“One of my favourite moments with my dad was when we were abseiling because when I was halfway through, I could look up at him smiling and cheering from the top. Another one of my favourite moments was when we were coasteering because I was able to tackle him off the rock, and we would be jumping together. I think it strengthened our relationship because we saw each other doing things we hadn’t seen each other do before. That was cool.” 

“What stayed with me most were the moments of shared presence with my son. One example was after the climb to our campsite, where we sat together and simply acknowledged the journey and the physical effort we had endured side by side. Another was being able to recognise him for his courage and perseverance, and to name that in a way that helped reinforce his own sense of capability. The overall experience was meaningful and grounding, and it strengthened our relationship in ways that will continue beyond the camp.” 

“The instructors were encouraging, steady, and supportive throughout the camp. Their approach created safety and trust, which allowed both the young people and the parents to engage fully.”