Understanding My Brain: an online summer camp designed to support your neurodivergent person to understand themselves
You know your child is capable of amazing things. But watching them struggle to understand themselves - why certain situations feel overwhelming, why friendships feel complicated, why school can be so exhausting - is hard.
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Understanding My Brain is a three-day online camp designed to help neurodivergent young people aged 8–12 make sense of their unique minds.
Through guided sessions led by mentors who've navigated their own neurodivergence, your child will explore their strengths, build practical coping strategies, and - perhaps most importantly - discover they're not alone.
Use the code EARLYBIRD10 for 10% off
Why our UMB camp works so effectively
Our UMB camp takes our best-selling course and delivers it as a three-day camp - cominging psycho-education and peer support - the two most effective, evidence-backed techniques for supporting neurodivergent young people.
๐ง Psycho-Education helps teens understand their unique brains through fun, interactive sessions.
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Research shows that improving young people's understanding of neurodivergent traits through psychology and neuroscience education, can improved self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and enhanced mental health.
๐ค Peer Support enable young people to share their experiences, so they don't feel alone in their experiences.
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Evidence shows that engaging with understanding peers (peer support) improves social satisfaction, increases self-acceptance, and a sense of belonging.
What our families say
Honestly it’s briliant. My son enjoyed being able to hear from people who shared some of his experiences and to be able to interact in real time. He also enjoyed just having an hour a week, with me by his side, to explore who he is in a safe space.
Parent of neurodivergent tween on Understanding My Brain
Is this camp right for my child?
Every neurodivergent child is different. But if yours often finds it hard to navigate friendships, manage overwhelming feelings, or understand why certain situations feel so much harder for them than for others - this camp was designed with them in mind.
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Understanding My Brain is a space where young people aged 8–13 can explore how their minds work, without judgment and without pressure. If your child has ever felt like they don't quite fit in, this is a place where they will.
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We do not require a diagnosis and many of our families have taken part before, during and after camps.
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Our mentors are neurodivergent themselves. They understand anxiety, demand avoidance, and rejection sensitivity - and they know how to hold space for young people who've had difficult experiences in group settings before.
Camps are kept deliberately small, and your child can join with camera on or off, mic on or off, or simply by watching and using the text channel. How they participate can change from session to session - whatever feels right on the day is absolutely fine.
"My daughter likes the mic and camera off format. It means a lot to have ND presenters who talk about their experiences. She likes the strengths-based approach and the neurocats."
Meet your Understanding
My Brain facilitator
Our Understanding My Brain course will be hosted by Len.
Camp Pricing
Our Understanding My Brain camp is priced to be genuinely accessible, and when you compare what's included - small groups, specialist mentors, a full week of structured, ND-friendly activity - we think you'll find it's some of the best value around.
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โโEach UMB camp is a 3-day experience in a small online group with a neurodivergent facilitator and costs £150. โ
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We're also committed to making sessions affordable and offer 30% off for families in receipt of Universal Credit. We also offer a payment plan, enabling you to spread the cost over 3 instalments. Please note all instalments must be paid ahead of camp starting. โ
Camp - £150
(New Joiners)
3 x 3-hour live camp sessions
4-6 kids per mentor
Tailored support and activitiesโ
Plus:
๐ Online community access
๐ Plus 6 free club sessions
(4 gamers club sessions + 2 clubs of your choice*) โโ
๐งฑ 1 Month's server** access (**Minecraft campers only)
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*Drawing, Anime, Minecraft, Roblox, Social Clubs & More (excludes DnD)
Camp - £120
(For Members)
Existing Uncommon club members get a £30 discount to each camp. Check your email for a code.
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Not a member yet? Sign up today or get in touch with the team to get started. Clubs run all summer too.
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Combine clubs and camps for a perfect combination of predictability, connection and novelty!
*discount does not apply to DND
Book Now!
Click the dates below to sign up for the specific camps.
FAQs
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โWhat does my child need to take part?
Just a device to run Zoom.โ
How do I book a camp?
Camps are booked through the Momence app or using the links above. Once you've set up your account, you can browse available Transitions camps and book your child's place. Spaces fill up quickly, so we'd recommend booking as early as you can/
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Can I get a refund?
We try to work as flexibly as possible with our families and we know that things come up. Our UMB camps are very popular and sell out quickly, so please do give us as much notice as possible if you won't be able to attend. Get in touch at hello@uncommonminds.co.uk and we'll do our best to help.โ
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How do I test the connection before camp?
We strongly recommend testing everything at least a day before camp starts - it can take anywhere from 10 minutes to a little longer if any troubleshooting is needed. If you run into any issues, email us at hello@uncommonminds.co.uk and we'll help you get sorted in time.โ