The Washington University NF Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital invite you to attend our upcoming Club NF – VIRTUAL event, a FREE therapy and educational program for children with NF1.

Join us on Saturday, December 12^th, we will be partnering with the Saint Louis Science Center for a fun-filled, Virtual HANDS-ON experience. The activities will include 3D printing and model building.

• Fine motor skills including handwriting, tying shoes, getting dressed and organizing a school binder
• Executive function skills such as following multiple-step directions and finishing homework and school projects
• Social skills to enable your child to speak in a group, initiate conversation, make eye contact and boost confidence.

Event information:

• This event will be held virtually, via a Zoom Meeting.
• To participate in the program you will need a computer with video capability and an internet connection, or a smart phone.
• Activities include:
  • Short video: “Behind-the-Scenes” at the Saint Louis Science Center
  • Live instruction: Step-by-step instruction for building a 3D model (it will be a surprise!). The model pieces will be shipped to your home, prior to the start of the event.
  • Live instruction: Create a Cookie Cutter from your handprint. Once completed it will be 3D printed at the Science Center and shipped to your home.
• Zoom Meeting: Code of Conduct
  • Treat everyone with respect. Be mindful of your words and actions.
  • Pay attention to your environment. Remove any distractions from view and limit background noise.
  • One speaker at a time. Take turns when you talk.
  • Follow instructions of the presenter, or meeting coordinator.
  • We request parental supervision of the zoom meeting attendee throughout the meeting.
  • Please don’t record or take images of your screen during the session.
  • Parents, please review all guidelines with Club NF participants, prior to our meeting.