Our Camp One Step community is made up of some of the most caring, determined, and resilient people you’ll ever meet! Our family of campers, families, volunteers, staff, and supporters are also united in our belief that camp isn’t just a place, it’s a community, and it’s not about where we are, but who we are; that makes our programs so special.

So when faced with this unprecedented health crisis affecting our country and world, it’s no surprise that we are collectively saying “Camp will go on” this Summer, it may just look a little different this year. While change can be difficult at times, it can also bring creativity, fun, and new ways of experiencing camp with friends and others! This Summer, our staff and volunteers will be working together to bring camp to our kids and families. As Darryl Perkins, our Chief Programs Officer said, “Our recent Virtual Chicago Day Camp taught us that the energy that the campers have at Camp One Step is far more contagious than any virus, and transmits through your screen.”

Normally we talk about kids coming to camp, but to protect the health and safety of our kids and volunteers, we know this isn’t possible right now. So how will we bring camp to our kids? It starts with our incredible team of Program Leaders, who will be planning a variety of both virtual and at-home, indoor and outdoor activities for each of our Summer Programs (Sibling Camp, Summer Camp and Utah Adventure Program). Counselors will lead their groups in providing some virtual experiences via Zoom that will feel very familiar (like singing songs, dance parties, games, and talent shows), as well as planning some surprises that our campers can do at home with their families too! To support these activities, Camp One Step will be sending campers “care packages” to their homes, filled with lots of fun items, activity supplies, and t-shirts to make them smile, and feel our camp hug. “The opportunity for kids to connect and feel like they are not alone is more important than ever. We are so excited to offer the same fun, creative activities our campers know and love in this unique virtual way. It’s going to be a summer like no other!” said Jessica Hopper, Director, Summer Camp.

Nothing is stronger than the bonds, friendships, and connections of our community, and that is why not even COVID-19 cannot stop camp from taking place this summer! Our campers are heroes to us, showing incredible strength, courage, and tenacity on a daily basis. So we hope every eligible camper will register for virtual programs being offered this Summer, and be part of this incredible story of how camp marched on, and nothing could stop us, not even this global situation. We are Camp One Step! #ForwardTogether

Sibling Camp Virtual:
Being held June 13-18. Registration opens April 30th: (Register here)

Summer Camp Virtual:
Being held July 11-24. Registration open now through May 8th (Register here)

Utah Adventure Virtual:
Being held August 8-15.  (Learn more)