Beams is a local charity that supports disabled children, young people and their families. Our short breaks service offers a range of leisure activities for disabled children and young people up to the age of 25 years. Dragon’s Retreat is a unit providing overnight care as a short break for children and young people up to the age of 19 years.

We offer:
• Specialist Holiday play schemes
• Inclusive Play Schemes
• Day trips
• After school clubs
• Fun family events
• Sibling clubs
• Family Support – a commissioned service
• Craft workshops for the family
• Pantomimes
• Celebratory parties
• We provide appropriate activities focused on the young person’s needs. Above all we ensure the children and young people are safe and have a lot of fun during their time with us.

Dragon’s Retreat:
Dragon’s Retreat is an Independent Short Break unit in Kent. It is a registered children’s home providing overnight care as a short break for children and young people up to the age of 19 years. We provide an enriching experience, promote independent living skills and ensure the child or young person has some fun whilst staying with us.

We also work closely with professionals such as social workers, schools and doctors to ensure a consistent approach to the young person’s care. Dragon’s Retreat is Ofsted Registered.

To access the services families need to join and become a full member.
To access Dragon’s Retreat a social worker referral is usually required.

Up to 25 years