Residential Camp

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.  

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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.  

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DRWF Family Camp

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

More information coming very soon!
My Health Challenge was never a big deal at camp. It was great to feel represented too, as I met other people with the same health challenge. Being around like-minded people feels really good.
Health Challenge Camper

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.

Camp FAQs

Who can come to camp?

We offer camps for children and young people with medical health challenges (who are aged 8-17 years), as well as their siblings and families.

Where is Camp?

Our English camps are located at our brand new site in Ockbrook, Derby, Derbyshire. Our Scottish camps are located at PGL Dalguise, Perthshire

How can I get to camp?

Transport support will be available for campers, with more details shared closer to the camp season.

What does medical care look like at camp?

At Health Challenge camps and Siblings camps, we provide a team of volunteer qualified Nurses, Doctors and Paramedics. They provide all necessary care, giving medication, feeds, changing dressings, personal care, as well as monitoring the health of the children and young people over the duration of the camp. A Doctor, Paramedic or Nurse is on call for overnight emergencies. The team is lead by a member of Over The Wall Camp's own Clinical Team. At Family Camp, we have a much smaller Medical Team as parents and carers are responsible for their child’s care, but our medical team is always present to offer support.

How much does it cost to attend camp?

Nothing! Over The Wall's camps are totally free of charge for every child and family. Over The Wall Camp is a registered charity and we fundraise to cover the costs of all the camps.

Get in touch

Fill out the form or use the details below to get in touch.
campers@otw.org.uk
01332 977589

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