Camper FAQ

 

• What are the cabins like?
• Can I bring items from home to make my sleeping room my own?
• How is the food?
• Is there a dress code?
• Are there trips and how do we sign up for them?
• Do I get to choose my own activities?
• What do I do if I get homesick?
• Where are all the campers from?
• Will I be the only new camper in my cabin?
• Can I bring my cell phone, game boy or i-pod?
• What does a typical day look like at camp?
• If I come to camp with a friend from home will we be in the same cabin?
• Can I call home while I am at camp?
• What is the Booster Club and how can I join?
• What are my counselors like and where are they from?
• What are Special Days and how do I prepare for them?
• How do I stay in contact with my camp friends?
• What other rules do I need to know about camp?
• Can I receive packages while at camp?
• What if I have a birthday while at camp?
• Is there a store at camp to buy toiletries, clothing etc.?

What are the cabins like?

They are rustic log-style cabins that were designed in the early 1930s, and are really neat today.   Most of the cabins are alike, and have three bedrooms (called chalets), a large center room and a bathroom right in the cabin.  The bedrooms sleep 5 to 8 campers with cubby areas for clothes and a traditional “green shelf” by your bed that holds lots of stuff.    The large center room is like a living room for the cabin and it has a traditional wood burning fireplace, a great place where cabin meetings and fun cabin events take place.   As mentioned, bathrooms are located inside the cabin with toilets and wash basins.  Hot water showers and bathrooms are located within walking distance.

Can I bring items from home to make my sleeping room my own?
Absolutely!  Pictures and appropriate posters are all acceptable to bring from home to make your sleeping space your own.

How’s the food?

Pretty good, as we focus on child friendly meals.  Breakfast includes a hot entree and a cereal bar. At lunch and dinner we have a salad bar available as well as a hot entree.  And for picky eaters, there is always the option of peanut butter and jelly, in addition to a healthy salad bar available for every lunch and dinner.  At most meals we serve water, milk, and juice.  A healthy snack is provided each day at each camp in either the late afternoon or evening.  We also have a weekly cabin cookout, special meals and fun field meals on special days.  Some of the special meals and treats include: “Make Your own Pizza Nights,” s’mores at campfires or taco bar.  Every week campers will also get to enjoy a “Lazy Breakfast,” which includes a hot breakfast buffet and yummy pastries.

Please note:  Camp does offer vegetarian option.

Occasionally, campers will also be able to visit our “Pop and Candy Shop” throughout the session.

Is there a dress code?

We are a non-uniform camp.  We usually recommend comfortable and functional clothing and being prepared for Minnesota’s diverse weather.    At Camp Lake Hubert, for Chapel Service on Sunday morning’s campers dress in all white.  During Special Day activities, campers may dress up for a variety of theme days, which are announced in the Spring Railsplitter, so you are able to prepare in advance.  We also have an on-site camp store if you would like to purchase limited logo’d items while at camp.  If you would like to purchase logo’d items before camp, you can visit our online store by clicking here.

All clothing at camp must be camp appropriate.

Laundry services will be provided twice during a four-week session for our Session 1 & 2 campers.  Please note:  Prep , Coed or Specialty Campers do not have laundry done, unless needed.

Are there trips and how do we sign up for them?

Yes! We do offer adventure and wilderness trips of all kinds! There are hiking, canoeing, sea kayaking, climbing, sailing and backpacking trips. You will be able to sign up for these trips once you arrive at camp. At Camp Lake Hubert, trips usually last three days and two nights, and at Camp Lincoln trips vary in length from an overnight trip to week-long trips. Trips provide wonderful opportunities to explore the great outdoors, eat good food, and put your wilderness skills to the test. Popular destinations for trips include: Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Gooseberry Falls, Tettejuche State Park, Jay Cook State Park the Apostle Islands and many of Minnesota’s popular river waterways.

Camp provides all equipment, but we do suggest that campers bring their own sleeping bags.

Check out our Trips slideshow on YouTube today!

Do I get to choose my own activities?

Yes!  Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert offer over 30 land and water activities to choose from!  You get to choose four activities per day and do these same activities for three days.  After the three days (we call this a “block), you choose activities for the next three days.   You can choose to continue in some of the same activities or pick something entirely new.   We encourage campers to try new activities.  Check out all the activities on our website!

What do I do if I get homesick?

Your counselors, division directors and camp directors are always able to assist you. We know it is not always easy adapting to a new environment away from home, and all our staff are well-equipped to help you deal with problems that may arise. They are very eager to help you adjust and to ensure that your stay with us is a happy and fulfilling one. Any time you need to talk, we will always be there for you.

Where are all the campers from?

Campers come from all over the world.  Many campers come from areas such as: Twin Cities, Minnesota, St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, KS/MO, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Iowa City, IA, San Francsico, CA, San Diego, CA, Connecticut, Virginia and New York.  We also have campers that travel internationally from, Mexico, France, Spain, Italy and The United Kingdom.   It’s great to meet new friends from around the globe.

Will I be the only new camper in my cabin?

No, you will not be the only new camper in your cabin.  We have both new and returning campers in each age group and cabin.  Besides having campers from different states and countries, a good mix of new and returning campers also helps keep the camp population diverse.

Can I bring my cell phone, game boy or iPod?

Camp is a place to celebrate and enjoy the great outdoors and take a break from the electronic connection of everyday life.  For this reason, we are an “unplugged” camp.  You may travel with all of your electronic devices, but once at camp we ask that you turn them in for safe keeping in the camp office.  At the end of each session cellular phones will be charged and returned for the trip home.

Within the cabin, we do allow non-video modeled CD/MP3 players and iPods.

But, we ask that you do not bring your own stereos/boom boxes with you, as an issue of respect for others in cabin.

What does a typical day look like at camp?

Camp Lincoln Typical Day

Camp Lake Hubert Typical Day

If I come to camp with a friend from home will we be in the same cabin?

Campers of the same age and grade who request to be with each other, may be placed in the same cabin, though maybe in separate sleeping rooms within the cabin. What you will want to do is make sure that both you and your friend fill out a cabin mate request on the Contact Form.  Please make sure to make this request BEFORE coming to camp.  We will do our absolute best to honor your request.

Can I call home while I am at camp?

You will be able to call home upon your arrival at camp to let you parents know that you have arrived safely.  During the rest of the session, you will communicate with your parents through letters, so make sure to bring your favorite stationary and stamps.  Your parents will also be able to send you letters and one-way emails through Bunk1.

Bunk1 is a service link on our website where parents can log onto and send you electronic emails during your camp stay.   The camp also will be uploading lots of photos during the camp session and your parents can look for you and your cabin mates in the photos.  So make sure that you are smiling when the photographer shows up at your activity.

What is the Booster Club and how can I join?

The Booster Club is a camper referral program.  All you have to do to become an honorary member is to fill out a Booster Club Postcard or complete a form  online. If your friend decides to come to camp, then you will begin earning your Booster Club levels.  Please click here for more information regarding levels and prizes!

What are my counselors like and where are they from?

Counselors come to Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert from all over the U.S. and the world.  There are four or five staff members  per cabin , so it is fun to get to know a variety of counselors. Counselors are usually attending college or university and have worked with children or teens in some capacity before.

Some counselors are former campers themselves, and a number have participated in our Leadership Training Program.You will find that our counselors and staff are caring, fun, skilled in many activities, and certainly help make camp “happen”.

What are Special Days and how do I prepare for them?

For variety and fun, every week we designate one day as a Special Day, which is different than a typical  activity day at camp.  The Special Day usually has a theme and campers and staff often dress up for the   theme and participate in different games, events and activities throughout the day.

Special Days will be announced in the Spring Railsplitter.

How do I stay in contact with my camp friends?

At the end of each session, we will provide names and addresses of the campers in your cabin, so that you can keep in touch if you wish. You can also connect with your camp friends by writing them a letter and sending it to the camp office. We will then forward it on to them for you.

What other rules do I need to know about camp?

Safety is always first while at camp, in every activity or program that we do.  We ask that you follow our safety protocol in all areas of camp life.  Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert also expect campers to try and live out the five core camp values, and you will hear about these throughout the session.  We do expect you to maintain your area and keep it clean and to always be respectful to yourself and others!  And of course we expect you to have FUN!

Specific camp expectations are also mentioned in the parent handbook, which can be accessed online here.

What if I have a birthday while at camp?

Camp Birthdays are very special!  If your birthday occurs while you are at camp, that is great!  During one of the meals on your special day, you will be sung Happy Birthday Camp Style!  And you will  receive  a yummy  birthday cake to share with your cabin group.  Your friends and family will be able to send you birthday cards, but, remember,  no care packages will be accepted on that day.

Is there a store at camp to buy toiletries, clothing etc.?

There is a camp store on site for such items. The store offers toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste, as well as bug spray, sun block,  postcards and stamps to send letters home.   There are some logo’d clothing as well, but our online store has a greater supply, so check that out at …….Purchases made at the camp store will be charged to the camper expense account.

Is this the best camp?

In a word, YES!

More questions?  Please call us at 800-242-1909 and we would be more than happy to answer your questions over the phone!