2012 Weekend Respite Program
We hold a weekend respite program throughout the year, transforming the 60-plus-year-old camp into a year-round destination for children with disabilities. These respite weekends give special-needs children up to the age of 21 the chance to enjoy themselves and the parents a chance to relax while their children are being taken care of. The following weekend is available:
May 18-20
The cost of each weekend (Friday to Sunday) is $350. The camp requires a $50 deposit per session which is non-refundable unless registration is cancelled 30 days prior to the session.
Check-in for campers is by 8 p.m. on Friday and check-out is by 3 p.m. on Sunday. Up to 14 campers will be admitted for each weekend. During those weekends, the camp will be staffed by five counselors and the camp nurse.
We ask that the campers bring their linens since ours are packed away for the winter. They will need sheets, blanket, pillow, towel, and toiletries.
For more information and to register your child, contact Johneen or Bridget at 631-878-1070 or e-mail us at camppaquatuck@optonline.net.
Summer 2012 Camp Schedule
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck announced it will open its 2012 summer camp on June 23, marking its sixty-fifth year of serving children with special needs and making it a place where summer is for everyone.
Every camp season has nine different sessions, each focused on working through the campers’ challenges with separate age groups. The 2012 sessions are:
| Session | Dates | Groupings | Age |
| I | Saturday - Thursday June 23 - June 28 |
Physically & Developmental challenged including Autism | 15-21 Year Olds |
| II | Sunday - Friday July 1 - July 6 |
Physically & Developmental challenged including Autism | 6-14 Year Olds |
| III | Monday - Saturday July 9 - July 14 |
Physically & Developmental challenged including Autism | 15-21 Year Olds |
| IV | Tuesday - Sunday July 17 - July 22 |
Physically & Developmental challenged including Autism | 18-29 Year Olds |
| V | Wednesday - Monday July 25 - July 30 |
Physically & Developmental challenged including Autism | 15-21 Year Olds |
| VI | Thursday - Tuesday August 2 - August 7 |
Physically & Developmental challenged including Autism | 6-14 Year Olds |
| VII | Friday - Wednesday August 10 - August 15 |
Physically & Developmental challenged including Autism | 15-21 Year Olds |
| VIII | Saturday - Thursday August 18 - August 23 |
Physically & Developmental challenged including Autism | 6-14 Year Olds |
| IX | Saturday - Thursday August 25 - August 30 |
Physically & Developmental challenged including Autism | 15-21 Year Olds |
Each session is designed to help the campers achieve equality, dignity, and maximum independence through a safe and quality program of camping, recreation, and education in a summertime environment. The camp aims to help each child reach beyond the limits of their physical and mental challenges, encouraging them to join fellow campers in activities.
Tuition is $785 per session, $950 for campers 22-29 years of age. Check-in time is between 9 a.m. and noon. Checkout is by 11 a.m. A late fee of $25 will be imposed if a camper is not picked up by checkout time.
Counselor Training is June 18-22 (some done online).
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is also looking for contributors interested in sponsoring a child’s session. For information, contact Johneen or Bridget at 631-878-1070 or e-mail us at camppaquatuck@optonline.net.
