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Trailblazers Sensory Adventure Camp 2026
Located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh
A special summer camp experience that’s not only loads of fun, but every minute is filled with strategic activities and support to boost your kid’s sensory processing, executive functioning, motor skills, and more!
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With thanks to our generous sponsor!
Trailblazers Sensory Summer Camp is for…
…any child that has sensory processing difficulties, poor attention, impulsivity, or struggles with following directions. It’s for kids with no diagnosis or kids that have ADHD, Autism, Down syndrome, or other diagnoses.
There will be a mix of needs. Our mission is to give your child a week of fun and developmental growth. It’s 20 hours of OT in one shot, which will not only allow your child to make progress, but also give them a memorable camp experience!
The Details:
- WHEN: July 6-10th, from 9 AM to 1 PM daily
- WHERE: We’re renting space at Pleasant Hills Church at 199 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. The location gives us multiple spaces to utilize, including a fenced-in outdoor space, open gym space, rock wall, and private classroom. We’ll have lots of sensory equipment on hand too!
- WHO: 7 kids ages 5-10 that are fully potty trained, 1 specialized pediatric OT will lead camp with 1 Doctorate OT student.
- WHAT: A unique summer camp experience that focuses on fun and improving sensory processing, executive functioning, and reflex integration.
- COST: $499*
*Thanks to our generous sponsor, we are able to keep the cost of a specialized camp down, as comparable camps average between $800-1200.
What Your Child Will Be (Unknowingly) Working on at Summer Camp:
- Sensory integration
- Desensitization
- Food acceptance
- Bilateral coordination and crossing midline
- Regulation
- Attention
- Impulsivity
- Planning
- Coordination and motor skills
- Reflex integration
Trailblazers Sensory Adventure Summer Camp is made possible by our generous sponsor:
Fun and Function empowers different with its range of innovative sensory tools. Trusted by parents, therapists and educators, they make learning inclusive, accessible and fun!
What A Typical Day at Camp Looks Like:
9:00 Circle Time — We focus on socialization, turn taking, primitive reflex movements, and emotional regulation techniques
9:20 Obstacle Course — We focus on sensory integration, bilateral coordination, crossing midline, following directions, regulation
9:40 Craft (Fine Motor) — We focus on fine motor skills, attention, postural control, and following directions
10:00 Stations — Kids rotate through a variety of sensory activities like scooter board, sensory bins, and ball play, and therapists will have a chance to assess and provide direct interventions
11:00 — Bathroom break
11:10 Lunch with Food Play — We focus on socialization, modeling eating, and playing with new and different foods to increase exposure
11:40 Group Activity — We go on scavenger hunts, explore nature, and play group games that develop coordination, strength, and integrate reflexes
12:00 Playground Play — Kids are encouraged to explore while adults facilitate social interactions and help with motor skills on equipment
12:25 Drum Circle — We focus on imitating beats, kids being leaders, and following directions all while kids get the immense benefits of this rhythmic auditory activity
*We keep our routines similar everyday so kids know what to expect, but we’re also always using our clinical judgements on adjusting for the needs of the group at any given time.
Camp Leader
Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L
Alisha is a licensed pediatric OT of 20 years and had the privilege of helping run a sensory summer camp in the DC area at the beginning of her career. It’s been a long time dream to bring as sensory camp to the Pittsburgh area. Alisha is also the creator of the popular website YourKidsTable.com and the online courses of Mealtime Works and RISE with Sensory.
FAQ’s
When is registration due?
We only have 7 guaranteed spots. Spots may go quickly! There is no other camp like this in the Pittsburgh or even the tri-state area. If you want in, we’d recommend getting your spot secured as soon as possible.
My child doesn’t have a diagnosis but has challenges with attention, core strength, or following directions. Is this camp a good fit?
Our camp is held in a shared building with access to outdoor areas, and we are not able to fully secure all exits. Because of this, we are not able to safely support children who currently elope or leave supervised spaces without adult support.
If your child has a history of running or bolting when dysregulated, this camp setting may not be the right fit at this time. Our goal is always to ensure the safety and positive experience of every child in our care.
Do I send my kid’s lunch?
Yes, you provide what your child will eat each day. We will have some simple foods we’ll prepare for food play that come out alongside the lunch, such as carrots, peas, etc. If a child has an allergy, we don’t use any food with that allergen at all for the group.
My child is a flight risk. Are there any open spaces?
The location we rented is totally secure. There are no open spaces, and your child will be closely monitored at all times. We also have a very tight ratio of 1 adult for every 2-3 kids.
My child is almost potty trained. Can they attend?
Unfortunately, we aren’t set up at camp to change diapers, so all kids must be potty trained.
It’s also good to know that…
- You will receive a parent-friendly report the week after camp with our clinical observations and suggestions for follow-through at home.
- All campers will have the chance to come check out our camp space and meet Alisha, one of the OT leaders the week before camp.
- After you register below, you’ll receive a questionnaire to complete so that we can prepare to meet your child’s needs before camp begins.
Interested in Sensory Summer Camp 2026?
Have questions? Email us at hello@yourkidstable.com
