empowering young people to thrive

Welcome to Basecamp

We believe that every young person has so much unique potential.

every young person deserves the support, experiences and opportunities to discover it.

Basecamp transforms the lives of young people through a year of adventure-led personal development experiences.

Our Programme blends the power of outdoor adventure with transformative relationships and compassionate coaching, empowering young people to discover a whole new world of possibility for their future.

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Since 2021, we have supported 178 young people from Leeds and have delivered 3451 contact days.

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Our Impact

MEET Hannah

“Basecamp has been a completely life changing experience for me. Before, I was so quiet and didn’t even choose to do things I really enjoyed but Basecamp taught me that I can do anything if I just believe in myself.
The more time I spent with Basecamp, the more I felt strong and the more confident I became.”

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"Your manner, eye for detail and passion to ensure every child has a voice and an experience that is right for them is crucial to the success. Thank you to the entire team and we look forward to the next adventure!"

— Assistant Headteacher, Partner School
"When my student comes back to school after a Basecamp trip she is always so energised and ready to take on anything! It's been amazing to see how much confidence Basecamp has given her."

— Teacher, Partner School
"It has been so lovely to see how the programme has supported the development of confidence and relationship building. We have seen a notable change in the participants - they are literally standing taller!"

— Headteacher, Partner School
“It’s so apparent that you know the children you work with so well - I think it’s the deeply personal and connected way that you work that sets you apart.”

— Funder