Online video
summer camps designed around your neurodivergent child
Is your child a budding filmmaker? Do they love to make their own videos?
This summer, we'll help them make a video they’re proud of—from first idea to final edit
Does your child love creating stories, capturing gameplay, experimenting with animation or imagining their own trailers and videos?
Over three relaxed online afternoons, they’ll develop a video idea inspired by something they genuinely care about. We’ll help them plan their concept, create a storyboard, capture the content they need and bring it all together through editing.
They might make a film trailer, a gameplay video, an animation inspired by a favourite book or character, a short film, a tutorial or something completely different.
This isn’t a course in one particular editing package. It’s a project-based creative camp that helps each young person understand the process of making a compelling video - and apply it to their own idea using the tools that work for them.
Our camps are designed specifically for neurodivergent young people aged 8–14, with or without a diagnosis. Small groups mean more individual attention, less noise and overwhelm, and 100% neurodivergent mentors who genuinely understand how ND kids think, create and thrive.
Whether your child is a seasoned creator or still finding their style, 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
Is this camp right for my child?
Each camp runs across three days during the summer holidays, online via Zoom, kept deliberately small so every young person has space. Your child can join with camera on or off, mic on or off, or simply by watching.
Our mentors are neurodivergent themselves. They understand things like demand avoidance, rejection sensitivity, and social anxiety, and know how to hold space for young people who’ve had difficult experiences in group settings before
Run over Zoom in a calm, structured environment, the camp is designed to be accessible for those in burnout - you choose how you engage, whether that's diving in, chatting, or quietly watching along.
A balance of creativity, learning and connection
Every day includes a mixture of:
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Fun film and video-related games
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Short, accessible learning activities
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Individual project time
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Support from experienced facilitators
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Opportunities to exchange ideas and tips
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Relaxed social time with other young creators
Some campers become so absorbed in their projects that they choose to continue working between sessions. This is completely optional: no one needs to complete extra work outside camp in order to take part.
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.
🌟 Find your people
Meet other young people who share your interests, humour, creativity and ways of communicating.
🎨 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.
✨ 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.
🚀 Try more clubs
Campers also get two free Uncommon club sessions, so they can explore new activities or reconnect with familiar faces after camp.
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.
Image: Sharing some of our favourite things in the community - Character drawings, pets and plushies!
Camp Schedule
The schedule of each camp changes slightly, but this should give you a sense of what your child will get up to each day.
As with our weekly clubs, we'll meet on Zoom before jumping into our secure server. Everyone is welcome to attend with cameras off or on, and to message or chat - whatever works for your child !
From idea to finished video in three creative days
Day 1: Ideas, stories and storyboards
We begin with relaxed film-themed games, emoji quizzes and icebreakers, helping everyone get to know one another through the films, games, characters and creators they enjoy.
Campers will explore the different kinds of videos they could make and choose a project that excites them. We’ll introduce some simple storytelling principles and help each young person develop their idea into a storyboard and practical plan.
By the end of the first day, they should know what they want to create and what footage, images, gameplay or other material they will need.
Day 2: Capture and create
On the second day, we turn those plans into content.
Depending on the project, this might mean:
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Recording gameplay
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Filming a sequence of shots
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Creating images or animation components
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Recording narration or sound
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Collecting and organising material for an edit
Facilitators will help campers think through what they need, solve technical or creative problems and find manageable ways to bring their ideas to life.
Day 3: Edit, finish and celebrate
On the final day, campers bring their material together and develop their edit.
We’ll cover some of the foundations of editing, including choosing the strongest material, sequencing clips, pacing, sound and helping the video communicate its idea clearly.
Young people can use editing software they already know and enjoy. Campers often share useful tips, shortcuts and creative techniques with one another, while our facilitators are on hand to give individual support.
We finish with an optional showcase where everyone can share their video, talk about their creative process or simply enjoy seeing what the group has made. The emphasis is on encouragement, positive feedback and celebrating every project.
"Uncommon has been a wonderful ‘anchor’ over the summer and now again through the transition back to school."
Mivi and Matt will be hosting our 2026 Video Camp. Mivi studied film and TV at university and has experience in YouTube and content creation, whilst Matt is an experieced games streaming producer!
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.
Video Camp gives everyone something shared to focus on.
Young people can connect by creating with 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.
But we know that friendships and belonging rarely appear fully formed after one Zoom session — or even after three days.
That is why Video campers also receive access to the wider Uncommon summer community after camp.
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.
Book Now!
Click the dates below to sign up for the specific camps.
FAQs
What will my child learn?
Through creating their own project, campers can develop:
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Creative planning and storyboarding
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Visual storytelling
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Filming or capturing content
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Organising clips, images and sound
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Foundations of video editing
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Confidence communicating their ideas
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Giving and receiving positive creative feedback
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Problem-solving and adapting when an idea changes
The goal is not technical perfection. It is to help young people trust their ideas, build practical skills and experience the satisfaction of bringing something from their imagination to the screen.
What will my child actually do in Video Camp?
Video Camp is a creative space for young people who are interested in video and content creation. Rather than following step-by-step instructions, campers are given time and encouragement to explore their own ideas, experiment, and collaborate. The focus is on enjoying the process - not producing a polished end result - so your child can expect to play, share ideas, and make things without any pressure around stats or perfection.
What makes Video Camp different from other creative camps?
A few things set it apart. It's designed specifically for ND young people, so the environment is led by an ND mentor ho understands your child's interests and way of thinking. There's dedicated creative time built into every session, space to connect with like-minded peers, and a celebration at the end of each session to acknowledge what's been made. Campers can also just hang out - playing games like Garlic Phone - and info dumping is very much encouraged.
Does my child need any experience with video or content creation?
Not at all. Video Camp is a safe space for all levels - whether your child has been making videos for years or has never picked up a camera. The focus is on curiosity and creativity, not skill level. Everything is constantly evolving in the world of video and content creation, so even experienced creators will find plenty to explore and learn from their peers.
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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 Video 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.
How do I book a Video camp?
Camps are booked through the Momence app or using the links above. Once you've set up your account, you can browse available Video camps and book your child's place. Spaces fill up quickly, so we'd recommend booking as early as you can.
Can I get a refund?
We try to work as flexibly as possible with our families and we know that things come up. Our Video 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.
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.