Therapeutic Summer Camp 2025

Join us for a transformative week of adventure and self-expression, where children will connect with the arts and explore their creativity through fun, therapeutic activities. Our summer camp offers a safe and nurturing space for kids to grow emotionally, build resilience, and express themselves through art and nature based activities.

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Thank you for an amazing summer! We can’t wait to see you again in 2026 — dates coming soon. Meanwhile, check out our camp highlights on Instagram: @expressiveartswithalyssa ◡̈

$895 per camper

*HSA debit cards, cash, or credit card may be used for payment*

An expressive-arts based therapeutic camp designed for children ages 6-11 with anxiety, autism, ADHD, trichotillomania, OCD, and depression to empower emotional resilience, social skills, and confidence in a supportive, fun environment! Offering a tailored approach, 1:1, and group therapy with each child.

FAQs

  • Throughout the week, your child will receive 15 hours of therapeutic support from our dedicated therapists, blending expressive arts, mindfulness, nature-based activities, and social-emotional skill building in a nurturing and fun environment. We use a specialized approach and operate from a therapeutic and expressive arts lens, ensuring activities are beneficial for emotional development. Traditional summer camp can be challenging for kids who benefit from a more individualized structure and 1:1 attention which our camp provides. We cap our camper size at 6-8 kids.

  • No. Though we specialize in providing services for those with anxiety, ADHD, trichotillomania, OCD, autism, and depression, any child is welcome to come to camp that could benefit from a more therapeutic approach.

    If your child has any specific sensory, emotional, or behavioral needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out before camp begins. Our team is here to help them feel safe, understood, and supported.

  • No! Any child ages 6-11 is welcome.

  • Our camp adopts a play-based, expressive arts based curriculum. Operated by a licensed mental health counselor and dance movement therapist, activities will include self-esteem building, mindfulness, social skills, expressive arts therapy, and nature-based therapy. Please follow our business instagram: @expressiveartswithalyssa to see our camp highlight for more info!

  • To help your child have the best possible experience, please make sure they arrive each day with the following:

      • Sunscreen already applied before drop-off

      • A reusable water bottle clearly labeled with your child’s name

      • A towel or small yoga mat for yoga and movement

      • A bag or backpack so we can send home their art and supplies

      • Optional snack if your child is a picky eater or has sensory sensitivities
        (Note: We provide all snacks and water daily and are mindful of all food allergies.)

      • Epipen (clearly labeled with your child's name) if you noted your child has food allergies on our camper registration form.

      • Please dress your child in comfortable clothes that can get messy—we’ll be painting, moving, and playing outside each day!

      • Please note the director and owner of Coastal Counseling Associates is certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in our care and will be on site at all times.

Therapeutic summer camp in medway ma for children ages 5 through 11 with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trichotillomania, fostering emotional healing and growth

Sample Day Camp Activities

*subject to change as each day will offer a blend of structure and flexibility, with room for creative flow and emotional support*

9-9:15AM: Drop off & check in

9:15-10AM: Expressive Arts Therapy Group (activity could be affirmation project, vision board, creative coping activities, music, dance, drama, or art therapy based)

10-10:20AM: Mindful eating activity with morning snack

10:20-11AM: Nature based therapy & activity outside

11-11:45AM: Social Skills Group (board games, social skills exercises, communication exercises)

11:45-11:55AM: Closing activity & check out

12PM: Pick up

*Please bring optional snack if your child is a picky eater or has sensory sensitivities.
(Note: We provide all snacks and water daily and are mindful of all food allergies.)

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  • My 7 year old is on the autism spectrum and has never been able to attend a traditional summer camp. The sensory overload, lack of structure, and large groups of kids just don’t work for him. But Alyssa and her team created something completely different.. a space where every single detail was so intentional and the group was 6 kids. From the schedule of the day, to the activities, to the calm and supportive environment, I could tell nothing was left to chance. We drove over an hour to therapeutic camp and it was so worth it. My son came home every day happy and excited to tell me about what he did. The fact that his camp certificate is now hanging above his bed says it all, he felt proud, included, and seen. This camp wasn’t just a week of activities, it was a week of belonging for him. I can't thank you enough Alyssa. We will be back next year!

    -Previous camp family

  • My child had the best week at camp! He was nervous about going but the environment was so supportive, that changed very quickly. So much progress was made and so much was learned in a short time. I can’t recommend camp or all of Alyssa’s services enough!

    -Previous camp family

  • My daughter loved camp and they squeezed so many thoughtful activities into a short period of time. I loved seeing what she made, especially the expressive art! I learned a lot about her this week and what's on her mind and we'd definitely do camp again!

    -Previous camp family

  • My child is older and has been bullied a lot, so finding a safe and supportive place was really important to us. This camp provided just that, a welcoming environment where my child felt comfortable and accepted. The leaders gave each camper a kindness passport to collect kind notes and positive stickers throughout the week, which helped my child feel seen and supported. They also received a personalized bag tag with their name on it, making them feel special and part of the group. I noticed a real positive change in my child’s confidence and sense of belonging. I highly recommend this camp for any parent looking for a healing and safe space for their child. We can't wait for next year!

    -Previous camp family