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2025 Summer Campference

We are hosting two different sessions of our FREE residential Summer Campference program for young people, ages 16-24, living with a chronic illness at the Warren Conference Center and Inn in Ashland, MA. Part camp, part conference, our 4-day Summer Campference fosters friendships and community with peers who “get it.” At a Next Step Summer Campference, you can:
- Engage in educational workshops
- Recharge with new friends
- Join the music and art mayhem
- Create fun, life-changing moments
- Empower yourself with information and resources
Which session is best for you this summer?
Session 1: Thursday, July 10th to Sunday, July 13th
Session 2: Thursday, July 24th to Sunday, July 27th
Spots for our popular Summer Campference fill up fast so we encourage you to submit your application below as soon as possible to secure your spot!
In Their Words
Our participants say it best. Read stories from young people who have attended a Next Step Campference.
Do you have questions before signing up?
Email Kepler Jeudy, Next Step Program Director, at kepler@nextstepnet.org if you have any questions about our 2025 Summer Campference program for young people living with a chronic illness.
2025 Summer Campference Application
Please fill out this application if you are interested in joining our Summer Campference.
Details
- Start: July 10, 2025
- End: July 27, 2025
- Cost: FREE
- Event Categories: Cancer, HIV, Program, Rare Genetic Disorder, Sickle Cell
- Event Tags:Camp, Chronic Illness, community, conference, mentorship, music, Next Step Summer Campference, young people