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Occupational Therapy
+ The Great Outdoors!

Growing skills. Building confidence. Finding joy—naturally.

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.

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.

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!

*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!

*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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