Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp – Wisconsin
Life was meant for good friends and great adventures

CAMP DATES
August 6th – 10th, 2024

AGE
17 – 19

LOCATION
Various locations in Wisconsin

APPLY

VOLUNTEER

Staff will be asked to arrive a day early to camp start date for training and preparation.

Please reach out to Devin Ryan-Holanda ([email protected]) if you have any questions!

Come explore with us! Campers will experience the joy of tent camping and the challenge of outdoor skills training and adventure activities that may include rock climbing, zip lining, and kayaking during this experience. This camp is for teens between 17 – 19 years of age for current and past pediatric cancer patients and their siblings. 20 year old campers that successfully complete the Summer Camp 2024 OSF program may also be eligible to attend. It will be an amazing adventure!

After Submitting Your Application2023-01-17T08:46:32-05:00

After registering you will begin to receive the following information from Program Leaders

  • Camper Welcome notification
  • Packing list & “What to expect”
  • Pick up/Drop off times
  • Bus transportation information if applicable

Paperwork will be required for each program and may include:

  • Physical exam form
  • Health insurance information (front and back of insurance card)
  • Immunization Records
Current Safety Strategies2024-01-09T16:17:11-05:00

Camp One Step is committed to ensuring the health and safety of the individuals who participate in our camps.  With our camper and volunteer wellbeing in mind, the following safety strategies are in place for all in-person camps:

  • Routine childhood vaccinations, which include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and chicken pox, are required.  Medical exemptions for campers may be requested and will be reviewed by the Medical Director and Physician Advisor.  COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are recommended, but not required.
  • Pre- and post-camp health screening is required
  • Pre-camp COVID-19 testing is required
  • Masking is optional. Masks will be available for those desiring one.  For travel programs that include air travel, masks will be required when traveling through the airport and when on the plane.
  • HEPA filters will be used in shared sleeping rooms (HEPA filters will only be available at local programs, not travel programs)

Camp One Step encourages any individuals at an increased risk of infection to consult with their healthcare team prior to attending camp to ensure that an in-person camp is a good fit.  If you have any questions or concerns about the above, please send questions to Medical Director, Susie Burke at [email protected].

Camp One Step is so grateful to the community for continuing to put health and safety at the forefront of all that we do.  We hope to see you at camp!

 

Meet your Program Directors

Scott Proebstle, Program Director

Scott found out about Camp One Step when his sister was diagnosed with cancer as a child and began coming to summer camp. A few years later his mother got involved with summer camp and was an arts and crafts leader. Around that time Scott started coming to summer camp as well because at that time there was not a sibling camp and camp would allow some of the program leaders’ kids to attend camp. During one of these summers at camp, Scott met Amy, a camper diagnosed with cancer as a freshman in high school and they became great friends who later on in life got married.  After college Scott had the opportunity to be a counselor at Dude Ranch and ever since that experience, he’s tried to volunteer for 1 or 2 programs per year.  Scott has been a counselor for various programs over the years and is now serving as Program Director for Adventure Camp.  He has also completed the Chicago Marathon twice for Team One Step with plans for a third this next fall.

Coby Bassin, Program Director

Coby was diagnosed with ALL leukemia at 18 months old. After 3 years of chemotherapy and 5 years of remission, he was declared cancer-free at the age of 9. During his last year of remission, Coby’s mom heard about camp from a friend and, much to his despair, told Coby he was going. He had never been away from home longer than a day and was terrified at the notion of spending a week with kids he didn’t know but by the end of his first week ever at camp, Coby was begging his Mom to let him stay another week! After that he was hooked, and didn’t miss another year of camp.  Coby has now been involved with Camp One Step for over 17 years from being a camper to a counselor with various programs and as medical staff!

Adventure Camp Testimonials

“Camp One Step has shaped me for the better and has taught me numerous lessons that will impact me both short and long term.”
-Camper

“(My camper) had a great time at his first away camp! Thanks to all the staff members that made it special for each camper!”
-Camper parent

“Had such a blast! Memories I will remember forever.”
-Camper

Photos from past camps

Our Medical Team

Camp One Step’s Medical Director, Susie Burke, leads our volunteer medical team. The Camp One Step medical team is comprised of volunteer health care professionals who have a passion for working with children and adolescents who are or have experienced the challenges of a life threatening illness. Even though it is important to have staff with pediatric oncology experience, we also welcome staff with other clinical backgrounds such as general pediatrics, adult oncology, emergency, and ICU to name a few. The medical staff work closely together in teams to address the medical needs of each camper. Our goal is to promote the health and well-being of the campers in an atmosphere of fun.

Have any Questions?

About our camps
Devin Ryan-Holanda Vice President Camps & Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 312.924.4220

Jessica Hopper Director of Program Operations
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 312.924.4220

Madeline Brown Programs Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 312.924.4220

About our CONNECTED programs
Devin Ryan-Holanda Vice President Camps & Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 312.924.4220

About our medical team
Susie Burke Medical Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 312.924.4220

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Medical Volunteers photo in William Bay on the walking trail

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