Camp Pa Qua Tuck

What Camp Pa Qua Tuck does

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential camp serving individuals with physical and developmental disabilities ages 6–50, owned and operated by the Rotary Club of the Moriches since its founding in 1941 (first session 1948). The camp operates on a 37-acre site on Kaler's Pond in Center Moriches, Long Island, NY, and runs ACA-accredited overnight summer sessions (accredited since 2013, re-certified 2018) capped at 50 campers per session with a 2:1 camper-to-counselor ratio. It also offers a weekend respite program accommodating up to 15 campers per session, expanding the service surface beyond the traditional summer season.

The operating model is tuition-subsidized and donor-supported: summer tuition is $2,050 per session, with additional revenue from weekend respite fees, fundraising events, donations, and a merchandise platform launched in February 2020. The technology stack is utilitarian and composed of third-party SaaS tools — CampDoc for health/medical records, Bunk1 for parent communication, FareHarbor for booking, PayPal for payments, and Pack for Camp for logistics — rather than any proprietary platform. The organization is staffed by a small core team of 6 employees plus seasonal counselors, indicating a lean, staffing-intensive service model rather than a scaled technology operation.

Recent capital investment signals a growth posture: a new pool and splashpad opened for Summer 2024, the "Let's Pool Together" capital campaign targeted $250,000 in fundraising, and a new dormitory project was advanced as of November 2025 — collectively expanding physical capacity and inclusive programming. Revenue mix is diversified across camper tuition, donations, fundraising events, and merchandise, but no consolidated financial statements are publicly disclosed. The customer base is highly distributed across individual families with disabilities, geographic concentration is limited to Long Island and the broader NYC metro, and the operating model is intentionally site-bound by the 37-acre footprint.

Name

Camp Pa Qua Tuck

Legal name

The Moriches Rotary Health Camp, Inc.

Website

https://camppaquatuck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential camp on a 37-acre site in Center Moriches, NY, serving individuals with disabilities aged 6–50 through ACA-accredited summer sessions and weekend respite programs, owned and operated by the Rotary Club of the Moriches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special needs camp and disability respite services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Special needs camp
• Disability respite services
• Overnight summer camp
• Accessible recreation programs
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Center Moriches

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Camper Tuition: Summer overnight or day camp sessions priced at $2,050 per session. Camp deposit of $200 per camper, per session required. Accepts self-direction and agency-funded program payments.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The camp operates without government funds and relies on donations from individuals and corporations. Multiple donor recognition tiers from Bronze ($100) to President's Club ($50,000+). Naming opportunities available for buildings and facilities.
3. Event Revenue: Annual fundraising events including Cornament tournament registration ($150 per team), sponsorships ($200-$700), Social Nights ($20/camper), and community events like Oktoberfest and Bradstock festival.
4. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise store through Pack for Camp partnership selling camp apparel and supplies. All proceeds benefit the camp.
5. Camp Rentals: Various areas of the camp are available for rentals to generate additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck provides overnight and day summer camp sessions, year-round weekend respite programs, and monthly Social Nights for individuals with disabilities aged 6-50, delivered on a 37-acre accessible campus on Kaler's Pond in Center Moriches, NY. Programs include swimming, boating, arts and crafts, adaptive sports, campfires, and petting farm activities with a 2:1 camper-to-counselor ratio, on-duty nurse, and ACA-accredited operations. The organization is owned and operated by the Rotary Club of the Moriches as a nonprofit and is funded by camper tuition, donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck operates as a nonprofit overnight and day camp serving individuals with disabilities aged 6-50. The organization offers a portfolio of programs centered around its core summer camp sessions, including overnight and day options with diverse activities such as swimming, boating, arts and crafts, and adaptive sports. Supporting services include weekend respite camp, monthly Social Nights, a comprehensive events program featuring annual fundraisers like the Cornament and Oktoberfest, online merchandise sales through Pack for Camp, and various donation and sponsorship programs. The camp maintains ACA accreditation and operates from a 37-acre facility on the shores of Kaler's Pond in Center Moriches, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Sessions Overnight and day camp sessions for individuals with disabilities aged 6-50, featuring swimming, boating, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports and games, campfires, and more. Sessions run from June through August with various age groupings and themed sessions priced at $2,050 per session.
• Weekend Respite Camp Year-round weekend respite program for individuals with disabilities, accepting up to 15 campers per session. Available during fall, winter, and spring seasons with camp counselors and nurses on staff.
• Social Nights Monthly evening social events for campers and their families featuring themed activities, crafts, movies, karaoke, dances, and games. Held 6-9PM in the Recreation Building with $20 per camper admission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 campers per session maximum capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pack for CampminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Pack for Camp to provide online merchandise store for camp apparel and supplies. All proceeds from merchandise sales benefit the camp. International shipping available through the platform.
• IGHL Day ProgramsminorOthersIGHL day programs provide assistance with running the petting farm facility at the camp. Staff accompany campers during petting farm visits with hand washing stations available.
• Rotary Club of the MorichescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rotary Club of the Moriches founded and owns/operates Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck (The Moriches Rotary Health Camp, Inc.). Multiple Rotary clubs throughout District 7255 support the camp through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and governance.
• Bradstock FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeekend-long music festival held at the camp over Labor Day weekend conceived and staged by friends of Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck. Features multiple music stages, craft beer and food tents. Generous donation made to benefit the camp.
• Fuoco Memorial Golf FeastivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong Island premier golf tournament started by Fuoco family and supported by Rotary Club of Patchogue. Each hole features Italian food specialties with full dinner buffet. All proceeds donated to the camp.
• Spooky WalkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Halloween event created in 1989 by Paquatuck Fund Raisers. One of the longest scares on Long Island held during last two weekends in October. All proceeds benefit the camp.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit network operating disability services including camps, respite programs, and therapeutic recreation across many states. Comparable as a mission-aligned organization serving individuals with disabilities through camp-based programming, though it operates at much broader scale with many program types beyond camp.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Summer Camps: National nonprofit operating free summer camps for children with neuromuscular diseases, plus broader research and advocacy programs. Comparable as a special-needs camp provider serving similar disability populations with medically supervised programming, though it operates at national scale with multiple camp locations.

Direct peers

• SeriousFun Children's Network: Network of camps founded by Paul Newman serving children with serious illnesses and disabilities, with multiple member camps across the U.S. and internationally. Direct peer in the special-needs summer camp category with similar ACA-equivalent accreditation standards, family-direct enrollment, and tuition-plus-donation revenue models.
• Camp Kodiak: Residential summer camp in Ontario, Canada serving children and teens with ADHD, learning disabilities, and social/emotional challenges. Highly comparable as a special-needs camp with similar age ranges, integrated accommodations, and high counselor-to-camper ratios designed for individualized attention.
• Camp Huntington: Residential summer camp in New York state serving children and young adults with autism, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. Comparable as a New York-based special-needs overnight camp with similar ACA-style accreditation, individualized programming, and parent-direct registration model.
• Camp Quality USA: Network of free summer camps serving children with cancer and serious medical conditions, plus year-round programming and support. Comparable as a donation-funded special-needs camp serving families with medically complex children, with similar volunteer-driven fundraising events and community-based awareness campaigns.
• Camp Courageous (Iowa): Year-round residential camp in Iowa serving individuals with disabilities of all ages, founded in 1972. Comparable in mission, year-round programming model, ACA accreditation, and nonprofit community-based operation, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Double H Ranch: Residential camp in Lake Luzerne, NY serving children with serious illnesses and disabilities, co-founded by Paul Newman and Charles R. Wood. Comparable as a special-needs overnight camp with similar ACA standards, medical staff coverage, and year-round respite programming serving children and families.

Emerging players

• Variety - The Children's Charity: International children's charity providing specialized camp and recreational experiences for children with disabilities and special needs, including Variety camps in multiple states. Comparable as a donor-funded special-needs camp operator with similar community fundraising events and family-direct access models.

Regional players

• Camp Sunshine: Retreat camp in Maine serving children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, offering year-round programming. Comparable as a nonprofit, medically-supervised special-needs camp serving families with complex medical needs, though with a different primary focus on serious medical conditions and a regional (New England) geographic orientation.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CampPaQuaTuck

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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