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#OperationPhoenix

#digitaldetox, Mentorship, and Career Empowerment for SEN Teens​​

two inspirational 2026 camps - Spring and Summer 

midweek - Monday to Wednesday: 10am till 6pm  (ages 16 to 21)

Building on the momentum of our 2025 rural fishing and #digitaldetox empowerment retreats, expanding partnerships and multi-award-winning initiatives, Underdog Crew is now entering its most ambitious and impactful phase to date.

 

Introducing #OperationPhoenix - a nature-based empowerment initiative bringing together wellbeing, social reconnection, 'futures' mentorship and fishing therapy in a calm, offline rural environment. Designed specifically for young people who face the greatest barriers to access and positive futures, The Phoenix Project represents a bold step forward in Underdog Crew’s mission: removing obstacles, restoring belief, and creating life-changing opportunities where they are needed most.​

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    Why This Matters!

​    "SEN Teens Are Being Left Behind."

Recent national data highlights the mental health crisis facing neurodivergent young people:

  • 83% of SEN teens report chronic anxiety in social settings

  • Over 50% spend more than 8 hours per day on screens

  • Isolation, exclusion and bullying remain widespread for teens with additional needs

  • Meaningful employment prospects are significantly lower than their neuro typical peers.

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#OperationPhoenix flips the script, providing a critical emotional and aspirational reset. 

 

A 3-DAY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME

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  • RURAL EMPOWERMENT (#digitaldetox)

  • BUSINESS STARTUP MENTORSHIP (SENtrepreneur)

  • CARP FISHING TOURNAMENT (#UCScarpcamp)

  • MENTORSHIP. MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS & FUTURE EMPOWERMENT. 

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Participants experience a CRITICAL reset: removed from daily pressures and placed in a peaceful, accepting, and structured environment designed to help them thrive as they progress in their post education lives and towards meaningful career and self employment opportunities.

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** 100% Bursaries available via Referral

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Day sessions @ £99 per day per person (up to 25 participants)

 

Attend all workshops, talks, day fishing challenge activities. Includes food, Drinks, Prizes, certificates, delegate packs and SENtrepreneur online membership. 

 

 

2-nights Overnight 'Glamping' @ £375 - MAXIMUM of 5 cabins.

Includes access to all 3 day sessions.

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PRICE PER CABIN - Minimum of 2 people. Maximum 4 people. 1 double bed and bunk bed. UNDER 16's MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PARENT or DBS CARER.

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Luxury shepherd's hut accommodation with outdoor hot tub and 24/7 big carp fishing from personal fishing platform. - Includes all day activities, plus all food and evening group entertainment.

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    Get Involved Today

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Retreat to be hosted in Essex/Suffolk. Locations TBC

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