Emerge Clubs
At Emerge Pediatric Therapy, we are committed to creating a space that is inclusive of all neurotypes. We follow the latest research and plan each club session based on the individual needs of each child within the group dynamic.
Summer 2026 Clubs will open on Monday, April 6th for Registration!
Interested in learning about our Summer Clubs? Sign up for the interest list here!
Important Updates:
- Summer Club registration will open at 8:00 AM on Monday April 6th.
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Emerge Clubs are an out-of-pocket expense, not billed through insurance, regardless of insurance type. Payment information is listed in the FAQ section below.
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If your child has Medicaid or Tricare insurance, we will have the limited ability to assign your child a therapist who can coordinate activities with the Emerge Club as the child’s treatment plan allows.
- The initial payment is due for all plans 72 hours after being contacted by the clinic’s Client Relations Coordinator.
Emerge Clubs FAQ
1. Are Emerge Clubs reimbursable by insurance?
Due to the changing nature of complexity and inconsistency around insurance reimbursement for group sessions, Emerge Clubs are not reimbursable by insurance. HSA cards are not accepted as a form of payment for Emerge Clubs.
2. How are payments made?
An Emerge Client Relations Coordinator (CRC) will call you to collect payment once your child is officially registered for an Emerge Club. Upon your first payment, your card will be kept on file and used for all subsequent monthly payments (dates vary by semester).
We have two payment options for Emerge Clubs: you can pay in full at the time of registration, or set up a payment plan
| Registration Date | Total Price | Amount if using payment plan |
| April 6th, 2026 | $900 | $225 (4 payments) |
Payment Plan schedule:
- Payment 1: at registration
- Payment 2: June 29th
- Payment 3: July 20th
- Payment 4: August 3rd
3. When are initial payments due?
The initial payment is due within 3 business days after being contacted by the clinic’s Client Relations Coordinator.
4. Do you offer financial assistance?
If you are an existing client with Emerge who uses Medicaid or Tricare and are interested in Emerge Clubs, please check the box indicating this on the Club Registration Form and our club coordinator will reach out to you.
Summer 2026 Clubs
Beginning June 15th, we will kick off a variety of in-person clubs, ranging in size from 2 to 6 children. We are offering clubs at all three of our clinic locations — Durham, Cary and Carrboro! The format of each club has been determined based on a variety of factors, with keeping our families and staff safe at the forefront of that process.
Summer Clubs will run from June 15th – August 21st.
Summer Club Registration will open at 8:00 AM on Monday, April 6th.
If you are interested in learning more about Summer 2026 Clubs, please fill out the interest form!
We recommend registering early, as we expect clubs to fill up quickly!
Here is the line up of Summer Clubs!
This list is growing as we confirm our availability, and will be finalized by April 3rd.
Social Scouts – Cary
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Location: Cary
- Ages 5 – 8
- Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, June 15th – Friday August 21st, 2026
- Limited to 6 children
- This club focuses on the development of social-cognitive skills (such as conversation, perspective taking, and peer negotiation) using concepts from curriculums such as Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Experiment Explorers – Cary
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Location: Cary
- Ages 7 – 12
- Co-led by two OT’s
- Monday, June 15th – Friday, August 21st
- Limited to 6 children
- This project-based club follows the interests of group members to complete motivating science projects while building upon executive function, social problem solving, and cooperative skills.
Social Butterflies – Durham
Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Location: Durham
- Ages 3 – 5
- Led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, June 15th through Friday, August 21st.
- Limited to 6 children
- This program addresses social communication, perspective taking, turn-taking, and imaginative play skills.
Social Scouts – Durham
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Location: Durham
- Ages 5 – 7
- Led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, June 15th through Friday, August 21st
- Limited to 6 children
- This club focuses on the development of social-cognitive skills (such as conversation, perspective taking, and peer negotiation) using concepts from curriculums such as Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Social Scouts – Durham
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Location: Durham
- Ages 6-8
- Led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, June 15th through Friday, August 21st
- Limited to 6 children
- This club focuses on the development of social-cognitive skills (such as conversation, perspective taking, and peer negotiation) using concepts from curriculums such as Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Adventure Squad – Durham
Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Location: Durham
- Ages: 8-11
- Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, June 15th through Friday, August 21st
- Limited to 6 children
- This project-based club follows the interests of group members to complete motivating projects and build executive function, social problem solving and cooperative skills.
