Teen Health Challenge Camp

Teen Health Challenge Camp

Come and join us for five days filled with mischief and magic!

Over The Wall Camp’s free residential experiences are so much more than just a holiday.

Step into the camp bubble, where our meaningful activity programme is 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 build confidence, form lifelong bonds, and feel more independent than ever before.

When: Residential camps between March and November 
Where: Midlands, UK and Perth, Scotland
Cost: FREE!

“When you have a child with a health challenge, you can get quite protective. You’ve never trusted someone with your children before. When you get to camp, though, the confidence you have in the volunteers and staff to look after them is almost overwhelming. It helps that the focus isn’t the health challenge, coming to camp is about having fun!”
- Adult Camper, Anthony Nolan Family Camp

What is a Teen Health Challenge Camp?

Brand new for 2027, our Teen Health Challenge Camp is a FREE residential camp for young people, aged 15 – 17 years, living with a health challenge.

It has all the fun, friendship and adventure of camp, but with an experience designed around older campers.

It’s a chance to spend time with people your own age, try something different and enjoy being yourself without your health challenge taking centre stage.

And when we say camp, we don’t mean tents! Campers stay in comfortable accommodation, with meals, activities and medical and wellbeing support all provided.

Who Can Come to a Teen Health Challenge Camp?

Our Health Challenge Camps are designed for children and young people, aged 15 – 17 years old, living with a health challenge.

We welcome young people with a wide range of medical conditions and review every application individually to ensure we can safely support each camper’s medical and wellbeing needs.

What’s Included?

Camp is completely free to attend! 

  • Comfortable indoor accommodation
  • All meals provided
  • A full week of activities, from creative crafts to outdoor adventures.
  • A friendly, experienced team supporting you throughout
  • Everything’s taken care of so you can just focus on having fun together
  • On site medical team
  • Inclusive, safe and welcoming environment

Travel Options: If you need support to travel to our Teen Health Challenge Camps, please get in touch.

Full Camp Calendar 2027

Ockbrook Camp - Derbyshire

Siblings 1 Camp (8-12 years)   30th March – 3rd April
Siblings 2 Camp (13-17 years)   5th – 9th April
Family Camp 1   16th – 18th April
OTWC Epilepsy Family Camp   23rd – 25th April
Family Camp 3   7th – 9th May
OTWC Cardiac Family Camp   21st – 23rd May
Health Challenge Camp 1 (8-12 years)   31st May – 4th June
Family Camp 5   18th – 20th June
Health Challenge Camp 2 (13-17 years)   26th – 30th July
Health Challenge Camp 3 (13-17 years)   2nd – 6th August
Health Challenge Camp 4 (13-17 years)   9th – 13th August
Health Challenge Camp 5 (8-12 years)   16th – 20th August
OTWC IBD Family Camp   10th – 12th September
Family Camp 7   17th – 19th September
Anthony Nolan Family Camp TBC   24th – 26th September
DRWF Family Camp TBC   8th – 10th October TBC
Siblings 3 Camp (8-12 years)   25th – 29th October
Family Camp 10   12th – 14th November
Teen Health Challenge Camp (15-17 years)   19th – 21st November

Scotland Camp - Perthshire

Scotland Family Camp   9th – 11th April
Scotland Health Challenge Camp (8-17 years)   4th – 8th July
Scotland Siblings Camp (8-17 years)   11th – 15th July

Ready to Make Camp Memories?

Our applications for 2027 camps are now open, simply apply online today!

Spaces are limited, but don’t worry – it isn’t about being first in line. Every application is carefully reviewed by our Clinical and Wellbeing Team to ensure each family has the chance to enjoy the best possible experience.

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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