Imagine your child
Calm, Coordinated and Confident
Outdoor Social Groups for Kids in Portland, Oregon
At Thrive Outside, we understand that every child is unique, and some may need a little extra support to navigate social situations, manage emotions, or develop coordination. Our Outdoor Kids Groups are designed to provide that support in a fun, nature-based setting where kids can grow, learn, and build confidence together.
Why Choose Outdoor Kids Groups?
Our groups are perfect for children who might:
Need help with social skills or making friends
Experience challenges with emotional regulation
Have diagnoses like autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or developmental delays
Benefit from building physical coordination and strength
Through activities like hiking, fort-building, and nature exploration, your child will develop:
Emotional control
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability and cooperation
Confidence and focus
Balance, strength, and endurance
Gross and fine motor skills
Sensory integration
Risk assessment and safety awareness.
What Parents are Saying
"Thrive Outside showed us that our child is capable of so much more when in the right environment and with the right people."
"This is a beautiful opportunity for all children. I truly believe every child can benefit from OT, especially when it's outdoors and led by such lovely people."
"The most surprising outcome is how much our child loves to go on walks now! His stamina has noticeably increased, and he actually enjoys getting outside, moving his body, and exploring."
Outdoor Therapeutic Social Groups for Kids
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Outdoor kids groups are great for:
Kids without diagnoses who need some extra support
Kids with diagnoses like autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, poor coordination, neurological deficits, or other developmental delays or challenges
. All groups take place outdoors and each activity is carefully selected based on your child’s needs.
Reviews
“Thrive Outside showed my husband and I that [our child] is capable of SO MUCH more when in the right environment and with the right people. A previous OT started to use techniques with [our child] that were borderline withholding and often negative, and we saw the impact that had on [our child]. We said no more - [our child] will only be enrolled in therapy that lifts him up and that he WANTS to attend. The endless support and encouragement Dr. Diana gave [our child] week after week allowed him to come out of him shell and enjoy grow. All of her creative and thoughtful activities engaged [our child] and kept him present and actively participating without any of the negative push back we had seen in a previous OT setting. [our child] went into therapy smiling and came out smiling. An absolute win-win for us all.”
“This is a beautiful opportunity for ND and NT kids alike. I truly believe all children can benefit from OT, especially when outdoors and in the hands of such lovely people.”
“The most surprising outcome is how much [our child] loves to go on walks now! His stamina has noticeably increased and he actually enjoys getting outside, moving his body and exploring. We're loving these chilly fall walks together!!”
[our child] has non-verbal Autism, so a constant fear of ours is him being away from us for any significant amount of time. I wasn't sure if he would want to participate, if he could manage the transitions and going with a group plan, would he run off?? All the super scary situations crossed my mind and I was for sure hesitant.. But enrolling [our child] in the Thrive Outside program with Dr. Diana Honorat gave everyone in our family a huge boost in confidence and allowed [our child] to, well, THRIVE! [our child] was in such greats hands with Dr. Diana, and she provided him with so many incredibly sensory activities, fine and gross motor skills, and constant opportunities for [our child] to participate.
Join Us For Nature-Based Occupational Therapy!
Don't miss this opportunity to help your child thrive in a supportive, nature-based environment. Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention, so register now to secure your child's spot.
For more information and to register, visit our Outdoor Kids Groups page or call or text us at (503) 782-6221
At Thrive Outside, we're here to support your child's journey toward becoming more calm, coordinated, and confident—all while having a blast outdoors!Book an outdoor kids group today.
We incorporate the therapeutic benefits of nature to help your child become more calm, coordinated and confident