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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
 Writing in the Woods- mini camp focuses on building printing skills in the most wild and wonderful way! 
  • Feb 19, 20, 21-  12pm-2pm
  • Cochrane area
  • $350
  • Fill out an application form to apply!
*Calgary Writing in the Woods program coming March break 2025!*
 

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)
  • $660 for 6 sessions (play partners $240)

Social Skills group- SPRING 2025!

School-aged Social skills

  • Fridays, 2:00-3:30pm, Confederation Park, April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9, 23, 30, June 6
  •  $750 for 8 weeks (*eligible for funding through FSCD*), which includes intake, goal setting, in-person classes, mid-session phone check-in, goal review, and final summary report (approximately 16 hours of service!)
  • Please complete an application form to apply
 
Child walking on outdoors ropes course in the forest

Toddler Multidisciplinary Group- SPRING 2025!

For children ages 1.5-3.5 with a caregiver

  • Fridays, 10am-11:15am, Confederation Park, May 2, 9, 23, 30, June 6, 13 
  •  $240 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.