On April 17th-19th, Camp One Step hosted our first virtual program, Chicago Day Camp. We transitioned from an in-person program to a virtual program and it was amazing!! Our campers had a great time and everything that makes camp one step special, was felt that weekend.  As campers logged onto the Zoom video call each day, they were welcomed by energetic counselors and Camp One Step staff. Everyone was sporting crazy hats, costumes, and pajamas based on the daily themes! Campers then broke into small groups, and counselors led activities such as telling jokes, molding Play-Doh, and the fan favorite, creating MadLibs. Then, campers participated in virtual field trips to meet reptiles, go on an improv adventure, and practice yoga! We wrapped up each day with Camp songs! We were beyond thrilled to see how our campers engaged with the activities and one another throughout the virtual programming. Virtual Chicago Day Camp was a success, and left campers, parents, counselors, and staff smiling ear-to-ear! Thank you to all of our campers, families, volunteers and staff for making Chicago Day Camp virtual a very special one!

From one of our parents. “This was Isaac’s first time attending a Camp One Step program, and our experience was absolutely amazing. When he received the care package in the mail it gave him a new sense of excitement over what was to come for the weekend. Isaac spent over an hour with his dad the night before camp decorating his All About Me t-shirt for the first day, and on the first morning of camp he felt so special to find out one of the counselors had many of the same favorites as him bunnies and ice cream! He made friends with some of the other campers virtually over many shared interests, and he can’t wait to meet them in person.”