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Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp

Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp · ★ 4.6 (11 reviews)

Camp One Step provides free, empowering camp experiences for children with cancer and their families, fostering community and support.

▌ Editor's read Camp One Step's website loads successfully, presenting a clear mission to provide camp experiences for children with cancer. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2024, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. Founded by Patty McDonald, the organization has been operating for 45 years, showcasing significant experience in its field. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Camp One Step offers overnight programs, including specific family camps like the Brain Tumor Family Camp, and operates as a nonprofit organization. Google reviews for 'Camp One Step' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the supportive environment and positive impact on their children. Social media handles include @camponestep on Instagram and 'camponestep' on Facebook, where they actively share program updates and community engagement.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages up to 19

Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1981 (45 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 0–19
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 213 W. Institute Place, Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
  • Cost notes: FREE; USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp

What ages does Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp accept?
Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp is open to children ages up to 19. 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.
What are Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp's hours?
Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp 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 - Brain Tumor Family Camp accredited?
Yes — Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 45 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 - Brain Tumor Family Camp?
Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 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 - Brain Tumor Family Camp provide lunch?
Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp compare to other specialty camps in Chicago?
Camp One Step - Brain Tumor Family Camp is one of 11 specialty camps in Chicago 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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