CARE for Children’s Therapeutic Recreation Day Camp for children who receive school-based therapy services was recently held over three days at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Sports and Fitness Center.

“Where in the world…” was the theme for this year’s Day Camp and activities focused on different World Cultures, exploring and adventure. During the camp, CARE kids took part in inclusive activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, story sessions, music, and gym sessions.

“CARE’s Summer Day Camp gives our therapists and staff the opportunity to interact with our students in an informal setting and to work on gross and fine motor skills while having fun,” said Ashley Carlson, MOT, OTR/L, CARE for Children’s pediatric therapy services director.  

Summer day camp is one of the many therapeutic recreation programs that CARE offers each year, which serves as an extension of traditional therapy services and provides children with disabilities the opportunity to socialize, try new things, and the program hopes to promote lifelong health and well-being. The camp is funded in part by the United Way of the Bradford Area Inc.

CARE for Children is a non-profit organization which provides pediatric therapy services, early learning programs, child safety and injury prevention initiatives, therapeutic recreation programs, and community outreach services for children of all abilities in McKean County and the surrounding region.