Activities for Children and Families
What we offer at Ripples of Compassion….
If your child is neutropenic, needs to isolate or has a hospital stay that is anticipated to be longer than 4 weeks we can provide you with an activity pack of resources to help keep them entertained. Each activity pack is unique to the child and put together with their likes and interests in mind.
“Bath time is always special as it's one of the few relaxing experiences he can enjoy. We had the best fun yesterday making the bath bombs. It's one of those special enjoyable moments which I will remember and cherish. They smell absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for your kindness. It is really appreciated and has given me a happy memory xx .”
— Parent of a child with a life limiting condition
Other activities you can access…
Over The Wall is a UK based charity for children and young people with health challenges and disabilities to discover a world of mischief and magic. They provide a safe place to step outside of comfort zones, establish friendships and build confidence through meaningful and exciting activities.
These amazing experiences are in-person at Residential camp, and also available online with Camp in the Cloud. And what’s more, it’s all free!
Residential Camps
in buildings, beds, electricity, bathrooms - not tents!
Health Challenge and Siblings camps:
4 nights available for young people aged 8-17 years. Held in the South, Midlands and Scotland, - always in school holidays. Can offer some free transport pick ups at certain cities.
Family camps:
2 night camps for the family unit of a child with a health challenge, one child in the household must be 8-17 years.
Camp in the Cloud
Family camps:
1 day from home, Over the Wall send a Seriously Fun Box in the post containing everything needed to take part, they can lend a device with data if needed. You can dip in and out as much as you want during that 1 day, some activities are live, some are away from the screen, a chance to meet other families with a child with a health challenge. Some are illness specific.
Camp365
Camp 365 is online and available 365 days a year. It has activities and games available all the time for children and young people with health challenges and their siblings. There are also scheduled live events that you are welcome to join too. A log-in needs to be created if you want to join live events, chat in the message boards or post in the gallery.