Recreational Activities

Recreational Activities at Hearthstone Support Residential Treatment Center

Healing Through Play, Creativity, and Joyful Movement

At Hearthstone Support, we believe play is powerful medicine. Our recreational therapy program helps children (ages 6-17) build confidence, social skills, and emotional resilience through structured, therapeutic play and creative expression.

Our Recreational Therapy Approach

1. Creative Arts Therapy

✔ Art Therapy: Painting, drawing & sculpting to express emotions
✔ Music Therapy: Drum circles, songwriting & relaxation exercises
✔ Drama Therapy: Role-playing to practice social scenarios

“My child created his first happy memory here through art—it changed everything.” – Hearthstone Parent

2. Outdoor & Adventure Activities

✔ Nature exploration in our therapeutic garden
✔ Team sports (soccer, basketball) to build cooperation
✔ Sensory walks & mindfulness in nature

3. Therapeutic Play

✔ Sand tray therapy for trauma processing
✔ Board games to practice turn-taking & frustration tolerance
✔ Puppet play for emotional expression

4. Skill-Building Recreation

✔ Cooking classes for following directions
✔ Gardening to nurture responsibility
✔ Yoga & movement for body awareness

Why Recreation Matters in Healing

✅ Reduces stress hormones by up to 28%
✅ Builds neural pathways for emotional regulation
✅ Creates positive childhood experiences to counter trauma

Children who engage in regular therapeutic play show 50% faster progress in talk therapy.

Our Recreational Team

Certified Recreational Therapists
Art & Music Therapy Specialists
Trauma-Trained Activity Coordinators

All staff complete yearly training in:

Play therapy techniques
Adaptive activities for special needs
Safety & inclusion practices