Started in 2004, Camp NF (originally Camp New Friends) is a condition-specific camp for children with NF (including NF2-SWN and other SWN) ages 7-17 located on the beautiful grounds of Blue Ridge School located in Virginia. Camp NF offers children a safe place to make lifelong social connections and memories. Campers will have their days filled with summer fun while learning valuable skills and a better understanding of their capabilities and strengths.

Note: There is still a Camp New Friends, however, this is not them and it has a new staff and location.

Kids from the NF Midwest community have been going to camp for almost 20 years! It’s an amazing program and children are well cared for. Camp NF volunteers and staff are on the grounds 24 hours a day and include NF medical personnel such as physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, physical therapists, and psychologists.

Camp cost is $1300 per camper, plus travel. However, NF Midwest will provide scholarship assistance for travel and camp fees to campers from our service areas: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Missouri. Applications for financial assistance are made through Camp NF/Brainy Ridge and NF Midwest reimburses them. For more information or to register please click on the links below.

Please, let us know NF Midwest know if you have applied and/or are interested so we can be sure to help you along in the process. Contact our Executive Director, Diana, when you apply or for more information.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS JUNE 15TH