Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Hosts First-Ever Special Needs Resource Fair

(Center Moriches, NY) — For the first time, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is hosting a Special Needs Resource Fair, which will take place on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet representatives of Long Island’s many leading service providers. There will be tables for children’s services, transition services and technology, in addition to legal and advocacy providers.

“This is a great venue for business owners or nonprofit agencies who may have a special-needs child to exhibit at our event,” said Bridget Costello, Director, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck. “We urge everyone to join us as we aim to provide an informative experience for all of our attendees and all of your special needs.”

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is a resident summer camp serving children and young adults ages six to 21 with both physical and developmental special needs. Its mission is to help these children to achieve equality, dignity, and maximum independence through a safe and quality program of camping, recreation, and education. Throughout the program, campers participate in many activities, such as arts and crafts, talent shows, cook-outs, swimming and boating.

The camp is located on 2 Chet Swezey Road in Center Moriches. For directions or more information, call (631) 878-1070 or visitwww.camppaquatuck.com.

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Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck was created by members of the Moriches Rotary Club in 1946. Located on the shores of Kaler’s Pond on eastern Long Island, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is funded entirely by donations and is a special place where children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities can experience first hand the pleasures that an active life has to offer. They participate in a wide range of activities especially designed for those 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, games and a Carnival Day. The program also provides educational activities in areas such as nature, arts, fire safety and communication skills.