Welcoming First Time Campers

We’re small enough to know every camper well and big enough to offer an incredible range of activities and facilities. Founded in 1935 and 100% family owned by the Garfinkel family since 2006, Camp Lindenmere is committed to creating an exceptional summer experience for every camper and family.

Choice is at the heart of everything we do. With our All-Choice Program, campers build their own daily schedule by picking three Majors and three Minors each day, so every day is full of activities they love.

Getting to know each other is the first step toward a great first summer, and we’d love to show you around! Camp is an easy drive from New York, New Jersey, Philly, Connecticut, and Maryland.

Can’t make the trip? No problem. We’re happy to connect by phone or video with you, your camper, or the whole family to answer questions and talk about all things camp.

Now the fun begins! Take a look at our: Session dates here to find the summer that works best for your family. Once you enroll, you’ll get access to our online camp portal, with everything you need to get ready, including a timeline of important dates and checklists. All year long, we’ll keep you in the loop with newsletters, emails, and updates on our website.

Every session kicks off with an exciting start that gets campers moving right away. Jumping straight into activities helps everyone settle in quickly and feel at home. Our counselors are trained to make the transition to camp life a smooth one, and they’re always ready to spend extra time with any camper who needs a little more support.

The best thing you can do before camp is stay positive. If your child feels nervous, talk it through together, and let them know you’re confident they’ll stay for their full session and have an amazing time.

Send mail before your camper leaves home! We’ll hold it and hand it out when they arrive. It can make all the difference on those first few days.

A few letter writing tips:

• Keep letters upbeat, and save any upsetting news until your camper gets home.
• Go easy on the exciting stories from home. Some campers just hate to miss the action!
• Ask grandparents and friends to write too.
• Email is great, but nothing beats a handwritten letter at mail time.

A few days after your child has arrived, you will receive a call letting you know how things are going. We will let you know about your child’s program, how they have adjusted to camp life and share some tidbits about the beginning of camp. If your child feels homesick or is having any adjustment issues, we will develop a strategy to address these concerns. Camp Lindenmere is proud of our parent/team approach.

A few days after your child arrives, we’ll give you a call to share how things are going, including their schedule, how they’re settling in, and a few fun moments from the first days of camp. If your child is feeling homesick or having a tough time adjusting, we’ll work with you on a plan to help. When counselors, senior staff, and parents work together as one team, that’s when the magic happens!