Summer Intensive for Children with Special Educational Needs: How to Maintain a Child’s Development During the Holidays

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Summer holidays are a time for rest, but for parents of children with special educational needs (SEN), they often become a period of regression. Without regular activities, a child may lose skills that have been developed over months: speech, concentration, behavior, and the ability to interact with others. That is why more and more families are looking for summer programs, intensives, and camps for children with developmental differences — a format that combines rest, development, and professional support. In the international network of Mozaika schools, these programs are designed so that children not only retain their skills but also continue developing in a comfortable and safe environment.

Why it is important for children with SEN not to interrupt learning during summer

For most children, holidays are a pause. However, for a child with developmental differences, a long break can lead to:

  • a decline in speech skills
  • increased behavioral difficulties
  • loss of structure and routine
  • reduced socialization skills

Therefore, parents are increasingly searching for:

  • summer camps for children with autism
  • summer activities for children with SEN
  • supportive and developmental programs during summer

Summer intensives help maintain achieved results and prevent regression.

What is a summer intensive at Mozaika

A summer intensive is a developmental program where a child continues learning in a comfortable, playful, and supportive environment.

Unlike regular camps:

  • activities are adapted to children’s individual needs
  • specialized developmental methods are used
  • qualified specialists are involved
  • the daily structure is maintained
  • an individual approach is provided

The main goal is to maintain and strengthen skills, rather than lose them over the summer.

How the activities are structured
Despite differences between schools, all programs are based on common principles:

  • a structured and child-friendly daily routine
  • a balance between activity and rest
  • development through play and practice
  • support from specialists
  • focus on building independence

During the day, children participate in:

  • physical activities (morning exercises, movement, games)
  • creative sessions (drawing, music, arts and crafts)
  • speech and communication development activities
  • walks and outdoor excursions
  • practical life skills training (e.g., cooking, organizing space)

This format helps children not only develop but also feel calm and secure thanks to a clear and predictable structure.

Programs are aimed at the comprehensive development of the child:

  • speech and communication
  • socialization
  • behavior and self-regulation
  • independence in daily life
  • cognitive skills

A summer intensive is not just a way to “keep a child busy,” but an opportunity to continue their development in a gentle and supportive way.

How to enroll

Up-to-date summer intensive programs in the Mozaika school network are available on Instagram for each city:
Ukraine: Odessa, Kyiv, Brovary
Europe: Warsaw, Prague
Kazakhstan: Astana and Karaganda.
Choose your preferred location to view the schedule, program format, and register.

📌 We recommend registering in advance — the number of places is limited.

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