Cradle Beach

See schedule o:cradle Beach celebrated its 136th year of excellence and service to our wny community and beyond. We continue to expand upon our programming to meeting the ever changing needs of our supported population. We're grateful to serve the growing number of families, campers, respiteers, family caregivers of aging loved ones, volunteers, employees, alumni and community members coming to nourish their overall health and wellness, year round, on our beautiful 66 acre campus. Our overnight summer camp continues to serve the growing and complex needs of our campers while also providing critical support and respite to the entire family unit. New summer camp opportunities are being offered to our 18+ population who are transitioning from high school and in need of summer camp support. Our overnight respite program continues to offer vital skill building for children/adults enrolled in nys opwdd, while their caregivers rejuvenate and tend to their self-care. Respite opportunities have been expanded into the summer months, providing even more opportunities for our participants! Our pathways for caregivers day respite program and collaboration continues to serve exhausted and stressed family caregivers of aging loved ones with monthly support groups, wellness activities and educational resources. An additional monthly program offering, called serenity on the shore, will provide fun, meaningful experiences for both caregivers and their aging loved ones with memory challenges. Cradle Beach's expansive community engagement, premier location on the shores of lake erie and nature filled oasis, has resulted in increased partnerships and strengthened collaborations.