Camp Calendar 2026
Our residential camps run from April to October.
Ockbrook Camp - Derbyshire
Returner Camp 1 31 July – 2 August 2026
Siblings Camp 1 (8-12 years) 2 – 6 August 2026
Health Challenge Camp 1 (8-12 years) 9 – 13 August 2026
Health Challenge Camp 2 (13-17 years) 16 – 20 August 2026
Siblings Camp 2 (13-17 years) 23 – 27 August
Returner Camp 2 28 – 30 August 2026
Family Camp 1 4 – 6 September 2026
Family Camp 2 11 – 13 September 2026
Family Camp 3 18 – 20 September 2026
Family Camp 4 25 – 27 September 2026
Family Camp 5 2 – 4 October 2026
Family Camp 6 9 – 11 October 2026
Health Challenge & Siblings (Home Educated) 18 – 22 October 2026
Family Camp 7 23 – 25 October 2026
Health Challenge 3 (13-17 years) 25 – 29 October 2026
Scotland Camp - Perthshire
Scotland Family Camp 10 – 12 April 2026
Scotland Health Challenge & Siblings Camp 13 – 17 April 2026
Important information on Family Camps at Ockbrook
We are opening applications for Family Camps at Ockbrook as a single block (September–October).
Once applications have been assessed, we’ll be in touch to confirm details.
At that stage, we’ll know:
– Which partnership camps we will be running
– Which illness groups will be served
– The confirmed dates for our generic Over The Wall camps
We will then discuss with you which camps you meet the criteria for.
Offer Dates
Once we’ve received your application and any supporting information, the Clinical Team will assess your application. A member of the team may contact you if they have further questions regarding your child and their health condition, or any of their wellbeing support needs. Please respond to these quickly to avoid delaying your application, as we cannot progress your application until we have received all medical/supporting information.
If we need further information to complete our assessment, a member of our nursing team will contact you. Otherwise, you will hear from us regarding whether your child has been offered a place on the dates below.
Please note that NO offers of places, including waitlist offers, will be sent before this date.
Dates that offer or waitlist places will be sent are as follows:
Ockbrook Camp - Derbyshire
Ockbrook Siblings 1 (8-12 years) 31 March 2026
Ockbrook Health Challenge 1 (8-12 years) 31 March 2026
Ockbrook Health Challenge 2 (13-17 years) 31 March 2026
Ockbrook Siblings 2 (13-17 years) 31 March 2026
Ockbrook Family Camp 1 12 May 2026
Ockbrook Family Camp 2 12 May 2026
Ockbrook Family Camp 3 12 May 2026
Ockbrook Family Camp 4 12 May 2026
Ockbrook Family Camp 5 9 June 2026
Ockbrook Family Camp 6 9 June 2026
Ockbrook Health Challenge & Siblings (Home Educated) 9 June 2026
Ockbrook Family Camp 7 9 June 2026
Ockbrook Health Challenge 3 (13-17 years) 9 June 2026
Scotland Camp - Perthshire
Scotland Family Camp 20 January 2026
Scotland Health Challenge & Siblings Camp 20 January 2026
Types of Residential Camps
Health Challenge Camps
Four nights, for a child or young person with a health condition (aged 8-17). Campers can enjoy a variety of different activities such as archery, climbing, STEM, arts & crafts and games whilst in their age-appropriate teams.
Siblings Camps
Four nights, for a sibling (aged 8-17 years) of a child with a health challenge (aged 0-17 years). Campers can enjoy a variety of different activities such as archery, climbing, STEM, arts & crafts and games whilst in their age-appropriate teams.
Family Camps
Two nights, for the whole family unit of a child with a health challenge (one child in the household must be aged 8-17). There will be a mixture of high and low intensity activities for all members of the family to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to spend quality time together whilst connecting with other families.
Home Educated Camps
A new addition to the calendar is our Home Educated Camp, taking place during term time. This combined Health Challenge & Siblings Camp is designed specifically for campers aged 8–17 who are home educated and meet Over The Wall Camp’s eligibility criteria. We know that home educated children often have unique learning journeys and social experiences, and we’re excited to pilot this new programme.
Returner Camps
We’re also excited to introduce Returner Camps - a special opportunity for young people who’ve been to camp before to reconnect with the magic of camp through a fun and meaningful weekend away. These weekends are designed to celebrate the ongoing journey of our returning campers, offering a chance to reunite with friends, revisit favourite activities, and continue building confidence and joy in a familiar setting. Please note: Returner Camps will not be open for general applications. Instead, invitations will be made as part of our regular allocation process.
Partnership Camps
In collaboration with like-minded organisations and charities, our Partnership Camps create powerful experiences for children, young people, and their families navigating similar health challenges. These camps are more than just a break - they’re a safe space for connection, understanding, and shared strength. It’s a place where common journeys spark joy, friendships blossom, and the spirit of unity and togetherness thrives! We're sprinkling the final added sparkles onto our Partnership Camp dates! Everything’s almost ready - and we can't wait to share the full details with you very soon!
Get in touch
Fill out the form or use the details below to get in touch.
campers@otw.org.uk
01332 977589