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Occupational Therapy
+ The Great Outdoors!

Growing skills. Building confidence. Finding joy—naturally.

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Fundamentals in Nature OT Services provides nature-based occupational therapy for children and young adults ages 4–22 in the Twin Cities, led by a pediatric occupational therapist who believes learning FUNdamental skills is done best through play and movement.

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We specialize in supporting neurodivergent kids and teens by creating inclusive, affirming spaces that foster growth, independence, and joy. Differences aren’t just welcomed here—they’re celebrated.

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With individualized OT sessions, parent coaching, therapeutic groups, and summer camps, our services are designed to meet kids where they are… with a whole lot of FUN along the way.

Our Summer Services

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Summer Camps

Our 2 hour, nature-based therapeutic camps are capped at 10 campers to ensure a personalized approach. Campers make snack together, build in the woods and learn motor, regulation and social connection skills!

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*Registration goes live on Monday, February 2nd, 2026

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Summer Groups

We offer 1.5 hour nature-based weekly skill building groups capped at 5 kids. Our groups focus on high intensity of skill building in a particular area, all while having FUN in the great outdoors!

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*Registration goes live on Monday, February 2nd, 2026​

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Summer Therapy Intensives

We offer 1:1 nature-based occupational therapy sessions held at Eastman Nature Center in Maple Grove, led by an OTR or COTA.

Many families choose nature-based therapy as a complement to clinic-based OT services.

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Nature-Based OT can help your child develop...

Motor Skills

  • Fine motor skills (hand strength, coordination, dexterity)
  • Handwriting development
  • Gross Motor Skills (balance, core strength, upper body coordination)

Self-Care/Life Skills

  • Dressing

  • Bathing

  • Brushing teeth

  • Self-Feeding

  • Picky eating

  • Organizational skills

  • Following directions

Regulation & Self-Advocacy Skills

  • Identifying interoceptive awareness and emotional awareness

  • Using positive coping tools

  • Developing peer relationships

  • Sensory processing skills

All with the support of nature!

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