Free Handwriting Camp

WHAT: The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Allied Health Sciences’ Department of Occupational Therapy will host a free two-week Handwriting Camp for children entering kindergarten through fourth grade in the fall.

WHEN: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 30-July 2 and July 7-9

WHERE: TTUHSC, 3601 Fourth St., Room 3C107

EVENT: This camp will focus on the underlying developmental skills necessary for handwriting in a fun group format. Children will have small group time focusing on handwriting instruction for a small component of each camp day.

The camp is facilitated by second-year Master of Occupational Therapy students under the direction of an occupational therapist and an occupational therapy assistant.

Space is limited. For more information or to register, contact Cindi Tiongco at (806) 743-3911 or cynthia.tiongco@ttuhsc.edu.

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