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Here is some feedback we’ve had from parents, carers, and young people. It shows how important our Healthy Holidays Camps are and the positive impact they’ve had.

“Thank you for everything you do for all the kids, my daughter absolutely loved the last few weeks with you all, she had so much fun. This took a lot of strain off myself being on my own and trying to please everyone all the time. This gave me and my daughter our own time, she made new friends and said the food was better than mine , hahahaha”

“I loved the holiday camp as I got to make new friends and play football which is my favourite thing. I got to play other things ive never played before too , the food was yummy”

“3 of my grandchildren attended these DAZL camps. They have done things they wouldn’t normally do, eaten things they have never had before as well as made new friends along the way. Thank you so much”

“My sons words not mine- Can we do this every day instead of school. He loved the dodgeball game and loved that everyone was cheering him and shouting his name, as a parent it’s great to know my son was enjoying himself and was safe. Thank you to all the staff involved your all amazing”

“My daughter has been coming to these camps for a while now and is always excited to see whats new, you all never fail to amaze me your team is the best. She loved everything about it to seeing old friends she made on last one to making new friends. Shes very into sport so anything sporty shes there and loved all the activities. Also an extra thank you as she is halal too you always go out your way to make sure this is done for her, thank thank thank you so much God bless”

“My son has gone on and on about going to a DAZL camp cause 1 of his friends goes. I decide to sign him up. He is currently been tested for ADHD & Autism so I was slightly worried dropping him off, I even contacted them and asked if I was allowed to stay lol. Honestly this was best thing I did for him and myself. He only attended few days as he had plans with his grandparents, when the day arrived to go out with them he decided he wanted to go to camp again ( which I never thought id hear from him ) ,unfortunate his grandparents had travelled far so off he went. Thank you to all staff involved and he’s looking forward to next one”

“Oscar is a 7-year-old boy who has been part of our dance community intermittently over the past few years. Recently, his life took a significant turn when his mother separated from her partner, leaving her as a single mum. This change has deeply affected Oscar, who is struggling with the absence of his father. The emotional impact has caused him to withdraw, leading to increased isolation. He has mostly confined himself to attending school and has been reluctant to engage in any other activities. Recognising the changes in her son, Oscar’s mother reached out to us after learning about our activity program. Given their current situation, she explained that finances had become tight since she was managing everything on her own and working part-time. The timing of our camp was perfect for them, offering a much-needed opportunity. When Oscar first arrived at the camp, he was noticeably clingy with his mother, hesitant to separate from her. However, the atmosphere changed when he saw other boys arriving. After about thirty minutes, he finally let go of his mother’s side, which brought immense relief to her. She couldn’t help but cry tears of joy as she witnessed Oscar begin to interact and play sports with the other young participants. It was a pivotal moment, especially considering the toll that the recent changes had taken on her mental health. Seeing her son engage and enjoy himself provided her with a brief respite from the stress they were both experiencing. Throughout the week, Oscar attended the camp faithfully and began to reintegrate into activities he once loved. By the end of the camp, he expressed a desire to return to dance with us, excited about the prospect of participating in future programs. This newfound enthusiasm has been a remarkable turnaround for him. Oscar’s mother later expressed her gratitude, stating, “Thank you for all your help and support during this hard time we are having. Knowing he was having fun and enjoying himself helped me to destress for a short time. Thank you so much.”