Basecamp is a free leisure programme for children with special needs who want to be part of a social movement setting in safe surroundings. The focus is on having fun and moving together with other children.
The sessions are run by trained staff in sport and motor skills, outdoor life and social pedagogy. Instructors from other sports clubs are sometimes invited in, so children can try new forms of exercise and movement.
The programme is built on motivation and willingness rather than pressure. Children are invited to take part in group activities, and a child who would rather not join is offered a chat and an alternative activity. The organisers also note that many children who first decline often change their mind and join in of their own accord.
