Join us at camp for an unforgettable adventure!
Over The Wall Camp’s free residential experiences are so much more than just a holiday.
Campers have transformational experiences when they join us for either 3 or 5 days. You can step into the camp bubble, where our meaningful activity programme has been designed to be inclusive and help every camper succeed.
Whether you make new friends, take on the climbing wall, or find a new talent, you should leave camp feeling proud. Over The Wall Camp is where many children and young people with health challenges grow their confidence, form lifelong bonds, and feel more independent than ever before.
To make camp possible for you, our Clinical Team of Nurses, Doctors, and Paramedics are there at all times. This means they can provide routine care and respond to emergencies. Camp is a safe and supportive environment for you to step outside your comfort zone. Camps are held in Derbyshire and Perthshire, all with bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, so you’ll have a comfortable place to rest and won’t have to pitch a tent!
We’re excited to return to our pre-COVID model of running separate Health Challenge and Siblings Camps. We appreciate the unique benefits this structure offers, allowing us to tailor programming more closely to each group’s needs, and we’re eager to bring this core element of our camp experience back in 2026.
To create the best possible experience for our campers some camps will also be split into age groups, so there will be dedicated camps for;
– Children aged 8–12 years
– Young people aged 13–17 years
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!
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.
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Get in touch
Fill out the form or use the details below to get in touch.
campers@otw.org.uk
01332 977589