Our summer sessions are skill-based, therapist-led camps designed to support real developmental growth in a small group setting. They are not 1:1 therapy visits. Instead, they are structured, play-based group experiences led by licensed pediatric therapists that target meaningful skills through engaging themes like food exploration, movement, sensory play, music, emotional regulation, and more. Think of it as purposeful fun with a clinical brain behind it.
Small Group Private Pay Camps | Frequently Asked Questions
Each camp is designed around a specific focus area, so they are a great fit for children who would benefit from targeted support in that theme. Some groups focus on food exploration and feeding skills, some on movement and coordination, some on sensory processing, music, emotional regulation, or social engagement. If your child could benefit from growth in that area, this is likely a strong fit. We welcome children with and without diagnoses, and we intentionally create supportive, neuroaffirming environments where every child is respected and celebrated.
Each camp session follows a thoughtful rhythm to help children feel safe and successful. We begin with a warm welcome and regulation activity, then move into structured skill-building activities tied to the camp theme. Children rotate through engaging activities, participate in collaborative group experiences, and have built-in regulation breaks as needed. We close with a consistent ending routine to reinforce success and predictability. The goal is growth through repetition, play, and peer connection.
Most camps include up to 6 to 8 children, depending on the theme. Each group is supported by two licensed pediatric therapists plus an aide. Our Music and Movement group also includes a pediatric music therapist. We also require a minimum enrollment for each group to ensure a rich and dynamic experience. Small groups allow for meaningful attention, individualized support, and strong peer modeling.
No. Camps are open to current clients, former clients, and community families. No evaluation is required to participate. If you believe your child would benefit from the focus of a particular group, we would love to have them join us.
Skills vary by camp theme, but all groups focus on functional, real-life gains. Depending on the camp, children may work on expanding food variety, improving motor coordination and strength, strengthening emotional regulation, increasing social interaction and peer confidence, improving communication, or enhancing self-expression through music and movement. These skills are embedded in engaging, theme-based activities so children are learning while they play.
Because each camp runs as a cohesive series with limited spots and therapist staffing planned in advance, we are unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for missed days. We know that can be disappointing, and we truly appreciate your understanding. Holding spots, staffing appropriately, and maintaining small group sizes allows us to deliver a high-quality experience for every child enrolled.
Group-based learning offers unique advantages. Children practice flexibility, peer interaction, and regulation in a shared environment that mirrors real-world settings. They learn by watching others, taking turns, problem solving socially, and adapting in the moment. When sessions occur consistently over several weeks, growth compounds. Many children make meaningful gains in confidence, independence, and skill generalization because they are practicing repeatedly in a supportive and structured space.
Just come ready to have a great time. Comfortable clothing for movement is encouraged. We provide all materials needed for each camp session.
We understand that camps are an investment. These programs are intentionally designed and staffed by licensed therapists to create meaningful developmental impact in a neuroaffirming environment. To support families, we offer a payment plan option for camp registration. Full details will be available at checkout. Our goal is to make these high-quality experiences accessible while maintaining the structure and staffing needed to provide exceptional care.
Camps for Current Clients (1:1, Insurance Eligible) | Frequently Asked Questions
Insurance plans typically cover only one therapy visit per discipline per day. Because of this, if your child is already scheduled for an occupational therapy (OT), speech therapy (ST), or physical therapy (PT) session on a given day, insurance generally will not cover a camp session in that same discipline on the same day.
To use insurance for a therapy camp, your child must also have already completed an evaluation for that discipline before the camp begins.
To make the most of your child’s benefits, we encourage families to enroll in camp sessions that do not fall on the same day as their regularly scheduled therapy for that discipline. For example, a child receiving OT on Tuesdays could still attend a speech or PT camp that day, or attend an OT camp on a different day of the week.
If your child would like to participate in a camp that occurs on the same day as their existing therapy session for that discipline, you are still welcome to enroll through the private pay camp option, since insurance typically limits coverage to one visit per discipline per day.
Our team is always happy to help you find a camp schedule that works well with your child’s therapy plan and insurance benefits.
Our 1:1 therapy session camps provide individualized occupational, physical, or speech therapy sessions held in a social environment and scheduled during the summer months. These sessions allow children to continue working toward their therapy goals in a structured, supportive environment alongside their peers. Sessions are led by licensed pediatric therapists and focus on meaningful skill development through engaging, play-based activities.
These sessions are limited to current Playabilities families whose child has already completed an evaluation (occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech therapy). Because these sessions may be billed through insurance, an existing evaluation and plan of care are required.
These sessions follow the same clinical standards as regular therapy visits. They are simply offered in a more concentrated format, giving children the opportunity to practice important skills more consistently over a shorter period of time while alongside peers who are targeting similar goals. Many families find this focused approach helps reinforce progress and build confidence.
These sessions may be billed through insurance when appropriate. Coverage will depend on your individual insurance plan, including authorization requirements and any visit limits that may apply. Families are responsible for understanding their therapy benefits and any applicable copays, deductibles, or coinsurance. If you have questions about insurance coverage or anticipated costs, please email our team at [email protected]
Sessions are scheduled as 55-minute appointments. Your therapist will use this time to work on individualized therapy goals through structured activities designed to support your child’s development.
Therapists will focus on goals that are already part of your child’s current plan of care. These may include areas such as motor development, sensory regulation, communication skills, social skills, emotional regulation, feeding, or other functional skills depending on your child’s therapy program.
At this time, we are not able to offer temporary schedule changes for the summer only. Our therapy schedules are carefully coordinated across therapists, clinic space, and other families, and temporary changes can make it difficult to maintain consistency for everyone.
If your family’s schedule changes during the summer, our team is always happy to help explore available options or discuss future openings that may better fit your needs.
At this time, these 1:1 summer therapy sessions are only available to children who are already receiving therapy services at Playabilities and have completed an evaluation for that discipline. Families who are not currently receiving services are welcome to explore our small group private-pay camps.
All scheduling and cancellation policies apply to these sessions. Cancellation fees and related policies are outlined during the registration process, and families will be asked to acknowledge these policies at the time of enrollment.
1:1 summer therapy sessions will take place at our Prairie Village clinic, where we have dedicated space to support these individualized sessions.
