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▌ Specialty · Ages 7–17

Camp One Step

Camp One Step · $100/week · ★ 4.6 (146 reviews)

Camp One Step provides various summer camp programs for children with cancer, offering a supportive and fun environment.

▌ Editor's read Camp One Step, founded by Matthew F. Cohen, has been operating for 45 years, providing specialized summer camp experiences for children with cancer. The website, onestepcamp.org, loads successfully and details their overnight summer camp programs. While not found in the ACA directory, the camp emphasizes safety with a stated policy of conducting background checks on all staff and volunteers. Google reviews for 'Camp One Step' show a strong positive sentiment, with a 4.9-star rating from 117 reviews, frequently praising the supportive environment and positive impact on campers' lives. The camp is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to serving its specific population. Social media handles @camponestep on Instagram and 'camponestep' on Facebook are easily accessible from their site, showcasing active engagement.
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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 7–17

Camp One Step is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 3375 Camp McLean Rd, Williams Bay, WI 53191, USA
  • Phone: (312) 943-6771
  • 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

What ages does Camp One Step accept?
Camp One Step is open to children ages 7–17. 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 cost?
Camp One Step 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's hours?
Camp One Step 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.
Who runs Camp One Step?
Camp One Step 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 provide lunch?
Yes — Camp One Step 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 compare to other specialty camps in Williams Bay?
Camp One Step 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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