Over The Wall Camp in the South
Experience the mischief and magic of Over The Wall’s free and transformative activity camps. Over The Wall help children and young people reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenge. Our camps enable our campers to build confidence by trying new things, making friends, having fun and making lifelong memories!
Our residential activity camps are an opportunity for children, young people and families to get away from home and the day-to-day pressures of life. We offer a medically and physically safe environment that allows young people affected by health challenges to step outside of their comfort zones, establishing friendships and build their confidence through meaningful and exciting activities.
It sounds cheesy but what I’ve learned from my camp experience is that anything’s possible! What you accomplish in a week – whether that’s climbing one step higher on a wall or going out in a canoe when you’re scared of water – it’s those small things that stay with you. When you overcome something, that’s when camp shows you what you’re made of.
Health Challenge & Siblings Camp in the South
The combined Health Challenge and Siblings Camp is for children and young people aged 8-17 with a health challenge and/or their siblings. We also welcome children and young people who have been off treatment for up to three years. This camp is designed specifically for children and young people, allowing them to meet new friends, accomplish new challenges and, above all, have fun!
It’s a four-night residential activity camp packed full of new and exciting challenges to help children and young people grow and step out of their comfort zone.
At the combined South Health Challenge and Siblings Camp, our campers can enjoy a variety of different activities such as archery, swimming, campfires, dance parties, comic book creation, festival and SO much more! All activities have been created with our campers in mind, and everyone will have a chance to take part.
As well as our staff team, campers are supported by our wonderful volunteers, both clinical and non-clinical. Our clinical volunteers take care of each camper’s medical and care needs. They are all fully qualified Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics and are led by our own Over The Wall Nursing Team.
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!
Bryanston School, Dorset
Bryanston School is an award-winning boarding school. It is nestled within a picturesque 400 acres of Dorset countryside, just outside the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum.
It provides a mixture of single and multi-bedded rooms for our campers, team areas for each of our teams at camp, and extensive space both inside and out for all our activities. There is a large theatre that we make use of, as well as a swimming pool.
The food is wonderful at Bryanston and, there is always a choice menu on offer, and they are happy to cater for allergies and dietary requirements that we are aware of in advance.
All Over The Wall Camps are Free of Charge!
Over The Wall camps are fully funded by our generous donors and fundraisers, meaning our camps are 100% fun and 100% free, for everyone, all of the time.
Travel to Camp
To help you get to camp, we have transport support options from the nearest train station. Please note that not all transport is guaranteed, but we will do our very best to support your journey.
Volunteering Opportunities
Over The Wall camps can’t run with out volunteers like you! Will you join the team and spread the magic of camp in 2023?
Do something rewarding and make a difference to others be part of a team, make friends and have fun learn or develop skills including teamwork, creativity and communication. Experience something unique, it’s great for your wellbeing and you will have an awesome time!
You will be part of a team of other incredible volunteers and will need a sense of fun with an energetic, enthusiastic and positive approach. If you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives, whilst developing your skills in communication, team work and creativity, then apply to be a Team Mate now!
Camp is four days long and you will be required to arrive one day early for training. We will give you all the necessary training and support and provide your accommodation and food for the duration of camp.
Request More Information
Fill out the form or use the details below to get in touch.
campers@otw.org.uk
02392 477110
