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Current therapy program offerings

occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, speech-language therapy

What do our programs looks like?

Winter programs are underway! Please check out our current and upcoming offerings!

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

Winter Therapy Groups

School-aged OT- FULL

  • Fridays, 2-4pm, Rocky Ridge, Jan 12-March 15 (no classes on Jan 26 and Feb 16)
  • $850 for 8 session (play partners $325)

Spring Therapy Groups

Preschool OT

  • Thursdays, 1-3pm, Canmore Park (West Confederation Park), March 7- April 25 (no class March  28)
  •  $740 for 7 sessions (play partners $280) 

School Aged OT

  • Fridays, 2-4pm, Rocky Ridge, April 12-June 7 (no class May 17)
  •  $850 for 8 sessions (play partners $325)
 
Child swinging on outdoor play ropes in the forest

Multi-disciplinary playgroup

Preschool (ages 4-6) – 1 spot left! 

This is a general play group where kids will have the chance to practice skills in a supportive environment! This group will be run by therapy support staff. Kids who have already attended Nature Play programs will have priority for registration. 

  • Thursdays, 1-3pm, Confederation Park, January 11-Feb 29 (no class Feb 15) 

  • $280 for 7 sessions 

Spring Social Skills group

Join us for this 6 week social skills group for school-aged kids.

  • Fridays, 2-4pm, Canmore Park (West Confederation Park), April 12-May 24 (no class May 17)
  •  $725 for 6 weeks (*eligible for funding through FSCD*)
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.