FAQs

Parents

Where is Camp Lee Mar?

Lee Mar is situated close to the small town of Lackawaxen, nestled in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is 2 hours drive from New York City and 2 and a half hours from Philadelphia. Lee Mar is accessible for our campers who wish to fly to camp, via Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY where our staff is waiting at the gate to meet your child as they “step off the plane.” (www.panynj.gov/COMMUTINGTRAVEL/airports/html/stewart.html)

When was Camp Lee Mar founded?

Lee Morrone founded camp Lee Mar in 1953. Lee Mar provides a place where children with learning and developmental challenges have all the wonderful experiences of “Camp” in a growth producing environment which offers our children the support and skills to progress in life's endeavors.

Where do your kids come from?

Our Campers join us from all corners of the United States and beyond, including such places as Florida, New York, California, Italy, Egypt, and Israel. 

What range of special needs do your children have?

Our Campers have a varied range of abilities within the mild to moderate classification. Our children are fully ambulatory and have a basic grasp of their daily living skills.

How do you know Lee Mar is the right camp for my child?

In addition to the camper reports we would request from you, each camper and their family is met by Ari, Lee or a member of the administration. This is for the benefit of the camper, as well as camp, to insure that Lee Mar is the most appropriate program for your child.

How is our program structured?

Lee Mar's program has been designed in order to provide our campers with a dynamic program of activities tailored to age and ability. We provide a highly structured environment that keeps our campers both interested and invigorated, from sun up to sun down, June to August.

How are children grouped?

Our children are first and foremost grouped by age; however, we also take into consideration the ability of the individual camper. We also consider the group dynamics and how a specific camper would fit into different groups in order to provide them with the best possible opportunity for personal growth.

What activities do you have at Camp Lee Mar?

Lee Mar has many activities including baseball, basketball, fishing, boating, swimming, drama, zip line, soccer, arts and crafts, and dancing (culminating with the Senior Fling at the end of the summer); as well as many other traditional activities.

What is the weather like?

During the camp season our weather is generally around 80 degrees with an average of 4 and a half inches of rain over the same period. It's hot but not too hot that we are uncomfortable, however, if temperatures rise we call a “Code Cool Down” enjoying lots of swimming and water games. In addition, all our bunks and buildings are airconditioned which we do not hesitate to use when needed. At the other end of the spectrum, if the weather becomes too wet for many of our activities, we follow our exciting Rainy Day Schedule.

How many staff is with each group?

Our Camper to Staff ratio is 3:1.

Campers

Will I get homesick at camp?

No there are so many great things to do at camp that you will not have time to get homesick.

Are the other campers friendly?

Our campers are a friendly bunch, who like nothing better than to make new friends. Our campers return year after year to spend their summers with the friends they met at Camp Lee Mar.

What do we do all day?

We have lots of fun, enjoying many different activities, sports and events throughout the summer.

When will I get to speak to my family?

Juniors and Inters may receive one phone call per week between 7:15pm and 8:15pm Monday to Thursday. Seniors are designated a specific day on which they may receive one phone call once a week. Phone calls are not permitted during the 1st week, the last week and Visiting day.

Can I bring my DVD player, PSP, Gameboy Advance, Nintendo DS?

If you would like to bring one of these items to camp please keep in mind that it is your property and it is your responsibility to look after it. However, due to the busy nature of our schedule, the only time you would have to use them would be during rest hour.

Can I bring my CD player, Walkman, MP3 player?

Yes, our campers love to talk and listen to each others music, we are more than happy to have our campers bring along their music. Once again, these would be your responsibility and you would have to be sure and look after it.

Do we have air conditioning?

Are you kidding? This is a summer camp, who ever heard of air conditioning at a summer camp! Actually WE DO HAVE AIR CONDITIONING IN ALL OUR BUILDINGS, INCLUDING THE CABINS!

What is the food like?

It's great! Our Executive Chef does a fantastic job making all our meals at Camp.  We have lots of your favorites that you may have at home and some you may like to try for the first time.

When do we have to get up in the morning and go to bed at night?

Wake up is 8:00am, but we do have a late Rise and Shine on Saturdays and Sundays. Lights out for the Juniors and Inters is 9:00pm, and Seniors is 10:00pm.

Do we get free time?

We have free time built around our daily schedule. We also have open recreation periods in which you have a choice in what activity you want to participate.

Should you have any further questions please don't hesitate to e-mail them to gtour400@aol.com or call 215-658-1708.