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  Teenage years are often considered to be the most difficult period for a young person coping with a health challenge, which is why Over The Wall is introducing a […]

One of the most heart-warming aspects of camp, is seeing children forge new friendships whilst helping each other to overcome challenges, creating lasting memories. Elsy and Olivia are two young

A record number of children with health challenges will experience Over The Wall’s camps in 2020, and applications are now officially OPEN! OTW is aiming to break its own records

At OTW, we rely on a network of dedicated fundraisers who help support our charity, making it possible for us to provide free residential camps across the UK. Many of these dedicated fundraisers

Every year, Over The Wall relies on around 700 volunteers to help support our campers and bring the magic to camp. Here, we speak to Sue Wakefield, a volunteer who, by the

Step into any one of Over The wall’s activity camps situated around the UK and you’ll be drenched in laughter, bright smiles and face paint. You’ll also be wearing fancy dress in ten seconds flat.

By Helen Weston (@2tubies on Twitter) This summer, my teenage son attended his second camp run by Over The Wall. It is a free therapeutic recreation camp to develop the

Meet Karen Tomlin – OTW Camper parent and fundraiser Karen’s son Samuel (above) was born with a heart defect and required immediate surgery at birth. After the operation, doctors explained that Samuel would

Naturally, parents want to protect their children and keep them safe, so it can be particularly devastating to learn that your child has a serious health condition, such as diabetes,