Camps

The following camps are designed for children with stroke and other neurological issues. By providing this list, the International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke is not implying endorsement of any of the listings. We would like to make this list as comprehensive as possible, so please notify us with any updates or additions. The list has been updated as completely as possible for 2023. Thank you!

Arms in Action Camp (Openings still available as of June 15, 2023)
Abilities In Action, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Camp dates: August 7 – 25, 2023
Arms in Action is an intensive summer therapy camp for children with hemiplegia ages 4 to 7 years old. The camp, led by occupational and physical therapists, uses principles of modified constraint induced movement therapy, bimanual intensive training, and caregiver education in a playful, engaging and fun group setting. They are located in Shrewsbury, NJ. For more information please see their Arms in Action flyer, Facebook page, email info@abilitiesinaction.com, or call 732-842-6600

Boston Ability Center mCIMT Camp 
Boston Ability Center location — Natick, MA
July 31st – August 18th, 2023 — 9:00 am to noon, M – F
Registration opens January 9th, 2023 at noon EST. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
The Boston Ability Center is happy to announce their 2023 intensive therapy camp for children ages 3-10 with hemiplegia. If your child has not participated in BAC Intensive Therapy Camp previously, please note that a screening call with a BAC clinician is required prior to registration to ensure that camp is the right fit for your child therapeutically. Please email carolyn.graham@bostonabilitycenter.com to schedule a screening call or to inquire about pricing. BAC mCIMT 2023 flyer

Camp Helping Hands, Helping Hands House,
West Caldwell, NJ
Session 1: June 26th to July 21st, 2023 (closed July 4th)
Session 2: July 24th to August 18th, 2023
Mandatory Registration due by April 1, 2023
Ages 18 months to 18 years, however please contact them for information about their individualized programs for younger than 18 months and their teenagers/young adults program for 18 years old and above.
In addition to their expanding therapy services, they offer on-site accommodations for families on a first come, first serve basis who attend their Helping Hands programs. Housing and therapy programs are now available throughout the year. Families come from around the country as well as internationally for their intensive therapy programs and can now live on site for the 4 weeks their child receives our services.
For more information contact Scott Matthews, info@intensivetherapeutics.org or 973-771-1582

Camp Kid Power
Kidnectivity, Northbrook, IL
Session 1: June 19th to July 7th, 2023
Session 2: July 10th to July 28th, 2023
Camp Kid Power is an intensive summer therapy camp for children with hemiplegia ages 4 to 16 years old. Occupational and physical therapists combine principles of modified constraint induced movement therapy, bimanual intensive training, and caregiver education into a fun and playful group environment.
For more information contact Jeni Bates, jbates@kidnectivity.org

CP Soccer
Multiple locations in the U.S.
Anyone from 7 to 18 years old with ambulatory CP, stroke or traumatic brain injury may join to play CP soccer. They now have teams in New York City, Clifton NJ, Towson MD, Delray Beach FL, Houston TX, Dallas TX, Somerville MA, Atlanta GA, Richmond VA, Scottsdale Arizona, Clemson SC, Northern California, and Chicago. They have on online form to tell them about yourself (and your child), and they will reach out to talk about getting you on the field.

NYC CP Soccer Day Camp (Openings still available as of June 15, 2023)
Queens, NY
July 17-21, 2023
Children age 8 to 16 years old who are ambulatory and affected by cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury are eligible for this research camp. The camp is run by researchers and clinicians from Columbia University, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital in partnership with CP Soccer US. There is no fee for camp. Travel and lodging funds are available to support participation by families from New England. For more details and to register visit the NYC CP Soccer Day Camp website.

Crossway CIMT Summer Camp
Charlotte, North Carolina
July 10 – July 28, 2023 
Crossway Pediatric Therapy uses a multi-component approach including robotics to treat hemiplegia. Crossway is currently home to the ONLY Armeo Boom upper extremity robot rehab devices outside of a hospital or acute rehab setting in Charlotte, NC. This therapy specifically helps to improve mobility, range of motion and coordinated arm movements.
There will be a preschool age group consisting of age 2-4 and an older group age 5-14. You must be able to attend all 3 weeks of the camp in order to be accepted.
For more information contact Shelley Dean, shelley@crosswaytherapy.com

Crossway Summer Academic Camp
Charlotte, North Carolina
Session 1: June 19 – June 22, 2023
Session 2: June 26 – June 30, 2023
Session 3: July 31 – August 3, 2023
Session 4: August 7 – August 10, 2023
Ages 4 – 10 who need academic, communication and social skills reinforced through the summer.
For more information please email cecilia@crosswayacademy.com. Current Crossway students have first priority; prospective Crossway students have second priority. “We create a curriculum for the child: we don’t fit the child into the curriculum.”

Helping Kids with Hemiplegia
Chapel Hill, North Carolina/UNC Hospitals
Camp Dates: June 19 – 24, 2023 – APPLICATION DEADLINE: applications must be received by Monday, March 15, 2023
UNC Children’s offers Helping Kids with Hemiplegia – CIMT Camp, a therapeutic day camp incorporating modified constraint-induced movement therapy into fun, goal-oriented games and activities for kids ages 4 to 10 with with a diagnosis of hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Camp is staffed by licensed occupational and physical therapists and student volunteers.
Helping Kids with Hemiplegia CIMT Camp does not charge registration or program fees thanks to generous private donations from families, local businesses, fundraising events, grants and our volunteers. A $100 tax-deductible donation is encouraged to help sustain our program.
For more information and to complete an online application go to: Helping Kids with Hemiplegia – CIMT Camp. Applications are due by on March 14, 2022. * Priority is given to North Carolina residents, however they do accept out of state applicants.
If you would like to apply to become a volunteer, please email helpingkids.unc@gmail.com, be sure to include your name, school, area of study and year. (must be 18 years old to volunteer)
Questions? Email helpingkids.unc@gmail.com.

Powerhouse Therapy, CIMT flyer
Atlanta, Georgia area
Powerhouse Therapy 2023 Program Sessions flyer
Four-week CIMT/Bi-manual program: May 29th – June 23rd, 2023 
Three-week CIMT program: May 29th – June 16th, 2023 or June 12th – June 30th, 2023
Two-week Brush-up CIMT program: May 29th to June 9th or 16th, 2023
Lower Extremity CIMT program: June 12th – June 30th, 2023
Powerhouse provides CIMT in summer group sessions and individualized programs throughout the year. Ages 1 to 16 years
For more information contact Charlene Kurkjian, charkurk@gmail.com or call 404-933-9869
Powerhouse Therapy provides constraint-induced movement therapy and Bimanual Therapy for children with upper extremity weakness/Hemiplegia. Children participate in individual 1:1 intensive therapy with an occupational therapist for three or four week sessions.