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Summer camp with therapeutic support built in

What to expect at SPOTS summer camp

SPOTS Summer Camp is a multi-week, day-camp program for children to connect with peers and participate in creative, collaborative activities. The camp is thoughtfully designed to support sensory regulation and motor development, including gross, fine, and visual motor skills.

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    • Camp runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

    • Camp dates: June 29–August 14, 2026

    • SPOTS Camp can be scheduled for the 7 full weeks or can be adjusted to meet a family’s summer vacation schedule. There is a 2 consecutive weeks enrollment minimum. We do feel that being able to commit to 4 or more weeks is most beneficial but understand that families have other commitments

    • Location: 44 Court Street Suite 314 Brooklyn, New York 11201

    • Space is limited (10 campers/week)

    • Current SPOTS families receive priority placement

    • To request a registration form, families can contact Catherine Brophy or Soraya Wallace

    • If you are not currently receiving services at SPOTS, but would like to inquire about our camp, please call us at (718) 855-5600

    • Tuition is $1,600/week.

    • Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026 (Registration fee of $75 will be waived if registered by or before April 1, 2026.)

  • SPOTS Summer Camp is designed for children ages 4.0–6.5 who benefit from support managing behaviors and responses to sensory experiences. Camp is a great fit for children who are working on:

    • Sensory regulation and coping strategies

    • Social confidence and peer interaction

    • Fine motor, visual motor, and gross motor development

    • Following routines, transitions, and group participation

  • Throughout the day, we support campers in finding the social confidence to connect with peers playfully and joyfully. Campers have ample opportunity to practice
    self-regulation strategies, make decisions, and build fundamental skills for successful learning. SPOTS Summer Camp encourages a supportive community where children work together to explore new challenges, celebrate wins, and sometimes even have an opportunity to mentor each other!

    In addition to the SPOTS staff OTs who run the camp, we recruit prospective OT
    students, as well as “Level 2 Fieldwork” students in occupational therapy programs, as additional support. Every day, each camper is paired with an adult "buddy" to assist them as much or as little as needed. A typical day includes:

    • Circle time + movement

    • Sensory-motor activities

    • Snack and lunch with social skill-building

    • Outdoor time and neighborhood outings

    • Quiet time / story time

    • Creative projects (art + learning without tears)

    • Wrap-up and getting ready for pick-up

  • Each week of SPOTS Camp is centered around a different theme, such as sports, animals, artists, community workers, science, and more. Our activities are structured to teach each camper about the weekly theme. Each day is a mix of physical/gross motor activities, social games, and fine motor tasks. We also go outside daily and have access to local parks.

    We plan daily and weekly field trips around the neighborhood that relate to our camp themes, such as the Seaglass Carousel, the Transit Museum, the Rose Space Center, the Intrepid Museum, the Water Lab, Puppet Works, and more. We hire outside specialties to further enrich the camp experience including capoeira and music.

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Mini Camp

We offer camps during major school breaks in February, March, and April to current SPOTS families. Similar to our summer camp, these mini camps focus on helping children connect with peers and participate in creative, collaborative activities. Our Mini Camp focuses on building your child’s social skill development, organizational skills, and collaborative play.

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FAQS

  • Yes. Children are welcome to attend camp with their assigned para or SEIT.

  • No. Please send your child each day with nut-free snacks and lunch. We do have extra snacks available if needed.

  • No. Camp fees are not eligible for insurance reimbursement.

  • No. We are unable to bill the Department of Education for OT or other related services during camp.

  • Yes. We are proud to offer the Lindsey Brooke Scholarship of Hope, a needs-based scholarship designed to help make camp accessible to families who may need financial support.

    Families can learn more about the scholarship and application process here: https://thyroidhope.com/scholarship-1

    Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about eligibility or applying.

  • At this time, our camp is not equipped to safely support children who display unprovoked physical aggression. Please reach out to us directly if you would like to discuss whether this camp would be a good fit for your child.

  • We prioritize parent communication. Each week, families will receive a newsletter outlining what campers worked on and the purpose behind each activity. Parents may also arrange phone calls or Zoom meetings with Soraya and Catherine as needed.

Come say hello–your friendly neighborhood OT team is right around the corner

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