YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln

A beautiful gift like YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln is something that has to be shared with the entire world. That's why our staff put together such an incredible array of programs.

We want to get everyone involved in activities that not only help to grow a healthy spirit, mind and body, but grow a healthy spirit, mind and body in a wilderness environment that gives a perfect example of how amazing God is.

Camp allows children to experience something that they could not experience anywhere else. Give those kids the opportunity to be a part of something that will change their life forever, just as it has been changing children's lives for over 85 years.

Our facility, located 15 minutes from downtown Davenport, is available year-round for group retreats, school trips, church getaways and anything else you can imagine. Our 300 person dining hall is also the perfect getaway for a picturesque wedding and reception.

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Ambassador Program

Camper to Camper Ambassador Program. What better way to earn money to come to camp than by getting your friends to come along as well. This program is a great way to make camp more affordable but to also ensure the best time possible for your little camper. If your child's friends come along with them, the more fun they are going to have at camp.

For every resident camper or resident horse camper that you get to sign up, you receive $50 in Camp Abe Lincoln bucks that can be used for anything at camp. For every Day Camper, Kinder Camper and Starter Camper that you get to sign up, we will give you $25 in Camp Abe Lincoln bucks.

That means that if you get all your children's friends to come with, you could go to camp for FREE. All you have to do is fill out the 'Camper to Camper Ambassador Form' and turn it in to Camp Abe Lincoln, and then go out and get all your child's friends to attend.

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Budget Plan

The new budget plan is a great way to make camp easier to financially manage. What you do is make a $50 payment every month from January until June, which totals $300, and when camp is finally here your child get to go. That's right, we are going to give you a $65 discount just by signing up for the budget plan and paying that way.

All you have to do is fill out the 'Budget Plan Form' and turn it in to us with January's payment before the end of January and you are signed up. As long as you make your payments before the end of each month, you are qualified.

We also may be able to do automatic withdraw which could save you the time of having to write a check every month.

Our week-long resident camp introduces campers to a world of discovery and magic. Campers live together in cabin groups with up to 14 children around their own age and gender and two well-trained counselors to help guide their week. In this community, they will experience a variety of activities that will help them develop new skills and build self-esteem.

Resident campers have their choice of activities (archery, canoes and kayaks, arts and crafts, etc.) to tailor the experience to best fit their interests. Evenings bring the entire camp together for all camp games and campfires. Campers enjoy a week of fun, friends, and adventure with a focus on individual growth, relationship building and the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Our goal is for campers to leave with new friends, memories that will last a life time, and a deeper understanding of their own potential.

Member Cost-$365 and Non-Member Cost-$405 (fees per week)

Sessions:
June 8th-13th Sold Out
June 15th- 20th
June 22nd - 27th
July 6th-11th
July 13th-18th
July 20th-25th

This half-week of camp is a great way to give your younger campers a way to experience a taste of our resident program. Starter campers come for a 3-day, two-night experience. This includes evening programs, all-camp games and campfires with your friends.

This camp is the perfect way to get your little guy or girl used to the camp life so they are ready to go again soon. This week is designed specifically for them. There will be no one else but starter campers staying the night.

Member Cost-$190 and Non-Member Cost-$210 (fees per week)

Session:
June 29th-July 2nd

Camp Abe Lincoln's Day Camp is one of the best summer activity options in the Quad Cities. Day campers rotate through each of the different areas of camp with groups of children their own age.

Offered eight weeks throughout the summer, campers can expect to participate in our amazing programs like horseback riding, archery, canoes and kayaks and much more. Campers can bring in their own cold lunch or they can purchase a lunch ticket from us.

Member Cost-$130 and Non-Member Cost-$150 (fees per week)

Transportation Fee if needed - $25 per week

Lunch Ticket if needed - $20 per week

Sessions:
June 8th-13th Sold Out
June 16th-20th
June 23rd-27th
July 7th-11th
July 14th-18th
July 21th-25th
July 28th-August 1st
August 4th-8th
August 11th-15th

For younger campers we offer Kinder Camp. Kinder Camp allows campers to experience the outdoors with age appropriate activities for four and five year olds.) This week is designed completely for our youngest campers. They will be participating in activities this week that will be unlike anything they have ever done before.

Archery, horseback riding and swimming are just a few of the activities that will be available to your little youngster. They will leave begging to come back the following week. Campers can bring in their own cold lunch or they can purchase a lunch ticket from us.

Member Cost-$80 and Non Member Cost-$90

Transportation Fee if needed - $15

Lunch Ticket if needed - $12

Session:
June 30th - July 2nd.

Day Horse Camp is a perfect opportunity for a child to engage in an unforgettable experience with horses while still staying at home with their parents at night. Campers will come in the morning and spend the first part of the day working with their horse.

They will learn to ride as well as how to take care of their horse. In the afternoon campers will get to swim, visit the trading post or engage in other activities that will be available. It will be a week they will not forget.

Campers can bring in their own cold lunch or they can purchase a lunch ticket from us.


Member Cost-$240 and Non Member Cost-$260 (per week)

Transportation Fee if needed - $25 per week

Lunch Ticket if needed - $20 per week

Sessions:
July 28th-August 1st
August 4th-August 8th
August 11th-August 15th

Resident Horse Camp is similar to our resident camp except that instead of having different program activities to choose from like archery and canoes, this group of campers will focus completely on horses during program time.

Each camper will get a horse that matches their skill level and that will be there horse for the week. Campers will learn to ride horses as well as how to properly take care of their horse. During the evenings, resident horse campers will be reunited with their cabin mates for evening program.

Member Cost-$450 and Non-Member Cost-$490 (per week)

Sessions:
June 8th-13th Sold Out
June 15th-20th
June 22nd-27th
July 6th-11th
July 13th-18th
July 20th-25th

For those older campers who are looking to get more involved with camp, our Counselor in the Training program is one of the best. CIT's will come in for two and a half weeks and will learn what it takes to be a counselor. They will be engaging in regular camper activities throughout part of the first week, but will transition into being a counselor the next.

The half weeks they will get to help be a counselor with our regular counselors. After the week is over, if extra staff positions are available, CIT's may be offered a spot at camp. Come experience what it means to be a counselor at Camp Abe Lincoln.

Member Cost-$500 and Non-Member Cost-$550

Sessions:
June 15th-20th
June 22nd-27th
June 29th-July 2nd

For those campers participating in our Day Camp programs, Camp Abe Lincoln offers transportation for those who need it. Camp will send buses to all the Scott County branches as well as Muscatine and the Two Rivers YMCA in Moline each morning to pick up your child and will bus them home in the evening.

This allows all children from all across the Quad Cities a chance to participate in all the amazing programs that Camp Abe Lincoln has to offer.

Transportation Fee if needed is $25 per week.

Camp Abe Lincoln has a trading post which allows campers to buy anything from snacks and beverages to t-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles and key chains. Before camp begins, parents can deposit money into their campers trading post accounts and then during camp campers can purchase items from the trading post.

This is a great chance for campers to bring some gifts home as well as some memories to put on their shelves.

It is our belief here at Camp Abe Lincoln that no one should be turned away from camp due to an inability to pay. If you feel that you can not send your child to camp due to financial reasons, please let us know.

We have Camperships (scholarships for campers) that were given by community members specifically for that cause. Every child has the right to an amazing camping experience. For info on how to receive a Campership, call Camp Abe Lincoln at (563) 381-3053 or stop by any of the Scott County Family Y branches and fill out a Financial Aid form and turn it in for Camp and we will contact you.

Everyone can come to Camp Abe Lincoln.

Zach Klipsch
email: ZKlipsch@ScottCountyFamilyY.org
ph: 563.381.3053

For all additional camp details, please visit our website at:
web: www.ymcacampabelincoln.org/