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BaseCamp®, Quirky Kid’s award-winning anxiety program, is now available to families in a psychologist-supported format. For $440, parents can purchase the BaseCamp® workbook together with three 30-minute online sessions with a Quirky Kid psychologist.
First released in 2018, BaseCamp® brings together child psychology, creative design and engaging activities to help children understand anxiety and practise strategies for everyday challenges.
Our BaseCamp® video offers a closer look at the program, its distinctive Australian setting and the creative thinking behind one of Quirky Kid’s most recognised publications.
Watch the BaseCamp® video on Vimeo.
An Australian adventure with an international reputation
BaseCamp® takes children on a journey through a fictional Australian national park. Along the way, they meet park rangers, explore new environments, help native animals and complete challenges that introduce strategies for understanding and managing anxiety.
The illustrated workbook combines cognitive behavioural principles with creative activities, including problem-solving exercises, relaxation techniques, gradual exposure to feared situations and opportunities to reflect on personal experiences.
Each activity has a purpose, while the adventure makes psychological concepts more accessible and engaging for children.
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Recognised in Australia and internationally
Creating BaseCamp® was a three-year collaborative project that brought together psychology, illustration, educational design and publishing.
In 2018, BaseCamp® won the Educational Initiatives Award at the London Book Fair International Excellence Awards and Best Designed Educational Primary/Secondary Book at the Australian Book Design Awards. It was also Highly Commended at the 2018 Educational Publishing Awards Australia.
The Australian Book Designers Association later featured the creative story behind BaseCamp®, including the collaboration and design decisions that shaped the workbook.
These achievements reflect Quirky Kid’s commitment to creating resources that combine clinical knowledge with thoughtful, child-centred design.
BaseCamp® is now available to families
BaseCamp® has traditionally been delivered through licensed schools, psychology clinics and structured programs. Families can now enjoy the adventure at home with online support from a Quirky Kid psychologist.
The BaseCamp® parent package costs $440 and includes:
- One BaseCamp® workbook, with its illustrated adventure and practical activities
- Three 30-minute online sessions with a Quirky Kid psychologist, providing 90 minutes of professional guidance in total
With the workbook as a guide, families can explore strategies to recognise worry, practise managing anxiety and apply learning to everyday challenges. The online sessions provide opportunities to discuss the activities and support children as they put their skills into practice.
To purchase the parent package, visit the BaseCamp® product page and select Parents under User Type. The $440 price applies to the parent package, while schools and clinics have their own licensing and purchasing options.
The supported home program complements BaseCamp® in schools and clinics. It is not intended to replace an individual psychological assessment or more intensive treatment when these are needed.
Continuing the BaseCamp® journey
From its original publication to international recognition, BaseCamp® reflects our belief that psychological resources can be both evidence-informed and beautifully designed.
Ready to bring BaseCamp® home? Explore the workbook and select the $440 Parents package to receive the workbook and three 30-minute online psychology sessions. Schools and clinics can choose their own licensed options on the same page.
