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22ndCenturyMedia.com Summer Fun Guide
22nd century media | May 16, 2019 | 3
Children learn positive, fun skills at Kids Can Do
Kids Can Do, Inc is a
children’s therapy center
in Mokena. Within the past
year, it has celebrated its
30th anniversary, as well
as a transition to new ownership.
The new owners
of Kids Can Do are Erica
Kluck, Marijo Kleinfelder,
Angie Andrus and Marcy
Munger, all of whom have
been working as full-time
therapists at Kids Can Do
for a combined total of
more than 70 years.
Kids Can Do offers
physical therapy, occupational
therapy and speech
therapy for infants, children
and young adults. It provides
individual therapy,
as well as various groups,
camps and special classes
throughout the year.
Pediatric physical therapy
helps children improve
motor development and
function, strength and endurance,
posture, balance,
independence, and participation,
as well as help
families ease challenges
with daily care giving. Pediatric
occupational therapists
help children gain the
skills they need for independence
in play, learning,
motor skill development,
self-care, and socialization
in their home, school, and
community environments.
Speech therapy helps children
improve verbal and
nonverbal communication
skills. Speech therapy may
focus on speech production,
understanding and
expressing language, social
skills, executive function
deficits, and feeding or
swallowing.
Kids Can Do is also
known for providing excellent
feeding therapy. Feeding
therapy can be done
in individual sessions, as
well as in a group setting.
Exploring new foods with
peers is a great way to expand
the variety of foods in
the diet of a picky eater.
Kids Can Do’s mission
is to enrich the lives of
children and their families
through an interdisciplinary
approach that blends the
art and science of therapy.
Families who come to Kids
Can Do will find a beautiful
facility with a staff of
20 highly-trained therapists
who are dedicated to doing
the most they can to help
children overcome both big
and small obstacles. Kids
Can Do strives to be a place
where all children can have
fun and feel supported.
The goal is for children to
make progress and succeed
in life while feeling like
they come to Kids Can Do
to play and have fun with
friends.
One parent, Tracy Vidovic,
put it this way: “The
staff at Kids Can Do treat
your child like their own.
They go above and beyond
to make sure every success
is celebrated, every
concern is addressed and
every family is involved in
their child’s journey. They
have become family to us
and I can’t imagine taking
my child anywhere else. I
asked Mason if he would
tell other kids to go to Kids
Can Do and he said, ‘Yes.’
When I asked him why, he
said, ‘Because they’re my
best friends.’”
Are you looking for a
specialized group to help
your child develop skills
this summer? Kids Can Do
offers a variety of summer
camps for a wide range of
ages and interests. Children
do not need to be a current
client of Kids Can Do, and
siblings and friends can
also enroll in camps. The
2019 summer programs
start the week of June 10.
One of the most popular
programs is Ninja Warriors
Camp. Children who attend
have a lot of fun with
friends building strength
and coordination while
tackling challenging obstacle
courses.
If you think your child
may benefit from therapy,
Kids Can Do offers free
screenings to assess the
need for a full therapy evaluation.
Visit kidscando.org
or call (708) 478-5400 to
schedule a tour, set up an
appointment, or receive
more information.
Submitted by Kids Can Do,
19100 Crescent Drive Suite
101 in Mokena. For more
information, call (708) 478-
5400, or visit kidscando.org.
Kid’s Summer Programs
JUNE 10TH - AUGUST 8TH
Keep your kids busy while promoting new skills in a fun and supportive environment
All camps are led by licensed Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists
LANGUAGE WITH LITTLES
Parents and toddlers participate together in story time and
a craft, introducing a new language concept each week.
Led by a Speech Pathologist
Ages 12 month-2 years, Wednesdays 10:15-11:30 am
Cost: $160
CHATTERBOX SPEECH GROUP
Improve speech sound production by targeting articulation
and phonological skills over the summer months.
Led by a Speech Pathologist
Ages 4-6, Thursdays 9-9:45 am
Cost: $240
SPORTS CAMP
Have fun developing skills to play a variety of
sports while building strength and coordination.
Led by a Speech Pathologist
Ages 5-10, Mondays at 12-12:45 am
Cost: $160
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
JUNE 3RD
No camp the week of July 1st.
Payment due upon registration. No refunds for
missed classes. To benefit from camp, children
must be able to participate independently in
small group activities.
REGULATION STATION
An introductory self-regulation group that will help your child adjust
and control their energy level, emotions, behaviors, and attention.
*Parent/Caregiver attendance required.
Led by an Occupational Therapist
Ages 7-10, Wednesdays 11-11:45 am
Cost: $240
LET’S CONNECT
Come “hang out” and make friends! Social Thinking
strategies will be implemented to improve social skills.
Led by an Occupational Therapist
Ages 7-10, Mondays at 10-10:45 am
Ages 11-14, Thursdays at 10:30-11:15 am
Cost: $240
Call
Kids Can Do, Inc.
at (708) 478-5400
to register
CURSIVE BOOT CAMP
Improve fine-motor and cursive
writing skills. Homework and
parent tips will be given weekly.
Led by an Occupational Therapist
Ages 4-7, Thursdays 11-11:45 am
Cost: $250
NINJA WARRIORS CAMP
Build strength and coordination in challenging
ninja warrior-like obstacles.
Led by an Occupational Therapist
Ages 4-7, Thursdays 11-11:45 am
Cost: $160
PRINTING BOOT CAMP
Meet your child’s needs in letter
formation, size, and spacing. Homework
and parent tips will be given weekly.
Led by an Occupational Therapist
Ages 5-7, Wednesdays 10-10:45 am
Cost: $250
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19100 S. Cresent Dr. Suite 101, Mokena, IL, 60448
Visit us at: www.kidscando.org