Building Strong Roots, Growing Together.

It can be challenging to watch your child struggle. Our nature-based services provide a motivating and FUN setting where your child can feel successful, confident, and discover their strengths in the great outdoors

Our Mission:

We help children grow into their best selves - one muddy boot, big feeling, and brave step at a time. Through nature-based therapy, we empower families and build strong foundations so your child can feel confident, connected, and supported across all stages of development.

  • Family Centered Care

    We believe that families are integral to a child’s growth. By creating strong partnerships with caregivers, we ensure a supportive, inclusive environment where every family feels heard, respected, and involved in their child’s journey.

  • Unrestricted Movement

    The freedom to move is fundamental to a child’s physical, cognitive, and environmental development. We prioritize enviroments free from unnessary restrictions and encourage exploration, risk taking, and self-discovery.

  • Child-Led Play

    Play is the language of childhood. We champion a child’s natural curiosity and creativity by allowing their interests guide activities which foster independence, problem-solving, and a livelong love of learning.

Why Take Therapy Outside?

Picture this: Your child spent most of today sitting. At breakfast, in the car, at school, at dinner, maybe in front of a screen. Sound familiar? You're not alone - and it's not your fault. Modern life has accidentally created a generation of children starving for movement and sensory experiences.

Here's what breaks our hearts: Research shows children need at least three hours of outdoor free play daily, yet most get only 4-7 minutes. The result? More children than ever are struggling with attention, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. 

But here's the good news - nature is medicine! When children move freely outdoors, magic happens: stress melts away, focus sharpens, and confidence soars. No harsh fluorescent lights or overwhelming indoor chaos - just fresh air and space to be wildly, wonderfully themselves.

Benefits of Outdoor Therapy

  • Natural Sensory Integration

    Nature provides rich, varied sensory experiences that help children naturally regulate their nervous systems. From the texture of bark to the sound of rustling leaves, outdoor environments offer therapeutic sensory input that is impossible to replicate indoors.

  • Builds Core Strength & Coordination

    Uneven terrain, climbing trees, and navigating natural obstacles developes gross motor skills, balance, and core strength. Children build physical capabilities while having adventures, not sitting at therapy tables.

  • Social Skills & Cooperation

    Nature provides rich, varied sensory experiences that help children naturally regulate their nervous systems. From the texture of bark to the sound of rustling leaves, outdoor environments offer therapeutic sensory input that is impossible to replicate indoors.

  • Increases Motivation & Engagement

    Children are naturally drawn to outdoor exploration and adventure. This intrinsic motivation leads to better therapy outcomes, increased session attendance, and skills that apply to daily life.

  • Enhances Executive Function

    Nature based activities require problem-solving, planning, and flexible thinking. Children develop crucial executive function skills like attention, working memory, and cognitive flexibility through meaningful outdoor challenges.

  • Reduces Stress & Anxiety

    Research shows that time in nature significantly reduces cortisol levels and promotes emotional regulation. Children feel calmer, more focused, and more confident when therapy happens outdoors rather than clinical environments.

Our Approach

  • We celebrate each child’s unique abilities and focus on building from their existing strengths.

  • Our clinical reasoning is informed by the latest research in Occupational therapy and child development.

  • We consider your family’s unique dynamics, desires, and needs in every aspect of treatment planning.

  • Communication, Collaboration, and Connection form the foundation of our therapeutic relationship.

Our Services

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-One

    Focused Attention
    Personalized Needs & Goals
    Build Skills at Unique Pace
    Entirely Outdoors

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  • Small Group Therapy

    3-5 children

    Building Social Skills
    Cooperation & Confidence
    Supportive Peer Environment
    Surrounded by Nature

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  • Enrichment Programs

    4-8 Families

    Seasonal Sensory Play
    Creativity and Curiosity
    Movement and Milestones
    Building Connections

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  • Special Events

    Coming Soon!

    Seasonal Workshops
    Family & Community Events
    School Field Trips
    Professional Learning

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Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step towards helping your child thrive in nature

Let’s discuss your child’s unique needs and how outdoor therapy can help them flourish.

Have questions? We’re here to help you understand how nature-based therapy works.

Contact us.

admin@everbloomoutdoortherapy.com
(902) 877-1315

3238 Old Beverly Rd,
Cambridge, ON N1R 5S7