Winter Camp
Winter Camp
Winter Camp – Williams Bay, Wisconsin
Snow much fun!
Meet your Program Leaders

Linsey Smith, Program Director
Linsey was a camper at an oncology camp in California and always knew she wanted to give back by being a counselor someday. When she moved to Chicago she found Camp One Step and was able to fulfill that goal. She started volunteering with Camp One Step in 2010 as a counselor at Summer Camp with the Stepping Up program. Linsey currently serves as the program director for Winter Camp as well as the Washington D.C. program and program leader for the Excel program at Summer Camp. She has previously served as program coordinator for Winter Camp and as a counselor at Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Washington D.C. program, Family Camp, and Chicago Day Camp.
Emily Lenz, Assistant Program Director
Emily discovered Camp One Step while doing a Google search during her nursing school days. She had developed a love for working with oncology patients and wanted a way to connect with them outside of the hospital. She starting volunteering with Camp One Step in 2015 and has been with us ever since! Emily is currently Assistant Program Director for Winter Camp and has also served for the past several years as one of the Program Leaders with EXCEL during Summer Camp. She has also been a counselor for Summer Camp, Sibling Camp, Dude Ranch, Family Camp, Washington D.C., and Winter Camp.
Lexi Chopp, Program Coordinator
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 leader, and program coordinator for various camps and programs throughout the year including being a counselor at Summer Camp and Dude Ranch, Program Coordinator for Winter Camp and CONNECTED Programs, and Program Leader for Stepping Up at Summer Camp.
Steph Marder, Program Coordinator
Steph got to know Camp One Step as a camper starting in 2007 and began volunteering after. She has been involved with camp for 16 years, coming up on her 17th summer! Steph has been a counselor for Summer Camp and Winter Camp and now holds the roles of program leader for Campcraft during Summer Camp and Program Coordinator for Winter Camp. She has also volunteered at the Camp One Step Annual Gala as well. The people and the indescribable magic that is camp keep her coming back! In Steph’s words “I love to be able to give back to the place that cured my soul as a camper!”.
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.
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About our camps
Devin Ryan-Holanda Vice President Camps & Programs
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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