more information about the stables projects contact stables@ondessonk.com. A boulder in a stream that is just high enough to cannonball off of. The program was open to all high school students and brought in an additional 2000 campers per summer to Ondessonk. Parishes from various parts of Southern Illinois provided funds and volunteer builders. It consists of ten units to house campers as well as a variety of program areas. It is located in the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois, near Ozark, Illinois. As Frontier units were later introduced the Pioneer sessions were discontinued. If you need help building a resume visit, resume tips. Camp ONDESSONK has provided children and children AT heart the opportunity to experience first hand the beauty of God's creation. CITs, regardless of their religious affiliation, are expected to conduct themselves in theirwork in a manner consistent with the policies of Camp Ondessonk, the Diocese, and the moral and religious teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The first Silver Frontier trip went to Florida and visited sites like Daytona Beach, St. Augustine, Cape Kennedy, and Disney World. Intermediate adventures, formerly called level two programs, offer a more intense experience and greater challenge to campers. Required fields are marked *. 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. Further, I grant permission to Camp Ondessonk to release this application and attendant documents to the appropriate search committees. These little beauts cook in a kiln twice, for a total of about 24 hours #worthit And it. [17] Participants experience the highlights of Southern Illinois rock climbing while taking on progressively more challenging routes. After the death of Tommy the Bear in 1994, Yonah the Bear came to camp in December 1995. Dan was an Ondessonk Counselor in Training in 1986. Wednesday was hump day. Below please submit two character references. All rights reserved. Or someone was too gassy. We hope to see you all this summer! All CITsare expected to read, understand, and adhere to the following Code of Ethics: All applicants must submit an up-to-date professional resume. Here are a few of our favorite tunes. 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. Seems like I always had the hungry horse. Where else can you do that?. The Belleville Optimist Annual Santa Parade is touted . The most common ethnicity at Camp Ondessonk is White (68%). [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. They also act as families for campers for the week as units attend activities and compete in all-camp activities together. The early 2000s saw a return of two-week sessions in the form of Mega Camp. }, props), dhtupload_svg_path || (dhtupload_svg_path = /* @__PURE__ */ react.createElement("path", { 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. He was found wandering near Mount Vernon, Illinois and was given the name Yonah, meaning bear spirit in Cherokee. The camper staff raitio is approximately 1:6. be innovative, try new activities, participate with enthusiasm, and sing as loud as I can. I got a little homesick early in the week. 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. Campers will learn stunts, jumps, dance, and cheers. Search for: Recent Posts. Since 1959. In doing so, I will: support and aid other staff and CITs when the time and need arises. Both are more simply referred to as Lodge members. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . 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. View more posts, Your email address will not be published. Chabanel was moved to its current location in 1979 and the LaLande cabins were rebuilt into tree houses in 1981. The very first Frontier trip went to Rocky Mountain National Park. 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. 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. 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