Adaptive Aquatics
The Recreational Therapy Department offers adaptive aquatics programs for children ages 3 to 10 years. Aquatics I is for children with moderate tosevere neurological, physical, and/or social challenges. It’s a beginner swim program focusing on introducing swimming readiness, developing personal comfort level in the water and coordinating basic movements. Skills will be addressed through sensory stimulation, recreation and social skills activities.

Aquatics II is for children with mild neurological, physical, or social challenges. It focuses on introducing basic swimming skills, emphasizing coordination of movement,  following directions and building social skills. Skills will be addressed through swimming drills and social activities.

 

Our Martial Arts class is especially for children with ADHD, neurological impairments, and/or problems with balance, coordination and body awareness. It provides instruction on basic martial arts techniques and listening skills, as taught by a certified martial arts instructor. Coordination of movement, balance and thought are incorporated. this class is appropriate for children from 6 to 15 years old.

Summer Camps
Children's Specialized Hospital offers both overnight and day camps for children with special healthcare needs.
 

Overnight and Day Camps
Camps give a child an extraordinary opportunity for independence, making friends, learning, and having fun. We have many different camps for children with special needs. Read more