Camp Lee Mar

Overview

Camp Lee Mar is a special needs camp that offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience. This allows our campers with special needs to enjoy all the fun and social experiences of a summer camp and gain valuable life skills. Our goal is the development of the whole child. Our campers, ages 7-21, develop skills in the areas of independent living, social and communication skills, self advocacy, and academics. Through a variety of recreational activities and classic camp culture, campers are supported and encouraged to meet their full potential.

Not only do we strive to give campers these skills during their weeks at camp, we grow their confidence and knowledge to carry these invaluable skills into their school year. The Camp Lee Mar team works with parents, their child and respective IEP, to create the best programming for a successful summer! Our philosophy has remained a constant through the 70+ years we have been serving the lives of special needs children.

For over 32 years, I have had the pleasure of seeing our campers learn, grow, and most importantly, have fun. Having my own child with special needs, who was a camper at Lee Mar, allowed me to view our program from the perspective of a parent. I believe this enabled me to develop a special camp environment, which has positively impacted the lives of each and every CLM family. Time and time again, our camp parents have expressed how the skills gained at camp have been able to be generalized into their home lives. This speaks volumes about our unique program, the care we provide, and the trust our families have in Lee Mar.