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: June 1–5 | 10am–11:30am
SESSION 2: June 15–19 | 10am–11:30am
SESSION 3: July 13–17 | 10am–11:30am
SESSION 4: July 27–30* | 10am–11:30am
SESSION 5: August 10–14 | 10am–11:30am
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
*Session 4 is M–TH and $225
Branches
Kindergarten Readiness Group
SESSION 1: June 1–5 | 1pm–2:30pm
SESSION 2: June 15–19 | 1pm–2:30pm
SESSION 3: July 13–17 | 1pm–2:30pm
SESSION 4: July 27–30* | 1pm–2:30pm
SESSION 5: August 10–14 | 1pm–2:30pm
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
*Session 4 is M–TH and $225
Birdsong
Augmentative communication group
July 20–24
Ages 3–5: 9am–10am
Ages 6–9: 11am–12pm
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
Wild Acorns
Nature-Based Preschool Group at Longview Farm Park
SESSION 1: June 8–12 | 9am–10:30am
SESSION 2: July 20–24 | 9am–10:30am
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). Sign up for one or both sessions!
Cost: $275 / session
Feathers & Flight
Teen and young adult Group
SESSION: July 13–17 | 5pm–6pm
For teens and young adults, this summer session embraces growth outside the clinic with different outings each day. We will focus on developing conversational skills (active listening, clear communication, etc.), functional life skills (safety, problem solving, stress management, etc.), and social skills (understanding social cues, navigating social situations, etc.). This great offering will empower participants to practice real-world skills with a group of their peers, assisted by caring and supportive leaders.
Cost: $275 / session
New for Summer 2026!
Eat the Rainbow
Feeding Therapy Preschool Group
SESSION: August 3–7 | 11am–12pm
This 1-week program is designed to help preschoolers (4–6 years old) work on eating during fun lunchtime group sessions. Led by one of our OTs, kids will be exposed to new foods using the SOS Approach to Feeding—great preparation as they start preparing to return to school.
Cost: $275 / session
