We are aware of a recent news report covering a story regarding Over The Wall Camp. Unfortunately, the report contains inaccurate information.

We would like to clarify that the child mentioned in the article wasn’t excluded from camp. In fact, he was invited to apply for a place at one of our Health Challenge camps in Scotland. That invitation still remains.

However, his family was declined a place on a Family Camp where children are accompanied by parents or siblings. This was not due to his mother’s views, but the aggressive nature in which she expressed them. 

We take very seriously our mission to provide transformational, inclusive, and safe camp experiences to children living with serious health challenges and their families. 

Part of our duty is to ensure the mental and physical safety of ALL campers, families, and supporters.

Over The Wall Camp is a UK children’s charity with 26 years of experience providing free residential camps and online programmes for children with serious illnesses and their families.

Each year, thousands of children and parents attend our camps, which are designed to be safe, supportive, and inclusive environments where young people can build confidence, make friends, and, importantly, rediscover the magic of childhood.

We are very proud to have achieved four consecutive ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED ratings and most recently a ‘Very Good’ rating by the Care Inspectorate (the body who regulates care services in Scotland).