Summer Programs
WHO
Our summer programs are designed for individuals of all ages and abilities!
After submitting your registration form, a team member will reach out to make sure Dynamic Lynks is the best therapeutic and recreational environment for your child through a free interview.
OUR TEAM
Our summer program staff is comprised of highly-skilled therapists and therapy students.
You can learn more about our clinical training and expertise, here.
WHERE
Our summer programs will take place in our fully-equipped, sensory-friendly therapy center, located at 1100 Lake St. LL65 in downtown Oak Park.
1/2 Day Programs
June 12th - 30th 2023
Pre-K/K Readiness
Summer is the perfect time to work on back-to-school skills and what better way to support child development than through music? Our team of board-certified music therapists bring over a decade of school-based and developmental knowledge to this one-of-a-kind program!
Children will sing, play, and dance, all while working on critical regulation, attention, social, and pre-academic skills that will support them in the new challenges that come in the Pre-K and Kindergarten environments.
Maximum of 5 participants
Executive Explorers
Executive functions are a set of mental skills that help us with everyday tasks, social interactions, cognitive demands, and emotional understanding. This program uses a social cognitive approach to support executive function development in tweens and teens.
Group members will work on EF skills through music, play, and teamwork! The original curriculum used throughout this camp is the work of Alyssa Stone who is doing the first research of its kind on music therapy and executive function skills for neurodivergent adolescents.
Maximum of 6 participants
Mindful Music
Yoga and Music Therapy come together in this unique program to help children build essential skills through active music making, asanas, and mindfulness games. Our goal? To rock, roll, and regulate every day!
Mindful: Dynamic Lynks uses traditional yoga poses to aid in gross motor development, sensory processing, anxiety reduction and relaxation.
Music: Music works on skills such as attention, social interaction, and emotional expression.
Maximum of 5 participants
AAC Consistency
As therapists who support many children in the classroom, we know summer is often a time when kids put their AAC devices down. The goal of this program is to keep kids social and engaged with their device all summer long!
Our team of board-certified music therapists have extensive experience in AAC device use. Our team will facilitate social play experiences that support device use for requesting, reciprocal exchanges, and adding to a child's expanding vocabulary.
This program is not speech therapy or an instructional program on how to use an AAC device. This program is for current device users who are looking to keep consistency of communication in a fun and engaging way!
Maximum of 4 participants
Full Day Programs
July 10th - August 18th 2023
Songwriting
Children and teens face many daily challenges that impact their social/emotional wellbeing. From moments of great stress come great art and our team of music therapists help channel those stressors into positive products.
Dynamic Lynks' songwriting camp is the perfect place to let unprecedented experiences become incredible music! Writers will work together to create original songs using their talents and recording technology, while creating social connection and processing through mental, emotional, and physical wellness needs.
Maximum of 8 participants
Musical Theater
Musical theater is a form of artistic expression that can be celebrated by all individuals! We will let our creative juices flow as we explore our range of original musicals and musical theater history. Campers will engage in music making, dancing, singing, and acting throughout this program.
The goal of this 2-week program is to connect and engage with our peers as we work towards a performance of one of Dynamic Lynks' original musicals!
Maximum of 6 participants
Social Skills Rock!
Social programming at Dynamic Lynks always uses a neuro-affirming and strengths-based approach to support social/emotional learning. Campers will learn age-appropriate strategies for engagement and fostering healthy relationships with a focus on self-monitoring and expression!
The best part? We get to rock n' roll! Campers will work on social skills, emotional regulation and emotional expression through active music making, songwriting and instrument play, all while bonding and socializing with peers!
Maximum of 6 participants
