About Camp One Step
Camp One Step by Children’s Oncology Services is a leader in providing empowering, supportive, educational and fun experiences for children (ages birth – 19) who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. We are the only local organization to offer 11 free in-person camps, as well as our CONNECTED digital programs, throughout the year serving pediatric cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Thanks to over 400 annual volunteers, including medical professionals, children who are in different stages of treatment have the ability to attend our Camp One Step camps and digital programs.
How Camp One Step Came to Be
Camp One Step was founded in 1978 by Dr. Edward Baum, a pediatric oncologist at Lurie Children’s Hospital (formerly Children’s Memorial). Dr. Baum understood that children battling a cancer diagnosis faced deep pain, isolation, sadness and fear. He used that knowledge to create a safe, nurturing place to bring those children together where they could find support, hope and joy once again. What began under his leadership with a single Summer Camp program in 1978, serving 40 children that first summer, has grown today into year-round camps and resources serving a significantly growing population.
Learn more about our Founder, Dr. Edward Baum
What Our Logo
Represents
The colors of our logo represent the cancer ribbons of
some of the cancers our campers experience.
The circle form reflects the appearance of intertwined arms, with each dot representing a different member of the camp community (campers, families, volunteers, donors, etc.). We are all together, no one is different, never alone, and incredible friendships are formed.
Representing our Community
The logo’s colors have deep meaning as the official colors of the top pediatric cancer ribbon symbols. Together, the range of colors represents the diversity, inclusion, and openness of our community.
