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Camp Is Not SchoolWednesday, February 1st, 2012

The American Camping Association recently previewed this eye-opening new book to be published this May. It captures the value of a camp experience for today’s youth. Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow is the newest work by Michael Thompson, author of (amongst others) Best Friends, Worst

Welcome HomeMonday, January 23rd, 2012

As we travel thousands of miles on the Camp Lincoln – Camp Lake Hubert Movie and Reunion Tour, it starts. Sure as the sunrise, it creeps up on all of us. Like the saying goes, ‘…it’s an itch that just can’t be scratched…’ Perhaps you have caught yourself humming a camp

An Easy Resolution: Join the Booster ClubMonday, January 2nd, 2012

Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? One that’s easy to keep? One that you can be done with TODAY? Tell a Friend About Camp! Win Prizes! The CL-CLH Booster Club is how camp recognizes campers who refer their friends. It’s so easy to become a member! Click here to “booster” your friend (or call

Holiday Greetings from LauraMonday, December 19th, 2011

You might think it difficult to imagine summers on the shores of Lake Hubert while living in the middle of December in the Twin Cities. But as I write this, camp just keeps coming to mind. Yesterday’s rain was falling lightly on the pine trees outside, and I couldn’t stop

Tom Brokaw and Camp Lake HubertMonday, December 5th, 2011

Former NBC News anchor and author Tom Brokaw recently spoke at the Westminster Town Hall forum about his new book, “The Time of Our Lives: A Conversation about America.” It’s a reflection on the lost American dream and a search for possible solutions by looking at earlier generations. The presentation was broadcast

Consider Supporting the CL – CLH Scholarship FundTuesday, November 29th, 2011

This Holiday Season is traditionally a time of giving. Take a moment to consider contributing to the Camp Lincoln – Camp Lake Hubert Scholarship Fund…every dollar helps. Did you know? Donations are 100% tax-deductible. Camp matches all donations. 38 Campers received scholarships last summer. Any size gift is important and appreciated. You can refer and/or sponsor a

A Thanksgiving Greeting from SamMonday, November 21st, 2011

Thoughts on Thankfulness… When I think of this time of year I think of two things. First the visible changing of the seasons here in Minnesota and, second, the fun family time that happens at Thanksgiving. While the cold and snow of Minnesota’s winter can be a mixed blessing, the Thanksgiving

Inspirational CampersThursday, November 10th, 2011

For over 150 years, summer camp has been part of the hearts and minds of youth across the globe. Millions of people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences have added camp to the story of their lives. Check out this list of famous campers and famous camp counselors from around

‘Speed 3′ Camper Produced PodcastSunday, November 6th, 2011

An impressive podcast created this summer as part of the Camp Lincoln Radio Podcasting Activity Blocks. To listen, click here: ‘Speed 3′ Camper Produced Podcast The boys took inspiration from the Speed Movies and added a camp twist. It was created in the Camp Lincoln studio, nestled in Senior Lodge. A mainstay of camp,

Will Wanders North and the Welcome Will Contest!Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Help welcome Will Dunmire, Staffing Coordinator to the camp family. To celebrate his arrival, we are running the Win with Will Welcome Contest. Click the link below to read all about him on the website. Then answer the quiz and be entered to win a cool prize. Click Here for the