Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck

Where Summer Is for Everyone

Located in Center Moriches on the shores of Kaler’s Pond, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck provides children and young adults with special needs a safe, fun environment to spend their summer. For over 70 years, their staff has dedicated themselves to the belief that everyone, regardless of ability, deserves to experience the joys and opportunities life has to offer. Individuals with both physical and developmental disabilities, as well as their families, should experience recreational and respite care activities in a camp setting.

A Brief History of Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck

The camp’s story began in 1941, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Rotary Club of the Moriches, which established the camp to support children affected by Polio. Over the years, it has become a beacon of hope and fun, serving special-needs children and young adults ages 6–21 with physical or developmental disabilities.

Campers enjoy boating, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports and games, swimming, campfires, and more. In this nurturing environment, children and young adults are encouraged to push beyond their limits and participate fully in activities that enhance their lives and foster a sense of community.

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck would not thrive without the support of numerous Rotary Clubs throughout District 7260, the Moriches Squaws, and special events like the annual Spooky Walk and the Fuoco Golf Feastival.

Why Your Contributions Matter

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck receives no federal, state, or local funding. Successfully running the camp with the necessary support, resources, and staff costs nearly $1,000,000 per year.

An individual camper’s summer session costs the camp $2,000. The fees are limited to $1,000 per camper to accommodate the budgetary constraints many families with special needs children face.