Steps To Independence

June 29 - August 7, 2020 Summer Camp Forms are available on our website www.stepstoindependence.org

Happy Memorial Day!! Just a quick update to say that we are still waiting to see if the Conductors will be able to obtain visas in order to work here this summer. Our very dedicated partner, the Moira Centre, is ready to go whenever the offices start processing again!! We will make a final decision the week of June 8th if we haven’t received word from our visa sponsor by that point. If you have any questions, please email or call. Thanks so much for your patience!!

Just a quick update to let everyone know that we are still planning to have our summer program, if possible. Right now, the ban on travel and also the US not processing visas for temporary work are the biggest holdups. Nora and Agnes are ready to return this summer and want to work with our children again. After being cooped up for so long, summer camp will be fantastic!!! So please be patient, stay safe and reach out with any questions you may have. Sorry that there are not concrete answers right now but as we all know, things are changing daily. In a few weeks, I hope things are much clearer!!

Reminder: Registrations are due by 3/15. Call or email with any questions!Reminder: Registrations are due by 3/15. Call or email with any questions!

Summer camp information will be available soon!! Let’s hope Phil doesn’t see his shadow!!!Summer camp information will be available soon!! Let’s hope Phil doesn’t see his shadow!!!

Still working hard and having a great time!!

Almost half-way through camp already!!! These kids are working hard and having an amazing time! Agnes and Nora are doing a phenomenal job with camp!!

Steps to Independence is completely run by families who want this program in Pittsburgh. Any donation made through Amazon Smile goes directly towards the cost of the program. Please select Steps to Independence as your charity on Amazon Smile. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/f.html

What an exciting first week of camp!!! Agnes and Nora have been working hard with the children and having a wonderful time. A few pictures from our short week.

What is Conductive Education: Conductive Education combines physical and cognitive learning, through active participation and repetition needed for the students to make the connections to learn skills. By repeating tasks and integrating intentional movement with learning, the brain creates alternate paths to send messages to muscle groups, creating the desired movements. Through this, a child can gain movement and skills, and achieve greater levels of independence.... The program’s daily routines are tailored to develop new skills and help improve gross motor and fine skills. It will also target physical and social independence. What Steps to Independence offers: A 6-week, daily, intensive summer program from July 1 - Aug 9. A 3-hour morning session for younger children and a 4-hour afternoon session for older children. Registration is open Registration forms are available at www.stepstoindependence.org We work with a variety of school districts to offer this program to their students for Extended School Year (ESY) purposes. Contact us at [email protected] or 412-254-4784

Summer Camp plans are moving along! We encourage anyone considering our program for their child, to contact us with questions - [email protected] Official registration forms will be available by mid-February. ESY conversations are starting at many school districts. Keep in mind - we work with many districts and are always happy to talk with new disctricts about our program and how it may be the best option for your child during the summer. Stay warm!!