Sibling Camp

Sibling Camp

Sibling Camp – Williams Bay, Wisconsin
Making friends. Making memories.

CAMP DATES
June 16th – 21st, 2024

AGE
9 – 19

LOCATION
Williams Bay, Wisconsin

APPLY

VOLUNTEER

Please note – volunteers expected to arrive a day prior to the camp start date for training and preparation.

Please reach out to
Jessica Hopper ([email protected]) if you have any questions!

Sibling Camp provides a great opportunity for siblings, ages 9-19 years old, to bond with peers who understand what it’s like to have a sibling with cancer. Campers can expect a mix of their favorite camp activities and new experiences to fill jam-packed days of fun with their camp family!

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After registering you will begin to receive the following information from Program Leaders

  • Camper Welcome notification
  • Packing list & “What to expect”
  • Pick up/Drop off times
  • Bus transportation information if applicable

Paperwork will be required for each program and may include:

  • Physical exam form
  • Health insurance information (front and back of insurance card)
  • Immunization Records
Current Safety Strategies2024-01-09T16:17:11-05:00

Camp One Step is committed to ensuring the health and safety of the individuals who participate in our camps.  With our camper and volunteer wellbeing in mind, the following safety strategies are in place for all in-person camps:

  • Routine childhood vaccinations, which include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and chicken pox, are required.  Medical exemptions for campers may be requested and will be reviewed by the Medical Director and Physician Advisor.  COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are recommended, but not required.
  • Pre- and post-camp health screening is required
  • Pre-camp COVID-19 testing is required
  • Masking is optional. Masks will be available for those desiring one.  For travel programs that include air travel, masks will be required when traveling through the airport and when on the plane.
  • HEPA filters will be used in shared sleeping rooms (HEPA filters will only be available at local programs, not travel programs)

Camp One Step encourages any individuals at an increased risk of infection to consult with their healthcare team prior to attending camp to ensure that an in-person camp is a good fit.  If you have any questions or concerns about the above, please send questions to Medical Director, Susie Burke at [email protected].

Camp One Step is so grateful to the community for continuing to put health and safety at the forefront of all that we do.  We hope to see you at camp!

 

Sibling Camp Options

SIB KIDS

For campers starting at age 9 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 TEENS

For campers the summer after completing 9th grade and beyond, these campers will get a choice of two tracks to tailor their camp experience to their interests.  All Sib Teens will interact for meals and waterfront/watercraft time daily regardless of which track they sign up for, but will choose either the Sports and Outdoor Games track or the Indoor Games and Makerspace track. Some of the Sib Teens activities will take place off campus.

  • Some of the activities for the Sports and Outdoor Adventures track include team sports like basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, and soccer as well as classic camp outdoor activities like fishing and watercrafts.
  • Some of the activities for the Indoor Games and Makerspace track include a wide selection of creative, innovative science or arts and crafts activities, an escape room experience, and lots of board and card games with your friends.  Classic waterfront and watercraft activities will also be included.

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.

Program Director Sarah Bazzetta
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, the Co-Director for Sibling Camp and the Assistant Director for CONNECTED. She has also been a counselor for Family Camp, Brian Tumor Family Camp, Chicago Day Camp, Winter Camp, Washington, D.C., Dude Ranch, and Adventure Camp. 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.

Katie Cullotta, Program Coordinator

Katie learned about camp from friends and family who had been involved and only had good things to say.  When she had a free summer, she decided to come check it out!  Katie has been coming to Camp One Step since the summer of 2016 volunteering as a counselor for Summer Camp, Winter Camp, BTFC and Adventure Camp.  She is a program leader for Excursion at Summer Camp and a Program Coordinator for Sibling Camp. Katie says the fun is what keeps her coming back to camp and she always leaves smiling at all the fun everyone has had together!

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.

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

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Medical Volunteers photo in William Bay on the walking trail

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