8:00 – 8:30 AM | Welcome & Arrival Routine

• Welcome
• Campers choose a calming activity (puzzles, books, fidgets)
• Greet by name, offer choices (verbal + visual), and gently guide into the space

8:30 – 8:45 AM | Morning Circle & Social Warm-Up

• Use a visual schedule to walk through the day’s plan
• “Feelings check-in” with emotion cards or zones of regulation board
• Brief social skill mini-lesson (e.g., “How to join a group game” or “Taking turns”)
• Practice through a short role-play or puppet show

8:45 – 9:15 AM | Sensory & Movement Break

• Rotating stations (with timers and visuals):
• Fidget Bin
• Water beads or rice bin
• Stretching/dancing
• yoga mats with poses

• Campers choose where to go; allow quiet zones for rest

9:15 – 9:45 AM | Structured Group Activity

• Options:
  • Cooperative art (e.g., group mural with paint sticks)
  • Build a LEGO town together
  • Nature scavenger hunt in pairs
• Use visuals and clear roles (“builder,” “finder,” “painter”)

9:45 – 10:00 AM | Snack & Rest Break

• Quiet, low-stimulation area
• Campers can listen to music, look at books, or use fidget toys
• Offer individual sensory supports (weighted lap pad, headphones, etc.)

10:00 – 10:45 AM | Themed Activity & Social Play

• Rotate daily themes:
  • Science fun (slime, baking soda volcano)
  • Story drama (interactive book + acting it out)
  • Music and rhythm
  • Sensory activity (make and take it)
• Small group format (2–4 kids per adult)

10:45 – 11:15 AM | Free Choice with Support

• Zones:
  • Art station
  • Blocks/building
  • Reading nook
  • Pretend play
  • Sensory bin

11:15 – 11:45 AM | Group Game & Goodbye Circle

• Low-pressure games (e.g., parachute, “Simon Says,” freeze dance)
• Goodbye circle: Share something they liked, use visuals to preview the next day
• Calm music or story time before dismissal

11:45 – 12:00 PM | Pick-Up & Transition Home

• Visual countdown timer for pick-up
• One-on-one goodbyes with a sticker/token for the day
• Calm, quiet environment for smooth transition