Joel’s story Joel has been volunteering with Over The Wall Camp for 11 years, and as well as giving so much, he’s gained a lot too. In his early twenties,
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Caring for his older brother For much of his childhood, Ben, now thirteen, felt a level of responsibility that many young people never have to think about. His brother, Charlie,
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A childhood shaped by anaphylaxis For as long as she can remember, Amelia has loved acting. Whether performing on stage or talking about theatre and films, acting has always been her passion and outlet. Friends describe Amelia as fun and bubbly… She’s the
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Meet Dr Zoe Johnson, a children’s doctor and Over The Wall Camp superstar! Dr Zoe graduated from Cardiff University medical school in 2019. She now lives in South Wales and
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Becca gained skills for life at camp, both as a camper and now a volunteer. Now, she’s in her third year as a qualified teacher, but still finds time to
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After 25 years of creating mischief and magic, let’s take a look back at Over The Wall Camp’s history. Founded back when the Spice Girls and Tamagotchis were hitting the big time, Over The Wall Camp started with a big mission but small resources.
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Annabelle is bubbly, smiley fourteen-year-old. Her mum, Sarah, describes Annabelle as showing ‘a real tenacity in everything she sets her mind to.’ Annabelle loves cooking, playing the piano, swimming, and reading. She spends a
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Cordelia lives in Peterborough with her four children. When her family discovered first-hand how magical an Over The Wall Camp residential can be. Living with Sickle Cell Disease Before camp,
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Flo was ten years old when she became unwell and was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2022. Exhaustion, anxiety, and illness became part of her and her family’s daily life, and they found themselves on a long
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“Camp made me feel much more hopeful” A newborn in Intensive Care Adam spent the first six months of his life in an Intensive Care Unit at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, having had major open heart surgery just
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