Uncommon - Community for Neurodivergent Tweens&Teens

Our mentors aren't just here to support young people through hard days - they've lived them. They know what it's like to feel overwhelmed, to mask, to struggle to fit into systems that weren't built with them in mind.

And they're also authors, artists, neuroscientists, former teachers, graphic designers, PhD students, video game developers, nature lovers and animal fosterers.

For the young people we work with, that matters more than any qualification. Our mentors are living proof that struggling doesn't mean you can't succeed - that neurodivergence isn't a barrier to the life you want, it's part of how you get there.

Every mentor shows our young people what's possible: not despite who they are, but because of it.

It's International Frendship Day & we're asking how does gaming helps neurodivergent people build friendships 🎮

For a lot of neurodivergent young people, friendship hasn't always come easy. Not because they don't want connection - but because so many social spaces run on unwritten rules, fast small talk, and eye contact that can feel exhausting to navigate.
Gaming quietly removes those barriers.

💬 A shared language, without the small talk

Two kids can bond over a Minecraft build or a Roblox round without ever needing to "make conversation" - they can interact through the game. If they do want to talk or to share, the game gives them a structure to start with, along with the fact they have a shared interest.

👾 Predictable rules in an unpredictable world

Real-life social interaction is improvised and ambiguous whereas games run on clear structure, with turns, roles, rules. That predictability can be really helpful for some neurodivergent kids and helps them to understand what is expected of them. What's especially great about our clubs at Uncommon is we can guide families towards the gaming styles that suit their child even within games like Minecraft or Roblox.

😃 No pressure to perform

With gaming, connection can still happen with a camera and microphone off. For a lot of neurodivergent kids, this isn't a lesser way of connecting - it's the version where they can finally be themselves.

Teamwork that happens naturally

Cooperative play builds trust organically, without anyone forcing a "getting to know you" moment.

This is exactly what we've built at Uncommon 👇

Our small-group online camps and weekly clubs are designed specifically for neurodivergent tweens and teens, and led by neurodivergent young adults who understand this from the inside.

We have found that gaming is often the first place ND kids feel competent, understood, and genuinely liked - by peers who aren't judging how they communicate.

If you know a neurodivergent young person who could use a low-pressure space to connect, our summer camps and clubs are open now 👉 bemoreuncommon.com

My child loves Minecraft, but I'm worried about their safety online...

I hear this from parents almost every single daweeky.

And I get it. Minecraft is where so many neurodivergent kids feel most themselves - creative, social, in control. But handing that over to the wider internet, unsupervised?

That's a hard yes/no for a lot of families.

So here's a bit of what "safe" actually looks like at Uncommon's Summer Camps:

🛡️ A private, moderated server - not open to the whole internet, with ID checks for every member.

🎮 Live camp sessions led by neurodivergent mentors - all DBS checked, safeguarding trained, with thousands of hours working with young people.

✨ 4:1 ratios, so kids have real support throughout the day, not just a moderator watching from a distance.

🕐 Set server hours, 10am–8pm, so you always know when your child is online.
We built this because we know what it's like to want your child to have the thing they love - without having to fight for their safety to get it.

We've got Minecraft camp every week this summer - the perfect place for neurodivergent young people to game safely, build friendships & have fun. What are you waiting for?

https://www.bemoreuncommon.com/minecraft-camp

- Kirsten, CEO & Founder at Uncommon

🧠 Your neurodivergent child deserves to understand themselves.

Watching young people struggle to make sense of why certain situations feel overwhelming, why friendships feel complicated, or why school is exhausting - that's where Understanding My Brain comes in.

Our 3-day summer camp combines two evidence-backed approaches:
✨ Psycho-education - helping young people understand their unique brains through neuroscience and psychology (improves self-esteem, reduces anxiety)

🤝 Peer support - creating real connection with others who truly get it (increases belonging, self-acceptance, and social confidence)

What makes UMB different:

✅️ Led by neurodivergent mentors who've walked the same path
✅️Deliberately small groups (4-6 kids per mentor)
✅️Completely flexible participation - camera, mic, or chat-only; whatever feels right on the day

Our next course runs July 28-30 with 3 × 3-hour sessions (with plenty of breaks!).

We won't be running the course again until the autumn term at the earliest, so now really is the last chance to book before then!

👉 Book now: https://momence.com/Uncommon/Understanding-My-Brain-Camp-(ages-8-12)-28th-30th-July-/135545095?skipPreview=true

What makes a character unforgettable?

Is it their quirks? Their courage? The way they make you laugh, think, or feel? For the next two weeks at Uncommon's Summer Camps, our young people will be diving deep into Characters.

Whether you're obsessed with a fictional character, inspired by someone real, or dreaming up your own creation, this is your moment to explore what makes personalities tick.

Here's what we're doing:

🎨 Creative Challenges – Design your own character or reimagine your favourite one
💭 Discussion Questions - What makes a hero? What about an anti-hero?
🗳️ Polls & "Would You Rather..." posts – Quick, fun, and revealing
🤝 Get to Know Us – Share your character crushes and what they mean to you
🖼️ Exhibition – Show off your creations at the end of the fortnight

We're also celebrating the real-life characters that matter most - the friends who inspire, support, and make your story better.

If you child is interested in joinig in - it's not to late to get involved! Sign up today at bemoreuncommon.com/camps and ensure your child doesn't miss out!

Creative Summer Camp for Neurodivergent Kids 🎨✨

Does your child lose themselves for hours in drawing, making, or crafting - but struggle to find others who get it?

Do they find group activities stressful, or feel like their creativity doesn't quite fit the mould of a traditional art class?

Join our small group arts activities for neurodivergent tweens, in a safe, supportive environment where they can create at their own pace, alongside others who understand.
Hosted by our ND mentor, Otis 🖍️

📅 Tue 4th – Thu 6th August
🕜 13:30–16:30 daily
💻 Online
Spaces are limited - save your child's spot today!

https://www.bemoreuncommon.com/creative-camp

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Most schools are breaking up across the UK this week 🎉

And to make the occasion, we've we've got an exciting week of camps lined up at Uncommon!

🎮 Roblox Action Camp - Tue 21st–Thu 23rd July, 1pm-4pm | 2 spaces left

⛏️ Minecraft Camp - Tue 21st–Thu 23rd July, 12.30pm-3.30pm | 3 spaces left

We offer small group gaming for neurodivergent tweens in a safe, supportive environment - led by 100% neurodivergent young adult mentors

Plus, we're launching our Summer Community Creative Quests for all of our young people who sign up. on 👀

Each 3-day camp experience costs includes 1 month's access to our community spaces and summer events including

💚 Access to our safe online community for neurodivergent tweens and teens
🕹️ Our weekly gamers club on Tuesdays 6pm where you can meet fellow campers
☀️ Take part in summer challenges
🧱 1 Month's access to our private server open 10am-8pm (Minecraft campers only)
🆓 2 Uncommon Clubs sessions of your choice to try out!

We can't wait to welcome you to camp - head to bemoreuncommon.com/camps to secure your slot now

*Offer doesn't apply to existing members