Sibling Camp
Sibling Camp
Sibling Camp – Williams Bay, Wisconsin
Making friends. Making memories.
Sibling Camp Options
SIB KIDS
For campers starting at age 8 and thru 5th grade, a classic camp experience with a mix of activities including indoor and outdoor games, fishing, swimming, and crafts.
SIB JUNIORS
For campers the summer after completing 6th – 8th grades, in addition to the classic camp experience with a mix of activities like indoor and outdoor games, fishing, swimming, and crafts, this group goes on one to two off campus field trips for their activities.
SIB SENIORS
For campers the summer after completing 9th grade and beyond, these campers will get a choice of tracks to tailor their camp experience to their interests. All Sib Seniors will interact for meals and waterfront/watercraft time daily regardless of which track they sign up for, but will choose from the options below:
- Sports and Outdoor Adventures track: Some of the activities include team sports like basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, and soccer as well as classic camp outdoor activities like fishing and watercrafts.
- Indoor Games and Makerspace track: Activities include a wide selection of creative, innovative science or arts and crafts activities and lots of board and card games with your friends. Classic waterfront and watercraft activities will also be included.
- Mixed Experience track: For those who love it all, you can choose a bit of both worlds! Join in for sports and outdoor adventures while also making time for creativity and games.
SIB CITY
(“Counselor in Training Year”)
This leadership training is designed for former campers when they are age 20 to prepare to transition into counselor roles. It emphasizes the development of essential skills for supporting and caring for fellow campers. Participants will engage in virtual training before camp, followed by in-person training upon arrival and ongoing mentorship throughout the week.
Notifications to eligible applicants are sent prior to applications opening every spring. Interested campers should apply using the VOLUNTEER/STAFF link when applications open.
If you are interested in Sib CITY, please reach out to Hopper at [email protected].
Meet your Program Leaders
Sarah Bazzetta, Program Director
Sarah learned about camp through volunteermatch.com and started volunteering with Camp One Step in 2015. She is currently the Program Director for Sibling Camp and has been a member of the medical team for seven different programs including Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Dude Ranch Program, Sibling Camp, Chicago Day Camp, Brain Tumor Family Camp, and the Washington, D.C. Program. In 2020, she helped lead the orientation planning team for Summer Camp Virtual, and also was a group leader for Winter Camp Virtual. Sarah has also worked at other camp events including the Team One Step (TOS) Chicago Marathon and annual Gala.
Katie Selander, Program Director
After Katie’s family was impacted by cancer, she knew she wanted to give back. Her older sister told her about Camp One Step and after her first camp she was hooked! Katie started volunteering with Camp One Step in 2007 as a counselor at Summer Camp in the Standard Program. Currently she is serving as one of the Program Leaders for Standard Camp at Summer Camp and she is the Co-Director for Sibling Camp. She has also been a counselor for Family Camp, Brian Tumor Family Camp, Chicago Day Camp, Winter Camp, Washington, D.C., Dude Ranch, Adventure Camp, and CONNECTED. Katie has even run for Team One Step in the Chicago Marathon!
Erica Sieck, Program Coordinator
Erica learned about Camp One Step from her Dad who was a first year camper in 1978 and then went on to be a counselor. He always told Erica and her sister about how much Camp One Step meant to him and how fun it was! It was Erica’s dream growing up to follow in his footsteps and spend as much time as she could volunteering for their happy place. Since starting volunteering in 2021 Erica has volunteered with Winter Camp (virtual 2021), CONNECTED, and is a Program Coordinator for Sibling Camp. The joy that camp brings keeps her coming back!
Liz Kawa, Program Coordinator
Liz learned about Camp One Step through a close friend who was one of the original campers. Every summer her friend would ask her to come and volunteer with her at camp. In the summer of 2019 Liz was finally able to volunteer and since then she has never stopped coming back! Currently Liz is one of the program leaders for Excursion at Summer Camp and has also been a counselor at Family Camp and Winter Camp (virtual). She enjoys joining in on the Connected programs and this past year she was able to travel to Disney with the Seabees! Liz is also a member of Team One Step and runs the Chicago Marathon in honor of camp.
Tenia Strobridge, Program Coordinator
Tenia learned about Camp One Step through one of her graduate school professors who thought camp would be an awesome experience for volunteer hours. Tenia decided to give it a go and has loved camp ever since. Tenia has been volunteering at Camp One Step since 2020 and has volunteered and been a group leader for Day Camp. Tenia continues to volunteer for Camp One Step year after year because of the relationships that she builds with counselors and campers and the feeling of being a part of the camp family. Tenia enjoys watching all the campers build new friendships and have tons of fun with the activities!
Valerie Prelee, Program Coordinator
Valerie learned about camp through her graduate program in Clinical Psychology at Midwestern University and has been involved with camp for 4 years!
She started as a volunteer for Sibling Camp and then took on program coordinating for teenagers/seniors at Sibling Camp. She’s also volunteered with Brain Tumor Family Camp and will be running the Chicago Marathon this year on behalf of Camp One Step. Valerie says the community and the joy she has getting to work with the campers keeps her coming back!
Sibling Camp Testimonials
“(My camper) talked about how nice the staff was. He mentioned specific things staff said to him that he felt happy and proud about. He had so many good stories to share about activities and new friends.”
-Camper parent
“My daughter was so happy to be back onsite for sibling camp. She had a great time!! Thank you for all you do to provide these kids a great experience!”
-Camper parent
“(My camper) had so much fun, which is a gift in itself. He felt “more confident” after coming home.”
-Camper parent
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
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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
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
