Camp Lincoln
Brother-sister camps on Lake Hubert in Minnesota, offering over 40 land and water activities, with a focus on...
▌ Editor's read Camp Lincoln, located in Lake Hubert, Minnesota, is a long-standing overnight summer camp for boys, established in 1909 by William and Mary Jo McNally. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Lincoln Lake Hubert' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 130 reviews, with common themes praising the camp's traditional values, diverse activities, and positive impact on campers' growth and independence. The camp offers a wide range of activities including watersports, land sports, and creative arts, emphasizing skill development and character building. Social media handles are @camplincoln_camplakehubert on Instagram and 'CampLincolnCampLakeHubert' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Lincoln is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 117 (1909 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: PO Box 1308, Lake Hubert, MN 56459, USA
- Phone: (218) 963-2339
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Full session is $7950. Half session is $4500. Intro session is $1600.
Runs 24-hour residential, 8 sessions (2 one-week, 6 multi-week blocks), from Jun 16 to Aug 8.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 3 Jun 16 – 28, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,500
- Session 7 Jun 16 – Jul 11, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,950
- Session 1 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,600
- Session 4 Jun 29 – Jul 11, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,500
- Session 2 Jul 7 – 11, 2026 · 1 week · $1,600
- Session 5 Jul 14 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,500
- Session 8 Jul 14 – Aug 8, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,950
- Session 6 Jul 27 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,500
↗ What parents like
- Over 40 land and water activities
- Brother-sister camps
↘ Watch for
- Enrollment depends on grade
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Lincoln
- What ages does Camp Lincoln accept?
- Camp Lincoln is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Lincoln cost?
- Camp Lincoln publishes $1,988/week for the standard session. Full session is $7950. Half session is $4500. Intro session is $1600. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Lincoln's hours?
- Camp Lincoln runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Lincoln accredited?
- Yes — Camp Lincoln is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1909 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Lincoln?
- Camp Lincoln is operated by a private business, with 1909 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Lincoln provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Lincoln includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Lincoln.
- Camp Lake Hubert · Camp Lake Hubert · Ages 7–17