Since our founding in 2001, we have worked with more than 11,000 young people at Next Step. We make every effort to increase the availability of our programs and services each year, and to measure the impact that our programs have so that we can understand and evolve them accordingly.
2025-2026 Program Metrics
- 73 young people attended a residential Campference
- 38 young people participated in our mentorship/tutuoring programs
- 64 young people participated in Song Studio music program
- 230 young people joined our program Task Force meetings
- Young people participated in 4,301.5 hours of programming
We worked with many young people virtually and in person to build skills and the self-confidence needed to move forward in their life:
- 5 residential Campferences
- 283 Song Studio sessions
- 155 1-to-1 mentoring/tutoring sessions
- 41 program Task Force meetings
We have seen many measurable milestones achieved by young people who have done significant work with Next Step staff and volunteers, including:
- 3 community songs were written and produced
- 5 individual songs were written and produced
- 4 young people performed or spoke at public or outreach events for Next Step
“Next Step taught me how to successfully advocate for myself. The community gave me tools to be confident and successful in my life.”
2025 Summer Campference Survey Feedback
“I have a community where I can express my thoughts, feelings, and experiences about my medical illness.”
- Pre-program: 38.5% strongly agree
- Post Program: 58.1% strongly agree
“I feel motivated to change the things I want to change in my life.”
- Pre-program: 35.9% strongly agree
- Post Program: 50% strongly agree
“I am comfortable thinking about my diagnosis.”
- Pre-program: 38.5% strongly agree
- Post Program: 59.5% strongly agree
“I would recommend Next Step to someone I know.” (scale 1-10)
- 9.8
