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Camp One Step - Water Sports

Camp One Step - Water Sports · $100/week

A summer camp for children with cancer, offering various water sports activities.

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp One Step loads successfully and details their summer camp programs, including the Water Sports camp. Camp One Step is ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. The organization, founded by Dr. Edward Baum, has been operating for over 45 years, serving children with cancer. While specific state licensing information for Wisconsin was not readily available on the site, the ACA accreditation provides a strong indicator of oversight. The camp is a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp One Step' (not specific to Water Sports) show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with themes highlighting the positive impact on campers' lives and the supportive environment. The program type is overnight, and social media handles are @camponestep on Instagram and camponestep on Facebook.
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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 7–17

Camp One Step - Water Sports 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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 3300 Webster Rd, Williams Bay, WI 53191, USA
  • Phone: 312-237-1650
  • 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 - Water Sports

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