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.
Fall 2026 Clubs are OPEN for registration! Click here to sign up.
Important Updates:
- Emerge Clubs range in size from 4-7 children. If fewer than 4 children enroll in a club, the club will be cancelled. Decisions regarding cancellations for Fall 2026 Emerge Clubs will be made by September 14th, 2026.
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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 |
| August 4th, 2026 | $990 | 3 payments of $250, 1 payment of $240 |
Payment Plan schedule:
- Payment 1: at registration
- Payment 2: September 28
- Payment 3: October 26
- Payment 4: November 23
3. When are initial payments due?
The initial payment is due within 3 business days after being contacted by the clinic’s Client Care 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.
Fall 2026 Clubs
Beginning September 22nd, we will kick off a variety of in-person clubs, ranging in size from 4 to 7 children. We are offering clubs at our Durham & Cary clinic locations this Fall. 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.
Fall 2026 Clubs will run from September 22nd through December 11th (there are no clubs the week of Thanksgiving)
Summer Club Registration will open at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, August 4th.
We recommend registering early, as we expect clubs to fill up quickly!
Check out our Fall Clubs!
Social Scouts – Cary
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Location: Cary
- Ages 5 – 8
- Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- September 22nd – December 11th (No clubs will meet the week of Thanksgiving)
- Limited to 7 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.
Wiz Kids – Cary
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Location: Cary
- Ages 7-11
- Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- September 22nd – December 11th (No clubs will meet the week of Thanksgiving)
- Limited to 7 children
- This new club follows the interests of group members to collaboratively complete brain-teasers, puzzles, experiments, games, etc. that build executive functioning, social problem-solving and cooperative skills.
Teen Talk – Cary
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Location: Cary
- Ages 11-17
- Led by an Emerge OT
- September 22nd – December 11th (No clubs will meet the week of Thanksgiving)
- Limited to 4 children
- Teen Talk encourages teens (and tweens!) to establish a positive self-concept and build skills required for successful friendships.
Social Butterflies – Durham
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Location: Durham
- Ages 3 – 5
- Led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- September 22nd – December 11th (No clubs will meet the week of Thanksgiving)
- Limited to 7 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
- September 22nd – December 11th (No clubs will meet the week of Thanksgiving)
- Limited to 7 children
- This club focuses on the development of social-cognitive skills (such as conversation, perspective taking, and peer negotiation) using concepts from DIR Floortime and other play-based approaches in a naturalistic setting and using a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Adventure Squad – Durham
Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Location: Durham
- Ages: 8-11
- Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- September 22nd – December 11th (No clubs will meet the week of Thanksgiving)
- Limited to 7 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.
