Our Fall Camp Helping Hands Program is a 4-week, intensive, group therapy program providing constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and bimanual training for clients with hemiplegia. Children, teens, and young adults with hemiplegia join us from around the WORLD for our unique and collaborative group OT and Speech intensive therapy program.
What We Do:
- Fun-filled activities designed for HUGE therapeutic gains
- Group setting with individualized occupation-based goals
- CIMT and bimanual training
- Motivational setting – campers create friendships with kids just like them!
- OT & Speech always TOGETHER
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Open communication and coordination
- Weekly parent education sessions
- End-of-camp progress video
- On-site playground, gym, bike riding space, gardening, two full kitchens, and the Helping Hands House, a home for families attending our intensive therapy programs
Registration Information
Fall 2024 Dates
Ages 3 and under
October 7th to November 1st, 2024
Weekdays, up to 4 hours per day, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(hours per day to be at discretion of therapist)
- Child’s cast must be brought to camp every day.
- Parents will be expected to provide their child’s lunch.
Enrollment and Scheduling
Availability is on a first come, first served basis.
Priority will be given to full-time enrollment, which is attendance to all 4 weeks of the session, 5 days per week, 3 hours per day.
We may accommodate a customized schedule based on your child’s age and ability to tolerate therapy. The cost of the program will be prorated based on this predetermined, customized schedule.
Mandatory Registration
Registration for Fall 2024 is now open.
Choices of Intensive Therapy Services
Tier 1
One Therapy Service:
Occupational Therapy
- Our base program/standard camp
- Your child will receive 3 to 6 hours per day of Occupational Therapy within the group setting
Tier 2
Two Therapy Services:
OT and Speech
- Our base program, plus ONE additional discipline
- Minimum 5 hours per week of Speech discipline within group setting
Cast Fees and Add-On Options
Cast Fees
- Small — $150
Cast must be brought to camp every day.
24/7 Casting Program (Optional)
- Child wears a cast 24/7 for the first 2 weeks (cast is removed 1st week, then replaced with a new one)
- The second 2 weeks continue with a removable cast (same as traditional camp).
Fee: based on cast size (3 casts included)
Individual Sessions (Optional)
- Additional INDIVIDUAL sessions are available before or after program hours.
- Limited spots available.