More than 100 campers and staff gathered for lunch on July 15 as Rocky Point Rotary returned to Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in East Moriches for a longtime summer tradition.
The menu featured burgers, fries, salad, and ice cream, served outdoors under sunny skies. A dinosaur theme added an extra layer of fun to the day.
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck serves children and adults with disabilities through summer camp and year-round programs designed around recreation, learning, friendship, and personal growth. For many campers, summer at Pa-Qua-Tuck offers experiences and opportunities tailored to their individual needs in an environment built for inclusion.
The lunch line stretched across the patio as campers, counselors, and staff members filled their plates and enjoyed the afternoon together. Rotary volunteers worked behind the serving tables, greeting familiar faces and helping keep the line moving.
The photographs from the day capture the spirit of the event better than any attendance count. Campers and volunteers stand side by side, sharing conversations, smiles, and a meal on a beautiful summer afternoon.
Community relationships often develop through simple traditions repeated over time. A lunch served at camp may last only an hour, but the familiarity of seeing returning volunteers and welcoming new campers helps create the sense of connection that has made Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck such a special place for generations of families.
For Rocky Point Rotary members, the annual visit remains one of the highlights of the summer calendar. For campers and staff, it is a day that brings people together around a shared table, good food, and the simple pleasure of enjoying a summer afternoon at camp.