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 August 29 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
Monday afternoons
- Our next 12 week session meets Sept 14 - Dec 7, 2026 (Off on 10/12)
- 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
-More info below
OT Supported Enrichment program Age 4-7
Tuesday mornings
-Our next 14 week session meets on Sept - Dec, 2026 (Off on 11/24)
-Tuesdays from 9:15 - 11:30
-You will meet with the OT after seven weeks 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.
-Participants may have option to stay whole day (1:00) for an additional cost
Evaluation process $200
14 week session $1120
-More info below
OT Supported Enrichment program Age 7-10
Thursday mornings
-Our next 14 week session meets on Sept - Dec, 2026 (Off on 11/26)
-Thursdays from 9:15 - 11:30
-You will meet with the OT after seven weeks 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.
-Participants may have option to stay whole day (3:00) for an additional cost
Evaluation process $200
14 week session $1120
-More info below
Our after-school OT groups:
Come meet us outside to work with your kids on sensory processing, emotional regulation, and play skill development! We will partner with the natural environment (playing outside!) to support your child in engaging in sensory rich experiences to address play, emotional regulation, transitions, and to work toward the goals identified from the evaluation process. We will work on a therapeutic activity to address the goals of the group, and then engage in supported free play to practice the skills in real time. Parents will meet with the therapist throughout the group to learn the strategies and feel empowered to support their child in their day to day life! We will meet for 12 weeks, for an hour and fifteen minutes, staying outdoors the whole time!
Our programs are all completely outdoors, in all weather. We offer a high level of support and guidance in making sure your child has the proper gear and is ready for their day. We do have an indoor bathroom and hand washing facility, as well as an emergency shelter if needed.
What is an OT Supported Enrichment Program?
We are now offering a new 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 address the goals of the group and practice skills. We will then join the larger Bedrock Enrichment Program (either Rock Hoppers or Boulder Buds) to play! The staff will stay closer, helping your child practice these skills in real-time with their peers as they get to experience the Bedrock Play program.
Our programs are all completely outdoors, in all weather. We offer a high level of support and guidance in making sure your child has the proper gear and is ready for their day. We do have an indoor bathroom and hand washing facility, as well as an emergency shelter if needed.
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!
