Camper Stories
Read the camp magic directly from our campers
Ben’s story: “Camp made me feel alive!”
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,
A Place to Belong: Amelia’s Journey Beyond Anaphylaxis
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
“We climbed, crafted, laughed, and rediscovered joy”
Freya’s childhood had been shaped by surgeries and uncertainty. We spoke to her mum, Lorraine, who shared their story with us. Camp reminded them that even in the hardest moments,
Annabelle’s story: From Anxiety to Adventure
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
From Crisis to Connection: How camp helped Cordelia’s family find joy again
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,
“Camp made me feel much more hopeful”
“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