Welcome!

ReWild the Child NWA was founded when we recognized a need in our community for kids to have an adventurous sensory integrative play experience and reconnect with nature and detox from screen time.  

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Practicing in a clinic environment as pediatric occupational therapists, we have worked with children of all ages to assist in sensory processing, motor skills, and self-regulation in order to participate in all areas of their activities of daily living successfully. Although a clinic environment is extremely useful, we saw the benefit of a sensory rich experience of outdoor play. Our sensory camps are for all children to enrich imaginative play.

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Research has shown that time spent playing outdoors is beneficial for the health of all children both physically and emotionally. A few of the positive benefits of outdoor play may include: 

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• Reduced anxiety and improved self-esteem

• Improved sensory processing

• Improved motor abilities/balance

• Strengthened immune system

• Increased eye-hand coordination

• Increased attention

• Improved problem solving and creativity

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Our understanding and training in child development allow us to guide play exploration that is natural and inspiring. We want to provide a safe experience for the children of Northwest Arkansas to reconnect with the adventure of outdoor play beyond the backyard. 

 

Sincerely,​

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Christy & Melissa

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Co-founders

Christy Pierce, MOT, OTR/L

Melissa Wells, COTA/L, CIMI

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