Below you will find information on two Find Your Rhythm Camps.

FIND YOUR RHYTHM NEXT LEVEL

Ages:  14-19 Years 

Dates:  Monday June 8, July 27 and August 10 and August 17

Time:   5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Location:  Rainbow Tree Therapies 

Click here to purchase and reserve your spot at Find Your Rhythm Camp.

This camp is intentionally designed for youth with developmental differences who are seeking a peer-focused experience rooted in connection, belonging, and nature. Supported by compassionate and experienced professionals, campers are welcomed into an environment where they are accepted, understood, and valued exactly as they are.

Many of our campers are seasoned participants who have been part of this community since early childhood—some since age five. This continuity creates a deep sense of familiarity, safety, and belonging, allowing friendships to grow over time and offering returning campers the comfort of being known while welcoming new peers into the group.

The heart of this camp is relationship-building. We focus on fostering authentic friendships, meaningful peer engagement, and life skill development within a natural setting that celebrates differences and honors the unique strengths, interests, and gifts of each youth. Campers are encouraged to show up as themselves and to experience what it feels like to truly belong to a community.

Activities

Activities are intentionally flexible and will be finalized after registration to ensure camper interests and strengths are thoughtfully woven into the experience. Possible activities include:

• Cooking and shared meals
• Gardening and caring for the land
• Scavenger hunts and hiking
• Cooperative games and imaginative play
• Animal care
• Picking flowers and nature crafts
• Sewing and hands-on creative projects
• Fire making and outdoor skills
• Building and problem-solving projects
• Drumming, singing, and rhythmic group activities

This camp offers more than activities—it offers a community where youth are seen, supported, and connected, year after year.

 Please note, you will also need to complete the registration form (available at time of purchase) to complete your reservation. 

FIND YOUR RHYTHM FIRST LEVEL 

AGES 8-14 YEARS 

BOYS & GIRLS

Dates: June 15-19 (Monday-Friday)
Time:  9-NOON
Location:  Rainbow Tree Therapies 

Participation requirements:

• Children must be able to walk independently and navigate their environment without physical assistance. 
  
• Potty training is preferred.
• Class size is intentionally small, with a 3:1 child-to-adult ratio, to ensure individualized support and meaningful connection.
• We cannot offer one to one support.  If you have personal care attendant support, that person is welcome to join your child.
• We are not equipped to manage a child within a group who has significant aggression. If your child has difficulty being in group settings and persistently is aggressive toward others, this may not be a good fit. 

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Children without identified needs are warmly welcomed to this camp. The mixed-ability environment intentionally supports the development of compassion, empathy, and understanding, while honoring each child’s unique way of learning and engaging.

Camp experiences are supported by Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists with extensive pediatric experience. The camp is designed to be supportive for children with mild to moderate differences in motor coordination (gross and fine motor) and speech-language development, while remaining joyful, accessible, and engaging for all participants.

Rhythm, Movement, and Regulation

This camp offers a rich, multi-sensory experience with a strong emphasis on rhythm and movement as foundational tools for development. Rhythm helps the nervous system organize and supports children in finding an internal sense of timing, predictability, and flow—key components for self-regulation, communication, and motor planning.

Regulation refers to a child’s ability to reach a calm, alert, and ready state for participation. When children feel regulated, learning, connection, and play come more naturally. Rhythm supports regulation by offering the body and brain consistent, predictable patterns that help children feel safe and grounded.

Throughout camp, rhythm is naturally embedded through:

• Movement and body-based play
• Music, song, and sound
• Repetitive and predictable activity sequences
• Nature-based routines and transitions

These rhythmic experiences support the development of speech and language, motor coordination, attention, and emotional regulation for all children—regardless of developmental profile.

Social-Emotional Learning

Social-emotional themes are gently introduced through puppetry, storytelling, and books, providing developmentally appropriate opportunities for children to explore feelings, relationships, and problem-solving in a playful, non-pressured way.

The Power of Drumming & Drum Circles

Drumming and drum circles are an integral part of this camp’s rhythm-based approach. Drumming offers a powerful, whole-body experience that naturally supports regulation, connection, and communication in children of all abilities.

The steady beat of a drum provides clear, predictable sensory input that helps organize the nervous system. This rhythmic input supports self-regulation, attention, and emotional grounding, allowing children to feel more settled and ready to participate in play and learning.

Drumming also supports development in meaningful ways:

• Speech and language: Rhythm and timing are foundational to speech patterns, phrasing, and expressive communication.
• Motor coordination: Bilateral movement, hand-eye coordination, and motor planning are naturally practiced through drumming.
• Social connection: Drum circles foster shared attention, turn-taking, listening, and a sense of belonging without requiring verbal interaction.
• Emotional expression: Drumming offers a safe and joyful outlet for energy, feelings, and self-expression.

In a drum circle, children are invited—not required—to participate at their own comfort level. Some may drum actively, others may listen, sway, or observe. All forms of participation are honored. This inclusive approach supports autonomy while creating a shared rhythmic experience that strengthens connection and community.

Through drumming, children experience rhythm not just as sound, but as a felt sense in the body—supporting regulation, joy, and authentic engagement.

***If you are attending camp through your waiver funding, you will NOT purchase a camp.  However, you will complete the following forms: Registration Form and Waiver Form. Be sure you have confirmed with your social worker. 

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