2024 Respite Dates
Respite 1 – January 26th – 28th
Respite 2 – February 9th – 11th
Respite 3 – March 22nd – 24th
Respite 4 – April 5th – 7th
Respite 5 – April 19th – 21st
Respite 6 – May 3rd – 5th
Respite 7 – May 17th – 19th
This two dates are adult only (18yrs and up)
Respite 8 – August 26th – 28th
Respite 9 – August 28th – 30th
Respite 10 – September 20th – 22nd
Respite 11 – September 27th – 29th
Respite 12 – October 11th – 13th
Respite 13 – October 25th – 27th
Respite 14 – November 1st – 3rd
Respite 15 – November 15th – 17th
Respite 16- December 6th – 8th
Through our Respite Program, we provides a reprieve to parents, caretakers, and guardians from the daily tasks associated with caring for a loved one who needs special attention. Each year we offer respites in the spring and fall season.
Our individual-to-counselor ratio of less than two-to-one enables our staff to serve a variety of people with special needs. All Respite Program staff are fully trained, background checked, and fingerprinted, as well as experienced, skilled, and trained in working with individuals with disabilities. Their warmth and spirit assure a safe, fun weekend for all. The Respite Program improves socialization skills to increase confidence and independence in the individuals we serve.
Respite attendees arrive at Camp on Friday after 7:00 p.m. and depart on Sunday between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. and are driven to and from camp by their families.
Individuals who attend Respite enjoy a weekend filled with:
- arts & crafts
- culinary arts
- music & dance
- movie nights
- campfires
- therapy dog visits
The program is a relaxed combination of indoor and outdoor activities providing a general good time for all.
To qualify for Cradle Beach Respite, applicants must:
- Be 8 years old or older
- Live at home with family – not in a group home or other situation.
- Live in one of the seven counties of Western New York (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, or Orleans County.)
- Be enrolled into the OPWDD NYS Home & Community Based Waiver System and have a documented developmental disability.