Camp Littlefoot is designed for young children with speech-language and/or occupational therapy needs. Although chronological age is used as a guideline, we also consider the developmental age and needs of the child when determining camp placement.
 
This full-day combined OT and Speech Camp is designed for children who need support in both communication and sensory-motor development. These areas are addressed through fun-filled activities that promote development of friendships and play skills, and foster increased social interaction. A licensed Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist lead this group, with assistants. Current OT and Speech evaluations dated after July 2011 or a current IEP is required for admission.

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM M-F

Contact: Julie Bobrow, Director, Administrative Services, 301.424.5200, ext. 147,
jbobrow@ttlc.org

Intended for children who are experiencing sensory processing and motor planning difficulties, the areas addressed in these programs include self-regulation and sensory integration, play skills, motor planning, abstract thinking and sequencing, and socialization. The program utilizes theme-based sensory-motor experiences, with an average group size of 10 children led by a licensed Occupational Therapist and assistants. A current occupational therapy evaluation dated after July 2011 or a current IEP is required for admission.

Friends in Motion (5-7 years)
Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM M-F

Little Friends in Motion (3-4 years)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM M, W, F

Contact: Brigid Baker, Director, Occupational Therapy Services, 301.424.5200, ext. 128, bbaker@ttlc.org

The summer programs of the Katherine Thomas Lower/Middle School are designed to address the needs of students with language, learning, and sensory-motor disabilities and/ or high-functioning autism. This multi-sensory and cross-curricular program is designed to engage students through a creative, thematic approach to learning; this year’s theme is “Travel through Time.” Open to children ages 5-13, participants move seamlessly through the content areas of language arts, math, social studies, and science. Curricular concepts are embedded in the Arts and Physical Education, and are reinforced through fun-filled activities and explorations. The program engages students in:

• Reading
• Writing Activities
• Social Studies
• Mathematics
• Science Activities
• Field Trips
• Art
• Music
• Drama

Emphasis is placed on development of the students' verbal and interactive social skills with both peers and adults through active exploratory learning. The average group size is 12 students, taught by MSDE certified special education teachers with teachers' assistants. An Extended Day Program (morning and afternoon hours) is available for students aged five years through grade 8.

Times:     9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for full-day program* M-F
               9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for half-day program M-F
               8:00 AM to 9:00 aM for extended program M-F
               3:00 AM to 5:00 PM for extended program M-F

Contact:  Sylvia Valdivia, Program Coordinator, The Katherine Thomas School, 301.738.9691, ext. 145, svaldivia@ttlc.org

*Full-day students must bring a bag lunch and drink.

Open to students entering grades 9-12 in the fall. Students may attend a half-day program of academic classes or a full-day, which includes a job internship. Summer classes are specifically designed to enable students to focus on strengthening basic skills through an academic theme. Skill areas include reading, organizational study skills, writing, and mathematics presented in a fun and creative setting.

Students may earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours while participating in supervised job internships. Students may assist in TLC's Summer Programs classes or work in placements located near The Katherine Thomas School. After a brief lunch period, the afternoon Internship program runs from 12:30 - 3:00 pm. Both half day and full day programs include time for lunch. 

Times:   8:00 A.M. to 3:00 PM M-F for full-day program (includes time for lunch)*
             8:00 A.M. to 12:30 PM M-F for half-day program (includes time for lunch)

Contact: Rhona Schwartz, Director, High School Program, The Katherine Thomas School, 301.738.9691, ext. 126, dbenjamin@ttlc.org

*Full-day students must bring a bag lunch and drink.

An occupational therapist and speech-language pathologist lead this fun-filled, small group session for children who are experiencing sensory processing, motor planning and communication difficulties and interaction problems. Sessions are held outdoors and focus on:

• Self-regulation and sensory skills
• Visual-spatial skills
• Play skills
• Language skills
• Motor-planning skills
• Socialization and communication skills
• Abstract thinking, problem solving and sequencing

Participants may register for the Tuesday group, the Thursday group, or both groups (each meets from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, for six weeks). Parks visited include: Meadowside Nature Center, Cabin John, Black Hill Regional, Schaeffer Farm, Locust Grove Nature Center, Woodley Gardens and Germantown (subject to change). Parents provide transportation to and from the selected park. There are no refunds for missed sessions. A current occupational therapy and speech-language evaluation dated after July 2011 or a current IEP are required for admission.

Contact: Brigid Baker, Director of Occupational Therapy, 301.424-5200, ext. 128
bbaker@ttlc.org.