Camp 'Reset' provides specialised services for children who present with trauma responses, as well as for their parents/carers. Camp Reset is a 5-day intensive, individualised program designed to enhance children’s independence, functional capacity, and social engagement in daily life. This program aligns with individuals’ goals, focusing on skill development across: self-care, social, motor, emotional and rest domains. Camp Reset is a capacity building occupational therapy program in a social community environment. We organise, we plan, we carry, we cook, we clean, we learn, we create, we walk, we surf, we climb, we share, we sing, we problem solve, we tune in, we reflect, we action, we build & we find our confidence. With the 1:2 ratio, the specialist occupational therapists, support each child to access their abilities, advocate for their needs & action from a place of security & independence.
The aim of Camp Reset is to support each individual’s nervous system to re-orientate to a platform of safety & security. Through playful interactions, movement in nature, creative exploration, nutritious food, & deep presence; each individual has the opportunity for integration of body, mind & spirit. The outcome is that individuals are able to access their social engagement system, sparking curiosity, attachment to meaning & purpose & connection to oneself & others. With this sense of security in self, individuals often demonstrate improved executive functions, independence in daily performance, reciprocal social connection & more fluent emotional regulation & movement.
Active OT for Kids is at the forefront of providing integrative services, based on current research, including innovative approaches and resources.