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“Camp Don Lee” is a Summer Camp, Retreat Center and Environmental Education Center, providing incredible experiences for all ages!

11/03/2026

Meet Oliver, a 2026 Leaders in Training (LIT) graduate! ⛵️💙

Our LIT program gives young people the opportunity to grow as leaders, deepen their faith, gain value skills and discover what it means to serve others through Christian hospitality.

Programs like Leaders-In-Training are possible thanks in part to the generosity of our donors. As you consider your end-of-year giving, we hope you’ll consider supporting the Camp Don Lee Annual Fund and helping us continue creating meaningful experiences for campers.

💙 Support our Annual Fund: donleecenter.org/donate

11/03/2026

🍽️ Sunday Dinners are BACK at Camp Don Lee!

Come gather around the table for a delicious meal, good fellowship, and a little time at camp! 💙

Mark your calendars:
📅 December 13
📅 January 10
📅 February 13

⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Two seatings

Meals will be prepared and served by Mo and the Camp Don Lee team!

Stay tuned for menus and more details coming soon. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the table! 🥰

10/30/2026

As the weather cools down and the seasons begin to change, we’re already dreaming of summer camp! 🍂🍃🍁

Looking back on Summer 2026, we are so thankful for another summer of memories and growing in faith at Camp Don Lee.

So much of what happens at camp is made possible by the generosity of our donors. Your support helps us continue creating a place where campers can grow, belong, and experience the love of Christ.

Thank you for being part of what makes Camp Don Lee so special! 💙 Consider supporting our 2026 Annual Fund to help make more summers like this possible!

donleecenter.org/donate

10/25/2026

⛵️ What makes the Mariners program at Camp Don Lee so special?

Hear from JJ, a former Mariner camper and Mariner counselor just this past summer, as he shares a little about the Mariner experience and what makes this program so memorable!

Mariners is an opportunity for campers to challenge themselves, build lifelong friendships, grow in faith all while experiencing unforgettable adventures on the water! 🌊

Applications for Summer 2027 close TOMORROW, October 26! Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

Apply today! 💙 donleecenter.org/mariners

10/25/2026

We loved welcoming Snyder Memorial Baptist Church to Camp Don Lee last weekend for a wonderful Family Camp Retreat! 💙🌿

There’s something special about bringing families together to connect and enjoy time in God’s creation!

We would love to welcome your church group to Camp Don Lee, too! We have availability this spring and would love to help you plan a retreat for your church family.

📩 Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more about hosting your next retreat at Camp Don Lee!

10/25/2026

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10/21/2026

⛵ LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR MARINERS 2027! 🌊

There’s only ONE weekend left to apply for Camp Don Lee’s Summer 2027 Mariner Program!

Spend three unforgettable weeks on the Neuse River building sailing skills, growing in your faith, making lifelong friendships, and experiencing all that Camp Don Lee has to offer! ☀️

⛵ Summer 2027 Mariner Sessions:
🌊 Mariner 1: June 6–25
🌊 Mariner 2: June 27–July 16
🌊 Mariner 3: July 18–August 6

📅 Applications close Monday, October 26!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible summer adventure!

🔗 Apply today through the link: donleecenter.org/mariners

10/19/2026

These smiles say it all! 💙☀️2026 Annual Fund

At Camp Don Lee, every smile tells a story of friendship, adventure, faith, and memories that last a lifetime.

Your gifts to the Camp Don Lee Annual Fund help make moments like these possible! Through your generosity, we can continue creating opportunities for campers to grow, build meaningful connections, experience God’s love, and find God in nature.

Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Help us keep the smiles coming for generations to come! 💚

💙 Give to the Camp Don Lee Annual Fund today! Visit our website to make a gift today

donleecenter.org/donate

10/15/2026

☀️⛵ SUMMER CAMP 2027 PROGRAM DATES ARE HERE! 🌊

It’s time to start dreaming about another unforgettable summer at Camp Don Lee!

With programs for elementary, middle school, and high school campers, we have something for everyone! From traditional camp and sailing-focused programs to marine science and advanced leadership opportunities, there’s an adventure waiting for every camper!

We can’t wait for another summer filled with faith, friendship, adventure, finding God in nature, and lifelong memories on the Neuse! 💙

📅 Summer 2027: June 6 – August 6

Our full summer camp schedule is now available! Check out these slides or head to our website to explore all of our programs, dates, and details to start planning your camper’s summer adventure!

🔗 donleecenter.org/camp-programs-2027

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Camp Don Lee! ⚓💙

10/14/2026

Camp Don Lee will host its annual Confirmation Retreat on March 5–6, 2027. Bring your confirmation group to Camp Don Lee as we explore Confirmation as an important step in the journey of faith.

Confirmands will be led through a retreat that provides an opportunity to delve deeper into what it means to be a United Methodist, serving as a supplement to their confirmation work in their local church. Youth will examine what it means to claim their Christian calling for themselves and create stoles expressing their personal faith and calling.

We will use the Credo curriculum as our theological guide for this retreat.

This year’s retreat will be led by Rev. Caitlin Delamar, Faith Formation Coordinator at Camp Don Lee, and Rev. Wallace Johnson, Senior Pastor at Wendell UMC.

Registration will open soon! Stay tuned for more details.

Address

315 Camp Don Lee Road
Arapahoe, NC
28510

Telephone

+12522491106

Website

https://linktr.ee/DonLee315

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