Respite Services at Wagon Road Camp

Our Respite Services provide year round programming at the camp for developmentally-delayed children. The purpose of this program is two-fold: to support and strengthen the families; and to enrich the lives of these children. New York State and Children’s Aid Society funds support this service.

The children who attend range in age from 7 to 17 and have disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, Down Syndrome, mental retardation, and neurological impairments. The sessions range from short two-day weekend programs to longer 6-day programs. We serve fifty children at a time.

Children who attend our Respite Program are challenged to participate in all kinds of activities. Swimming in our heated pool equipped with a wheelchair ramp and waterproof mobile chairs, and horseback riding with special saddles designed to accommodate orthopedic impairments are favorite activities for our disabled children. These activities and other outdoor activities foster physical strength, balance and agility, and most importantly, boost confidence and self-esteem.

In addition to the physical, emotional and social benefits Wagon Road offers disabled children, it allows for a respite break for the whole family. For parents, siblings and other caretakers, the stresses of caring for a child with disabilities can be overwhelming. The Wagon Road Respite Program allows families a much-needed time to rest and refuel so that they can continue to provide their children with the support they so desperately need.

For more information, call (914) 238-4761.