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
AAC Mini-Camp
September 5th-7th
AAC Mini-Camp Details
Ages:
5-9 years old
Schedule: September 5th-7th
Saturday & Monday-
9:00AM-11:30AM
Sunday-
1:00PM-3:00PM
Price:
$425
Group Size:
Limited to 8 children per session
Who is this camp for?
Kids who use multi-modalities, including ACC devices to communicate
Kids who are ambulatory and able to walk independently around the arena and farm property
Kids who can participate in group activities and follow directions
Summer Camp Details
Ages:
6–10 years
Schedule:
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price:
$600
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.
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.
Helping children build communication skills where learning feels natural.
Interested in joining our summer camps?
Click below to take our pre-screening questionnaire. If accepted, one of our team members will be in touch to secure your childs spot
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.