John Mitty Friday, January 18, 2013 |
(Center Moriches, NY) — Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck has recently announced that enrollment for the 2013 summer season is now open. There will be ten sessionsthat run for six days each. The sessions are dedicated to certain types of campers (see chart below). However, groupings do not represent strict requirements and serve merely as guidelines.
Session |
Dates |
Groupings |
I |
Sun., June 23 – Fri., June 28 |
Physically & developmentally challenged, including autism, ages 18-plus* |
II |
Sun., June 30 – Fri., July 5 |
Physically & developmentally challenged, including autism, 6-14 years old* |
III |
Sun., July 7 – Fri., July 12 |
Physically & developmentally challenged, including autism, 15-21 years old |
IV |
Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 19 |
Physically & developmentally challenged, including autism, 6-14 years old |
V |
Sun., July 21 – Fri., July 26 |
Physically & developmentally challenged, including autism, 15-21 years old |
VI |
Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 2 |
Physically & developmentally challenged, including autism, 6-14 years old |
VII |
Sun., Aug. 4 – Fri., Aug. 9 |
Physically & developmentally challenged, including autism, 15-21 years old |
VIII |
Sun., Aug. 11 – Fri., Aug. 16 |
Physically & developmentally challenged, including autism, 6-14 years old |
IX |
Sun., Aug. 18 – Fri., Aug. 23 |
Physically & developmentally challenged, including autism, 15-21 years old |
X |
Sun., Aug. 25 – Fri., Aug. 30 |
Physically & developmentally challenged, including autism, 6-14 years old |
* Only campers for this age group will be able to register for this session.
Check-in for the weekly sessions is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Check-out is by 11 a.m. A late fee of $25 per hour will be assessed if the camper is not picked up by check-out time. Registration is $825 for a weekly session.
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is a resident summer camp serving children and young adults ages 6-21 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.
“We are looking forward to having new campers attend the camp this season,” said Bridget Costello, Director, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck. “These children will definitely enjoy themselves with all the fun-filled activities that the camp has to offer. It will be a summer that they will remember forever.”
The Camp is also looking for contributors interested in sponsoring a child’s experience. For more information, or to register your child, call Johneen or Bridget at (631) 878-1070, email camppaquatuck@optonline.net or visit http://www.camppaquatuck.com.
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