Three relaxed afternoons to make starting secondary school feel less unknown
11th-13th August
1.30pm-4.30pm
Most Year 6 kids get a single school tour. They're told "don't worry, you'll be fine" and sent off hoping for the best. But if your child is neurodivergent - or just anxious, or sensitive to change - that's not enough. By summer, the dread sets in. The "what ifs" keep them awake. They're stuck imagining all the things that could go wrong: getting lost, not finding anyone to sit with, having a meltdown in front of everyone, not understanding the new timetable.
Our Transition to Secondary School Camp gives young people three calm, practical afternoons to explore what secondary school might be like, identify what will help them and meet other children preparing for the same change.
Together, we’ll turn a large and uncertain transition into smaller, more manageable steps. Through a curriculum designed by experienced SenCos AND our fully neurodivergent team of young adult mentors who understand exactly what its like to make that transition themselves.
The camp is designed for young people currently in Year 6 who will begin secondary school in September. A formal diagnosis is not required.
3 days of camp and a summer of fun! Every camp includes online community access and 6 free club sessions
Interested in another camp?
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
Why our Transition Camp works so effectively
Our courses combine 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 we'll cover
โ Using Your Strengths in Secondary – Recognising what you're excited about and how to bring your unique skills to your new school.
โ Friendships & Social Confidence – Building a support network before you move and learning how to spot great new friends.
โ Handling Stress & Overwhelm – Strategies for managing anxiety, meltdowns, and shutdowns at school.
โ Getting to, and around School – Travelling to school, navigating the building, finding classrooms, and identifying safe spaces to take a break.
โ Homework & Learning – Practical techniques to stay on top of work and feel confident in lessons.
โ Asking for Help & Self-Advocacy – Understanding who can support you and how to request the accommodations you need.
โ Creating Your Own School Passport – A personalised toolkit to share with teachers so they understand what works best for you.
"Uncommon has been a wonderful ‘anchor’ over the summer and now again through the transition back to school."
Why join during summer?
During Year 6, children are often expected to process a great deal of transition information while also managing school, SATs, end-of-year activities and the emotions of saying goodbye.
By summer, they may finally have more space to think.
The camp format allows young people to explore the transition while they are away from the immediate demands of school. They can reflect, ask questions and develop strategies at a calmer pace. It can be particularly helpful for children who:
• Feel anxious about starting secondary school
• Find uncertainty or changes in routine difficult
• Are worried about getting lost, being late or managing a timetable
• Feel unsure about making friends or navigating new social groups
• Experience sensory overwhelm, shutdowns or meltdowns at school
• Find organisation, homework or starting tasks difficult
• Struggle to recognise when they need help - or to ask for it
• Would value meeting other neurodivergent children making the same transition
• Find large, in-person transition activities overwhelming
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The camp is designed for young people currently in Year 6 who will begin secondary school in September. A formal diagnosis is not required.
Meet your Transitioning To Secondary Camp facilitator
Our Transitions Course will be hosted by Lela.
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 Transitions 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
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.
Transitioning To Secondary gives everyone something shared to focus on.
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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.