About The Camp

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck was created by the members of the Moriches Rotary Club in 1946. The camp is located on the shores of Kaler's Pond on eastern Long Island.

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, funded entirely by donations, is a special place where children with physical handicaps and mental retardation can experience first hand the pleasures that an active life has to offer. 

Children participate in a wide range of activities especially designed for youngsters who are in wheelchairs as well as those who are ambulatory. These activities include swimming, boating, arts and crafts, petting zoo, talent shows, cook-outs, Carnival Days and Olympic Games. The Camp Program also provides educational activities in areas such as nature, arts, fire safety and communication skills. 

Each day is filled with things to do and many new exciting challenges. Our Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, although structured, is conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives the handicapped camper an unmatched opportunity to develop new friendships, share interests and build self-confidence.

"My congratulations goes to all of you in regard to the successful way that you have continued to serve the young children and young adults with special needs for so many years.  Being a parent of a down syndrome boy, it has always been a comfort to send my son to camp knowing that the staff has always been knowledgeable and kind in the caring of the campers.  I always left the camp feeling a sense of confidence in knowing my son was in good hands." Mr. & Mrs. Charles Runza

Summer Is For Everyone

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For more information about the camp, please visit the Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Web Site or if you would like to make a donation, please send it to or contact Bill Dalton, Executive Director, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, P.O. Box 677, Center Moriches, NY 11934.