Outdoor OT Groups
In addition to our long-standing outdoor enrichment programs, we are now officially offering Occupational Therapy in the outdoors!
We will partner with the natural environment to support your child in engaging in sensory-rich experiences to address issues with emotional regulation, sensory regulation, transitions, and more.
Open House Event!
Please come and join us at Bedrock Play on Sat June 13 from 9:00 - 11:00am. Children welcome. This is an opportunity to see our beautiful wooded site, meet the staff and play outside. Bring your questions about any of our programs.
This is event is FREE! Registration is required.
Our OT Groups meet outdoors, in all weather, at our Bedrock Play campus in Gorham, ME. They include supported free play time, therapeutic activities specifically designed for your children’s needs, and opening/closing circles. The intent of the group is to support your child in:
Interacting and playing with other children
Building emotional and sensory regulation skills in order to support your child in their daily life
Improving problem solving and conflict resolution
Developing more resilience for being outdoors
Having better tools for regulation at home and in other environments
Learning new play and social skills
How are our OT groups different from our other forest-play programs?
OT groups are specifically designed for children who need additional support in order to regulate their sensory systems, emotions, and to navigate daily lives (eating, school, sleeping, friendship, play, etc.).
Children and parents of children in the OT Groups get more dedicated attention to their children’s needs starting with a formal evaluation process, goal setting, check-ins and debriefs with each program.
OT groups are much smaller and have a lower staff to student ratio
OT groups meet for less time than our school year programs and camps.
During OT groups, kids engage in a specific therapeutically-designed activity to work through challenges.
In OT Groups, free play is more supported. The therapist and other staff stay close to support your child’s social interactions and ability to initiate and maintain play with peers.
Our current offerings:
After school group Fall 2026 Age 5-8
Open to the public
- Our next 12 week session meets Sept 14 - Dec 7, 2026 (Off on 10/12 and 11/23)
- Mondays from 4:00 - 5:15pm
-You will meet with the OT after six weeks and at the end of the group to get updates on your child’s progress
-Group size is 5-7 children with at least 2 staff in attendance
Evaluation process $200
12 week session $600
Tuesday OT group
Open to families enrolled in our Tuesday program only
-Our next 8 week session meets on March 3 - April 28, 2026 (Off on 4/20)
-Tuesdays from 9:15 - 11:30
-You will meet with the OT after fourweeks and at the end of the group to get updates on your child’s progress
-Group size is 2-4 children with at least 2 staff in attendance.
Evaluation process $200
8 week session $240
OT Supported Summer Camp
See below for more info!
-Group is embedded within these weeks of Bedrock Camps:
July 6-9 for ages 7-10 July 13-16 for ages 6-9 July 20-23 for ages 3-5
-Age ranges have some flexibility
-Mon - Thurs 8:30-11:30
-You will meet with the OT after each day to get updates on your child’s progress
-Group size is 3-5 children with at least 2 staff in attendance.
Evaluation process $200
Cost per week: $480
What is an OT Supported Summer Camp?
We are now offering a new summer camp experience for kids who need a little extra help with emotional regulation, sensory regulation, and to engage in social interactions! We will start with a smaller group, all participating in a structured activity to practice these skills. We will then join the Bedrock Summer Camp to play! The staff will stay closer, helping your child practice these skills with their friends as they get to experience the Bedrock Play Summer Camp.
How are these different than Bedrock Summer Camps?
OT camps are specifically designed for children who need additional support in order to regulate their sensory systems, emotions, and to navigate daily lives (eating, school, sleeping, friendship, play, etc.).
Children and parents of children in the OT Groups get more dedicated attention to their children’s needs starting with a formal evaluation process, goal setting, check-ins and debriefs with each program.
OT groups are much smaller and have a lower staff to student ratio
OT groups meet for less time than our camps.
During OT groups, kids engage in a specific therapeutically-designed activity to work through challenges.
In OT camps, free play is more supported. The therapist and other staff stay close to support your child’s social interactions and ability to initiate and maintain play with peers.
Are you interested?
Sign up for a 15 minute consultation and will receive an intake form to fill out. You will then meet with one of our OTs to determine if this program could be a good fit. If it is, you will move forward with an evaluation.
You will go through a formal OT evaluation process for your child:
You fill out a screening and assessment form to determine your child’s strengths and areas of need. If you have an evaluation from another therapist from the last year, you can provide this for a reduction in the cost.
We will provide a formal report.
You will meet with the OT to review the evaluation and collaboratively determine goals that are appropriate and helpful for your child’s daily life
You will receive a link to register for the program!
Meet the OT
Hi! I’m Andrea, I’m an outdoor loving occupational therapist who has been working as an OT for 9 years. I have a background in Early Intervention, working with kids birth to three in their home environment, and working at a Special Purpose Private school working with kids with behavioral and mental health challenges. I have a strong belief that the outdoors is the best sensory environment to support children struggling with sensory processing and emotional regulation challenges, and hope to help empower parents to learn the tools to support their kids in regulating. When I’m not working, I love being outside paddling, hiking, biking, skiing, or spending time with family!
