YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln

(563) 381-3053
1624 West Front St.
Blue Grass, Iowa 52726

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The following weeks of camp are currently full:


Day Horse Camp
June 21-25
July 5-9
July 12-16



Resident Horse Camp
All Full


One Week Resident Camp
July 4-9

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Teen Camps

Young Adults

     We have some great programs available for those young adults out there between the ages of 14-17. 

Below is an explanation of the great programs that are available. 

Counselor in Training     Ages 14-17

     Each year, we hire counselors from all across the world to work as counselors at camp. Some of our counselors were campers and many of them completed the Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) program.  If you have a young adult that you think would be a great counselor, enroll them as a C.I.T.  They will be with us for three weeks and will learn what it really takes to be a counselor.  The first week they will get to be a regular camper and learn about camp.  The second week of camp they will shadow one of our current counselors.  The last week of camp, they will be the lead of a cabin group while our counselors support them.  It is our goal to hire counselors who have completed the C.I.T. program once they are old enough. 

Tier A
Actual Cost of Camp
$805
Tier B

Partial Subsidy

$690
Tier C
Expanded Subsidy
$575
As always, extra financial assistance is available.


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Climbing Camp      Ages 14-17

     Get ready for a new level of adventure when you sign up for our new climbing camp!  Each morning, Climbing Campers will push themselves with exciting new challenges on the Alpine Tower. In the afternoon, they will rejoin their cabin to experience the rest of the day as a resident camper.  Limited spots available so register soon. 


Tier A
Actual Cost of Camp
$665
Tier B

Partial Subsidy

$575
Tier C
Expanded Subsidy
$480
As always, extra financial assistance is available.

 Download Teen Camp Documents Here

Lifeguard Camp     Ages 15-17

     Lifeguarding Camp offers the opportunity for 15-17 year olds to receive their American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification while still enjoying many of the activities camp has to offer.  It is strongly recommended that the young adults have moderate to strong swimming skills as a 300 yard swim, without resting, is required in order to pass the class.  Limited spots available.

Tier A
Actual Cost of Camp
$680
Tier B

Partial Subsidy

$610
Tier C
Expanded Subsidy
$550
As always, extra financial assistance is available.

 Download Teen Camp Documents Here

Volunteers in Progress        Ages 15-17

     A new program to Camp Abe Lincoln, Volunteers In Progress (V.I.P.) is designed to be your young adults last stop as a camper at Camp Abe Lincoln.  V.I.P.'s will stay at Camp for one week at a time and will have a chance to leave their mark.  V.I.P.'s will earn volunteer hours as they stay at camp and learn the importance of helping others and volunteering. This program is free and V.I.P.'s will have room and board provided for them.  Have your teen join us for a summer of fun.


Download Teen Camp Documents Here