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Can’t make it to camp in person?
CONNECTED brings camp to you!

Our FREE digital program, CONNECTED, reaches campers (whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, or in remission), siblings, and their families who may not be able to attend an in-person program at this time.

Through on-demand activities, single or multi-day programs, and educational sessions, CONNECTED brings the magic of camp to you at home, in the hospital….WHEREVER you are!

DATES
Thursday, August 22 –
Sunday, August 25

AGES
All ages!

CAMPERS
Families of 0-19 year old diagnosed campers & survivors

LOCATION
Online & At-Home

APPLY

VOLUNTEER

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

CONNECTED FAMILY SUMMER PROGRAM

Have fun building bonds with your family this August as CONNECTED focuses on building and LEGO! Families will get to connect with others, as well as strengthen their own family unit through four days of online and offline activities. Escape and play together in the comfort of your own home!

More programs coming soon…

Fall Program
Thursday, November 21 –
Sunday, November 24

AGE
All campers ages 9-19

LOCATION
Online & At-Home

Registration opens in June. Please contact Devin Ryan-Holanda ([email protected]) to learn more.

On Demand

CONNECTED On Demand will bring camp to you 365 days a year. This virtual connection allows our community to create shared experiences in a digital format. We created CONNECTED On Demand to offer virtual camp experiences that allow our campers to participate in their favorite camp games and activities from anywhere. Check out what CONNECTED On Demand is all about.

Steam
food
wellness
online game
songs & playlist

Meet your Program Directors

Lexi Chopp, Program Director

Lexi first got involved with Camp One Step as a camper. After years of encouragement from her Nurse Practitioner and now dear friend, she reluctantly went to Summer Camp. Lexi said her world changed that summer in the very best way and she jumped at opportunities to try new camps throughout the year after that.  Since 2004, Lexi has been involved with camp – first as a camper, then counselor, program coordinator, and program director for various camps and programs throughout the year including being a counselor at Summer Camp and Dude Ranch, Program Coordinator for Winter Camp, Program Director for CONNECTED Programs, and Program Leader for Stepping Up at Summer Camp.

Lexi Chopp
Kaelyn Beberdick, Program Director
Kaelyn started coming to camp when she was twelve years old after having been diagnosed with Leukemia earlier that year.  Her very first program was one that her doctor had recommended, the Washington D.C. Experience. It was there that Kaelyn says she met some amazing people, now lifelong friends, that convinced her to try Summer Camp that following year and the rest is history! Kaelyn has been involved with Camp One Step since 2006 – first as a camper, then as a camp counselor and now as a Program Director for Connected.  She has been a camp counselor for Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Washington D.C., Family Camp, Utah Ski, Brain Tumor Family Camp, Chicago Day Camp, and almost all of the CONNECTED programming done since its inception. She is now super excited to step into a leadership volunteer role with Connected.  Kaelyn says what keeps her coming back is the magic that camp creates when we all come together!

Testimonials

“I think it’s great that we are not only connecting kids virtually, but we’re able to connect them virtually to so many activities throughout the world.“
– Camper Parent

“We just loved being able to spend time together and not have to worry about going out and buying things to have fun. The family movie night and Kinex activity was probably our favorite!“
– Camper Family

More Camps. More Fun.

Spring 2024

Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Winter 2024

Year Round

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