Outdoor Therapy

Discover the magic of outdoor therapy with Step Forward Therapy’s enriching camps! Led by Miss Claire, our camps seamlessly integrate pediatric occupational and speech therapy into fun-filled outdoor adventures. Offered multiple times a year, these camps help children develop essential skills such as balance, coordination, teamwork, and social interaction. Join us for an unforgettable experience that fosters growth and confidence in a natural setting!

Group of children with Miss Claire at Outdoor Therapy camp. Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, and surrounding areas.
a trail of children and occupational therapists walking through a forested area in outdoor therapy camp. Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, and surrounding areas.
A child crouching on a dock at outdoor therapy camp to play in the water. Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, and surrounding areas.
Group of children working together in a team building activity in Outdoor Therapy Camp. Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, and surrounding areas.

Come Explore With Us!

Our Outdoor Therapy Camp enhances children’s physical, social, and emotional development through a unique blend of activities. Campers participate in team-building exercises that foster teamwork and cooperation, and sensory motor activities like water balloon games, swinging, climbing, creek walking, and mud digging to support motor skill development.

Children also interact with nature by observing animals in their habitats, learning about ecosystems and safety. These experiences help them develop respect for nature, manage their belongings, and take care of their surroundings. Additionally, the camp focuses on essential life skills, enhancing communication, perspective-taking, self-confidence, and language skills through peer interactions and group activities.

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Speech Skills

  • Articulation and Pronunciation: Practicing sounds and words.
  • Language Development: Expanding vocabulary through nature interaction.
  • Social Communication: Developing conversational skills and social cues.
  • Voice Control: Learning to project and modulate voice.

Occupational Therapy Skills

  • Gross Motor Skills: Physical activities like climbing and balancing.
  • Sensory Processing: Experiencing various textures, sounds, and sights.
  • Problem-Solving and Planning: Navigating trails and solving challenges.
  • Social Interaction and Teamwork: Cooperative games and group tasks.

Emotional & Self-Regulation Skills

  • Self-Regulation: Managing emotions and behavior.
  • Confidence and Independence: Gaining confidence through tasks.
  • Stress Relief and Relaxation: Promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety through nature.