Online creative
summer camps designed around your neurodivergent child
4th-6th August
1.30pm-4.30pm
Does your child lose themselves for hours in drawing, making, or crafting - but struggle to find others who get it? Do they find group activities stressful, or feel like their creativity doesn't quite fit the mould of a traditional art class? This summer, they can make freely, share without pressure, and finally meet their people.
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In this relaxed three-day camp, young neurodivergent creatives come together to draw, craft, and make in whatever way feels right for them. There are no instructions to follow, no techniques to master, and no grades at the end - just the joy of creating alongside others who think and make the way they do.
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Our camps are designed specifically for neurodivergent young people, with or without a diagnosis. Small online groups mean a quieter, lower-pressure environment - cameras off is always fine, and no one ever has to share their work if they don't want to.
Our mentors are 100% neurodivergent themselves, with real creative experience - so they don't just understand how ND kids think and feel, they've lived it. Whether your child is a total beginner or a seasoned maker, whether they want to chat or quietly create, they'll be met exactly where they are.
3 days of camp and a summer of fun! Every camp includes online community access and 6 free club sessions
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What our families say
Taking part in clubs and the recent summer camp has been amazing for my son. The session leaders are incredibly positive, patient and above all inclusive. There’s never any pressure and they are so encouraging. The community is fantastic and shows such promise for growth. I cannot recommend Uncommon highly enough."
Parent of neurodivergent anxious tween at Camp
What makes creative camp different
Creative Camp is not a traditional art class. There are no pressure to produce something polished and no expectation that everyone makes the same thing.
Each day blends:
• Creative prompts
• Drawing, craft or making time
• Games such as Skribbl.io and Gartic Phone
• Proper breaks
• Low-pressure social time
• Optional sharing or celebration
The structure helps campers get started. The flexibility lets them make something that feels genuinely theirs
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Some children love creativity but find traditional art classes difficult. They may not want to copy the
same example as everyone else, or they may have big ideas but struggle to start.
Creative Camp is designed for young people who need both structure and freedom. Our
neurodivergent mentors understand that some children need time to watch, some need quiet making
time, and some need permission to take an idea in a totally unexpected direction.
Whether your child is a confident artist, a quiet crafter, a character-design obsessive, a comic maker, a doodler or someone who simply loves making things, they will be met exactly where they are
Three days of camp.
A whole summer of community.
Find your people this summer
Camp is just the beginning. Every Uncommon camper gets access to our safe, neurodivergent-affirming summer community — a place to keep creating, playing, sharing and connecting after camp ends.
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๐ Find your people
Meet other young people who share your interests, humour, creativity and ways of communicating.
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๐จ Keep creating & playing
Join weekly gaming and social time in our Tuesday 6pm Video Gamers Community Club, take part in summer polls, Book Nook, exhibitions, sticker competitions and themed activities around characters, animals and adventures.
โจ Take on creative challenges
Every fortnight, we’ll release a new creative brief with inspiration and ideas to help young people keep making and sharing across the summer.
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Campers also get two free Uncommon club sessions, so they can explore new activities or reconnect with familiar faces after camp.
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Young people can join in as much or as little as they like — whether that means sharing a creation, voting in a poll, joining a game, trying a club or quietly spending time in a community where they feel understood.
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Image: Sharing some of our favourite things in the community - Character drawings, pets and plushies!
What happens each day
Each day follows a predictable rhythm: welcome, creative prompt, making time, break, creative game, more making or doodling time, and a calm close.
Young people can join through voice, chat, drawing, making, watching or quietly working alongside the group.
Day 1: Character Drawing
We begin with relaxed getting-to-know-you activities, then move into character drawing prompts. Campers might design a new character, develop an existing one, create a creature, imagine a character from a favourite game or story, or use the prompt as a starting point for something completely their own.
Later in the day, we use playful character prompts and quick doodling games to keep things light and social. Sharing is always optional.
Day 2: Craft and Making
On Day 2, we shift into craft and making. Campers can use materials they already have at home, continue a project from Day 1, or choose something new to make. This might include paper craft, collage, model-making, textiles, decorating, digital design, drawing or mixed-media projects.
We also include creative games such as Skribbl.io and quick doodling prompts, giving young people different ways to laugh, play and connect.
Day 3: Drawing, Illustration and Exhibition
On the final day, we explore drawing and illustration as a way to bring ideas together.
Campers might create a comic panel, illustrated scene, story moment, map, poster, fantasy creature, setting or final piece inspired by the themes from camp.
We finish with an optional end-of-camp exhibition. Campers can show something they have made, talk about an idea, share one detail they are proud of, or simply enjoy seeing what others have created.
"Uncommon has been a wonderful ‘anchor’ over the summer and now again through the transition back to school."
Meet your Creative Camp facilitator
Otis will be hosting our 2026 Creative Camp.
Camp is just the beginning.
For many neurodivergent young people, open-ended social groups can feel difficult.
Being told to “make friends” or “join in” can create pressure, especially if conversation does not come easily or past social experiences have been hard.
Roblox gives everyone something shared to focus on.
Young people can connect by playing the same game, helping each other, showing what they have made, laughing at funny moments or discovering that someone else loves the same thing they do.
They do not have to start with small talk. They can start with play.
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But we know that friendships and belonging rarely appear fully formed after one Zoom session — or even after three days.
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That is why Roblox campers also receive access to the wider Uncommon summer community after camp.
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This includes:
• Our weekly gaming and social club
• Summer community activities and creative challenges
• A safe online space to share interests, ideas and creations
• Free Uncommon club sessions after camp
• Opportunities to keep connecting with young people who share their interests
For children who have found other groups difficult, having a place where their interests are understood and their way of joining in is respected can be incredibly powerful.
FAQs
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Does my child need any experience or special skills?
Not at all. Creative Camp is open to complete beginners and seasoned makers alike. There's no right or wrong way to create here - the whole point is to make in whatever way feels natural to your child.
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What materials do they need?
Whatever they have at home. Pens, paper, craft supplies - nothing specific is required, and there's no need to go out and buy anything. If your child has a favourite medium or project they're already working on, they're welcome to bring that along too.
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What if my child doesn't want to share their work?
That's completely fine. Sharing is always optional. Activities are there to make it feel easier if they want to - never something they have to do.
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What if my child loses interest or wants to do their own thing?
They're welcome to. The structure is loose by design, and bringing your own project is always an option. Our mentors are experienced at supporting young people who need to move at their own pace.
Does my child need to have their camera on? No. Camera off, mic off, or just watching along - all completely fine. Your child can engage in whatever way feels comfortable on the day.
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What if my child needs to miss a day or leave early?
Not a problem - just drop us a note before the session so our mentors are aware. For Creative camp specifically, missing a day won't affect your child's server access, and they'll be able to pick up where they left off when they're back
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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 Creative 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.
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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