Over February vacation two of our kiddos at the Boston Ability Center participated in an Intensive Therapy Camp where they had so much fun working hard towards meeting their physical and occupational therapy goals. One camper practiced walking with a posterior walker as well as with the BAC’s pediatric Lite Gait. Another camper participated in modified constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) to improve the functional use of her right arm. Both LiteGait and CIMT are research-based therapies that we are proud to use with children here at the BAC throughout the year.
Our campers completed many winter-themed activities to improve fine and visual motor skills, postural control, and bilateral coordination. These included melting an iceberg to save the hidden toys, making snow slime, decorating snowflakes, and building snow globes. The campers also loved working on their gross motor skills including walking, crawling, transfers, and full body strength through a variety of obstacle courses including “dress the snowman” and snowball fights with Rody the horse. There were dance breaks and sing-a-longs to various Disney songs, including the most loved “Let It Go,” throughout the week. With winter nearly over, we are looking forward to seeing the campers again soon for our April intensive camp!
Pediatric Intensive Therapy Camp at the BAC is designed and led by dedicated and experienced OT and PT staff members and is ideal for children ages 3-10 with neuromuscular impairments. If you are interested in signing up for BAC’s April Intensive Therapy Camp, please reach out to the front desk (781-239-0100). Don’t forget to follow along on social media to see the fun in action! (@bostonabilitycenter)
