Sensorimotor Half-Day Camp

Abstract

This paper describes a half-day sensorimotor camp program for young children. The camp program initially was offered to 4 pre-kindergarten children and supervised by one registered occupational therapist and one technician. The therapeutic format of the camp was multimodal. Principles of sensory integration, neurodevelopmental treatment, and education were incorporated in a structured, but varied sensorimotor environment. The goals of the camp were to provide (1) successful group play experiences, and opportunities to participate in (2) developmental/age appropriate sensorimotor activities, (3) recreational activities and (4) activities of daily living. The half-day sensorimotor camp offered a positive and successful experience to developmentally delayed children, which is usually not possible in many community based summer programs.