What ages does Half Session Camp accept?

Half Session Camp is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Half Session Camp cost?

Half Session Camp publishes $2,250/week for the standard session. Total cost is $4500 for a two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Half Session Camp's hours?

Half 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.

Who runs Half Session Camp?

Half 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 Half Session Camp provide lunch?

Yes — Half 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.

▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–13

Half Session Camp

Brainerd, MN · $2,250/week

Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert offer traditional overnight summer camp experiences for boys and girls,...

▌ Editor's read Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert, operating since 1921, provide traditional overnight summer camp experiences for boys and girls, respectively, on separate but adjacent properties. The website, lincoln-lakehubert.com, loads successfully and details a wide range of activities including watersports, land sports, and creative arts. The 'About Us' section highlights the Hammons family's long-standing ownership and commitment to the camp's traditions. The camps explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While not found in the ACA directory, the camps have a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 116 Google reviews for Camp Lincoln and a 4.8-star rating from 59 Google reviews for Camp Lake Hubert. The program is clearly overnight, and the ownership appears to be for-profit, run by the Hammons family.

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Since 192799+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Half 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: Not verified
Established: 1927 (99 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
Ages: 6–13
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 23416 Camp Lincoln Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2339
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Total cost is $4500 for a two-week session.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 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 – 28, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,500
Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 11, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,500
Session 3 Jul 14 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,500
Session 4 Jul 27 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,500

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Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Half Session Camp

What ages does Half Session Camp accept?: Half Session Camp is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Half Session Camp cost?: Half Session Camp publishes $2,250/week for the standard session. Total cost is $4500 for a two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Half Session Camp's hours?: Half 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.
Who runs Half Session Camp?: Half 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 Half Session Camp provide lunch?: Yes — Half 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 Half Session Camp with other camps.

How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Half Session Camp.

Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert · Brainerd, MN · Ages 5–17 · $1,600/week
Full Session Camp · Brainerd, MN · Ages 7–15 · $1,988/week