“Basecamp has been such a helpful experience especially when I have been through my toughest times at school.”

Seeing cows, climbing stiles and tackling long walks was a completely new world for Maryam to experience and one she welcomed with such bravery!

Stepping outside of his comfort zone through adventure proved transformative for Mitica, as he gradually began to come out of his shell socially.

Basecamp trips have taken him to new places (he had never left Leeds before) with new people, to do new activities has brought him completely out of himself. It is a pleasure to watch Zac smiling, laughing and running around, living the carefree outdoor childhood he so deserves to experience.

When we first met Rosie, she couldn’t make eye contact with staff and spoke too quietly for us to hear, often only answering with ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

“In the narrative of Zaina's life, Basecamp played a pivotal role—a place of solace, growth, and friendship.”

“The staff on Basecamp are people who I will never forget for the rest of my life”

“they helped bring him back to his happy self and gave him a new found sense of confidence”