NF, Inc., in collaboration with Children’s National Medical Center, conducts Camp New Friends, a 7-day overnight camp for children and teens with NF.  The 2009 camp will be held July 12-18.  Children 7 through 17 years of age, with NF1 or NF2, are encouraged to apply as campers. Those 18 or older may apply as Counselors or as Counselors-in-Training.

Camp New Friends has recently moved to Massanetta Springs, Virginia. The new site is near Harrisonburg in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The facility offers air-conditioned cabins, a spring-fed Olympic-sized pool, a lake, and lots of buildings and space for activities. A bus will be available to transport children from MD, and Angel Flight will provide air transportation for those who are outside the area. Also new this year is a pre-employment program for transitional youth. For further information, email scushwei@cnmc.org, or call 202-476-5142.

To be eligible for scholarships and/or free transportation, campers must register by May 31st.

To read inspiring letters from parents whose children and teens have attended the camp, click here. To view more photos from Camp NF, click here.

Download the Camp NF 2009 application form (pdf).