Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 5–17 · $1,600/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 5–17

Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert

Brainerd, MN · $1,600/week

Camp Lincoln for boys and Camp Lake Hubert for girls are brother-sister camps on opposite shores of Lake Hubert,...

▌ Editor's read Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert are two distinct, ACA-accredited overnight summer camps, one for boys and one for girls, located in Nisswa, Minnesota. The website, lincoln-lakehubert.com, loads successfully and provides extensive information. The camps have been operating for over 115 years, founded by William J. Ninde, and are currently owned by the fourth generation of the Ninde family, indicating a long-standing tradition. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Google reviews for "Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert" show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's independence and skill development. The program offers a wide range of activities, emphasizing skill progression and personal growth within a structured environment.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1911115+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1911 (115 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 5–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 23416 Camp Lincoln Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468
  • Phone: (218) 963-2339
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Intro sessions are $1600 for 5 days. Half sessions are $4500 for 13 days ($247/day or $1729/wk). Full sessions are $7950 for 26 days ($305/day or $2135/wk). Using lowest cost per week.

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

  • Separate camps for boys and girls
  • Over 40 land and water activities

↘ Watch for

  • Website can be difficult to navigate
  • Limited information on daily schedules

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert

What ages does Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert accept?
Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert is open to children ages 5–17. 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 and Camp Lake Hubert cost?
Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert publishes $1,600/week for the standard session. Intro sessions are $1600 for 5 days. Half sessions are $4500 for 13 days ($247/day or $1729/wk). Full sessions are $7950 for 26 days ($305/day or $2135/wk). Using lowest cost per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert's hours?
Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert 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 and Camp Lake Hubert accredited?
Yes — Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 115 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 and Camp Lake Hubert?
Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert is operated by a private business, with 115 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 and Camp Lake Hubert provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert 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.
Does Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert offer transportation?
Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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