Our Summer 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, PT 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, PT, & 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
Helping Hands uses carefully designed activities to drive therapeutic gains. For parents who choose to combine disciplines, activities specifically designed to integrate 1, 2 or 3 therapy services will be built into the camp day. The exciting part of this unique integration of OT, PT and speech goals within a single activity allows a child a full-body, “real world” experience. For example, if balloon volleyball is the camp activity, OT, PT and speech goals can all be met through the strategic emphasis and sequencing of jumping, running, hitting a balloon back and forth, as well as verbal communication with peers. Therapists will seamlessly collaborate to create these ideal therapeutic scenarios and help maximize each moment of the camp day.
Registration Information
Summer 2024 Dates
Session 1: June 24th to July 19th, 2024 (closed July 4th)
Session 2: July 22nd to August 16th, 2024
Weekdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Child’s cast must be brought to camp every day.
- Parents are 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 a single session, 5 days per week, 6 hours per day.
We may accommodate a customized schedule based on your child’s age and ability to tolerate therapy. For example, if your child is under the age of 3, we can create a program specifically for you. The cost of the program will be prorated based on this predetermined, customized schedule.
Mandatory Registration by April 1st, 2024
Registration for Summer 2024 is now closed.
Please contact [email protected]. Thank you.
Choices of Intensive Therapy Services
Tier 1
One Therapy Service:
Occupational Therapy
- Our base program/standard camp
- Your child will receive up to 6 hours per day of Occupational Therapy within the group setting
Tier 2
Two Therapy Services:
OT, plus either PT or Speech
- Our base program, plus ONE additional discipline
- Minimum 5 hours per week of chosen additional discipline (PT or Speech) within group setting
Tier 3
Three Therapy Services:
OT, PT, and Speech
- Our base program, plus TWO additional disciplines
- Minimum 5 hours per week of each additional discipline (PT and Speech) within group setting
Cast Fees and Add-On Options
Cast Fees
- Small — $150
- Medium — $175
- Large — $200
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.