The Social Explorers program supports children and adolescents in strengthening social skills, flexible thinking, and self-regulation through engaging, summer-themed group activities. Groups are led by experienced therapists and incorporate research-based social-emotional learning programs.
Participants engage in structured group activities designed to build friendships, improve communication, and increase confidence across social settings. The program includes a supported lunchtime experience that promotes positive mealtime habits, peer interaction, and relationship-building.
Social Explorers runs from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM and includes a supported lunchtime experience. A mid-morning snack is provided by SOTH each day. Families are required to send a packed lunch from home for their child. Lunchtime is used as an opportunity to engage in positive mealtime habits, social interaction, and relationship-building in a structured and supportive way.
Groups:
1st through 3rd grades
3rd through 5th grades
6th through 9th grades
Program Highlights
- STEM and art-based activities
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Social-emotional learning curriculum (Social Thinking® and PEERS®)
Hours:
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm daily Monday through Friday
Locations:
Skills on the Hill: Capitol Hill Clinic
1301 Pennsylvania Ave SE
WDC 20003
Skills on the Hill: Arlington Clinic
2301 Columbia Pike, Suite 125
Arlington, Virginia 22204
Cost:
$900 for one week only
$875 per week for 2–4 weeks
$850 per week for 5 or more weeks
HSCSN Stipend can be applied, contact us for more info
*NOT BILLABLE TO INSURANCE*
Sessions Available:
Week 1: June 22
Week 2: June 29
Week 3: July 6
Week 4: July 12
Week 5: July 20
Week 6: July 27
Week 7: August 3
Week 8: August 10
Week 9: August 17
How to Register?
Complete application using this link: APPLICATION
Once received, our program coordinator will schedule an exploratory phone or video call with you so that we can ensure our summer program is a mutual best-fit for your child. Please note there is a $25 enrollment fee for families who are new to SOTH to participate in summer programming. Also note that screening calls may be waived for current clients and/or clients who have previously participated in SOTH programming.
Please note: Program placement, scheduling, and pricing are based on a combination of goodness of fit and group availability.
Please note that all participants must be fully toilet trained and able to follow group instructions. Physical or verbal aggression will not be permitted in our summer groups and we are unable to offer 1:1 aides for individual children.
