Operation Purple Camp offers military kids a free week of camp where they can enjoy a summer camp experience with other kids just like them.
Get Ready: Operation Purple Camp is Coming!
NMFA is looking for military kids to attend our 2023 Operation Purple Camp featuring nine weeks at eight locations.
Share Your Operation Purple Camp Story
What does Operation Purple Camp mean to you as a military family, and what would you say to the people who made this experience possible?
Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced for Summer 2026
Operation Purple® Camp returns in summer 2026 with locations nationwide and applications opening February 11.
Operation Purple Camp: A Community for Military Kids Across America
Operation Purple Camp brought together over 1,200 military-connected kids and teens this summer for a free week of adventure, friendship, and community.
April 2025 House Campaign – Operation Purple Camp
Together, we can give these young heroes the break they deserve and the opportunity to grow in an environment where they feel supported.
April 2025 Acquisition – Operation Purple Camp
Together, we can give these young heroes the break they deserve and the opportunity to grow in an environment where they feel supported.
2025 Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced
Operation Purple Camp applications are opening soon. Find out about camp dates, locations, and eligibility today.
Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience
How NMFA’s Operation Purple Camp shaped and influenced the Koettel family’s outlook on military family life.
Operation Purple Camp
NMFA will host Operation Purple Camp for nine weeks at eight locations across the country this year. Apply Now!









