Summer Sessions
Summer is growing season at Acorn
Grow With Us This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to focus on your child’s growth—especially in a fun and safe environment like Acorn. This summer, we’re offering some favorites as well as a new lively group class where your child can push themselves while playing, working, and learning with other kids.
Reserve your spot by clicking on the registration button following the program that best suits your child. Call 314-227-2124 or write to us at info@acornchildrenstherapy.com if you have questions.
Back by popular demand!
Sprouts
Preschool Social Skills Morning Club
SESSION 1: 10am–11:30am | June 3–7 | **FULL**
SESSION 2: 10am–11:30am | June 10–14 | **FULL**
SESSION 3: 10am–11:30am | July 8–12
SESSION 4: 10am–11:30am | July 15–19 | **FULL**
SESSION 5: 10am–11:30am | July 29–August 2
Perfect for kids (ages 3 & 4) who are new to group settings, these weeklong (Mon–Fri) sessions in our motor-play room are led by a speech language pathologist and OT from our team and focus on helping kids manage their emotions and use their words through play, crafts, and tons of fun in a small group setting.
Cost: $275 / session
Branches
Kindergarten Readiness Group
SESSION 1: 1pm–2:30pm | June 3–7
SESSION 2: 1pm–2:30pm | June 10–14
SESSION 3: 1pm–2:30pm | July 8–12
SESSION 4: 1pm–2:30pm | July 15–19
SESSION 5: 1pm–2:30pm | July 29–August 2
For kids preparing for a confident start to kindergarten (ages 4 & 5), these weeklong (Mon–Fri) sessions are led by a speech language pathologist and OT from our team and focus on developing group skills (winning/losing, social pragmatics, etc.), fine motor skills (writing, cutting, etc.), attention skills, and other readiness skills.
Cost: $275 / session
Birdsong
Augmentative communication group
July 22–26
Ages 3–5: 9am–10am
Ages 6–9: 12pm–1pm
When kids struggle with speech or language, they can benefit from other paths of communication besides talking, like the use of augmentative communication. Led by a speech language pathologist from our team, this group will use our augmentative communication device for play and self expression in a fun small group atmosphere.
Cost: $275 / session
New for Summer 2024!
You’re Great Outdoors
Nature-Based Preschool Group
SESSION 1: 9am–10:30am | June 3–7 | Forest Park Nature Playscape
SESSION 2: 9am–10:30am | July 22–26 | Longview Farm Park
SESSION 3: 9am–10:30am | August 5–9 | Castlewood State Park
Engaging with nature has been shown to strengthen the connection between a child and their body in ways that are hard to replicate indoors. Led by two OTs from our team who will focus on building up motor skills, balance, and flexibility and promoting cognitive development, self-confidence, and self regulation, these fun outdoor sessions are designed for preschoolers (ages 4.5–6). With three different locations, no session will be exactly the same. Sign up for one, two, or all three!
Cost: $275 / session