Why Minnesota Summer Camp Season Is the Best Season

MYTH #1: It is always cold here, even in the summer.

FACT: Minnesota Summers offer the perfect mix of warmth and refreshment.

At Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert, June and July bring average daytime temperatures in the mid-70s to low-80s, creating ideal conditions for full camp days. Whether campers are spending the day on the lake, sailing, swimming, or waterskiing, or heading off to athletic fields, courts, and trails for games and activities on land, the temperatures stay consistently comfortable — warm enough for nonstop fun.

On days when temperatures climb or when summer rain rolls through, camp is fully prepared. Campers might head to the lake for free swim or enjoy engaging indoor activities and spaces, making sure the weather never gets in the way of a great day. This balance of flexibility, sunshine, and water makes it easy to spend more time outside, more time with friends, and more time making the most of summer.

MYTH #2: The mosquitoes are as big as birds.

FACT: Bugs may visit camp — but they do not get invited to stay.

Campers quickly learn the simple routines that make outdoor living easy, like using good old bug spray before heading out to the next activity. Along the shores of Lake Hubert and throughout camp, mosquito and tick prevention helps keep common areas comfortable. Add in active days, lake breezes, and plenty of movement, and bugs fade into the background.

What stands out instead are campfires, games with friends, long summer days spent outside, and spending time out on the lake — exactly how camp is meant to feel.

MYTH #3: Camp food is not very good.

FACT: Camp food surprises a lot of campers — in a good way.

Meals offer variety and choice, with hot entrées at every meal alongside breakfast bars and salad bars that let campers pick what works for them. Whether someone wants a hearty plate, something familiar, or a lighter option, there is always a way to build a meal they are excited about.

Mealtime is also a chance to slow down and be together — sitting with cabin mates, refueling for the rest of the day, and sharing stories. With daily snacks and fresh fruit available, campers stay energized and ready for everything camp brings. It is food that supports growing bodies, full schedules, and the kind of summer kids do not want to miss.

MYTH #4: Camp is only for certain kinds of kids.

FACT: Camp offers many ways for campers to find what they enjoy and where they fit.

With more than 30 activities to choose from, campers at Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert are able to explore interests that match who they are. Some gravitate toward time on the lake, others toward creative arts, team sports, or time outdoors on the athletic fields or the horse trails. Campers select many of their own activities, giving them the freedom to spend time doing what they enjoy most.

Alongside those choices, cabins also take part in activities together, helping campers try new things and connect as a group. This balance of individual choice and shared experiences means there is no single way to experience camp. Campers quickly learn that everyone brings different interests to the table — and that those differences are what make camp fun.

MYTH #5: I will be the only new kid, or I do no have a friend to come with, so I will not make any friends.

FACT: Many campers arrive not knowing anyone — and camp is built to help friendships form from the start.
Every summer, campers join Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert on their own, without a friend coming along. They quickly discover that they are not alone in that experience. Cabins are intentionally created to help campers connect, and counselors are thoughtful about helping everyone feel comfortable and included from the very first day.

Between shared cabin time, group activities, meals together, and plenty of chances to collaborate and laugh, friendships begin to form naturally. For many campers, the friends they make at camp become some of the most meaningful connections of their summer — and often, friendships that last well beyond it.