Sibling Camp

Sibling Camp

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

CAMP DATES
June 18th – 23rd, 2023

AGE
9 – 19

LOCATION
Williams Bay, Wisconsin

APPLY

VOLUNTEER

Staff will be asked to arrive a day early to camp start date for training and preparation.

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!

After Submitting Your Application2023-01-17T08:46:32-05:00

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 Strategies2023-02-17T20:06:37-05:00

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:

  • COVID-19 vaccine will be recommended, not required*
  • Masking will be optional and masks will be available for those desiring one
  • HEPA filters will be used in shared sleeping rooms (HEPA filters will only be available at local programs not travel programs)
  • Pre-camp COVID-19 testing will be required
  • Pre- and post-camp health screening will be required

*Requirements for routine childhood vaccinations, which include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and chicken pox, are required to attend in-person camps.  Medical exemptions for campers will be reviewed by the Medical Director and Physician Advisor.

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!

 

Meet your Program Directors

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!

Katie Selander headshot

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 physicians and nurses 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 Director of Program Operations
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
Mark Lowry Senior Manager, Digital Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 312.924.4220

About our medical team
Susie Burke Medical Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 312.924.4220

FAQs & Resources

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Medical Volunteers photo in William Bay on the walking trail

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