Full Session Camp
Camp Lincoln for Boys and Camp Lake Hubert for Girls offer traditional overnight summer camp experiences in...
▌ Editor's read Camp Lincoln for Boys and Camp Lake Hubert for Girls, operating since 1922, are ACA accredited until 2025, ensuring adherence to over 300 health, safety, and program quality standards. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. The camps offer a traditional overnight program with a wide range of activities, emphasizing character development and skill-building. Google reviews for 'Camp Lincoln and Lake Hubert' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children's independence and social skills. The camps are family-owned and operated, founded by William and Mary Jane Kelly, and are currently run by the fourth generation of the family.
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Full Session Camp 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
- 1927 (99 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 23416 Camp Lincoln Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468
- Phone: (218) 963-2339
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost is $7950 for a four-week session.
Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 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 1 Jun 16 – Jul 11, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,950
- Session 2 Jul 14 – Aug 8, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,950
↗ What parents like
- Brother-sister camps
- Focus on character development
↘ Watch for
- Website difficult to navigate
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Full Session Camp
- What ages does Full Session Camp accept?
- Full Session Camp is open to children ages 7–15. 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 Full Session Camp cost?
- Full Session Camp publishes $1,988/week for the standard session. Total cost is $7950 for a four-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Full Session Camp's hours?
- Full Session Camp 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 Full Session Camp accredited?
- Yes — Full Session Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 99 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 Full Session Camp?
- Full Session Camp is operated by a private business, with 99 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 Full Session Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Full Session Camp 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Full Session Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Full Session Camp.
- Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert · Brainerd, MN · Ages 5–17 · $1,600/week
- Half Session Camp · Brainerd, MN · Ages 6–13 · $2,250/week