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Camp One Step - EXCEL

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

A leadership development program for older teens with cancer, focusing on personal growth and community service.

▌ Editor's read Camp One Step - EXCEL is an overnight summer camp specifically designed for children with cancer, operating since 1977. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the focus on a specialized population often implies higher supervision. Google reviews for 'Camp One Step' (the parent organization) show a strong 4.9-star rating from 104 reviews, with themes highlighting the positive impact on campers' lives and the supportive community. The founder is Dr. Edward Baum. The camp is a nonprofit organization and offers various programs, including the EXCEL program, at different locations, with the summer camp program being overnight.
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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 16–17

Camp One Step - EXCEL 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: 16–17
  • 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 - EXCEL

What ages does Camp One Step - EXCEL accept?
Camp One Step - EXCEL is open to children ages 16–17. 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 - EXCEL cost?
Camp One Step - EXCEL 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 - EXCEL's hours?
Camp One Step - EXCEL 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 - EXCEL accredited?
Yes — Camp One Step - EXCEL 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 - EXCEL?
Camp One Step - EXCEL 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 - EXCEL provide lunch?
Yes — Camp One Step - EXCEL 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 - EXCEL compare to other specialty camps in Williams Bay?
Camp One Step - EXCEL 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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