Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, SLD, VI, S/LI
Dates: Check the website for 2022 dates
Ages: 4 – 6 years
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Abilities First, LLC
Contact: Bridget Coleman
Address: 20800 Westgate Suite 500; Fairview Park, OH 44126
Phone: 440-333-1880 Fax: 440-333-1834
Email: bridget.coleman@abilities1st.com
Website: www.abilities1st.com
Descriptor: This camp is for children ages 4 to 6 who will not enter Kindergarten in the Fall. Sessions will emphasize fine motor skills needed for pre-writing, grasp, introduction to upper case letters, writing name, attention to task, turn taking, and two hand use through a variety of sensory experiences and games.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, SLD, VI, S/LI
Dates: Check the website for 2022 dates
Ages: Grade 1-3
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Abilities First, LLC
Contact: Bridget Coleman
Address: 20800 Westgate Suite 500, Fairview Park, OH 44126
Phone: 440-333-1880 Fax: 440-333-1834
Email: bridget.coleman@abilities1st.com
Website: www.abilities1st.com
Descriptor: This camp is offered to children who will enter grades 1st – 3rd in the Fall who have already had initial instruction in upper- and lower-case letters but need further work on core/hand strength, grasp, sizing, and spacing of letters, words, and sentence writing.
Groups will have a 4:1 ratio and will be led by an Occupational Therapist/ Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Minimum of 4 students and Maximum of 8 students per class.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, S/LI
Dates: Check website for 2022 dates
Ages: 5 – 7 years old
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Abilities First, LLC
Contact: Bridget Coleman
Address: 20800 Westgate Suite 500; Fairview Park, OH 44126
Phone: 440-333-1880 Fax: 440-333-1834
Email: bridget.coleman@abilities1st.com
Website: www.abilities1st.com
Descriptor: This camp is for children ages 5 to 7 who will enter Kindergarten in the Fall. Sessions will emphasize core strength, body awareness, right/left awareness, and learn to write upper case letters and introduction to lower case letters and simple words with effective pencil grasp, praxis, sizing, and spacing through a variety of fun games and sensory experiences.
Groups will have a 4:1 ratio and will be led by an Occupational Therapist/ Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Minimum of 4 students and Maximum of 8 students per class
Population Served: AUT, ED, ID, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, TBI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: All
Fee: Varies depending on services
Organization: Art Therapy Studio
Contact: Cheryl Pete, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Address: 12200 Fairhill Road; Cleveland, OH 44120
Phone: 216-791-9303
Email: info@arttherapystudio.org
Website: www.arttherapystudio.org
Descriptor: The Art Therapy Studio provides customized art therapy services for special needs populations. The professionally trained art therapists are skilled in helping people who suffer physical, emotional, and cognitive losses. They offer “Discover the Artist” classes throughout the year for adults as well as specially designed programs for individuals or groups. Please call the office for information about programs to fit your needs.
Four locations: Art Therapy Studio/Fairhill; Art Therapy Studio/Metro Health Center; Art Therapy Studio/Rivers Edge; and Art Therapy Studio/Ursuline College.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round programs
Ages: Any age (birth to 100+)
Fee: All services and camps provided at the Baldwin Wallace Speech Clinic are free of charge to
all participants.
Organization: Baldwin Wallace University Speech Clinic
Contact: Christie Needham, Director of Clinical Education
Address: Mailing Address: 275 Eastland Road, Berea, OH 44017
Physical Address: 285 Front Street, Berea, OH 44017
Phone: 440-826-2070
Email: cneedham@bw.edu
Website: http://www.bw.edu/resources/speech-clinic/
Descriptor: The Baldwin Wallace Speech Clinic provides speech, language, and hearing services to adults and children in the community. Student clinicians from BW’s communication sciences & disorders undergraduate major and speech-language pathology graduate program provide services customized to match the individual patient's needs based on a free-standing treatment plan or as a supplement to an existing one. Students work under the supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists who are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed by the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Sessions are generally scheduled on a weekly basis and are offered year-round, including summer. All services are provided free of charge.
Population Served: AUT, ED, ID, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI
Dates: Call for information
Ages: All ages
Fee: Varies depending on service
Organization: The Beck Center for the Arts
Contact: Tracy Ammon, MT-BC
Address: 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
Phone: 216-521-2540, ext. 34
Email: tammon@beckcenter.org
Website: www.beckcenter.org
Descriptor: Using the creative arts therapies, individuals with special needs, which include mental, physical or developmental disabilities, are encouraged to maximize their potential. Using music and art as a therapeutic tool, individuals address academic, motor, emotional, and social skills as well as talents in the fine arts. Each participant receives individualized treatment with personally designed goals tailored to meet his/her needs. Weekly sessions are offered on an individual, paired or group basis. Call for more information.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI
Dates: On-going
Ages: 3-22
Fee: Assessment: $25. Call for details regarding tuition for our Levels 1 – 4.
Organization: Beyond Words: Music & Dance Center
Contact: Erin Jester, MT-BC, Director
Address: 6058 Royalton Road, North Royalton, OH 44133
Phone: 440-230-6100
Email: erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org
Website: http://www.beyondwordscenter.org
Descriptor: The ultimate goal of our adaptive dance program is to mainstream our dancers into a traditional dance class. The benefit to these classes is the low teacher to student ratio (2:4-8). Skills taught in these individual lessons and classes are the same as a typical dance class, but are tailored to each dancer's unique needs and abilities in order to provide the most successful learning environment. Various styles of dance classes are available.
For more information, check out our program video or visit our website.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI
Dates: On-going
Ages: Ages 5+
Fee: Call for specific fees and pricing; Funding through county BDD and Ohio Department of Education's scholarships accepted; 30-, 45- & 60-minute weekly lessons, facilitated by a Board-Certified Music Therapist
Organization: Beyond Words: Music and Dance Center
Contact: Erin Jester, MT-BC, Director
Address: 6048 Royalton Rd.; North Royalton, OH 44133 (Studios in Medina, Independence, Highland Heights & Avon)
Phone: 440-230-6100
Email: erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org
Website: http://www.beyondwordscenter.org
Descriptor: Adapted music lessons focus on musical goals on the piano, guitar, ukulele, voice or foundational music skills. Beginning adaptive music lessons with a music therapist can be the first step a student needs to successfully start a lifetime of musical learning. The purpose of adaptive music lessons is to provide additional support to increase musical skills until transitional music lessons can be achieved.
For more information, check out our program video (https://vimeo.com/514511626) or visit our website.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI
Dates: On-going
Ages: Ages 2-5
Fee: $135 Virtual Access Plan; $160 In-Person Class Plan; $200 Hybrid Class Plan (see the website for specifics included in each plan)
Organization: Beyond Words: Music and Dance Center
Contact: Erin Jester, MT-BC, Director
Address: 6048 Royalton Rd.; North Royalton, OH 44133 (Studios in Medina, Independence, Highland Heights & Avon)
Phone: 440-230-6100
Email: erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org
Website: http://www.beyondwordscenter.org
Descriptor: Led by a Music Therapist, Beyond the Music is a virtual music and movement program designed for children ages 2-5. These inclusion classes are appropriate for children with special needs and those developing typically. Our classes includes specific educational and developmental goals that are needed for kindergarten and beyond. Virtual members receive access to a new class each week that they can watch once or multiple times, as well as 10 months of classes in our membership vault. One class each month will be a live class with Miss Erin, featuring all of your child's favorite songs from that month and personalized to include your child's name. In-Person members can take advantage of our classes at the North Royalton studio. Hybrid members receive in-person and virtual access.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI
Dates: June-August 2022 - Each of our 90-min/day and 3-hr/day camps have different dates and times but offered in one-week sessions. Check out our program video and website for more specifics for each camp.
Ages: See website for specific ages for each camp.
Fee: Call for specific fees and tuition; funding through CCBDD, LCBDD, MCBDD, SCBDD, Autism & Jon Peterson Scholarship accepted.
Organization: Beyond Words: Music & Dance Center
Contact: Erin Jester, MT-BC, Director/Owner
Address: 6058 Royalton Road, North Royalton, OH 44133
Phone: 440-230-6100
Email: erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org
Website: http://www.beyondwordscenter.org
Descriptor: Beyond Words is an organization of music therapists and adapted dance instructors devoted to developing every students' potential through artistic expressions. Below is a list of our summer camps, which descriptions, camp dates/times and locations can all be found on our website. Unsure of the best fit for your child? Call us!
Music Camps:
Ukulele Camp
Music in Color Camp
Jam Session & Songwriting Camp
Speaking Through Song Camp - speech and music therapy
PASS Camp - performing arts & social skills
World Tour Musical with Challenge Island
Dance Camps:
Everything Disney Dance Camp
Showstopper Camp - singing/dancing/acting
For more information, check out our summer camp video (https://vimeo.com/515364041).
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI
Dates: On-going
Ages: All ages
Fee: Call for specific fees and tuition; 30-45-60 min session options scheduled once a week; funding through CCBDD, LCBDD, MCBDD, SCBDD, Autism & Jon Peterson Scholarship accepted.
Organization: Beyond Words: Music & Dance Center
Contact: Erin Jester, MT-BC, Director/Owner
Address: Main Studio/North Royalton: Beyond Words Studio, 6048 Royalton Rd. (Studios at Medina, Solon, Highland Heights, and Avon)
Phone: 440-230-6100
Email: erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org
Website: http://www.beyondwordscenter.org/portfolio/music-therapy/
Descriptor: Music therapy uses music as the therapeutic stimulus to achieve non-musical treatment goals. Goals can address a wide range of physical, emotional, gross/fine motor, cognitive, and social needs. Weekly sessions range from 30-60 minutes and are facilitated by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.
For more information, check out our program video (https://vimeo.com/514511826).
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, ID, SLD, S/LI
Dates: 3-hr/day, Monday-Friday, one week camp - see website for details
Ages: Ages 9-12
Fee: Call for specific fees and tuition; funding through CCBDD, LCBDD, MCBDD, SCBDD, Autism & Jon Peterson Scholarship accepted.
Organization: Beyond Words & Challenge Island
Contact: Erin Jester, MT-BC, Executive Director
Address: 6058 Royalton Road, North Royalton, OH 44133
Phone: 440-230-6100 x700
Email: erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org
Website: www.beyondwordscenter.org
Descriptor: Pack your suitcases for Challenge Island's World Tour! Students will engineer their way around the globe. Each challenge will bring students to a different international destination, while learning songs and dances that provide a special Challenge Island taste of the local flavor there! We will design, build and create a world of wonders in this fun filled camp.
For more information check out our program video (https://vimeo.com/517566120 ) or go to our website.
Population Served: AUT, MD, ID, SLD, S/LI
Dates: 90-min, Monday-Friday, one week camp - see website for specific dates/times for each camp
Ages: Ages 3-5, 6-8 and 9-13
Fee: Call for specific fees and tuition; 30-45-60 min session options scheduled once a week; funding through CCBDD, LCBDD, MCBDD, SCBDD, Autism & Jon Peterson Scholarship accepted.
Organization: Beyond Words & Sprout Therapy
Contact: Erin Jester, MT-BC, Director/Owner & Milestones Lori Kallevig
Address: Main Studio/North Royalton: Beyond Words Studio, 6048 Royalton Rd. (Studios at Medina, Solon, Highland Heights, and Avon)
Phone: 440-230-6100
Email: erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org
Website: http://www.beyondwordscenter.org/portfolio/music-therapy/
Descriptor: Our unique camp features the experience of two professionals – music therapy and speech therapy. This summer program is perfect for emerging communicators, using pictures, devices, and verbal approximations in a non-threatening environment filled with music. Your child will sing, dance, and play instruments while working on communication skills of requesting items, choosing from 2-3 items, and participating in a music ensemble.
Check out our program video (https://vimeo.com/515364041 ) for a sample of this camp.
Population Served: AUT, MD, TBI, ID, SLD, S/LI
Dates: Call for information
Ages: Our camp program is intended for children with a cognitive age of 3 -10. We also divide the age groups when needed to make sure everyone is doing age-appropriate activities.
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Catalyst Farm
Contact: Jillian D. Pelland, OTR/L
Address: 1021 Ridgewood Rd.; Wadsworth, OH 44281
Phone: 330-800-6000
Email: info@catalystfarm.com
Website: www.catalystfarm.com
Descriptor: Summer camp on the farm is always a big hit! Our camps are organized and run by our Occupational, Physical and Speech therapists, which allows us to work therapy goals into our daily camp activities. The children will learn to take care of the animals and the farm itself. 9:30-12:30 Monday-Friday with an additional lunch hour option available. These camps are limited to 8 campers each week and sell out quickly so don't delay in signing up!
Population Served: AUT, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year Round
Ages: 4 years-of-age - Adulthood
Fee: $155.00/session
Organization: Encouraging Words, LLC.
Contact: Hannah Agoston M.S. CCC-SLP, Services Coordinator
Address: Teletherapy
The Well CDC 647 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304, USA
Phone: 2163672380
Email: hannah@ewtherapy.com
Website: www.encouragingwordstherapy.com
Descriptor: Encouraging Words, LLC, provides exceptional speech, language, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and nasal breathing re-education services via Tele-Health, in Ohio, Colorado, and other states within the consortium. Our myofunctional therapy programs focus on maximizing your function for breathing, eating, and swallowing. We address tongue thrust, articulation errors, and elimination of thumb and finger sucking habits.
Therapy services are designed to treat the specific needs of the patient through fun and engaging therapy sessions. Therapy sessions are conveniently provided in the comfort of your home through the teletherapy model.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year round
Ages: 0-18
Fee: Insurance/Scholarship/Self Pay
Organization: Galvin Therapy Center
Contact: Patient Care Coordinators
Address: 37701 Colorado Ave. Suite D Avon, Ohio 44011
25221 Miles Road Suite F Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44116
Phone: 216-514-1600
Email: info@galvintherapycenter.com
Website: https://galvintherapycenter.com/
Descriptor: At the Galvin Therapy Center, we provide a broad range of pediatric therapy evaluations and treatment services for infants, children and young adults throughout Northeast Ohio. Our facilities are equipped to provide your child with everything they’ll need to succeed. Our payment options will allow you to handle our reasonable therapy expenses in a flexible, graduated manner and we are an in-network provider for many insurance providers.
Population Served: AUT, ID, MD, SLD, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 18 months and up
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC
Contact: Ellen Spear M.A., CCC/SLP, Owner or Kelly Rigo, Office Manager
Address: 815 Crocker Road, Suite #3; Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-471-7190 Fax: 440-271-5860
Email: espear@lakeshorespeech.com or krigo@lakeshorespeech.com
Website: www.lakeshorespeech.com
Descriptor: Speech-language therapy services provided year-round for ages 18 months to adult. Social skills groups are offered in the summer for different age groups while others continue year-round.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Call for information
Ages: All Ages
Fee: Call for information
Organization: The Music Settlement Center for Music Therapy
Contact: Anne M. Reed, Supervising Music Therapist
Address: University Circle-11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106
Ohio City-2610 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216-421-5806
Email: areed@themusicsettlement.org
Website: www.themusicsettlement.org
Descriptor: Our pioneering Center for Music Therapy was established in 1966 to positively impact the lives of children and adults facing a wide range of life’s challenges. Music therapy supports learning and the transfer of skills, improves the quality of life, and offers hope to those enduring challenging diagnoses, illness or pain. Music therapy can also benefit people who are working toward rehabilitation or are being served by hospice. Music therapists use music-based interventions in a clinical setting to help people accomplish specific individualized goals.
Programs include Individual Music Therapy, Group Music Therapy, Arts N Play, Early Childhood Camps, Center for Music Camps
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: On-going
Ages: 5 years- adult
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Music Therapy Enrichment Center, Inc.
Contact: Maggie Mcallister, MT-BC, Co-Director
Address: 26121 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-250-0091
Email: maggie.mcallister@mtecincorporated.com
Website: www.mtecincorporated.com; https://www.facebook.com/MTECincorporated; https://www.instagram.com/mtecincorporated/
Descriptor: Music Lessons at MTEC are provided to children and adults of all abilities. Instruments include piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, and more.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: On-going
Ages: All ages
Fee: *FREE 30-Minute evaluations*, Funding through CCBDD, LCBDD, Autism Scholarship, and Jon Peterson
Organization: Music Therapy Enrichment Center, Inc. (MTEC)
Contact: Maggie McAllister, MT-BC, Co-Director
Address: 26121 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-250-0091
Email: maggie.mcallister@MTECincorporated.com
Website: www.MTECincorporated.com ; https://www.facebook.com/MTECincorporated; https://www.instagram.com/mtecincorporated/
Descriptor: Music Therapy (MT) at MTEC is uniquely designed for everyone who utilizes our services. Whether receiving MT in an individual session or a small group, our clients' needs and strengths are thoroughly assessed. Treatment is designed to address the non-music goals and objectives of each child or adult. MTEC music therapists treat individuals with a wide variety of diagnoses and needs.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI, Developmental Delay; ADD/ADHD
Dates: Week of June 1 through the week of Aug. 17; 3 Days / Week – Monday through Wednesday; 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 3-6 years
Fee: Please see the website for more details
Organization: Peak Potential Therapy
Contact: Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP Owner and Camp Director
Address: 7689 Sagamore Hills Blvd.; Northfield, OH 44067
Phone: 330-405-8776
Email: contact@PeakPotentialTherapy.com
Website: www.peakpotentialtherapy.com
Descriptor: Camp A.B.C.™, Camp Always Be Communicating, is a social developmental play skills group for children ages 3 to 6. The camp is a fusion of social development ideologies and therapeutic approaches with play-based activities, which help children develop better social relationships. This camp is specifically designed for preschool-age children who need extra help in developing peer relationships, play skills, and social communication skills. We also welcome siblings and friends to attend our community inclusion program! We believe every child with a disability can have a successful experience at Camp A.B.C.™, including those with: developmental delays, mild to moderate autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger’s, Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, and any other disorder
Population Served: AUT, ED, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, S/LI, Developmental Delay; ADD/ADHD
Dates: June 6 through August 26, 2022; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Fee: $155/week (before March 31) or $175/week (after March 31). If a child needs an aide to participate in group activities and maintain their safety, then they can participate in the camp with an aide for an additional $20 per hour. A Progress Report (ESY) is available upon request for $75.
Organization: Peak Potential Therapy
Contact: Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP, Owner and Camp Director
Address: 7689 Sagamore Hills Blvd.; Northfield, OH 44067
Phone: 330-405-8776
Email: contact@peakpotentialtherapy.com
Website: www.campsuntastic.com
Descriptor: Camp Suntastic™ is designed for children ages 6 and up who have disabilities. This camp provides an opportunity for children to continue learning during the summer and have a fun summer camp experience just like other kids do. If your child needs one-on-one support, your child may attend camp with an aide provided by your family or school, or a member of the Peak Potential Therapy staff. We also welcome siblings and friends to attend our community inclusion program! We believe every child with a disability can have a successful experience in Camp Suntastic™, including those with: mild to moderate autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger’s, Down’s syndrome, apraxia, cerebral palsy, or traumatic brain injury
Children at Camp Suntastic™ will meet in the community for a fun social outing to generalize skills. Each week the children will engage in a different field trip location. Activities to be determined for specific dates but will include Twinsburg Waterpark, Cleveland Zoo, Fun’n Stuff, Zip City, Nature Center in Brecksville, Akron Children’s Museum, and more. While at camp, children will be provided with numerous transactional supports to help them be successful and have a great time, such as visual schedules, social stories, alternating high and low demand, and incorporating movement. There will be a variety of activities to engage your child, including social skills, gross motor play, sensory regulation, community safety, and much more.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI, Developmental Delay; ADD/ADHD
Dates: June 6 – August 15, 2022; Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 16 (flexible based on ability)
Fee: $549/week (before March 31) or $649/week (after March 31). Before & Aftercare is available for Camp Wonder for an additional $20/hour. If a child needs an aide to participate in group activities and maintain their safety, then they can participate in the camp with an aide for an additional $20/hour.
Organization: Peak Potential Therapy
Contact: Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP, Owner and Camp Director
Address: 7689 Sagamore Hills Blvd.; Northfield, OH 44067
Phone: 330-405-8776
Email: contact@peakpotentialtherapy.com
Website: www.campsuntastic.com
Descriptor: Camp Wonder is an academic & therapeutic day camp lead by certified professionals applying the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. The program was designed and is overseen by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and a BCBA Trainee. Your child will participate in daily learning activities designed to improve social skills, communication, behavior, independence, and academics. We also welcome siblings and friends to attend our community inclusion program! Group activities will be science experiments, team projects, group art projects, and more. Weekly themes are exciting and engaging, which encourages active participation and learning. Our daily schedule provides opportunities to explore, experiment, develop problem-solving skills, and create friendships. This camp can be used to supplement ESY, or in place of ESY while being funded by the school district. Before and aftercare is available and follows the same pricing model as SMILE Summer Camp.
Population Served: AUT, TBI, ID, SLD, S/LI, Developmental Delay; ADD/ADHD
Dates: April 5-9, 2022; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages: 10-16 (flexible)
Fee: $469 for the full week session or $100 per day for individual days
Organization: Peak Potential Therapy
Contact: Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP Owner and Camp Director
Address: 7689 Sagamore Hills Blvd.; Northfield, OH 44067
Phone: 330-405-8776
Email: contact@PeakPotentialTherapy.com
Website: www.peakpotentialtherapy.com
Descriptor: Spring Break Camp is a recreational, speech therapy camp filled with plenty of fun, adventure, and activity where every child with a disability can be successful, including those with: developmental delay, mild to moderate, autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger’s, Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and any other disorders
A typical experience includes activities that help children develop better social relationships, all with a therapeutic approach. Spring Break Camp is specifically designed for children, ages 10-16 (flexible), who need extra help developing: peer relationships, playing, and communicating socially. We also welcome siblings and friends to attend our community inclusion program! If you’d like to know more, give our staff a call.
Population Served: AUT, ED, HI, ID, MD, OHI, SLD, S/LI, VI
Dates: Spring, Summer & Fall classes
Ages: 2 years - adults
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Pony Tales Farm
Contact: Lorraine Schaffner
Address: 13360 Cowley Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028
Phone: 440-891-9992
Email: ponytalesfarms@gmail.com
Website: www.ponytalesfarm.org
Descriptor: Pony Tales Farm is a non-profit organization with the goals of helping children and rescuing animals (horses). We offer riding lessons, pony camps, therapeutic riding, and interaction on the farm with nature as well as all our other farm animals. We also offer field trips and other events (birthday parties, festival events, etc.)
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 1 year - adulthood
Fee: $320.00 every 4 weeks
Organization: Rec2connect, LLC
Contact: Amber Bailey
Address: Berea Rec Center, Seven Hills Rec Center, Mandel JCC in Beachwood, Shaw JCC in Akron, Beachwood High School
Phone: 330-715-9827
Email: Amber@rec2connect.org
Website: www.rec2connect.com
Descriptor: Weekly aquatic therapy sessions focus on individualized goals determined in the Initial Aquatics Assessment. Typically, therapy goals include goals to increase range of motion, strength, balance, and coordination. The session also targets swim safety skills such as floating, breath control, entering/exiting the pool, and developing swim strokes.
What skills will I work on:
increase Strength
Muscle tone
Balance
Spatial Coordination
Range of Motion
Water Safety Skills
Beginning swim skills
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 5 and up
Fee: $340.00 every 4 weeks
Organization: Rec2connect, LLC
Contact: Amber Bailey
Address: Youth Challenge in Westlake
Phone: 330-715-9827
Email: Amber@rec2connect.org
Website: www.rec2connect.com
Descriptor: Program led by Recreation Therapist Skills assessed in a variety of areas that impact bike riding skills. Innovative techniques and equipment utilized on an individualized basis. The program runs weekly on Wednesdays at Youth Challenge parking lot (weather permitting).
What skills will I work on: beginning skills of bike riding, balance, stopping and starting, peddling, turning, strength, and motor planning
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round
Ages: 7 and up
Fee: $100 every 4 weeks
Organization: Rec2connect
Contact: Amber Bailey
Address: Berea Rec Center, Seven Hills Rec Center, Berea High School
Phone: 216-973-9647
Email: Amber@rec2connect.org
Website: www.rec2connect.com
Descriptor: Join us as we jump in the water in Seven Hills with our Razorsharks Swim Team! We work weekly on swim stroke development, increasing endurance, and competing with our team. Ages 7 and up with the ability to swim one length of a swimming pool without flotation, demonstrate group skills (listening, following group directions, etc.) and maintain safety in the pool.
Population Served: AUT, HI, ID, MD, OHI, SLD, S/LI, VI
Dates: Tuesday-Saturdays
Ages: 0-6
Fee: $55/month
Organization: Royalton Music Center
Contact: Megan Malko
Address: 10167 Royalton Road; North Royalton, OH 44133
Phone: 440-237-9400
Email: m.malko@royaltonmusic.com
Website: www.royaltonmusic.com
Descriptor: Kindermusik is music-making with a purpose! We use the power and joy of music-making to help children learn and grow during the years most critical to brain development. Our research-based curricula and interactive music experiences establish a foundation of early learning that supports sustained growth, confidence, and creativity. Kindermusik kids laugh, smile, stomp, play, clap, sing, and dance. But having fun is just the beginning. Steeped in educational theory, our dynamic classes engage the potential found in every child and set a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning. Our purpose is simple. We’re here to develop young minds and change the world. One child at a time.
Population Served: AUT, HI, ID, MD, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI
Dates: Monday-Thursday, and Saturday
Ages: All
Fee: $120.00 per month for 30-minute sessions
$175.00 per month for 45-minute sessions
$230.00 per month for 60-minute sessions
Organization: Royalton Music Center
Contact: Megan Malko
Address: 10167 Royalton Road; North Royalton, OH 44133
Phone: 440-237-9400
Email: m.malko@royaltonmusic.com
Website: www.royaltonmusic.com
Descriptor: Our store currently offers private sessions for all interested parties. Each session is designed for the individual and is based on their needs. The Music Therapist conducts an assessment to determine areas of need and establish goals. Music Therapy sessions then focus on the set goals through use of musical based activities. Responses, both musical and non-musical, are documented after each session to keep track of progress. Goals may address communication, social skills, and academic, psychological and physical needs. There are several musical experiences that may take place such as music improvisation, learning through music, or organized playing.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI, Developmental Delay; ADD/ADHD
Dates: Week of May 31 through the week of August 23, 2022; Monday – Friday*; Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
*Except for week 1 which is a 4-day week starting Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Ages: 6-10 and 10-16 (separate sessions) Age is flexible based on ability.
Fee: $599/week (by March 31) or $699/week (after March 31); The weekly fee will be prorated for the shorter weeks. Before & After Care is available for SMILE Summer Camp for $20.00 per hour. If a child needs an aide to participate in group activities and maintain their safety, then they can participate in the camp with an aide for an additional $20.00 per hour. A Progress Report (ESY) is available upon request for $75.Organization: Peak Potential Therapy
Contact: Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP, Owner and Camp Director
Address: 7689 Sagamore Hills Blvd.; Northfield, OH 44067
Phone: 330-405-8776 Fax: 216-706-4561
Email: contact@peakpotentialtherapy.com
Website: www.smilesummercamp.com
Descriptor: SMILE Summer Camp™ is a therapeutic day camp led by a speech-language therapist. The camp alternates weekly with the 10-16 age group and the 6-10 age group. Campers engage in structured learning activities in addition to daily field trips to generalize skills while focusing on social skills, communication, and emotional regulation. This therapeutic program was developed specifically for children with disabilities to provide them with a fun and interactive way to develop social skills, participate in the activities that typical kids take for granted, and work on their IEP goals. We want to help your child have a better summer! This camp can be used to supplement ESY, or in place of ESY while being funded by the school district. Every day will be fun-filled with intensive speech-language therapy focused on your child’s goals while being engaged in an outing in the community. We also welcome siblings and friends to attend! All age groups will engage in a variety of field trip activities, and some examples are:
Therapeutic horseback riding
Playing miniature golf
Bowling
Swimming at community pools
Visiting the zoo
Field trips to Cleveland Metroparks & Zoo, Hale Farm & Village, Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, Fun ‘n Stuff, Sky Zone, The Jump Palace, and many others
Need to work around a family vacation or summer schedule? You can easily register for one week in the session or any combination to better work with your availability. If you have any questions, please contact our staff.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, ID, SLD, S/LI
Dates: Call for information
Ages: All ages
Fee: Call for Information
Organization: Solutions Behavioral Consulting
Contact: Ashley Madonio
Address: 8536 Crow Drive Suite 240; Macedonia, OH 44056
Phone: 330-888-9596
Email: amadonio@solutionsbehavioral.com
Website: www.solutionsbehavioral.com
Descriptor: Services include assessment and individual home and school-based therapy. Services provided for expressive and receptive language disorders, pragmatic/social skill deficits, and augmentative communication.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Please see the website for more details.
Ages: 2-14 (groups broken up based on age)
Fee: Please see the website for more details.
Organization: Sprout Therapy, LLC
Contact: Lori Kallevig
Address: 16363 Pearl Road, Strongsville Ohio 44136
Phone: 440-316-2416
Email: sprouttherapyllc@gmail.com
Website: www.sprouttherapyllc.com
Descriptor: The OT focus of this group is to enhance sensory and fine motor experiences among children in a play-based, calm environment. Group sizes will be limited. Targets: Fine Motor, Sensory, & Friendship. An introduction meeting and individual screening will be conducted prior to the start of the group during the first session to ensure appropriate goals are established and embedded into each day.
Population Served: AUT, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, OI, S/LI
Dates: Contact us for current schedule
Ages: 3-5 Years (flexible)
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Talk Play Grow
Contact: Beth Brady M.A. CCC-SLP
Address: 1440 Rockside Rd Ste 201, Parma, OH 44134
Phone: 440-427-4433
Email: Ebrady@talkplaygrowllc.com
Website: www.talkplaygrowllc.com
Descriptor: FLOURISH is our literacy-based language enrichment program. Using a new book every week, we work on various expressive and receptive language skills through play! The program is run by licensed and ASHA-certified Speech-Language pathologists. Spots are limited so be sure to register in advance!
Population Served: AUT, ED
Dates: Five sessions, small groups; dates to be determined, typically once or twice a week. Check our webpage or follow on us on Facebook.
Ages: Youth ages 7 to 12; Teens ages 13 to 18.
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Stable Solutions Farm
Contact: Loree Stubblefield, MSW, LSW; Deanna Eshler, LPCC-S
Address: 12381 Easton Street NE Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: 330-733-3132
Email: ponykids@neo.rr.com
Website: www.Stablesolutionsfarm.com
Descriptor: This program is a non-riding program lead by licensed mental health professionals. The goal is to improve problem-solving skills and improve emotional well-being to work through life challenges. This program utilizes the EAGALA model. There is no riding and no horsemanship taught during these sessions. This program happens on the ground with horses and is experiential and solution-oriented.
Population Served: AUT, ED, ID, SLD
Dates: 6 weeks; dates to be determined. Other days can be arranged.
Ages: 7 to 18; small groups
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Stable Solutions Farm
Contact: Loree Stubblefield, MSW, LSW; Deanna Eshler, LPCC-S
Address: 12381 Easton Street NE Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: 330-733-3132
Email: stablesolutionsfarm@gmail.com
Website: https://www.stablesolutionsfarm.com
Descriptor: This group is held at Stable Solutions farm. Specifically for pre-teens and teens who are interested in working with animals, enjoy being outdoors, have a desire to improve self-regulation, build relationship skills, confidence, leadership, and problem-solving skills. This group does not require riding to participate, riding is an option.
Population Served: AUT, ED, ID, SLD
Dates: Twice a Week/Three Week sessions Dates and times to be announced. Typically, times are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 8 and up
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Stable Solutions Farm
Contact: Loree Stubblefield, MSW, LSW; Deanna Eshler, LPCC-S
Address: 12381 Easton Street NE Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: 330-733-3132
Email: stablesolutionsfarm@gmail.com
Website: http://www.stablesolutionsfarm.com/
Descriptor: Social/Behavioral skills group for kids interested in working with animals, improving emotional regulation, building relationships, and problem-solving skills. May include riding but riding is not required. Activities are held outdoors or in an indoor arena. Sessions may also include swimming during July and August groups. Our Programs are led by a Licensed Social Worker and Clinical Counselor.
Population Served: AUT, ED, MD, HI, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, VI, OI, S/LI
Dates: Year-round Therapeutic Riding sessions and Horsemanship programs
Ages: 4 and up
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Stable Solutions Farm
Contact: Loree Stubblefield, MSW, LSW
Address: 12381 Easton Street NE Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: 330-733-3132
Email: ponykids@neo.rr.com
Website: http://www.stablesolutionsfarm.com/
Descriptor: Social Worker, Certified Path Riding Instructor providing small groups and individual sessions. Horsemanship program teaching about horses and riding. Building social skills, emotional regulation, teamwork, relationship skills, confidence, and leadership.
Population Served: AUT, MD, HI, ID, VI, S/LI
Dates: June 20-24, 2022, from 4 p.m.- 6p.m. Daily
Ages: 15 and up
Fee: $150 per camper
Organization: The Groovy Garfoose
Contact: Bonnie Hayhurst
Address: Camp held at 435 SOM Center Rd Mayfield, Ohio
Phone: 440-252-2822
Email: bonnie@groovygarfoose.com
Website: www.groovygarfoose.com/camp
Descriptor: We are proud to present our 11th creative arts summer camp for teens and adults of all abilities ages 15 years old and up! Each day, campers will rotate with 3-6 campers through music, art, and dance experiences for all abilities centered around different types of weather themes including: Sunshine, Rain & Thunder, Snow & Cold, and Wind & Clouds. On the last day of camp, friends and family will be invited to watch a performance celebrating all the campers accomplished at camp!
Population Served: AUT, MD, OHI, ID, OI, S/LI
Dates: January - May, July, September - December
Ages: 3 & Up
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Dancing Wheels Company & School
Contact: Sara Lawrence-Sucato
Address: 3030 Euclid Ave.; Suite 100; Cleveland OH 44115
Phone: 216-432-0306
Email: school@dancingwheels.org
Website: www.dancingwheels.org
Descriptor: The Dancing Wheels Company & School is a Cleveland based arts and disabilities organization that unites the talents of individuals both with and without disabilities. The School of Dancing Wheels is a multi-arts school that offers classes throughout the week from September through May for students of all abilities, ages 3 and up. We are passionate about inspiring and shaping creativity while promoting self-awareness, self-confidence, equality, and inclusion in all our classes. Along with in-studio classes, we offer residencies, K-12 programs, community programs, summer workshops, and youth camps. Our lifelong mission is to enhance integration and diversity in the arts, provide successful, independent, and creative role models for those with disabilities, and erase negative stereotypes about people with disabilities in professional careers.
Population Served: AUT, MD, OHI, TBI, ID, SLD, S/LI, OH
Dates: First week of June to the third week of August
Ages: 5-18
Fee: Call for information
Organization: Therapy and Wellness Connection
Contact: Jaclyn McClymont or Mackenzie Millward
Address: 10245 Brecksville Rd Brecksville, OH 44141
Phone: 330-748-4807 Fax: 330-266-7513
Email: thrivecentertwc@gmail.com
Website: http://www.therapyandwellnessconnection.com
Descriptor: Children of all ages and abilities are welcome at our inclusive, therapist-led Thrive Summer Camp. Fun weekly themes and regular field trips keep kids engaged and offer ample opportunity to play, move, explore, create, and connect. Campers with special needs will have the benefit of therapist supervision/ involvement to promote greater generalization of therapy goals like improved communication, independence, and appropriate behavior.
Thrive Summer Camp offers unique benefits like:
Minimum two therapists from multiple disciplines always present
High therapist-to-student ratios (ensuring children are safe and get the most from the experience)
Real-world outings (horse farms, zoos, science centers, Cleveland Metroparks, etc.)
Opportunities for inclusion of typically developing siblings, friends, relatives - and anyone else who wants to be a part of this popular program!
Sibling and family-member volunteer helpers
Thrive Summer Camp is a special chance for all children to experience new things, make a few friends, learn critical skills in real-world settings and hopefully glean some lifelong fond memories.
Population Served: ADD, ADHD, AUT, SLD, S/LI, PDD
Dates: Ongoing individual therapy
Ages: 18 months – 18 years
Fee: Varies
Organization: Western Reserve Speech & Language Partners
Contact: Nancy Theofrastous
Address: 100 7th Ave., Suite 255, Chardon, OH 44024
Phone: 440-285-0775 Fax. 440-285-2091
Email: admin@wrslp.com
Website: https://wrslp.com
Descriptor: For more information regarding support, advocacy and general information call contact.