Many examples of Universal Design can be found on the grounds of Bradford Woods. These include but are not limited to our nationally know amphitheatre, switchback trail, universal high ropes course, climbing tower, and Olympic sized pool.



Our program directors are trained in recreational therapy practices with advanced degrees and are certified therapeutic recreation specialist through NCTRC. Support staff are typically students in a medical field such as 1st year med students, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, child life, art therapy, social work, pre-med, music therapy, and nursing.

Bradford Woods hosts a variety of camps during the summer and is regarded as the best residential camping facility in the Midwest for youth and adults with disabilities and special medical needs. Camps such as Camp About Face, Camp Kan-Du, and Camp Riley are examples of the unique programming that is rarely found anywhere else in the country.