Cradle Beach Inc

Nationally recognized and regionally celebrated, Cradle Beach is a non-profit organization founded in 1888 on the ideals of diversity and inclusion. We unite individuals and families with a focus on empowering children with special needs and the underserved to become their best selves through life-changing experiences in a safe and inclusive environment. Cradle Beach provides transformational experiences for children and adults through our summer camp, respite programs and retreat facilities. Located directly on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie, our serene 66-acre campus provides an oasis for programming that serves our community. We specialize in bringing individuals with and without disabilities and/or from economic disadvantages together. Our campus is open year-round, complete with beach access, woodlands, a campfire ring, paved nature trails, gardens, athletic fields, a heated accessible swimming pool, a playground, New York State’s first accessible tree house and seasonal and climate-controlled cabins and multi-use facilities.

Cradle Beach is a nurturing, transformative and fun experience in nature with a legacy of 135 years of serving the Western New York Community with excellence. Our overnight summer camp provides children ages 8-16 opportunities to learn skills, build confidence and grow friendships in accessible facilities while experiencing hope through magical moments. 

Cradle Beach unites individuals and families, with a focus on empowering children with special needs and the underserved to become their best selves. We create opportunities for life-changing experiences in a safe and inclusive environment.