Looking Ahead to Summer 2027
We know it may feel a little early to be talking about summer 2027. We’ve just wrapped up another summer and are settling into fall, cooler temperatures, and, of course, our favorite pumpkin-spiced drinks! But we wanted to give our Sara’s Garden families an early heads-up about an important change to next summer’s schedule.
Based on the wonderful feedback we’ve received from families regarding the timing of our programs, we are excited to share that both the Wauseon and Springfield Summer Enrichment Programs will be held June 7 – July 2, 2027.
By offering both programs simultaneously in June, we hope to give families the month of July to enjoy vacations, family activities, sports, camps, and other summer adventures without having to work around our program schedule.
While the timing is changing, the heart of our Summer Enrichment Program remains the same!
Our caring and experienced team of licensed therapists, conductors, and paraprofessionals will continue to create unique, intensive, therapy-based programs tailored to the individual needs of each participant. Through a combination of amazing therapies and engaging activities, our programs are designed to strengthen developmental skills, encourage greater independence, and help minimize the regression of skills that can often occur during the summer months.
These month-long programs deliver inclusive therapies that provide interventions for individuals with a variety of conditions and disabilities.
Goals of these programs include:
Improving Interpersonal Skills:
- Relationship building
- Responding to his/her name
- Learning the names of peers
- Basic conversation skills
- Behavioral skill development
Improving Fine and Gross Motor Skills:
- Range of motion
- Sitting and standing
- Walking and transfers
- Self feeding
- Independent living skills
Improving Language Skills:
- Vocabulary knowledge and understanding
- Basic concepts
- Following verbally presented directions
- Improving story comprehension
- Improve Reading/Writing Skills
Improving Social Skills:
- Greetings
- Turn Taking
- Initiating communication
- Informing and directing others
- Requesting
Our summer intervention programs also provide support for children who use augmentative communication systems (low tech or high tech) who have language and literacy skills and need more experience with peer-to-peer social skills.
We serve clients with (but not limited to): ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, CDKL5, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Near Drowning, Seizure Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, Spina Bifida, Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Applications for the 2027 Summer Enrichment Program will open at the beginning of the year. In the meantime, now is the perfect time for families to begin planning and exploring funding options. Year-end giving opportunities, financial assistance, grants, and other sources of support can take time to arrange, so getting a head start now can help families be prepared when applications open.
For more information about the 2027 Summer Enrichment Program, funding opportunities, or how to begin planning, please contact Michelle Nagle at 833.668.7272 or michellen@sarasgarden.org.
We’re happy to help families navigate the process and look forward to another wonderful summer of growth, connection, learning, and fun—and we’re excited to spend June 2027 with you!
