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Kate Burgauer - Equestrian Coordinator- Camp Ondessonk
Since 1959, Camp Ondessonk has provided children and children-at-heart the opportunity to experience first hand the beauty of God's creation. Located in the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois, Ondessonk’s summer camp programs provide an experience that encourages campers to have fun, grow spiritually, make friends, grow in self-confidence and self-esteem, and develop values. All of Camp's programs focus on providing a fun and enriching experience for participants by encouraging them to participate in a wide variety of new and exciting activities.Camp Ondessonk offers programs to many different groups throughout the year. During the fall, winter, and spring we offer outdoor education programs to school and youth groups, challenge and high ropes courses, conference and retreat facilities, and a variety of special interest weekends and Open Houses.At the Camp Ondessonk Stables, escape the noises and distractions of the fast-paced world and get back to nature. Enjoy the beauty of sandstone rock formations, remarkable forests, and impressive waterfalls from horseback.Southern Illinois is known for the best trail riding in the Midwest. Join the Ondessonk Stables, over 75 horses, and its highly trained staff for a trail ride experience you will not soon forget. Our western trail riding program will always offer basic instruction and demonstration of proper horsemanship. While on the trail, your guides will ensure that you have a fun, safe, and unique experience in our beautiful wilderness.Camp Ondessonk's Equestrian Director, Kate Burgauer, has been riding since childhood. She has competed in both English and Western disciplines, but has found a whole new level of enjoyment as an instrutor and herd manager at Camp Ondessonk. She manages the Ondessonk Stables year-round and is also involved in the Certified Horsemanship Association as an Assistant Trail Clinic Instructor. When she's not riding, fixing fences, training staff, or leading rides, she can be found swimming with her horses and running with her dog. KATE IS HOSTING A CITY MEETING-CLICK HERE FOR INFO!
