Summer Groups, Camps, Programs - 2018
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Aspire is proud to offer an enriching program of groups for children of all ages. Each group is carefully planned by licensed therapists to maximize learning and fun!
Infant & Preschool | Elementary | Teens | Week-Long Camps Download full program guide (PDF) |
Infant and Preschool
Go Baby Go!
Spend quality fun time with your child focusing on physical movement milestones in a supportive casual environment. Learn about infant development, find out what equipment your baby does and does not need, and grow in your understanding and confidence. Classes are personalized to the specific development stages of the babies attending. Rookies (0-6 months) class will focus on enjoying tummy time, carrying, sitting, rolling, and more. Masters (7 months to walking) class will focus on crawling, creeping, kneeling, standing, and first steps! All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed pediatric physical therapist.
Social Skills for Little Tykes (3-5 years)
Learn to play and interact with peers in a fun and structured environment! Skills emphasized are turn-taking, waiting, sharing, and more through a variety of games, stories, art, gross motor activities, and music. Each week has a fun new theme that is designed to introduce new skills. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
Lessons from Daniel Tiger (3-5 years)
Learn life and social skills with the help of Daniel Tiger! Your child will learn skills like sharing, taking turns, self-control, emotional regulation, and listening through group activities full of music, play, and video modeling. Daniel Tiger is based on the character from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Parents, just like Fred Rogers taught you, Daniel Tiger will teach your kids how to be a good friend and neighbor in a fun and interactive way! All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
Play and Move (3-5 years)
Children learn through movement and play. Sometimes this comes naturally as a child develops, and sometimes a child needs a little bit of extra encouragement and support to be able to run, jump, and dance - or slow down. We will explore movement, how it makes our bodies feel, increasing activity, and slowing down. Your child will also learn the skill of playing with other children, how to pretend, and how to play simple board games. Come play, move, and learn with us! All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
Go Baby Go!
Spend quality fun time with your child focusing on physical movement milestones in a supportive casual environment. Learn about infant development, find out what equipment your baby does and does not need, and grow in your understanding and confidence. Classes are personalized to the specific development stages of the babies attending. Rookies (0-6 months) class will focus on enjoying tummy time, carrying, sitting, rolling, and more. Masters (7 months to walking) class will focus on crawling, creeping, kneeling, standing, and first steps! All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed pediatric physical therapist.
- Class dates: June 16, June 21, July 19, July 21, Aug 16, Aug 18
- Time: Rookies 0-6 months meets 10-11am. Masters 7 months-walking meets 11am-12pm.
- Cost: $20/class or $50 for full series.
- REGISTRATION is required for all classes. Registration ends midnight before first class meeting.
Social Skills for Little Tykes (3-5 years)
Learn to play and interact with peers in a fun and structured environment! Skills emphasized are turn-taking, waiting, sharing, and more through a variety of games, stories, art, gross motor activities, and music. Each week has a fun new theme that is designed to introduce new skills. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
- Group dates/time: Mondays, June 11 - August 24, 8:30-9:30am
- Cost: $350 ($100 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION
Lessons from Daniel Tiger (3-5 years)
Learn life and social skills with the help of Daniel Tiger! Your child will learn skills like sharing, taking turns, self-control, emotional regulation, and listening through group activities full of music, play, and video modeling. Daniel Tiger is based on the character from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Parents, just like Fred Rogers taught you, Daniel Tiger will teach your kids how to be a good friend and neighbor in a fun and interactive way! All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
- Group dates/time: Thursdays, June 11 - August 24, 8:30-9:30 AM
- Cost: $350 ($100 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION
Play and Move (3-5 years)
Children learn through movement and play. Sometimes this comes naturally as a child develops, and sometimes a child needs a little bit of extra encouragement and support to be able to run, jump, and dance - or slow down. We will explore movement, how it makes our bodies feel, increasing activity, and slowing down. Your child will also learn the skill of playing with other children, how to pretend, and how to play simple board games. Come play, move, and learn with us! All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
- Schedule: Tuesdays, June 11 - August 24, 9:00-10:00 AM
- Cost: $350 ($100 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION
Elementary
Games Group (6-10 years)
Learn social skills and positive behavior by playing games in this very popular group! This approach is a proven way for kids to learn skills such as taking turns, being flexible, and expected/unexpected behaviors. Concepts such as good sportsmanship, being a team player, and "big problem, small problem" will also be emphasized. Each week will have a new game around which to have fun and build skills. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
Keep Calm and Carry On! Emotional Regulation Group (7-10 years)
Does your child have a hard time expressing feelings and coping when upset? Concepts of emotional regulation from the Zones of Regulation curriculum will be emphasized through fun and interactive lessons and activities. Participants will learn how to identify and categorize their feelings, explore strategies to modulate emotional level, and practice coping skills. Children with or without disabilities can benefit from this simple, practical approach to improving self-regulation. Parents will receive resources for implementing the Zones of Regulation approach at home. Prerequisites for successful participation in the group include: verbal language skills, ability to sit and attend a structured activity for approximately 45 minutes. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
Handwriting Camp (all ages)
Need a handwriting boost? Come to Handwriting Camp for fun and growth! Participants will work on the following skills: pre-writing activities, age-appropriate pencil grip, handwriting strategies, proper writing utensils and paper placement, cursive for 3rd-5th graders, and parent education. Our sessions use a multi-sensory approach to letter formation, writing control, letter spacing, letter orientation, and recall of letters. All sessions are led by a licensed occupational therapist certified in Handwriting Without Tears (TM).
Games Group (6-10 years)
Learn social skills and positive behavior by playing games in this very popular group! This approach is a proven way for kids to learn skills such as taking turns, being flexible, and expected/unexpected behaviors. Concepts such as good sportsmanship, being a team player, and "big problem, small problem" will also be emphasized. Each week will have a new game around which to have fun and build skills. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
- Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays, June 11 - August 24, 1:00-2:00 PM
- Cost: $675 ($100 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION
Keep Calm and Carry On! Emotional Regulation Group (7-10 years)
Does your child have a hard time expressing feelings and coping when upset? Concepts of emotional regulation from the Zones of Regulation curriculum will be emphasized through fun and interactive lessons and activities. Participants will learn how to identify and categorize their feelings, explore strategies to modulate emotional level, and practice coping skills. Children with or without disabilities can benefit from this simple, practical approach to improving self-regulation. Parents will receive resources for implementing the Zones of Regulation approach at home. Prerequisites for successful participation in the group include: verbal language skills, ability to sit and attend a structured activity for approximately 45 minutes. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
- Schedule: Thursdays, June 11 - August 24, 2:00-3:00 PM
- Cost: $350 ($100 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION
Handwriting Camp (all ages)
Need a handwriting boost? Come to Handwriting Camp for fun and growth! Participants will work on the following skills: pre-writing activities, age-appropriate pencil grip, handwriting strategies, proper writing utensils and paper placement, cursive for 3rd-5th graders, and parent education. Our sessions use a multi-sensory approach to letter formation, writing control, letter spacing, letter orientation, and recall of letters. All sessions are led by a licensed occupational therapist certified in Handwriting Without Tears (TM).
- Schedule: Thursdays, June 11 - August 24, 2:00-3:00 PM
- Cost: $350 ($100 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION
Teens
TEENS Summer Program (12+)
Aspire's popular TEENS program is designed to offer adolescents a chance to learn skills and practice them in a safe and supportive environment. TEENS participants will engage in fun activities and games that will increase their sense of belonging. Additionally, special outings such as mini-golf, bowling, and trips to coffee shops will be scheduled. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
TEENS Summer Program (12+)
Aspire's popular TEENS program is designed to offer adolescents a chance to learn skills and practice them in a safe and supportive environment. TEENS participants will engage in fun activities and games that will increase their sense of belonging. Additionally, special outings such as mini-golf, bowling, and trips to coffee shops will be scheduled. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
- Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 11 - August 24, 3:00-4:30 PM
- Cost: $750 ($100 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION
Summer Camps - Week Long (6-11 years)
All camps are held Monday through Thursday from 9:00-11:00 AM. Join us for one or more weeks!
All camps are held Monday through Thursday from 9:00-11:00 AM. Join us for one or more weeks!
Keepin it Up! Educational Camp
School is out but that doesn’t mean learning and fun has to be! In our Keepin’ it Up camp, kids will keep up their academic skills and have some summer fun with new friends all at the same time! Skills explored include, science experiments, math, reading and spelling. Small group setting with lots of individual attention. Sign up for one week or all three for the full experience!
School is out but that doesn’t mean learning and fun has to be! In our Keepin’ it Up camp, kids will keep up their academic skills and have some summer fun with new friends all at the same time! Skills explored include, science experiments, math, reading and spelling. Small group setting with lots of individual attention. Sign up for one week or all three for the full experience!
- Sessions: June 25-28, July 16-19, August 13-16
- Cost: $195 ($25 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION
Yucky Fun Camp
Does your child have a difficult time with sticky, messy textures or feelings? Does he cry when he gets toothpaste on his cheek? Does she run away from art projects due to the mess of glue or paint? If your child has difficulty getting messy, he or she is demonstrating tactile defensiveness where his/her neurological system perceives mess as a threat.
By working with two outstanding occupational therapists, your child’s nervous system will be able to expand and accommodate mess, all while having fun with new friends. Each group session will include whole body movements to help our neurological systems prepare for getting messy, delve into messy fun together, and learn that getting messy can be fun. Each week we will make a new "yucky" product to take home to continue learning outside the clinic. Here’s to getting messy this summer! All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
Does your child have a difficult time with sticky, messy textures or feelings? Does he cry when he gets toothpaste on his cheek? Does she run away from art projects due to the mess of glue or paint? If your child has difficulty getting messy, he or she is demonstrating tactile defensiveness where his/her neurological system perceives mess as a threat.
By working with two outstanding occupational therapists, your child’s nervous system will be able to expand and accommodate mess, all while having fun with new friends. Each group session will include whole body movements to help our neurological systems prepare for getting messy, delve into messy fun together, and learn that getting messy can be fun. Each week we will make a new "yucky" product to take home to continue learning outside the clinic. Here’s to getting messy this summer! All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
- Sessions: June 18-21, July 9-12
- Cost: $195 ($25 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION
Food Explorers Camp
Does your child’s diet consist of mostly processed foods? Does he or she struggle to eat vegetables, fruits, whole grain breads, and meats? Are you concerned about his/her limited ability to eat what’s provided at family meals? If so, you have a food scientist on your hands!
We will perform experiments with different foods, classify them into different categories, and decide what we like and dislike. By investigating new types of foods and comparing them to each other, your child will expand his/her food repertoire to include some new items by the session's end. Join us in our scientific food fun! We will accommodate food allergies or restrictions. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
Does your child’s diet consist of mostly processed foods? Does he or she struggle to eat vegetables, fruits, whole grain breads, and meats? Are you concerned about his/her limited ability to eat what’s provided at family meals? If so, you have a food scientist on your hands!
We will perform experiments with different foods, classify them into different categories, and decide what we like and dislike. By investigating new types of foods and comparing them to each other, your child will expand his/her food repertoire to include some new items by the session's end. Join us in our scientific food fun! We will accommodate food allergies or restrictions. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
- Sessions: July 23-26, August 6-9
- Cost: $195 ($25 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION
Move it! Camp
Does your child like to move, jump, and play? Join us for group games, obstacle courses and movement fun with friends this summer! Skills to be practiced during camp will focus on coordination. Indoor and outdoor activities may include hopping on one foot, skipping, jumping, galloping, climbing, balance beams, tumbling, all in a fun and peer supportive environment. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
Does your child like to move, jump, and play? Join us for group games, obstacle courses and movement fun with friends this summer! Skills to be practiced during camp will focus on coordination. Indoor and outdoor activities may include hopping on one foot, skipping, jumping, galloping, climbing, balance beams, tumbling, all in a fun and peer supportive environment. All sessions are led by Aspire's licensed therapists.
- Sessions: July 31 - August 2
- Cost: $195 ($25 deposit due at registration)
- REGISTRATION