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YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln has been proudly serving youth and families in the community for 90 years.  As a branch of the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley, we have operated under the same mission since 1858: to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

We thank you for taking the time to learn more about the life changing programs we have to offer.  For more information, please do not hesitate to call us at 563.381.3053 or email us at Contact Camp.

We know it can be difficult sending your child off to people you do not know personally. However, you can sleep easy! Our counselors and staff at Camp are not only capable, but are also very excited to work with your child this summer. Camp Abe Lincoln follows over 300 standards in safety, health and program quality as a the level to meet and surpass to ensure a quality experience for all.

During the hiring process, we do expansive background checks to ensure your child’s safety.  All counselors we hire are over the age of 18 and go through a very extensive training program. Besides preparing them to work with children, we also certify them in all the various program areas that Camp Abe Lincoln has to offer. We lifeguard train all of our staff, so your children are safe in all of our aquatic program areas. We also have a medic on site and have a Registered Nurse on call at all times.

Advisory Board

Mel Steckel
Aaron Miers
Angie Gadzik
Shawn Mages
Joe Cole
Ryan Faust
Derrick Anderson
Rebekah Doering
Justin Forgie
Nassr Nassr
Jeff Kinning
Ben Bush