P.A.C.K. (Pasco Association for Challenged Kids, Inc.) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing services for disabled children in Pasco County, Florida. 

P.A.C.K. was formed in 1997 by Paula and Barry Cohen, parents of an autistic child.  Frustrated that every summer, Pasco County children with disabilities - unable to attend regular summer programs- had no programs available.  After  summer school was over,  the kids had no opportunity to get out of the house, away from their families to have the chance to have fun and socialize. 

Paula and Barry working with Florida State Senator Mike Fasano and the Center for Independence formed P.A.C.K. to provide a  summer camp experience where the kids could have fun and be cared for by qualified, trained staff.  The first camp was held at the Center for Independence and served about 18 children with all types of disabilities.  Staff consisted of teachers and paraprofessionals from within the Pasco County School system who were trained to work with these children.  Additionally, there was a nurse on staff to deal with any medical needs.

 

P.A.C.K. is the only summer program in Pasco County that takes children with ALL types of disabilities.  Parents pay a small registration and supply fee.  It is funded primarily from private donations with some help from the state legislature.   Parents can enroll their children confident in the knowledge that they will have the opportunity to learn, socialize and have fun while being cared for by trained, qualified staff.

 LAST UPDATE:  July 19, 2011

GREAT NEWS - CAMP IS ON!

Thanks to state Senator Mike Fasano, the Alice Everard Charitable Foundation and John & Debbie Porreca, there WILL be camp in 2011!

Camp dates:  Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 29th.
Campers may come for two or three weeks.
Fee is $90 per week.

Camp will be held at Redeemer Community Church, 9230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey.

If you are interested in having your child attend, please email or call us; 
we’ll give you information on availability.

Call: 727-372-9516
Email: pascopack@verizon.net

 

  Read our  news from ABC Action News

 

 Read our news from the Suncoast News

PACK in the Suncoast News March 12, 2011

 

 PACK in the Suncoast News

 More PACK in the Suncoast News

 

 Videos and Pictures from Suncoast News (August 2010)

 

 

Water Fun      Camp Highlights           Boating       Pictures from Camp

 

 As you will see, the children who attended our camp had a wonderful time!  Please read the articles and watch the videos from the Suncoast News! 


PLEASE make a donation!

Call:  727-372-9516
Email:  pascopack@verizon.net
Mail:  5355 Casa Nueva Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34655