Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group
Therapy Through Arts offers therapeutic art groups and individual sessions focused on self-care, emotional regulation, and creative expression for children, ...
▌ Editor's read The Therapy Through Arts website loads as a legitimate site offering therapeutic art groups and individual sessions. It is not listed in the ACA directory. The program is run by Dr. Jessica L. Johnson, a licensed clinical psychologist, and focuses on using art for self-care, emotional regulation, and social skills. The website details various groups for different age ranges, including a 'Self-Care Therapeutic Group' for ages 8-12 and a 'Teen Therapeutic Art Group'. There is no mention of specific staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff. The program appears to be a day program, offering sessions rather than a traditional camp structure. Google reviews for 'Therapy Through Arts' show a 5.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, with positive comments highlighting Dr. Johnson's expertise and the positive impact on participants. Social media handles for Instagram (@therapythrougharts) and Facebook (therapythrougharts) are present and active.
Who thrives here
Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: not listed
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 8:40 PM
- Address: 294 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A9, Canada
- Phone: (604) 720-9908
- Cost notes: CAD. This is not a traditional summer camp. They offer therapeutic workshops. 'Self-Care Therapeutic Group 2026' is $150 per 100-minute session. 'The Secret Language of Autism' workshop is $189 for a 2-hour session.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group
- What ages does Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group accept?
- Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group is open to children ages not listed. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group cost?
- Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group's hours?
- Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group runs 7:00 PM - 8:40 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group?
- Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group provide lunch?
- Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group compare to other specialty camps in Vancouver?
- Therapy Through Arts - Self-Care Therapeutic Group is one of 24 specialty camps in Vancouver that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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