Dude Ranch
Dude Ranch
Dude Ranch
Living, working and participating in real ranch life
Meet your Program Directors

Kris Riley, Program Director
Kris is the parent of a childhood cancer survivor and former Camp One Step camper and has been involved with Camp One Step since 2000. She has volunteered as a counselor, program leader, medical staff and was involved in the Milwaukee Board when it was up and running. Kris has participated in the Utah Ski Program, Washington, D.C. Program, Brain Tumor Family Camp, Summer Camp, Seabees Leadership Program, Family Camp, Dude Ranch Program, Springfield Advocacy Program, and Winter Camp. To learn more about Kris, click here.
Mark Peterson, Program Director
Mark started volunteering with Camp One Step in 2008. His nephew had battled cancer and he and his brothers became counselors at camp. They were counselors for a couple years when Mark decided he wanted to volunteer too. Mark has been a counselor for Summer Camp (Excursion, WaterSports, Excel), Winter Camp, Sibling Camp, Brain Tumor Family Camp, Family Camp, Utah Ski Camp, Chicago Day Camp, and Dude Ranch. He has also been a group leader for Winter Camp and a Program Leader for WaterSports during Summer Camp.
Dude Ranch Testimonials
“[My camper] was afraid to attend camps and has separation anxiety but Camp One Step has been able to help her overcome those fears. Going to Dude ranch helped her be less afraid and more independent.”
-Camper parent
“I loved the horses and being able to hangout with my friends and make new ones.”
-Camper
“(My camper) said she had the most amazing time at Dude Ranch. She said she couldn’t imagine that she would be able to do all the things she did if it wasn’t for Dude Ranch. She had an amazing time.”
-Camper parent
Video from past camps
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.
More Camps. More Fun.
Spring 2025
Summer 2025
Fall 2025
Winter 2025
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
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Phone: 312.924.4220
Madeline Brown Programs Coordinator
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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