Camp · Specialty · Ages 6–21 · $2,050/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 6–21

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp · $2,050/week

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is a year-round camp for children and adults with disabilities, offering a variety of programs and...

▌ Editor's read Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp for individuals with special needs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, which is excellent for a special needs population, and mentions that staff undergo background checks. The camp has been operating for 75 years, suggesting a long-standing commitment to its mission. Google reviews show a rating of 4.8 stars from 62 reviews, with many reviewers praising the caring staff and the positive impact on campers. The camp is a non-profit organization, as stated on its 'About Us' page. It offers overnight programs for both children and adults with various special needs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–21

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2 Chet Swezey Road, Center Moriches, NY 11934, USA
  • Phone: (631) 878-1070
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: A camp deposit of $200 per camper, per session, is required to attend. This will be deducted from the tuition cost.

↗ What parents like

  • Year-round programming
  • Serves a wide age range
  • Scholarships available

↘ Watch for

  • Application is a PDF form
  • Requires multiple documents

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp

What ages does Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp accept?
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp is open to children ages 6–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp cost?
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp publishes $2,050/week for the standard session. A camp deposit of $200 per camper, per session, is required to attend. This will be deducted from the tuition cost. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp's hours?
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp accredited?
Yes — Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp?
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck - Youth Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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