It’s all about choice. Your choice! TOTAL CHOICE! Lindenmere’s program is on the cutting edge of summer camping. Campers work with their counselors and specialty staff to select the activities they want and love. With Lindenmere’s focus on choice, campers have an opportunity to explore in-depth the activities they feel they will enjoy and participate alongside campers with similar interests. This makes each and every day challenging, unique and fun.
Lindenmere campers choose all of the activities that they want to participate in. They choose both majors and minors to construct their perfect day. With over fifty activities to choose from and a team of dedicated specialty staff, we ensure the success and growth of all of our campers.
In a traditional camping setting, campers often participate in activities with just the kids in their bunk. By choosing activities based on interests, campers quickly meet so many other campers that they have something in common with. This helps develop higher numbers of friendships and creates an atmosphere of everyone knowing everyone.
Staff are equally as happy with the choice program. They know that each camper that is in their activity area chose to be there. Therefore they are able to achieve goals much quicker with motivated campers looking on!
MAJORS
Each child chooses three majors before the beginning of each session and goes to them on a daily basis. Majors are instructional and goal oriented. We have found that some campers will get to camp and try a new activity as a minor and fall in love with it. If this happens, they are more than welcome to change a major with the Program Director at lunch.
MINORS
Campers choose 3 minors daily at breakfast. A minor sheet is passed around by their counselors for campers to fill out. Campers are going to take these minors that afternoon. This gives them the utmost control in creating what they want to do. Minors are either instructional or recreational, and they give campers a chance to venture into new activity areas. Department heads develop minors to be focused on specific areas of that activity in order to enhance and nurture specific skills.
A Typical Day
7:45AM Wake Up
8:15AM Breakfast
8:45AM Clean Up
9:25AM First Major
10:30AM Fruit Break @ Art Center and Circus
11:45AM Second Major
12:55PM Third Major
1:00PM Lunch
2:35PM Rest Period
3:30PM First Minor
3:50PM Snack @ Art Center
4:45PM Second Minor
5:50PM Third Minor
6:00PM Get Ready for Line Up
6:00PM Line Up
6:15PM Dinner
7:30PM Free Play
8:15PM Shower Time
8:15PM Evening Activity
9:10PM Canteen & staggered bedtimes according to age
Athletics
Whether you are looking for basic beginner instruction or competitive intercamp games our athletics program can provide you exactly what you are looking for. Skill Development and Teamwork are the focus of our athletic activities. Our counselors strive to make each of their activities areas both fun and instructional.
Adventure
Lindenmere’s Extreme Sports program appeals to those kids that are looking to take a bit of a walk on the wild side! The program is designed to not only build the confidence of first time adventurers but to push campers to build their already strong skill sets. We are constantly adding new things to the program to keep things fun and exciting for our campers.
Waterfront
Our waterfront consists of both a heated pool and a spring fed lake. Both areas have tons of exciting activities for campers to participate in. Whether a camper wants to learn how to fish, jump on a trampoline, hit the beach or take instructional swim they are going to find something for them!
Horseback Riding
Our English style horseback riding program takes place on our grounds. Fourteen horses and six dedicated staff guide our quality program and ensure that each camper is safe, having fun and learning new skills.
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Located on 200 acres in Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains, Lindenmere is a private, coed sleepaway camp with a long, rich history. Whether this is your camper’s first experience at camp or your camper is an “old pro,” sending your child to camp can stir up many emotions. You want to know that your child will be well taken care of and in a safe and fun environment.
When you choose to send your camper to Lindenmere, you are choosing more than a camp with a great program and facilities; you are choosing a second home where your child will make life-long friends and will develop important life skills including independence and self-esteem. Camp Lindenmere is a celebration of choice, exploration and individuality. Each summer we come together to grow as individuals and as a camp family!… Then. Now. Always!!!
Mission & Philosophy
Camp Lindenmere is a warm, welcoming community that gathers together year after year to experience the joy of summer camping.
Meet Our Directors
Mitch Garfinkel
Mitch fulfilled his lifelong dream of owning and directing a children’s summer camp when he purchased Lindenmere in 2006. Born and raised in Jericho, NY, Mitch graduated SUNY Albany before becoming an attorney. While practicing law and owning several restaurants has been a great experience, summer camp is Mitch’s true passion. His camping experience has taken him through the ranks of camper, CIT, Counselor, Color War General, Group Leader and now Camp Director. His hands-on leadership and daily blogs to parents during the summer help each parent fully understand what is going on at camp and what their children are experiencing. When not at camp, Mitch can be found teaching and coaching throughout the Recreation League programs in South Florida. Mitch currently lives in Delray Beach, Florida with his three children, Hayley, Lynsey and Kyle.
Craig & Monica Odiorne
Craig, also known as Odie, has spent most of his summers at camps in Maine and Pennsylvania as a camper, counselor, ropes course director, and head counselor. Craig came to Lindenmere and has transitioned from head counselor, assistant director, director and now owner/director. Monica started off as a tennis pro working at many camps in New York before coming to Lindenmere where she was a department head, division leader, assistant director and now owner/director. In the winter, Craig and Monica oversee all aspects of camp including camper recruitment, purchasing, programming, recruiting staff and working with our families to ensure their children have a great summer. Craig and Monica are the perfect role models for our campers; their supportive and friendly personality along with their enthusiasm and passion for camp helps create a nurturing environment. Craig and Monica met at camp, got engaged on the 2nd night of color war on stage in the theatre in front of the whole camp, and now share their summer home with their son Austin. With parents like his, we know he will be an all-star camper!
Our Staff
We have put together a staff consisting of college students, college graduates, teachers and educators who all believe in Lindenmere. Our staff believes in providing campers with an incredible experience and is excited to be role models for your children during the summer. We are proud to have so many unbelievable people, including many returning staff, working with us this summer.
Facility and Location
Our facility is nestled on approximately 175 acres of Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains. For six weeks out of the summer, Camp Lindenmere is a private, coed sleepaway camp with a long, rich history. Established in 1935, our focus is on the individual growth of each child.
With so many years of experience we know how to run the best camp possible. We don’t just rent this camp out, we live here and this is our life! We will offer you all of the traditional camp activities that you would expect but also bring in some of our unique programs like the flying trapeze, state of the art ropes course and so much more. Combine this with our restaurant quality food, modern and renovated facilities, we are ready to show you and your group the time of your lives!
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