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Current therapy program offerings

occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, speech-language therapy

What do our programs looks like?

Children with mild-moderate  therapy needs will receive therapy sessions in a group with maximum 6 children. The sessions will be run by a registered  therapist, plus a therapy student or child development assistant.  We also offer nature-based, 1:1 therapy services as well (limited availability)- please email to inquire (devonkarchut@natureplaykids.ca)

child exploring a stream from a log
child working on a craft outdoors with tree bark

Occupational therapy

Late Fall/Winter Therapy Groups

School-aged OT

  • Fridays, 2-4pm, Bowmont Park, Nov 22-Dec 20, Jan 10-24
  • $850 for 8 sessions (play partners $325)
  • FULL- currently taking a waitlist

Preschool/kindergarten OT

  • Tuesdays, 1-2:45 pm, West Confederation Park, Nov 19-Dec 17, Jan 7-21
  •  $743.75 for 8 sessions (play partners $320)
Child swinging on outdoor play ropes in the forest

Physiotherapy

Winter Therapy Groups

School-aged PT

  • Saturdays, 2-4pm, Bowmont Park, Jan 11-Feb 22 (no class on Feb 15)
  • $600 for 6 sessions (play partners $240)

Social Skills group

School-aged Social skills

  • We’ll be back in action in Spring 2025!
  •  $750 for 6 weeks (*eligible for funding through FSCD*)
  • Please complete an application form if interested! 
 

Fall Preschool/Kindergarten Social skills

  • Mondays, 9:30-11:30am, Oct 7-Nov 26 (no classes on Thanksgiving or Remembrance Day), Fish Creek Provincial Park (Bebo Grove)
  •  $750 for 6 weeks (*eligible for funding through FSCD*)
 
Child walking on outdoors ropes course in the forest

Toddler Multidisciplinary Group

For children ages 1.5-3.5 with a caregiver

  • Fridays, 10am-11:15am, West Confederation Park, Sept 13-Oct 18
  •  $225 per child
  • 2 weeks with a PT, 2 weeks with an OT, 2 weeks with an SLP
  • This program is for children of all abilities- it’s a great opportunity to connect with your child in nature and to learn from experts about how to support healthy child development through outdoor play! 
 
Child walking on outdoors ropes course in the forest

Frequently asked questions

Children are more motivated when peers are involved. They are able to learn from each other, help each other, and develop play skills through naturally occuring play instead of contrived, staged play with an adult.

Play partners are often siblings or friends of children receiving therapy services. Although they don’t have specific OT/PT needs, they may benefit from small group guided natural activities and supported play. Learn more

No, this is a drop-off program. Children should be independent in the bathroom, be able to follow basic directions, and stay safe within a group with a 1:3 ratio

We are looking at funding options to support families with fees, please check back later for resources. We are able to provide receipts for private insurance plans. FSCD contracts can be used for 1:1 services only at this time. Please talk to your FSCD worker to advocate for the group therapy model as they currently do not support it! 

Of course! We love the team approach and are happy to connect with your child’s team to share strategies and successes.

We run our sessions in all weather. We have access to indoor locations during the winter to allow for a safe mix of indoor and outdoor play. We cancel sessions in the case of extreme road conditions, electrical storms or hail. Cancelled programs will be reimbursed or rescheduled.