Bradford Woods

Bradford Woods offers Recreation Therapy for youth and adults with physical and cognitive diagnoses, Camp Riley for children with physical and cognitive diagnoses, and Beyond the Woods for youth with physical and cognitive diagnoses. It also offers Custom Programs, Special Events, School Programs, Teambuilding & Facilitation, Therapeutic Outdoor Programs, Recreation Activities, archery with a minimum age of 8 years old, canoeing, fishing, climbing tower activities, and high ropes challenges.

Programs

• Recreation Therapy — youth and adults with physical and cognitive diagnoses · summer and year-round
• Camp Riley — children with physical and cognitive diagnoses · eight sessions each summer
• Beyond the Woods — youth with physical and cognitive diagnoses · weekly online and throughout the year
• Custom Programs — organizations · session, day, and overnight programs
• Special Events — recurring events throughout the year
• School Programs — programs for students
• Teambuilding & Facilitation — facilitated outdoor experiences
• Therapeutic Outdoor Programs — therapeutic outdoor interventions
• Recreation Activities — during your stay
• Archery — minimum age is 8 years old
• Canoeing
• Fishing

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: For more than 60 years, Bradford Woods has provided educational, leadership development, therapy, and recreation opportunities for adults and youth. Recreation Therapy provides summer and year-round programs. Camp Riley operates eight sessions each summer. Beyond the Woods meets weekly online and throughout the year.

About the provider

For over 65 years, Bradford Woods has provided recreational, educational, and leadership development opportunities to youth and adults locally, nationally, and globally. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for people of all backgrounds and abilities by using its outdoor setting to provide education, therapy, and recreation. Bradford Woods is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Our tower is designed to be completely accessible to all individuals, regardless of ability/disability or diagnosis. Bradford Woods uses universal design to give campers from Camp Riley and other partner camps a barrier-free, empowering experience. Recreational climbing and high ropes challenges are available. Minimum age is 8 years old for Archery and Climbing Tower, and 10 years old for Alpine Tower.

What families say

“Bradford Woods has changed my life forever. When I'm here, it doesn't feel like reality. I get to do everything I didn't think was possible.” — KH, Summer Camper

“Camp Riley allows our child to have a wonderful camp experience, full of fun, physical and mental challenges, new friends and outdoor adventures. As her parents we know she is having a great time and is surrounded by caring staff who will ensure she is safe and well cared for.” — Parent of Riley 3 camper

Last updated September 27, 2026.