Summer Camp Sessions

Session 1: June 3-6

Session 2: June 10-13

Speech Phonology Camp (age 3 1/2 – 5 1/2 years)

Intensive speech therapy, with a low therapist-to-child ratio, focusing on improving the articulation skills of children with phonological delays (like velar fronting, stopping and cluster reduction) through fun “camping” activities and group speech practice. Prescreening required. Led by a Speech Language Pathologist. Hours: 9-11 a.m.

Vocabulary Camp (age 2 1/2 – 4 years)

Intensive language program, with a low therapist-to-child ratio, focusing on increasing vocabulary and word knowledge for children who need extra practice understanding and naming words. Designed for children who are talking and have a vocabulary of about 50-200 words. Led by a Speech Language Pathologist. Hours: 9:15-11:15 a.m.

Let’s Get Moving! (age 2 1/2 – 4 years)

Kids will enjoy fun skill-based activities designed to increase strength, motor planning, and sensory processing. Led by an Occupational Therapist. Hours: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Sensory Play with Food (age 3 1/2 – 5 years)

Let’s get messy! Occupational therapists use a fun, sensory-based approach to expose children to foods during play without the pressure/expectation to consume it. A variety of foods are introduced to explore the different properties of foods, including how they look, smell, feel (and maybe even taste!). Led by an Occupational Therapist. Hours: 10 a.m. – noon

Handwriting HelpersĀ (age 5 1/2 – 7 years)

Based on the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum, children refine handwriting skills to address letter formation, sizing, spacing and fine adherence, while strengthening working memory, perceptual skills, and fine motor coordination. Led by an Occupational Therapist. Hours: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

ABA Social Skills Camps (age 4 – 8 years) THIS CAMP IS NOW FULL

Led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Children will receive an abundance of positive reinforcement to demonstrate useful skills and socially appropriate behaviors. The emphasis is on positive social interaction and learning through play. Two camps are offered: Playing with Pals and Social Squad. Hours: 9-11:30 a.m.

Session 1: Playing with Pals: for children that need beginning social skills support. Skills to be learned will include taking turns and sharing.

Session 2: Social Squad: for children that have some beginning social skills. Skills to be learned will include initiating interactions with peers, handling losing in a luck-based game, and early conversation skills.

All classes are $175 per week. To register, contact Simone Walker at swalker@unitedsrvcs.org or 636-926-2700, ext. 515