Kids On The Go
Traverse City
Kids On The Go is a Michigan based pediatric non-profit program designed to provide special needs children (3-17 years) with physical, occupational and speech therapy during the summer months. In 2019, Kids on the Go collaborated with local therapists and community members in Traverse City to create a new camp program in a great new location.
The mission of Kids On The Go….. is to recognize and facilitate the goals of children with special needs and to further develop their current skills through therapeutic and wellness programs for the children and their families.
Our vision….. is to provide a safe environment that will foster opportunities for growth, inclusion and provides valuable resources for our community.
Program Registration and Scholarship Information:
Please be sure to select Traverse City Location
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Kids On the Go, Traverse City is “on the go” for summer 2025!
We are excited to announce our programs for Summer 2025. Notifications of program acceptance will begin to go out May 1, 2025 All Kids On The Go programs are offered on a scholarship basis and fully funded by our generous sponsors. If your child receives a scholarship, additional information such as a health appraisal form signed by your child’s physician (KOTG will provide the form), IEP documentation, etc. will be requested.
Please reach out to Shannon Carr (shannon@kidsonthegocamp.com) with any questions or concerns
Yoga
Join us for a transformative summer of fun and learning! This unique camp is designed for children with special needs, ages 5 to 14, and focuses on improving mobility, sensory integration, strengthening, emotional regulation, and speech skills in an imaginative and supportive group setting. Each session is led by a team of expert speech pathologists, yoga professionals, and volunteers, ensuring personalized attention and care for every child.
Details:
● When: Wednesdays between July 9 and August 6, 2025
● Session Times:
○ 5-8 years old: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
○ 9-14 years old: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
● Location: Dharamsala Yoga Studio
In this custom-designed program, children will engage in fun and relaxing yoga activities tailored to their individual needs, helping them grow both physically and emotionally. It’s the perfect environment for building skills, boosting confidence, and fostering connection with others. Join us for a summer filled with growth, movement, and fun!
Adventure Hike
Get ready for an exciting outdoor adventure! Campers ages 8 and up will embark on a thrilling hiking experience, exploring the great outdoors while tackling about 1 mile of scenic trails. Each hike will be supported by a team of professionals, including a physical therapist, speech pathologist, and dedicated volunteers, ensuring a safe and enriching experience for every camper.
Details:
● When: Thursdays at 4:00 PM from July 10 to August 7, 2025
● Where: Hike locations to be determined (stay tuned for updates!)
This is the perfect opportunity for campers to connect with nature, develop physical skills, and enjoy the outdoors while receiving personalized support from our expert team. Join us for a summer of adventure and fun!
** please note parents MAY be required to stay on site for the duration of the hike
Music
Details to come!!
Words in Bloom
Join us for a summer of reading excitement! Our Literacy Camp is designed to make learning to read a fun and personalized experience. With 1:1 instruction, each camper will work closely with a dedicated teacher and speech-language pathologist to practice
their literacy skills. This dynamic duo will tailor lessons to each child’s needs, ensuring they stay engaged while building confidence and a love for reading.
Details:
● When: Tuesdays AND Thursdays from July 8th to 24th (6 total sessions)
● Session Times: Campers will be assigned a half hour time block between 9:30am and 11:30am
● Location: Curiosity Place in the Grand Traverse Mall
Whether your child is just starting to read or looking to strengthen their skills, this camp provides a supportive, fun environment where reading becomes an exciting adventure! Let’s make this summer the one where your child falls in love with reading!
Imagination Station
Come join us at the Curiosity Place for a fun and engaging summer experience! This unique camp brings together speech therapists and teachers who will collaborate to create multi-sensory experiences for our campers. Your little ones will have the chance to read, craft, and create, all inspired by the Curiosity Place galleries.
Details:
● When: Tuesdays from July 8th to August 5th
● Session Time:
○ For 3-6-year-olds: Join us at 1:00 PM on Tuesdays from July 8th to August 5th
○ For 7-12-year-olds: Join us at 2:00 PM on Tuesdays from July 8th to August 5th
● Location: Curiosity Place in the Grand Traverse Mall
Each session is designed to help children explore, create, and develop new skills in a fun and interactive way. It’s the perfect place to nurture curiosity and creativity!
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Shannon Carr
KOTG TC Regional Director
shannon@kidsonthegocamp.com
Kids On The Go In Action ~Traverse City
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Donate to Kids On The Go in Traverse City
This donation goes to the NEW Kids On The Go Camp in Traverse City!
We could not be more excited and hopeful for the future of Kids On The Go as we expand our services to Traverse City, Michigan. None of this could be done without the generous and continued support from YOU. Please join us to help build our new Traverse City program. Your tax deductible donation will have a lasting impact. It will strengthen the community and expand available health care resources by supporting local families and making a difference in a child’s life.
Please consider supporting Kids On The Go Traverse City by filling out the donation form below. Your support is crucial for our efforts to be successful. We thank you with all our hearts for your donation that goes toward helping a child in your local community. There’s no greater feeling than knowing you truly helped a child to succeed!
Thank You!
STAFF: Join our team!
2025 Staff and Volunteer Apply HERE
If you are looking for an extremely rewarding employment opportunity to contribute to the developmental progress of children in the Grand Traverse Bay Region, and would like to work in a team setting to help make a difference, please contact Shannon McEnroe at shannon@kidsonthegocamp.com
Kids on the Go Traverse City Staff
Stay tuned to learn more about our 2025 Pop Up Camp Staff!
A Special Thanks to our Generous Camp Sponsors!
The Canfield Family
Susan Duffy
Drs. Mark and Ann Smith
The Miller Family
Sherwood Smith
The McEnroe Family
The Les and Anne Biederman Foundation, Inc
Jeffrey & Joyce Gaydos
Kathy and Dennis LaRaia
Norma Boersen in honor of Parker
Kids On The Go Traverse City Advisory Board
Shannon McEnroe, MS, CCC-SLP, Regional Director of Kids On The Go Traverse City
Shannon is a Speech Language Pathologist who resides in Traverse City with her fiancé (Kyle) and two dogs (Maddy and Gabe). She first learned about Kids On The Go as a high schooler in the Metro-Detroit area. Her experience volunteering for KOTG inspired her to become...
Kathleen LaRaia, MS
Kathy is a healthcare executive with expertise in strategic planning, healthcare operations, physician contracting, service line development, financial analysis and budgeting. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Wayne State...
Natalie Ramsey, PT, DPT
Dr. Ramsey earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University in 2007, and went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Central Michigan University in 2010. She has extensive experience providing physical therapy services at both...
Caitlin Raupp
Caitlin Raupp is a pool industry executive specializing in Marketing and Business Development. She was quickly immersed into the disability community in 2016 when her beautiful son Holden was born with Down syndrome. Caitlin has sat on other nonprofit advisory boards...
Lisa Marie Miller
Lisa Marie Miller earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Augusta University in 2012. Eschewing her educational background in life sciences, Lisa has pursued a career focused on team organization, client collaboration, and outdoor recreation. She...
Kristin Piana Schena, Founder/ Executive Director
With more than 20 years of clinical and supervisory experience in the field of speech-language pathology, Mrs. Schena has improved the lives of many people. Throughout her career, she has been the recipient of various awards, has been published and has...
Heather Busch, BA, MEd
Heather Busch earned a double bachelor’s degree at University of Colorado Boulder, in western water resource management and physical geography. In between educational programs, Heather worked as an executive nanny, taught junior ski school, and partnered...
Paul C. Zimmer
Paul C. Zimmer is the Chairman of the Board of Allied Printing Company, Inc., in Ferndale, Michigan.Founded in 1952, Allied Printing Co. helps organizations meet their marketing, communications and branding needs through commercial print, data-driven...
