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Counselors needed: Leadership program for adult survivors of pediatric cancer

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ORGANIZATION: Camp One Step

Camp One Step

The Seabees Leadership Program is a very special part of Camp One Step's Summer Camp offering. A week-long residential camp for pediatric cancer patients and survivors aged 7+, Summer Camp provides an opportunity for campers to get away from the rigor of hospitals and just be kids with other people who truly understand.

The Seabees in particular, are a group of 20+ adults that are pediatric cancer survivors and former Camp One Step campers who have limitations due to their disease, treatment, or other factors. Guided by facilitators, participants focus on personal growth through achievement and service to camp.

Program participants have an important role in aiding the Summer Camp counselors and leading campers. They have hosted dinner parties for other camp groups, operated a Casino Night, served a special meal at a "VIP breakfast" for volunteers, and of course they get to enjoy participating in all-camp activities.

The Seabees Leadership Program allows former campers to stay involved with camp, maintain friendships, and give back to camp and the campers. Acting as role models and mentors to the younger campers while at camp, Seabees also continue their involvement throughout the year by volunteering at fundraising events and assisting with administration projects.

Facilitators working with the Seabees participants need to be patient, empowering, and ready to have fun. This is an overnight/week long opportunity and volunteers are expected to stay for the full week.

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About Camp One Step

Location:

213 W Institute Place, Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60610, US

Mission Statement

Through the magic of camp, we help kids diagnosed with cancer reclaim their lives. Our programs offer participants a diversion from their illness, opportunities for the development of life skills, friendship, and unconditional acceptance from those who understand.

Description

Dr. Edward Baum, a pediatric oncologist at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, founded Children's Oncology Services, Inc., in 1978. Dr. Baum recognized that isolation from school, activities, and peers had negative social and developmental consequences for his patients. With the help of friends and colleagues, Dr. Baum created COSI. The first summer, he and 14 volunteers welcomed 40 children with cancer to a life-changing week of hope, strength and support.

Today, COSI continues to be volunteer-driven, relying on more than 400 volunteers (including many former campers), an active Board of Directors and a small professional staff to plan and operate a wide portfolio of camping, recreational, and educational programs for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer. From the popular two-week Summer Camp, which now serves nearly 300 children, to skiing excursions and education programs, COSI is a leader in providing empowering and fun experiences to young people facing cancer.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Health & Medicine
Advocacy & Human Rights, Children & Youth, Health & Medicine

WHEN

Sat Jul 19, 2025 - Sat Jul 26, 2025
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

300 Conference Point RoadWilliams Bay, WI 53191

(42.56561,-88.54349)
 

SKILLS

  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • This is a week long residential camp. The Seabees also meet quarterly throughout the year for fun events, but those would not be required.
  • In addition to the completion of online educational webinars, volunteers new to Camp One Step are required to attend a virtual orientation on 5/31

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