Camp One Step - All Camp Experience (ACE)
An overnight camp for children with cancer, offering traditional camp activities and a supportive community.
▌ Editor's read The Camp One Step website loads successfully and details their 'All Camp Experience' for children with cancer. The organization is ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp has been operating for over 45 years, founded by Dr. Edward Baum, showcasing a long history of serving its specific population. They are a nonprofit organization. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the focus on individualized care for children with cancer suggests a supportive environment. Google reviews for 'Camp One Step' (not specific to the Williams Bay location, but the organization overall) show a strong 4.9-star rating from over 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the positive impact on children's lives and the dedicated staff. The program is an overnight camp experience.
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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
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp One Step - All Camp Experience (ACE) 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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 - All Camp Experience (ACE)
- What ages does Camp One Step - All Camp Experience (ACE) accept?
- Camp One Step - All Camp Experience (ACE) 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 - All Camp Experience (ACE) cost?
- Camp One Step - All Camp Experience (ACE) 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 - All Camp Experience (ACE)'s hours?
- Camp One Step - All Camp Experience (ACE) 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 - All Camp Experience (ACE) accredited?
- Yes — Camp One Step - All Camp Experience (ACE) 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 - All Camp Experience (ACE)?
- Camp One Step - All Camp Experience (ACE) 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 - All Camp Experience (ACE) provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp One Step - All Camp Experience (ACE) 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 - All Camp Experience (ACE) compare to other specialty camps in Williams Bay?
- Camp One Step - All Camp Experience (ACE) 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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