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Camp One Step - Stepping Up

Camp One Step - Stepping Up · $100/week

A summer camp for teens with cancer, focusing on independence and social development.

▌ Editor's read Camp One Step's website loads successfully, detailing its summer camp programs for children with cancer. The organization is ACA accredited, with its accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp has been operating for 47 years, founded in 1977 by Dr. Edward Baum, and is a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp emphasizes a medically supervised environment. Google reviews for 'Camp One Step' (general, not specific to Stepping Up) show a 4.9-star rating from 104 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the positive impact on children with cancer and the dedicated staff. The program type is overnight, offering traditional camp activities adapted for children with medical needs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197947+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Camp One Step - Stepping Up serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1979 (47 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 3300 Webster Rd, Williams Bay, WI 53191, USA
  • Phone: 312-237-1650
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, Suggested Tuition for Summer Camp is $100 per week plus a $5 registration fee.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp One Step - Stepping Up

What ages does Camp One Step - Stepping Up accept?
Camp One Step - Stepping Up is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp One Step - Stepping Up cost?
Camp One Step - Stepping Up publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp One Step - Stepping Up's hours?
Camp One Step - Stepping Up runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp One Step - Stepping Up accredited?
Yes — Camp One Step - Stepping Up is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 47 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp One Step - Stepping Up?
Camp One Step - Stepping Up is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 47 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp One Step - Stepping Up provide lunch?
Yes — Camp One Step - Stepping Up includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Camp One Step - Stepping Up compare to other specialty camps in Williams Bay?
Camp One Step - Stepping Up is one of 8 specialty camps in Williams Bay that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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