Horses Helping Kids Communicate
Equine-Oriented Summer Speech & Language Camps
In Collaboration with The Ohio State University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
A one-of-a-kind summer therapy experience combining evidence-based speech-language intervention with movement, nature, and purposeful equine interaction, designed and delivered by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists.
Therapy Strides’ Equine-Oriented Summer Camp offers children ages 6–10 an engaging, clinically grounded approach to speech and language therapy in a dynamic barn environment.
Camp Dates Available for 2026
June 22nd–26th
July 6th-10th
July 27th-31st
August 10th-14th
Camp Details
Ages:
6–10 years
Schedule:
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price:
$600 (Early Bird Price $500)
Group Size:
Limited to 10 children per session
Camp Experience
During the week-long camp, children participate in a blend of small-group and individual therapy, all delivered within an equine setting.
Camp includes:
Small-group and individual speech-language therapy sessions
Services delivered by licensed and certified SLPs
Support from OSU Speech-Language Pathology graduate students
Collaboratively designed, equine-themed interventions
Therapy aligned with each child’s existing IEP or treatment goals
Progress updates shared with the child’s treating SLP, when applicable
All activities are purposeful, structured, and clinically driven.
A Collaborative Program with Ohio State University
In July 2025, Therapy Strides proudly launched a pilot Equine-Oriented Summer Camp in partnership with The Ohio State University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.
This collaboration
brought together:
Licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologists
Graduate clinicians from OSU’s SLP program
Equine-facilitated therapy specialists
Together, the team delivered a 20-hour immersive therapy experience designed to supplement each child’s existing speech-language goals.
Who Is This Camp For?
This camp is designed for children ages 6–10 who:
Have identified speech and/or language needs
Can comprehend and follow verbal directions
Can participate safely in a small-group barn environment
Children may present with a range of diagnoses or concomitant disorders; however, safety and participation are essential in an equine setting.
Important Note About Readiness
Because therapy takes place in an active barn environment, campers must be able to:
Follow basic safety rules
Demonstrate functional comprehension
Participate without requiring a 1:1 safety aide
All families complete a pre-camp screening process to ensure that the program is an appropriate and supportive fit for their child.
