Camp Haccamo

05/29/2026

A huge thank you to the team at What’s Up Rochester for opening up their platform to help us share our mission! Our very own Board President, Neal Gorman, along with camper parent and Car Show Master, Chuck Krause, will be on the show this Saturday. They’ll be talking about the magic of Camp Haccamo, our car show, our incredible campers, and our exciting plans to celebrate our upcoming 70th anniversary! Tune in to hear what it takes to keep our camp thriving for children and adults with developmental disabilities across our community. ❤️

This Saturday on What’s Up Rochester, we’re bringing you another incredible lineup of local voices making a real impact in our community!

Join us Saturday, May 30th from 11am–1pm on 106.3 FM Rochester Free Radio or stream live at www.rochesterfreeradio.com.

This week’s guests include:

Betty Dolce – Founder of ROC City Lifestyle
A lifelong Rochester resident with a passion for positive storytelling and community connection, Betty created ROC City Lifestyle to spotlight the people, businesses, nonprofits, and events that make Rochester such a special place to call home. We’ll be talking about local media, uplifting stories, and the importance of celebrating our community.

Camp Haccamo
For decades, Camp Haccamo has been creating life-changing summer camp experiences for children and young adults with special needs. We’ll learn more about their incredible mission, the memories they help create, and how they continue making a difference for families throughout our region.

Sarah Pavia – Founder of Second Look Boutique
Sarah is a powerhouse entrepreneur, creative, and community connector who turned her vision into one of Rochester’s most talked-about boutique experiences. Through Second Look Boutique, she is redefining sustainable fashion while creating a welcoming space centered around empowerment, authenticity, and creativity.

This is going to be a fun, inspiring, and community-focused show you won’t want to miss.

Tune in live Saturday from 11am–1pm on 106.3 FM, stream at www.rochesterfreeradio.com, and catch the podcast on Spotify the following week!

05/20/2026

Thank You to Rush Henrietta Rotary Club (a longtime camp supporter) and Lee Loomis for sprucing up their club’s landscape area along the iconic Camp Haccamo Railway tracks!

Thank you to Broccolo Lawn and Landscaping for their generous donation of mulch and equipment.

We are fortunate for the dedication of our fantastic board, our funders, our donors, and our invaluable Rotary District 7120 Club supporters. A special thank you to Dolly and her small but mighty team for their commitment to making Camp Haccamo an exceptional place! ❤️

JOIN US THIS SUMMER:

Know a family who could benefit from camp? 👉 Register here: https://www.camphaccamo.org

Want to join our team? We are seeking compassionate, energetic individuals to join us as camp counselors!
👉 Apply here: https://bit.ly/4goZoOJ

💙 SUPPORT OUR MISSION:

Your generosity makes all of this possible. Please consider making a donation to Camp Haccamo—any amount is deeply appreciated!

💻 Donate Online: https://bit.ly/46442xB
📬 Donate by Mail: Send a check to P.O. Box 25177, Rochester, NY, 14625

05/14/2026

This was a blast! Neal Gorman, Dolly Kujawa, and Ray Holla attended the Irondequoit Rotary annual drawdown dinner and fundraiser last night to raise money for the many causes they support each year -- including us here at Camp Haccamo.

They are an amazing club. We can't thank them enough!

Have you ever attended a drawdown event? They are so unique and fun!

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you! A Galaxy of Fun Awaits at Camp Haccamo! We are recruiting Camp Staff for the upcoming season.
Join the mission: https://www.camphaccamo.org/applications
⭐ Apply and become a hero and make a lasting impact.
⛺ Register for camp: Prepare for a summer of legendary adventures.
You can also help us bring balance to the Force—your donations make these magical summer adventures possible at Help us bring balance to the Force—your donations make these magical summer adventures possible at https://www.camphaccamo.org/support-haccamo Rotary District 7120

03/25/2026

We can't wait for summer! We hope to see you for our 70th anniversary season! Interested in attending? Campers and Counselors register/apply here https://www.camphaccamo.org/applications
Please forward this to friends to help us get the word out!

03/18/2026

We deeply appreciate Rotary District 7120 for their ongoing support and commitment to our mission. If you missed our recent updates in the Grapevine newsletter, you can catch up on all the details here!

03/12/2026

🌟70 Years of Magic: Summer Registration is OPEN!

We want you to be a part of this historic summer at Camp Haccamo! For seven decades, we’ve been dedicated to giving the gift of an unforgettable summer to children and adults with special needs. Whether you’re returning for your tenth year or joining us for your first, help us make our anniversary the best one yet. Please share this with friends and colleagues in the area:
• Youth Week (ages 7–18): July 27 – July 31
• Adult Week (ages 19–30): August 3 – August 7

Know a family who could benefit? Register here 👉 https://www.camphaccamo.org

We are also seeking compassionate, energetic individuals to join our team as camp counselors. 👉 Apply to be a Counselor here https://bit.ly/4goZoOJ

03/11/2026

Hooray, the Rotary D7120 Polar Bear Plunge is on for 2026!!! Please see more detail here!

District 7120’s Rotex Rotaract Club is excited to announce its second annual district-wide

🐻‍❄️Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser!🐻‍❄️

Hosted by the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee and the Rotex Rotaract Club, the event will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at noon at The Beachcomber on Conesus Lake (5909 West Lake Rd, Conesus, NY 14435).

Click the link in our bio to learn more and register today!!

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How You Can Get Involved:

We are seeking individual participants and teams to take the plunge. Participants will raise funds through donations from family, friends, and colleagues. Rotarians and other participants are encouraged to share the event within their networks and communities, including schools, businesses, hospitals, police, EMS, and other local organizations, so that we can continue strengthening community partnerships. Funds raised by community teams can be attributed to your Rotary club and will count toward your club’s totals. We also welcome corporate sponsors at all tier levels.

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Event Highlights:

Registration: 11:30am – 1pm
Live Music: Noon – 2pm
Award Ceremony: 2pm – 2:30pm
Dedicated Changing Time: 2:30pm – 3pm
Plunge: 3pm – 4pm
Après Plunge Happy Hour: 4pm – 6pm

Attendees are encouraged to mingle and enjoy the music before and after the plunge. The Polar Bear Plunge is more than a single moment in the water; it is a community gathering designed to bring people together, create lasting memories, and strengthen connections across the region.

Do you want to take the plunge?! Visit the link in our bio for more info and register today!!

❄️See you on April 12th!! ❄️

03/11/2026

Friends please take a look! The Rotary D7120 Polar Bear Plunge is an incredible initiative—it does a wonderful job raising funds and awareness for the five amazing camps in our district, like Camp Haccamo!

02/10/2026

Thank you WNY Car Shows & Cruise Calendar for helping us get the word out!

Camp Haccamo's 13 Annual Car Show 2026

01/14/2026

Thank you Rochester Street Rods and congrats again to last year's winner featured here. Please stay tuned - more to come! We can't wait to see you all there.

Mark your calendars - Camp Haccamo Show, The Mall at Greece Ridge, Sat June 6th.
Last yea's Best of Show went to our very own Stephen Bicker and his Chevy PU !