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Online Summer Camps & Clubs
for neurodivergent t(w)eens
5 Weeks of Summer Fun! 21st July - 21st August
Five weeks of online summer fun for ages 8–16. From gaming and art to roleplay and real-world prep, there’s something for every Uncommon mind.
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*Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic, Dyspraxic, SPD, PDA, Tourettes and all 'spicy' neurotypes welcome. No diagnosis required. Now supporting 8-16 year olds
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โ 3-day online camps, Tuesday–Thursday, 1–4PM
โ Low-pressure spaces with neurodivergent mentors
โ Designed for PDA, anxious or burned-out kids
โ No diagnosis or previous club membership required
โ Includes free Community Hour Clubs, Uncommon Community access plus Minecraft /Roblox server access for Gaming Campers. Learn moreโโ
Explore our Camps
๐ July 22–July 24
Minecraft Camp
Build, explore, and collaborate in our private Uncommon Minecraft world. Plus access to the Uncommon Minecraft servers all summer!
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๐ July 29–July 31
Dungeons & Dragons Camp (13–17)
A silly, story-rich adventure perfect for new and experienced players alike.
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Roblox Gaming & Game Design Camp
Play your favourite Roblox games with others, or explore Roblox Studio to start designing your own — join in however suits you best.
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๐ August 5–August 7
Video Camp
Learn how to plan, film, edit, and even capture gameplay for your own creative video projects.
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Minecraft Camp
Build, explore, and collaborate in our private Uncommon Minecraft world.
Plus access to the Uncommon Minecraft servers all summer!
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๐ August 12–August 14
Transition to Secondary School Camp
Get ready for Year 7 with confidence, strategies, and support.
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Roblox Gaming Camp
Play your favourite Roblox games with others, or explore Roblox Studio to start designing your own — join in however suits you best.
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๐ August 19–August 21
Kids on Brooms Camp
Step into a magical school of your own creation as a witch or wizard in this playful, easy to learn tabletop roleplaying game.
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Minecraft Camp
Build, explore, and collaborate in our private Uncommon Minecraft world.
Plus access to the Uncommon Minecraft servers all summer!
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๐ What's included
Signing up for any Uncommon Summer Camp gives you access to far more than a single three-day experience. All campers are invited to join our wider online community — a safe, supportive space designed for neurodivergent kids to hang out, create, and connect all summer long.
Community Hour Clubs (5–6PM, Monday–Thursday)
Drop-in social clubs that run throughout all 5 weeks of camp — included in your booking at no extra cost:
๐น Anime Club (Monday) – Watch and chat about your favourite shows with fellow fans.
๐๏ธ Zine Club (Tuesday) – Join our collaborative zine project and share your voice however you like.
๐ฎ Video Gamers Club (Wednesday) – Play games and take part in our weekly showcase where members share games they've made themselves!
๐ฒ Game Night Club (Thursday) – Play party games and online board games in a chill, social space.
The Uncommon Community (Open all summer)
A members-only online hub where neurodivergent young people can relax, express themselves, and feel a sense of belonging.
What’s inside:
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Creative spaces to share drawings, writing, builds and games
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Chat channels for gaming, plushies, pets, special interests and more
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Daily questions, prompts, and gentle community challenges
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Member directory to find campmates with shared interests
Safe Gaming All Summer with Minecraft Server Access (Minecraft campers only)
If you join Minecraft Camp, you’ll also get access to our private Minecraft server for the rest of the summer — so you can keep building, exploring and playing with new friends long after camp ends.โ
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๐ฐ Pricing
๐๏ธ All camps run Tuesday–Thursday, from 1–4PM (with breaks)
๐ All bookings include free Community Hour access and Uncommon Community membership
โ๏ธ Summer Camps – £150 per camp
Each camp is a 3-day experience in a small online group with a neurodivergent facilitator ๐ค๐ง
โ What’s included:
๐ฎ 3 x 3-hour live sessions (max 6–8 participants)
๐ Access to Community Hour Clubs (5–6PM, Mon–Thurs)
๐ Uncommon online community access
๐งฑ Optional: Minecraft server access (for Minecraft campers)
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What if my child is shy or anxious?Thatโs totally okay! Many of our young people feel nervous at first. Our mentors are friendly, neurodivergent role models who help everyone feel welcome. Cameras and mics are optional, and kids can participate at their own pace. We welcome pets, plushies in session. We love people using fidgets, drawing or doing activities alongside session that help them regulate and feel safe. Parents are also welcome to watch along in the background, and help support young people, especially when getting them settled in. Though we ask parents to stay off camera and mic.
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What ages is this for?Our camps are designed for neurodivergent young people aged 8โ16. Some sessions e.g. Minecraft are designed for ages 8-14, whilst others e.g. DnD are for older ages, 11-16. Please check each camp for details, or email hello@uncommonminds.co.uk
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Do I need specific tech for different clubs?Youโll find a list of any specific bits of kit youโll need on the individual club pages.
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What do I do if weโre having technical issues?If youโre struggling to get into sessions, you can email us at hello@uncommonminds.co.uk. If something isnโt working while youโre in the session, our club leaders are always on hand to help smooth out any technical issues.
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How do I join an online session?Itโs really easy. You simply install Zoom on any tablet, phone or computer. We will then send you the relevant link each week ahead of the session or you can find the link on the Momence app.
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What we coverEach week, weโll explore key topics to help you feel ready for secondary: โ Using Your Strengths in Secondary โ Recognising what you're excited about and how to bring your unique skills to your new school. โ Friendships & Social Confidence โ Building a support network before you move and learning how to spot great new friends. โ Handling Stress & Overwhelm โ Strategies for managing anxiety, meltdowns, and shutdowns at school. โ Getting to, and around School โ Travelling to school, navigating the building, finding classrooms, and identifying safe spaces to take a break. โ Homework & Learning โ Practical techniques to stay on top of work and feel confident in lessons. โ Asking for Help & Self-Advocacy โ Understanding who can support you and how to request the accommodations you need. โ Creating Your Own School Passport โ A personalised toolkit to share with teachers so they understand what works best for you.
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Pricing and discountsThe course costs ยฃ180, for 12 sessions (10 sessions for your young person, plus two parent sessions). That's ยฃ15 per session. Course members also get free access to our safe, moderated, online community. Where young people can connect and build friendships with their course-mates in-between sessions. We offer a 30% discount for families in receipt of Universal Credit. Just email hello@uncommonminds.co.uk and we can get this setup for you. We also offer payment plans, enabling you to pay for the course in 3 instalments of ยฃ60.
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How to bookYou can buy a drop-in pass to any of our sessions, to try the course and see if its for you. Once you've decided the course is right for you, you can then sign up for the remainder of the course (at a pro-rated price). If your child becomes unable to attend during the first half of the course, we will refund 50% of the course price, or transfer your session credits to other clubs such as Roblox or Drawing Club.
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Why join the courseThe transition to secondary school is an exciting opportunity for neurodivergent kids to shine, explore their strengths, and try new things. It's a time for discovering new subjects, making friends, and taking on more responsibility, which can be empowering and allow them to showcase their unique talents. However, we also know that change can be tough. For many neurodivergent children, adjusting to a new environment with unfamiliar routines, sensory experiences, and the complexity of social interactions can feel overwhelming. The fast pace, multiple teachers, and pressure to fit in can bring up anxiety and stress. That's why we created this courseโnot just to help your child build practical skills for managing the transition, but also to offer them a chance to connect with other neurodivergent kids who truly understand what theyโre going through. By bringing together peers who are on the same journey, the course provides an opportunity to form a strong support network before even stepping foot in secondary school. With the right tools and a group of supportive friends, we believe your child can thrive during this exciting transition and beyond.
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How sessions workAll our sessions take place on Zoom. - We suggest young people get comfy ahead of sessions, and bring their favourite plushies, fidgets or drawing materials. Snacks can also be a great idea! - For safeguarding purposes, we ask parents to be present at the beginning of each session. - Once we've done our safeguarding check, young people can participate in sessions by themselves, or with a supporting parent or carer - Young people are welcome to attend with cameras off or on - We use an anonymous chat tool 'Slido' to do quizzes and polls, and share ideas - All our sessions are low-demand and designed for young people who may be anxious, or have demand avoidant profiles - We will generally spend the first two thirds of the session covering key topics - The last third of session will play games, do quizzes and activities to get to know each other, and build our confidence around each other whilst having fun! Our parent sessions will also be run on Tuesdays at 8pm.
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What free events can i access in the community?Every Second Tuesday from 6-7 PM: Role Model Sessions Join us every Tuesday for our inspiring Uncommon Journeys series, where successful neurodivergent young adults share their stories and experiences. These sessions are designed to empower and motivate your child by highlighting how others have embraced their differences, overcome challenges, found their passions, and turned their strengths into success. Every Tuesday from 5-6 PM: โGamersโ Club Try new games with your community-mates!
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How do i signup?Once you've purchased any of our memberships or courses, you'll be sent instructions on how to join the community. The community is a secure space, so to join the community youโll need to go through a 4-step process where we gather the information we need for safeguarding purposes and complete a verification call. This can take 1-5 days, depending mainly on how quickly the verification call is complete. You can start this process click the link below which will take you to step 1 of this 4-step process. Step 1: Tell us what club youโd like to subscribe to Step 2: Share your personal details and i.d we need for safeguarding Step 3: Complete a video verification call Step 4: Pay for your subscription and join the community space
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What is the Uncommon Community?The Uncommon Community is our new online space for kids to belong and a safe place to have fun. From July all Club members signing up to a monthly subscription will get FREE access to the Uncommon Community including. ๐ Free events: Role Model Talks: Led by inspiring neurodivergent young adults Socials: Casual meetups, such as film nights and book club ๐ฌ Community spaces: Question of the day: Daily, quizzes and polls to get to know one another! Community Challenges: Fun monthly challenges Share your creations: Showcasing member's creative work Member directory: Find clubmates and uncommoners who share your interests ๐ฌ Chat channels: Pets, Plushies and Plants: Meet everyone's favourite non-human buddies, swap photos and updates Interests: Share your passions Gaming: Find people who like games like you! Find a game: Message to find people online to play with! ๐ Extra resources: Resource Space: Access to a collection of helpful and fun videos
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How do we keep kids safe in the community?We're committed to making the Uncommon community a safe and secure space. Where you can relax in the knowledge that your young people are able to make friends, and have fun without the risks associated with unsupported online spaces. That's why we: Require all community members to go through a member verification process, so we know exactly who's in the community Have a team of experienced neurodivergent community moderators able to support our community members Have created private club, course and camp spaces in the community, so that t(w)eens can build friendships in small supportive spaces, overseen by club leaders Run regular meetups for our club, course and camp members, all led by experienced neurodivergent facilitators who provide the structure and support that our young people sometimes need to build their confidence or help them find friendships Don't allow private messaging between young people, but instead create small chat spaces where young people know each other and feel safe talking openly Require members to subscribe to the community, so that young people can build friendships knowing that their new friends will regularly return to the community space Have our Uncommon Community Code of Conduct which guides how Uncommon, our Uncommoners and their parents should be kind, be safe and be respectful in the community
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How much does it cost?Access to our moderated online community space is included in our Starter and Multi-Club memberships, and with our course-bundles. As soon as you've purchased a membership or course, you'll be sent details on how to get your child setup in the community (if you'd like them to join!).
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Why join the Community?๐ง๐ผ For Kids A safe space to unwind, have fun, and recharge Opportunities to discover new interests, build leadership skills, and connect with peers A supportive environment that celebrates individual strengths and fosters personal growth ๐งโ๐คโ๐ง For Parents: Peace of mind knowing your child is in a neuro-affirming environment Transparent communication and regular updates on community activities Resources to help you reinforce what your child learns and support their well-being Join us and become part of a community that values and supports neurodivergent kids and their families. Together, we can create a space where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to be their best selves.
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Enhanced Self-EsteemKnowledge is power. By understanding their unique strengths and challenges, teens build self-awareness and confidence.
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Knowledge EmpowersArmed with knowledge, teens can navigate their world more confidently, make informed decisions about their lives, and gain control and autonomy.
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Reduced AnxietyImprovded understanding of neurodivergent traits can help teens navigate daily life, social interactions and academic challenges, and become less anxious.
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Validation and UnderstandingEngaging with peers with similar challenges validates teens experiences, creates a sense of camaraderie and reducing feelings of isolation.
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Increased Self-AcceptanceBeing in a space with similar peers helps teens embrace their unique identities with pride, leading to increased self-acceptance and resilience.
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Improved Social ConfidenceInteracting with supportive peers helps teens develop their own unique approach to friendships and communication and builds social confidence.
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๐ Session 4: Sensory DifferencesYoung people explore how they take in and process sensory information, and what that means about their own unique needs and preferences, and how they can adopt tools and techniques to feel more comfortable in educational and social environments and out-and-about. For ages 8-13 we start to think about our internal senses and how improving awareness of our internal senses can help us manage our wellbeing. For ages 13-18 we look in depth at how to strengthen our interoception, how to understand auditory processing differences and itimpact on school and friendships, and how we can 'design our day' to ensure we charge our sensory battery.
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๐ Session 2: Managing StressYoung people learn more about the science behind stress and social anxiety, develop a greater awareness of how stress shows up for them, and start to brainstorm what they can do about it.โ For ages 8-13 we use a very light touch approach, raising awareness and focusing on simple strategies they can use to destress. For ages 13-18 we look at the neuroscience behind stress and how we can try 'brain hacks' that put our brains back into rest and relax mode.
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๐๐ผ Session 1: Building confidenceOur introductory session encourages young people to explore the positive aspects of their neurodivergence and identify their own unique strengths.
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โฐ Session 5: Understanding Executive FunctioningThis session explores the differences in neurodivergent young peopleโs ability to plan, organise, start tasks, transition tasks, emotionally regulate and track time. We then explore how to find unique solutions that work for us, and talk about how we can talk to friends and family about our needs.
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๐ฌ Session 3: Navigating FriendshipsThis session encourages young people to think about what makes a good friend, focusing on the huge strengths that our neurodivergent traits can bring. For ages 8-13 we explore the different ways we can show our friends that we care and how we can let our friends know what makes us feel cared for. For ages 13-18 we explore rejection sensitivity and how friendships and communication styles might look different for us.
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๐ข Session 6: Communicating My NeedsOur final session encourages young people to take everything theyโve learned about their own needs and preferences, and gives them the communication tools to more effectively advocate for themselves.
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Can I change or cancel my booking?Yes, you can rebook your session using the links in your confirmation email. We understand that life can be unpredictable and that young people will sometimes be unable to attend sessions if they've had a difficult day. If you can't attend a session then you can use links in your confirmation email to rebook your session. No explanation needed. If your child finds that the course isn't right for them at this time, then we can offer vouchers towards alternative lower-demand sessions, or a gift card for you to pass on to others.
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Don't see dates or times that work for you?Sign up to our mailing list and we'll be releasing more dates on other weeknights, and holiday intensives too.
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What sessions should I book?We recommend signing up for the full six week course, which covers all the topics young people need a grasp of to understand their unique brains. Or you can pick and mix sessions that fit your needs.
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Signing up for a Holiday Course?Book the appropriate holiday course package listed below under 'buy now' and then book onto the 6 sessions of your holiday course.
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Can i change or cancel my booking?We understand that life can be unpredictable and that young people will sometimes be unable to attend sessions if they've had a difficult day. Clubs If your child can't attend a taster or drop-in session, we are happy to rebook you onto an alternative date For club subscribers, if we you're unable to make your normal session and there are alternative sessions that week week, we will offer you space on a different club day if available If your child finds the club isnโt the right fit, or its not the right time for them to join, then you can cancel your club membership subscription at any time Courses or Camps If your child is unable to attend class on a given day, weโll share the session recording with you, so you can watch it at a time that works better for them Where possible weโll also offer you the chance to attend that session on an alternative date (subject to availability) If your child finds that the course isn't right for them at this time, then we can offer vouchers towards alternative lower-demand sessions, or a gift card for you to pass on to others.
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How do subscriptions work?From August 1st our community and many of our clubs will operate on a monthly subscription. Subscriptions are payable in advance, on a monthly rolling basis You can cancel your subscription at any time through our community platform Once your subscription has ended youโll no longer be able to access the community or weekly club meet-ups However your profile will remain active, and you can rejoin the community at any time by subscribing to a new club, or to the community itself
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Do you offer discounts or payment plans?We offer a 30% discount on course, camp and club prices for families on Universal Credit. We are also able to offer this discount to families on legacy means tested benefits. Please complete this form, and we'll send you your family discount code! We can also offer payment plans for camps, courses and fixed-term clubs to spread the cost of payments over a 2-3 month period. Please email the team on hello@uncommonminds.co.uk for more details.
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How do your taster sessions work?Where possible we offer ยฃ10 taster sessions. Parents are welcome to join taster sessions, and young people can choose to take part and interact or just watch and listen. For clubs accepting members on a rolling basis, tasters are bookable on the club page, and prospective club members join our regular club meet-ups. For clubs where capacity is limited we ask parents to fill in a taster request form. We then allocate you a taster session date, so that we can let existing club members know in advance of new joiners. For courses or fixed term clubs we run taster sessions ahead of course/club start dates, bookable on course/club pages.
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What topics will we cover?Each week, weโll explore key topics to help you feel ready for secondary: โ Using Your Strengths in Secondary โ Recognising what you're excited about and how to bring your unique skills to your new school. โ Friendships & Social Confidence โ Building a support network before you move and learning how to spot great new friends. โ Handling Stress & Overwhelm โ Strategies for managing anxiety, meltdowns, and shutdowns at school. โ Getting to, and around School โ Getting to school, navigating the building, finding classrooms, and identifying safe spaces to take a break. โ Homework & Learning โ Practical techniques to stay on top of work and feel confident in lessons. โ Asking for Help & Self-Advocacy โ Understanding who can support you and how to request the accommodations you need. โ Creating Your Own School Passport โ A personalised toolkit to share with teachers so they understand what works best for you.
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