Pegasus Therapy is pleased to announce our third year of Summer Therapeutic Group! This year we are hosted by Commonwealth Academy and are thrilled to have Ms. Emily Sorbi, school counselor, along with Ms. Amy Seymore, occupational therapist, as heads of camp.
We are running two separate camps this summer, The Great Escape, where students will participate in an escape room for the first part of the day, then work together to create their own escape room that will run on Friday for parents/ staff to try out. This camp is best suited for rising 6th through 8th graders who could benefit from to building executive functioning, teamwork and communication skills.
Our traditional camp will be called Ready Bodies, Learning Minds, and is a shorter, 15 hours/ week format this summer. This camp is best suited for rising 3-6th graders. Participants will leave each week with a smile as well as a new foundation for core strength and endurance, self regulation, social problem solving, executive functioning skills, and mindfulness techniques.
We are running two separate camps this summer, The Great Escape, where students will participate in an escape room for the first part of the day, then work together to create their own escape room that will run on Friday for parents/ staff to try out. This camp is best suited for rising 6th through 8th graders who could benefit from to building executive functioning, teamwork and communication skills.
Our traditional camp will be called Ready Bodies, Learning Minds, and is a shorter, 15 hours/ week format this summer. This camp is best suited for rising 3-6th graders. Participants will leave each week with a smile as well as a new foundation for core strength and endurance, self regulation, social problem solving, executive functioning skills, and mindfulness techniques.
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2019 Dates:
June 24- 28 (The Great Escape) 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m
July 8- 12 (Ready Bodies, Learning Minds) 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m
July 15-19 (Ready Bodies, Learning Minds) 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m
Rates are $350 per participant for one week. Ask about a discounted rate for siblings enrolled after first participant.
Located at: 1321 Leslie Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Please contact Amy at msotamy@gmail.com or aseymore@ca-empowers.org with any questions.
FAQ:
How do I register?
Please fill out the registration and waiver forms and return with full fee or $100 deposit to hold your child's spot. Full fees are due by June 1st. Please mail checks to: 8301 Arlington Blvd, Suite T8 Fairfax, VA 22031 or deliver to Amy's mailbox at Commonwealth Academy. Waivers and applications may be emailed, mailed, or delivered to CA.
What is your refund policy?
Cancellations that are communicated more than three weeks prior to the start of the group can be refunded, less a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations that are communicated between June 2 and June 23 can be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee. If we do not get sufficient enrollment (minimum of 4 students) to hold the group will be offered the option of a full refund. After the second day of group no refunds will be given.
Who is on the staff?
All participants will interact with Amy, a registered and licensed occupational therapist and Ms. Emily Sorbi, school counselor. Exceptional college interns interested in attending occupational therapy school may be accepted to assist staff.
What should my child bring/wear to group?
Pegasus provides all the equipment and materials for group activities. All you need to provide is a child who is ready to have fun! Children should dress for that day's weather. Water shoes like Keanes are acceptable, but please avoid Crocs or flip flops for footwear. Since we will spend daily time outside and will be doing many hands-on activities, please do not dress your child in any clothes that you do not want to get dirty. You may wish to apply sunscreen or insect repellent, or send these items with your child. A hat and/or sunglasses may also be useful. Please clearly mark your child's name on all items he/she brings to the group.
Do you provide lunch?
No lunch will be provided, and participants are expected to have eaten before they arrive. If your child needs a snack they may bring one to eat as the schedule allows. PLEASE AVOID NUT BASED FOODS. This includes peanuts and all tree nuts.
Pegasus is dedicated to creating a safe environment, but please be aware that all group activities involve some risk, and, by registering for a group, there is an assumption of risk made by the participant.
What does your daily schedule look like?
The Great Escape
12:15 - 12:30-- Welcome, intro to that day's escape room
12:30-1:30-- Escape Room
1:30- 2:00-- Brainstorming and planning with adult support
2:00- 3:00-- Creating escape room
3:00-3:15- Clean up and dismissal
Ready Bodies, Learning Minds
12:15-12:30--Welcome/Warm-ups
12:30-1:15-- Monkey Time. (Includes structured core exercises)
1:15-3:15-- Arts & Crafts/Science/ or Music (may be outdoors as weather permits) and unstructured play time (with adult facilitation as necessary to help build motor planing skills including ideation, communicating the idea to peers, following through and completing activities).
3:15-- Wrap up and dismissal
Activities we have enjoyed in the past include: laser tag with fort building, water balloon fights, escape rooms, invention convention, American Ninja Warrior races, perler beads, cooperative board games, star wars battles, making slime, and creating a real life Minecraft game.
Is this therapy?
Participants are in a therapeutic environment, with careful scaffolding to build independence but the ratio will not be 1:1 and this is not intended as a replacement for ongoing occupational therapy or counseling. At the end of your child's time at group our occupational therapist and counselor can help guide you to decide if further individualized intervention is necessary.
What if my child is outside the age range listed?
Please email Amy to discuss if your child is developmentally appropriate for this group. If there is strong interest for ages outside the range listed we will make every effort to get staff to support their participation.
Download form and return to msotamy@gmail.com or aseymore@ca-empowers.org
June 24- 28 (The Great Escape) 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m
July 8- 12 (Ready Bodies, Learning Minds) 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m
July 15-19 (Ready Bodies, Learning Minds) 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m
Rates are $350 per participant for one week. Ask about a discounted rate for siblings enrolled after first participant.
Located at: 1321 Leslie Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Please contact Amy at msotamy@gmail.com or aseymore@ca-empowers.org with any questions.
FAQ:
How do I register?
Please fill out the registration and waiver forms and return with full fee or $100 deposit to hold your child's spot. Full fees are due by June 1st. Please mail checks to: 8301 Arlington Blvd, Suite T8 Fairfax, VA 22031 or deliver to Amy's mailbox at Commonwealth Academy. Waivers and applications may be emailed, mailed, or delivered to CA.
What is your refund policy?
Cancellations that are communicated more than three weeks prior to the start of the group can be refunded, less a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations that are communicated between June 2 and June 23 can be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee. If we do not get sufficient enrollment (minimum of 4 students) to hold the group will be offered the option of a full refund. After the second day of group no refunds will be given.
Who is on the staff?
All participants will interact with Amy, a registered and licensed occupational therapist and Ms. Emily Sorbi, school counselor. Exceptional college interns interested in attending occupational therapy school may be accepted to assist staff.
What should my child bring/wear to group?
Pegasus provides all the equipment and materials for group activities. All you need to provide is a child who is ready to have fun! Children should dress for that day's weather. Water shoes like Keanes are acceptable, but please avoid Crocs or flip flops for footwear. Since we will spend daily time outside and will be doing many hands-on activities, please do not dress your child in any clothes that you do not want to get dirty. You may wish to apply sunscreen or insect repellent, or send these items with your child. A hat and/or sunglasses may also be useful. Please clearly mark your child's name on all items he/she brings to the group.
Do you provide lunch?
No lunch will be provided, and participants are expected to have eaten before they arrive. If your child needs a snack they may bring one to eat as the schedule allows. PLEASE AVOID NUT BASED FOODS. This includes peanuts and all tree nuts.
Pegasus is dedicated to creating a safe environment, but please be aware that all group activities involve some risk, and, by registering for a group, there is an assumption of risk made by the participant.
What does your daily schedule look like?
The Great Escape
12:15 - 12:30-- Welcome, intro to that day's escape room
12:30-1:30-- Escape Room
1:30- 2:00-- Brainstorming and planning with adult support
2:00- 3:00-- Creating escape room
3:00-3:15- Clean up and dismissal
Ready Bodies, Learning Minds
12:15-12:30--Welcome/Warm-ups
12:30-1:15-- Monkey Time. (Includes structured core exercises)
1:15-3:15-- Arts & Crafts/Science/ or Music (may be outdoors as weather permits) and unstructured play time (with adult facilitation as necessary to help build motor planing skills including ideation, communicating the idea to peers, following through and completing activities).
3:15-- Wrap up and dismissal
Activities we have enjoyed in the past include: laser tag with fort building, water balloon fights, escape rooms, invention convention, American Ninja Warrior races, perler beads, cooperative board games, star wars battles, making slime, and creating a real life Minecraft game.
Is this therapy?
Participants are in a therapeutic environment, with careful scaffolding to build independence but the ratio will not be 1:1 and this is not intended as a replacement for ongoing occupational therapy or counseling. At the end of your child's time at group our occupational therapist and counselor can help guide you to decide if further individualized intervention is necessary.
What if my child is outside the age range listed?
Please email Amy to discuss if your child is developmentally appropriate for this group. If there is strong interest for ages outside the range listed we will make every effort to get staff to support their participation.
Download form and return to msotamy@gmail.com or aseymore@ca-empowers.org
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