Moriches Rotary Club Hosts Oktoberfest

Sept. 15, 2010 - PRLog -- (Center Moriches, NY) — The Rotary Club of the Moriches is hosting its annual Oktoberfest on September 24-26 at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, located on Chet Swezey Road. The times for Oktoberfest are as follows:
   
•   September 24, 4 to 10 p.m.
•   September 25, noon to 10 p.m.
•   September 26, noon to 6 p.m.

The Oktoberfest will include German food, beer gardens, a carnival, vendors, live German entertainment and more. Admission is $5 to enter the beer garden (ages 21 and over). Children under the age of 21 are admitted free. Admission includes a ticket good for one complimentary beer or soft drink. All proceeds will benefit Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck. This is a rain-or-shine event.

Corporate sponsorships and vendor tables are still available. Call Peter Traina at (631) 404-6009 for sponsorship opportunities or to reserve a table.

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck challenges children with disabilities to reach beyond their physical and developmental challenges and experience all that life has to offer. Throughout the program, campers participate in typical summer camp activities, such as arts and crafts, talent shows, cook-outs, swimming and boating.

For more information, call (631) 878-1070 or visit www.camppaquatuck.com.

# # #

About Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck
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 with physical and developmental disabilities can experience first hand the pleasures that an active life has to offer. Children participate in a wide range of activities especially designed for youngsters 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.