Directors

Ari Segal, MSW
Director
ari@leemar.com
Hi, I’m Ari, and I have been the Director of Camp Lee Mar since 1994.
I first became involved in working with the special needs community because of my lifelong exposure to my dad’s pioneering work with The Guided Tour, Inc., a supervised vacation program for adults with special needs. From the time I could walk, I was going on Guided Tour trips with my dad, and spending a lot of time with these adults. As I became older and started leading trips, I began to truly understand the importance of working with this population. Today, I direct The Guided Tour and continue to carry out my father’s work.
In 1998, my wife Abby and I welcomed our first child, Zachary, into our family. Zachary has special needs and was a camper at Lee Mar. Zachary has enhanced my first-hand knowledge and understanding of what it is like to be a parent of a special needs child. This has reinforced my mission of providing a growth-producing, memorable life experience for our campers with special needs.
I received a degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland (Go Terps!), and a Master of Social Work from Temple University. When I am not at camp, I live near Philadelphia with my wife, Abby, and our three children.
My Favorite Camp Meal: Turkey Sloppy Joes
My Favorite Camp Activity: Social Dance
My Favorite Special Event: Fourth of July

Lynsey Trohoske, PGCE
Assistant Director
Head of Admissions
lynsey@leemar.com
Hey there, I’m Lynsey, and I have been at Camp Lee Mar since 1998! I started out as a general counselor, but now I work year-round with the program, interviewing new campers and families, hiring staff, and planning each exciting summer! I work hard to ensure each camper’s program is tailored to their individual needs, and I am in close contact with parents throughout the summer.
My daughter, Maddie, was born in 2010. Despite having worked with the special needs population for a decade, hearing Maddie’s diagnosis of autism was not easy. I can truly empathize with Lee Mar parents, which is why I love communicating with them and making sure they are comfortable with everything happening at camp.
Lee Mar has played such a pivotal role in Maddie’s growth, and it is incredibly important to me that every camper has an amazing experience at camp, just like she has had.
I received a degree in Music Therapy from the University of Wales, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Manchester. When I’m not at camp, I live outside Philadelphia with my husband, Don (whom I met at Lee Mar), and our three daughters.
Favorite Camp Meal: Baked Oatmeal
Favorite Camp Activities: Music, Art, and Drama
Favorite Special Event: Carnival

Laura Leibowitz, M.Ed
Assistant Director
Academic Coordinator
Hi everyone, I’m Laura, and I have been at Camp Lee Mar since 1982! In addition to being Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator, I lead the Camper Worker Program that provides career training and job preparation for our older campers.
I have been a special education teacher in New Jersey for more than 30 years, and I am certified in school administration (Principal and Supervisor Certification). I am also on the AttachAvi Autism Board of Directors, where I support life enhancement programs for people on the autism spectrum.
I received both a Special Education degree and a Master in Education from Rutgers University. When not at camp, I live in New Jersey with my husband, Seth (whom I met at Lee Mar), and our three children.
My Favorite Camp Meal: Pasta
My Favorite Camp Activity: Academics
My Favorite Special Event: Camp Sing