Camps for Kids
Speech Star Camp for Kids for Summer 2023
We are SO excited to announce that Speech Star Camps for Kids are returning for Summer 2023!!!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
See dates and registration links at the bottom of this page
If you are NOT yet an active client of the Centre and are interested in attending camp but unsure if your child is a good candidate, please book a “not yet a client” phone call on our website to discuss.
Childhood Apraxia & Speech Therapy Centre is excited to offer Speech Star Camps for Kids with suspected or identified Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and/or Childhood Dysarthria. New in 2023 we are also offering “R” Camp, AAC Camp & Neurodiverse Kids Camp!
Each session of Speech Star Camp for Kids 2023 will be 4-5 (four-five) days long and includes individual speech therapy sessions with a Speech-Language Pathologist and/or daily group sessions run by a Speech-Language Pathologist from our Centre.
As part of Camp, you can expect your child to:
- Receive an individual consultation to set their personalized speech goals for Camp (in-person or by virtual care, as appropriate)
- Receive daily 30-minute individual speech therapy sessions (once daily in "R" camp, twice daily in CAS camp!)
- Receive daily group speech-language therapy (all afternoon in AAC Camp, all DAY in Neurodiverse Kids Camp!)
- Receive a brief summary report with recommendations for next steps in their communication journey
- Meet and connect with other children like them
- Make gains in their speech skills, social communication skills, and social skills
- Have fun!
All camps are directed by Brooke Rea, the owner of Childhood Apraxia & Speech Therapy Centre.
We are so excited to welcome Emma as our Assistant Camp Director for Speech Star Camp 2023! Emma is a student at the University of Guelph, working toward a Honours Degree in Child Studies. She has had a passion for working with children and has experience working in both recreational and therapeutic settings. From attending, to volunteering, then working at camps, Emma has greatly enjoyed her camp experiences and hopes to create the same excitement for our Speech Star campers this summer.
We are also excited to welcome Shenelle as our Camp Counsellor for Speech Star Camp 2023! Shenelle is an honours student at the University of Guelph with an educational background in child development. Her work and volunteer experiences with kids made her gain a passion for helping kids communicate. Besides her passion for kids, she will bring her positive energy to our Speech Star camp! When she is not studying or working you can find her doing Latin Zumba and meditative yoga. Her happy place is at a cottage sitting around a campfire while making s’mores with her family and friends. This summer she is the most excited about doing fun arts and crafts activities with the kids!
Our team of therapists and camp staff is ready to provide a therapy day camp for kids unlike anything else offered in the province of Ontario.
For more information please review our FAQ or please email us!
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Speech Star Camp for Kids with (s)CAS
Kindergarten Edition
- Attend to a task for 2-3 minutes with little assistance
- Respond to their name
- Understand and participate in turn-taking
- Imitate sound with some consistency
- Follow 2-step related instructions (e.g. pick it up and put it in the garbage, clap your hands and wave goodbye)
TWO AVAILABLE SESSIONS (pick 1)
Aug 8-11, 2023
(4 days)
9:00am-5:00pm
Aug 14-18, 2023
(5 days)
9:00am-5:00pm
$1160 Canadian
(4 days)
$1400 Canadian
(5 days)
$150 deposit required at the time of registration
Speech Star Camp for Kids with (s)CAS
Children born in 2015-2017 (eligible for Grade 1-3 in September 2023).
Children planning to attend Speech Star Camps for Kids with CAS need to be able to:
- Attend to a task for 2-3 minutes with little assistance
- Respond to their name
- Understand and participate in turn-taking
- Imitate sound with some consistency
- Follow 2-step related instructions (e.g. pick it up and put it in the garbage, clap your hands and wave goodbye)
Speech Star Camp for Kids with CAS is most suitable for children without co-occurring diagnoses.
July 17-21, 2023
9:00am-5:00pm
$1400 Canadian
$150 deposit required at the time of registration
Speech Star Camp for Kids:
CAS Big Kids Edition
Children born in 2014 or earlier (eligible for Grade 4+ in September 2023).
Children planning to attend Speech Star Camps for Kids with CAS need to be able to:
- Attend to a task for 2-3 minutes with little assistance
- Respond to their name
- Understand and participate in turn-taking
- Imitate sound with some consistency
- Follow 2-step related instructions (e.g. pick it up and put it in the garbage, clap your hands and wave goodbye)
Speech Star Camp for Kids with CAS is most suitable for children without co-occurring diagnoses.
July 24-28, 2023
9:00am-5:00pm
$1400 Canadian
$150 deposit required at the time of registration
Speech Star Camp for Kids:
Neurodiverse Kids Jr. Edition
Children born in 2016, 2017, 2018 or 2019 (eligible for JK – Grade 2 in September 2023).
Children planning to attend Speech Star Camp for Neurodiverse Kids need to be showing some interest in peers and interactions as a prerequisite skill.
Aug 22-25, 2023
(4 days)
9:00am-5:00pm
$840 Canadian
(4 days)
$150 deposit required at the time of registration
Speech Star Camp for Kids:
Neurodiverse Kids Sr. Edition
Children born in 2013, 2014 or 2015 (eligible for Grade 3-5 in September 2023).
Children planning to attend Speech Star Camp for Neurodiverse Kids need to be showing some interest in peers and interactions as a prerequisite skill.
July 10-14, 2023
(5 days)
9:00am-5:00pm
$1050 Canadian
(5 days)
$150 deposit required at the time of registration
Speech Star Camp for Kids:
"R" Edition
Children aged 5+ years.
Children planning to attend Speech Star Camps for Kids “R” Edition need to be able to:
- Attend to a task for 2-3 minutes with little assistance
- Respond to their name
- Participate in conversations
- Follow 2-step unrelated instructions (e.g. clap your hands and put on your shoes)
July 31 – Aug 4, 2023
9:00am – 12:30pm
$700 Canadian
$100 deposit required at the time of registration
Speech Star Camp for Kids:
AAC Edition
Children planning to attend Speech Star Camp for Kids AAC Edition need to be able to:
- Attempt communication via natural modalities & starting to generate novel language using their AAC device with minimal support
- Engage in a group context with minimal support
- Attend to a task for 2-3 minutes with little assistance
- Respond to their name
- Understand and participate in turn-taking
- Follow 2-step related instructions (e.g. pick it up and put it in the garbage, clap your hands and wave goodbye)
July 31-Aug 4, 2023
1:00-4:30pm
$700 Canadian
$100 deposit required at the time of registration
