Equality and Human Rights Commission

Our Space is our annual summer camp for 14 and 15 year-olds. 100 young people from different backgrounds come together each year for a week of outdoor activities and training to help build their leadership skills and confidence. Our Space's main objective is to give young people the skills, confidence and ideas to create a fairer society for all.

'There's so much pressure to be what people call perfect. I don't really understand it because if everyone looked the same it would be odd. It takes all of us to make the world.'

Dakota Blue Richards
Our Space summer camp 2008

The programme

The programme includes outdoors adventure education activities, such as orienteering, navigation, first aid training, and canoeing and rafting. There will also be modules to discuss diversity, equality and rights, as well as plenty of chances to talk about what it takes to be a leader. Most importantly, participants get the chance to meet different people from all over Great Britain and work together to share their thoughts about what it takes to create a fairer future for all.

Browse pictures of what participants did at the 2008 camp.

Many of the 2008 participants are still in touch with each other and take part in the Commission's projects and events. Some of them were peer leaders at Our Space 2009. They will work with you during the week to ensure that you enjoy it as much as they did.

Watch the video below of what participants did at the 2008 camp.

Selection criteria

There are 100 places up for grabs on this year’s summer camp.

Places will go to 14 and 15 year-olds who believe that fairness, equality and human rights matter in our society and who are keen to take action, with our support, in their schools and communities.

How to apply

 Check back soon to find out how to apply for this year's camp.