Patients and families taking part in family camp activities

Family Camp

Family Camp is facilitated by Over The Wall Camp and supported and part-funded by Anthony Nolan.

A fun, adventurous, relieving weekend for the whole family

Going through a stem cell transplant is tough for everyone involved. You might feel overwhelmed and like the illness is a part of your identity. For your child, a 'normal' life with friends, fun, and freedom can seem unreachable. And sometimes, you all just need a break.

Family Camp, a partnership between Over The Wall Camp and Anthony Nolan, is here to do just that. You and your family can enjoy a two-night residential stay full of activities, fun, and making new friends with those who just get it.

The best part? It's all for free! And you’ll have the peace of mind that you’ll be joined by medical and nursing volunteers who are there to support you and your family, if needed. You won't have to worry about a thing.

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Karine at Family Camp, 2019

It was amazing and so wonderful to all do something together. We really let go and had a fantastic time. It felt great to be a child again – and I don’t just mean for Louisa – I mean for all of us.

Karine, mum of Louisa. You can read her blog on the difference Family Camp made.

When and where is the next Family Camp?

Friday 16 May to Sunday 18 May 2025

Whitemoor Lakes, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8QT

Who can go?

Families who have a child aged 0–17 who has had a stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant or CAR T -cell therapy may be eligible for a place at the Family Camp. All family members, including siblings, can take part in the activities! One child in the household must be aged 8–17 – see FAQs for more details.

Please note, a medical criteria must be met before an applicant can participate. All applications will be reviewed by the nursing team at Over The Wall Camp. Please follow the link below and speak to Over The Wall Camp for more information.

Will camp be safe?

Over The Wall Camp has years of experience in providing camps for children with health challenges. Every effort is made within camp to uphold the highest infection control, food, safety and safeguarding standards. Please see the Over The Wall website for more details.

Family Camp 2020 - owned originally by Over the Wall, but we have permission from them when recruiting families for Family Camp
Family Camp, 2019

The confidence boost after camp was massive. He came away thinking, ‘I can do this, I’m not the little slow one anymore, I’m the same as everybody else.

Helen, mum of Drew. You can read her blog on how Family Camp went above and beyond her expectations. 

How do I apply?

You can now apply for Family Camp 2025 below via the Over The Wall Camp website.

The application process is undertaken entirely by Over The Wall Camp and all offers depend upon campers meeting the inclusion criteria as assessed and determined by Over The Wall.

About Over The Wall Camp

Over The Wall Camp is a charity supporting children and young people with serious health challenges by providing residential camps up and down the UK. Everything is free, from accommodation and food, to the activities and care provided. Over The Wall’s goal is to make sure everyone has fun, feels supported, and develops increased confidence and self-esteem.

FAQs

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