Camp · Specialty · Ages 13–17 · $100/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–17

Camp One Step - Excursion

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

An adventure-based overnight camp for teens with cancer, offering challenging outdoor activities and team building.

▌ Editor's read Camp One Step - Excursion is an overnight camp specifically designed for children with cancer, offering a supportive and empowering environment. The organization, Camp One Step, has been operating for over 45 years, founded by Shirley and Barry Lesht, and is a nonprofit entity. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to high standards in health, safety, and program quality. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the focus on specialized care for children with cancer suggests a well-supported environment. Google reviews for 'Camp One Step' generally show a high rating, often around 4.9 stars based on numerous reviews, with themes highlighting the positive impact on campers' confidence and the supportive community. Social media handles include @camponestep on Instagram and 'camponestep' on Facebook, providing further insight into camp activities 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 13–17

Camp One Step - Excursion 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
1981 (45 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: 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: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp One Step - Excursion

What ages does Camp One Step - Excursion accept?
Camp One Step - Excursion 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 - Excursion cost?
Camp One Step - Excursion 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 - Excursion's hours?
Camp One Step - Excursion 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 - Excursion accredited?
Yes — Camp One Step - Excursion 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 - Excursion?
Camp One Step - Excursion 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 - Excursion provide lunch?
Yes — Camp One Step - Excursion 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 - Excursion compare to other specialty camps in Williams Bay?
Camp One Step - Excursion 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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