Each day is designed to foster your child's growth and development in a way that traditional recreational programs can't match. Led by skilled occupational therapists (OTs), our camp is explicitly tailored to address your child's unique goals, ensuring personalized attention and care. 

We understand that children may sometimes experience moments of dysregulation, and during these times, we focus on reinforcing emotional regulation skills rather than using punishment. Our approach emphasizes providing tailored support to help your child navigate challenging feelings, empowering them with practical tools to manage their emotions.

We prioritize dynamic peer-to-peer interactions, equipping children with the tools they need to navigate their social connections confidently. We aim to spark playfulness and foster open communication among peers, creating a vibrant environment where friendships can flourish and meaningful exchanges occur. We focus on initiating and sustaining group play, teamwork, play ideation, pretend play, competitiveness, and turn-taking. 

Each day introduces a new social skill or topic, equipping your child with essential tools and strategies you can continue to use at home, at school, and throughout your family's lives. We'll provide weekly recaps so you stay informed about your child's progress and achievements. Join us for a purposeful journey that blends fun with focused learning and encourages emotional resilience!

Tween Girls camp is best suited for feamle-presenting campers who have some familiarity with emotional regulation strategies and are able to safely interact with peers without continuous 1:1 assistance. This allows everyone to participate meaningfully and benefit from the experience. We understand that campers will have times where they may have difficulty participating or regulating effectively. Camp activities are designed for children who can interact with peers with occasional guidance, rather than ongoing individual support. 

Children who do require 1:1 assistance: We have a limited staff of 1:1 aides that are available to support children who need additional assistance to regulate, are prone to eloping and/or in need of other individual support.

Depending on your child’s needs, we may recommend starting with 1:1 OT sessions to build regulation skills, then transitioning to a group setting. 

All children in camp will have difficulty regulating to a certain degree. Children exhibiting physical aggression or struggling to regulate in group situations may require a 1:1 shadow during their camp session to ensure a supportive environment. Families have the option to arrange for an outside shadow or request our assistance in providing one. Please inquire about availability as we do have a limited number of 1:1 shadows.

Yes, our program is specifically designed to help your child make friends and sustain peer relationships. We prioritize dynamic peer-to-peer interactions, which equip children with the necessary tools to navigate social connections with confidence. Our approach emphasizes playful engagement and open communication among peers, creating an environment where friendships can flourish.

Each day, we introduce new social skills that your child can practice not only during the camp but also at home and school. These skills include teamwork, initiating and sustaining group play, and turn-taking, all of which are essential for building and maintaining friendships. Additionally, our skilled occupational therapists provide personalized attention, ensuring that your child's unique needs are addressed, further supporting their ability to connect with others.

By encouraging emotional regulation and empowering children to navigate their feelings, we help them better understand and respond to social situations, leading to more meaningful interactions with their peers. Overall, our program fosters a vibrant space for kids to learn and grow together, enhancing their ability to develop and sustain lasting relationships.

Yes, we do charge an additional fee for a 1:1 Aide. Please reach out to us for more information. 

We are happy to accommodate outside 1:1 aides with the following 1) A comprehensive background check and 2)  Play 2 Progress listed as an additional insured on the company COI. COI must meet specific policy minimums please contact us for a sample COI and more information. 

Yes! Our camp framework is thoughtfully designed to resemble the activities and skills children will encounter in school. Participants will gently be encouraged to engage in non-preferred activities and step outside their comfort zones to foster growth and resilience.