What is The Pod Play Cafe?

The Pod Play Cafe is an intentionally inclusive, diverse and neurodiversity affirming nonprofit play cafe and sensory gym, created by a neurodivergent mama for all families in Central PA to create a community, connect with one another and provide a safe and inclusive space for children with minds of all kinds to play and grow together. The Pod Play Cafe will offer small grants for local families to assist in costs related to neurodiversity affirming therapy services.

What are The Pod Play Cafe's core values?

Foster Inclusion
Inspire Creativity
Presume Competence
Respect Always
Help First
All Communication is Valid

What is Neurodiversity?

The word neurodiversity refers to the diversity of all people, but it is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as other neurological or developmental conditions such as ADHD or learning disabilities.

It is estimated that 20% (or 1 in 8 people) of the world’s population are neurodivergent, yet only 50% of neurodivergent individuals know that they are neurodivergent. There are approximately 900,000 people living within 25 miles of Camp Hill, PA. Given the statistics above, it would be estimated that 183,000+ individuals are neurodivergent.

What is the Neurodiversity Movement?

"The Neurodiversity Movement says that people with brain-based disabilities should be accepted and included in society just like neurotypical people (people without brain-based disabilities)."

- Autistic Self Advocacy Network

What will the money from the Launch Campaign be used for?

We are looking to open our space in Camp Hill, PA but we need your help! In order for us to open, we need to raise funds for the associated costs, such as construction, rent, legal fees, equipment, toys and more!

You can view our full fundraising guide here.

Help us make The Pod Play Cafe become a reality for the community!

Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay in the know of when we open, our classes and playgroups and special events.

The Pod Play Cafe, Inc. is a registered nonprofit corporation in the state of Pennsylvania. Our 501(c)3 tax-exempt status designation has been applied for and is pending, subject to the IRS’ discretion.

The Pod Play Cafe's Launch Campaign

Bring The Pod Play Cafe to Central PA!