SPL Summer Hangouts!
Relationship-based summer camp programming for SPL members ages 5-9 years old.
With a 1:2 ratio, we focus on relationship-building between children and their staff. We utilize sensory-rich activities to capture your child’s engagement and imagination. Our hangout welcomes neurodivergent, disabled, neurospicy, and neurotypical children who benefit from a smaller environment with supportive routines, lots of movement & sensory play, and the freedom to explore in their own way!
SPL Summer Hangouts Details
DATES – Families enroll in 2 consecutive weeks
JUNE 29 – JULY 3
JULY 6 – 10
JULY 13 – 17
JULY 20 – 24
JULY 27 – 31
AUGUST 3 – 7
LOGISTICS
- BERKELEY or BELMONT
- 9am-12pm
- $595/week with sliding scale available (covered by RCEB for Berkeley)
- Extra lunch hour 12pm-1pm at $100/week
- 15 children only
- Ages 5-9 years old
- 1:2 ratio
Ideas that becomes an experience...
Our schedule was created by an SLP, OT, and Educator to provide enriching, engaging summer fun.
WATER PLAY
multiple large water pools with play
REST/SENSORY
multiple swings and heavy work
SENSORY/MESSY
art-based projects with fine-motor textural stuff
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this drop off?
YES!
Does my child need to be potty trained?
NO, but we would ask you to come support your child in the bathroom if they need help with more extensive problems (i.e. changing pull-up).
Will you be outside?
Does my child need an aide?
IT DEPENDS. If your child struggles to stay safe without an adult present, we’d recommend you provide an aide. This includes a child who elopes, uses their body aggressively and harms other children (intentionally and often), or if your child is used to having an aide in their school setting. An informal assessment will determine whether your child needs an aide. We require a family to bring their own private aide who has worked with the child in therapeutic/academic settings to work directly with your child.
Is this similar to play coaching?
YES. We rely on the principles of play coaching for our camp curriculum and train our summer camp staff using the same framework!
Is the camp inclusive?
YES. We open the camp to all members of SPL, which includes neurotypical children and siblings!
What age will you take?
Your child must be at least 4 years 11 months at the time of camp starting to be able to join us. If your child is over age 9, we can make exceptions but need to chat individually with you first.
Is this covered by regional center?
YES, for Berkeley only. If you are a member, please request your case manager to cover camp. If you are not a member please email berkeley@spiritedplaylabs.com for an intake to see if you qualify for camp. We are not vendored for Belmont camp.
What is going to happen at camp?
We will use a LOOSELY structured schedule to support your child’s participation in a group setting. Think water play, sensory play, heavy work, music, gross motor activities, fine motor activities, chatting & laughing, and more! Our intention is to create a therapeutically supportive and FUN space for your child to enjoy their summer.
What’s the cancellation policy?
We cannot refund you if you cannot attend camp. If you need to cancel before camp begins, you will receive a 50% credit toward a membership or birthday party if cancellation occurs more than 4 weeks prior to the start of your child’s first day of camp. We cannot provide refunds for days you don’t attend.
Can I get an extra hour once in awhile?
NO, we require you to pay the $100 for the whole week to get the additional hour of 12-1pm for your child. We require parents to bring lunch for their child if they are staying the extra hour.
Will my child get kicked out for behaviors?
NO, but we will need to devise an action plan if it seems like your child isn’t enjoying themselves or is needing more support to access camp safely.
What is the cost this year?
Our camp costs the same as last year- $595 per week. However, we now required 2 weeks commitment for camp. We have found that the staff and children benefit from having more continuity week to week! Please note we can do payment plans and sliding scale; speak to your site’s manager for this!
Who is this for?
Children who love child-led, loosely structured fun. Children who benefit from support related to emotional regulation, transitions, relationship-building, sensory regulation, and general group dynamics. Children who benefit from movement-based activities. Children with separation anxiety. Children who seek autonomy.
Who is this NOT for?
Parents who want structured school-like activities. Children who need a large outdoor space for regulation. Children who enjoy single-theme camps (i.e. art, STEM, etc). Children who struggle to stay in the building at SPL.
Register for Members Only Services
Discover how to become a SPL Member and
enroll in the Spirited Play Labs Summer Hangouts!
Enroll in our Membership
Through your Regional Center or private pay.
Complete an Intake Appointment
Via Mindbody, share all the need-to-knows about your child so we can be a perfect match!
Schedule SPL Summer Hangouts!
For an enriching, engaging and exciting summer experience!