“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! On her 4th Basecamp trip, Maryam completed an 11km hike up to 547m, keeping up with the rest of the group and grinning the whole way with a stick she’d fashioned into a walking pole!

Mitica joined our programme excited to experience life away from Harehills, finding peace and stillness in nature as well as spending time with his peers outside of the classroom where he could build new bonds.

So here’s to Basecamp, our second home,
Wherever we wander, wherever we roam.
You hold our hearts, our memories dear,
and we’ll be back, year after year.

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’.

“Initially hesitant to trust others, Zaina discovered her own resilience and courage through the unwavering support of Basecamp. More than a recreational escape, Basecamp became a transformative space for Zaina.”

“The staff on Basecamp are people who I will never forget for the rest of my life. The instructors were extraordinary, they were very helpful to the team and the children and they always had the best activities in store for us.”

“They helped bring him back to his happy self and gave him a new found sense of confidence, and had him doing things I never thought I would see him do!”