Spring Campference 2026

We are hosting our 2026 Spring Campference for young adults, ages 18-29, living with a chronic illness from Friday, April 10th to Sunday, April 12th at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Watertown, MA. Part camp, part conference, our 3-day Spring Campference fosters friendships and community with peers who “get it.” At a Next Step Spring 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
Sounds good?! Spots for our popular Spring 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 Casey Casey, Next Step Nursing Director and Partnership Coordinator, at casey@nextstepnet.org or Kepler Jeudy, Next Step Program Director, at kepler@nextstepnet.org if you have any questions about our 2026 Spring Campference for young adults living with a chronic illness.
2026 Spring Campference
Please fill out this application if you are interested in joining our 2026 Spring Campference.
Details
- Start: April 10, 2026
- End: April 12, 2026
- Cost: FREE
- Event Categories: Cancer, HIV, Program, Rare Genetic Disorder, Sickle Cell
- Event Tags:Boston MA, Chronic Illness, Next Step Campference