Programs - 2008 Summer Sensory Camp

The DSAWM Summer Sensory Motor Camp is meant to provide a rich experience of sensory and motor activities. These activities will stimulate the sensory systems while providing large motor challenges. Activities will address the sensory motor areas of touch, postural control, balance, and motor planning.

Sensory Motor Camp

In a small group setting, occupational therapists will create an environment rich in sensory experiences.

The Program

  • The Sensory Motor Camp is meant to provide a rich experience of sensory and motor activities. These activities will stimulate the sensory systems while providing large motor challenges. Activities will address the sensory motor areas of touch, postural control, balance, and motor planning.

Who can Attend?

  • Children, ages 3-8

When and Where?

  • Weekly 60-minute group sessions, comprised of up to 4 children, will be held.
  • Sessions begin June 17 (or 18th) and conclude July 22 (or 23rd). Class WILL BE HELD the week of July 4 for a total of 6 weeks.
  • Sessions will be held on Tuesday (or Wednesday morning depending on the number of children enrolled in Speech/OT) from 8:30am to noon. Children will be grouped together based on age.
  • Sessions will be held at Vision & Sensory Center, 4467 Byron Center Ave, Wyoming (click here for map).

What is the Cost?

  • Payment of $65.00 is due upon enrollment
  • Financial assistance will be provided to those who request it. Please contact Char Hill at (616) 956-3488 or dsawm@iserv.net for a Financial Assistance Application.

Other Pertinent Information

Parent Participation in the Math, Reading, Sensory & Speech/OT Programs For the participants to maximize their achievement in these summer programs, parents must observe the sessions and practice with their children at home throughout the week. We ask that parents agree to work at home daily with their children.

Facility Restrictions

  • As waiting room space is limited at the locations, we ask that families limit the number of people accompanying the child to one (1) parent or caregiver.
  • Only one observer per child will be allowed in the Observation Room at Vision & Sensory Center. There is no observation room at Wesley School.

What About Family Vacations?

  • Unfortunately, therapists are NOT able to schedule around individual vacation times. We ask that families commit to all of the 6-week sessions.
  • No discounts will be given for missed sessions.

What is the Cancellation Policy?

  • If cancellation occurs before May 15, you will be refunded 100% of the fees paid.
  • NO REFUNDS will be given after May 15.

What Do I Need To Send In?

  • Completed Enrollment Form. (click here for enrollment form)
  • Check or money order for the enrollment fee(s).
  • Financial assistance will be provided to those who request it. Please contact Char Hill at (616) 956-3488 or dsawm@iserv.net for a Financial Assistance Application.

Due Date The Enrollment Form & Enrollment Fee are due by APRIL 15, 2008

Classes fill up on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please do NOT wait for your child’s 2008-09 IEP/IFSP or teacher’s report to mail in your forms. Mail in your child’s most recent (2007-08) evaluation. DO NOT DELAY.

If you have any questions, contact Char Hill at (616) 956-3488 or dsawm@iserv.net