Lincoln Summer Camp

Lincoln Parks and Recreation – Lincoln, MA

Registration Information

Registration opens Wednesday, February 8th at 9:00 am. All registrations close on Sunday the week before a session begins. Please read our Registration Policies carefully. Click here to visit our registration site.

Camp Sessions

Lincoln Summer Camp will operate three 2-week sessions for summer 2023

Session 1: July 3rd – July 14th (No camp on July 4th)

Session 2: July 17th – July 8th

Session 3: July 31st – August 11th

Camp Fees 

Pioneers, Ramblers, Pathfinders (Grades K-5) – $670 per session ($605 for Session 1)

Trailblazers Program (Grades 6 & 7) – $910 session ($820 for Session 1)

Trailbreakers Program (Grades 8 & 9)- $940 per session ($845 for Session 1)

Early Riser K-9 – $75 per week ($60 Week 1)

Extended Day K-8 – $180 per week ($145 Week 1)

On June 1, 2023 camp fees increase by $60 per session.

All registrations must be accompanied by a $120 per week non-refundable deposit.

Camp Hours

9:00am – 3:00pm*
*Times for Trailblazers and Trailbreakers camp may vary due to trips please visit their program pages for more information.

Group Requests

Multiple groups will be created for each program as enrollment dictates. You must submit any placement requests at least one-full week prior to the start of your child’s camp session in writing to the directors. If your request cannot be honored for some reason, we will contact you.


Enrollment Policies

The Parks & Recreation Department offers programs to Lincoln Residents and Hanscom and Boston Families that are part of our public school communities. Participants are accepted on a first come, first serve basis, once registration is open.

Payment

Participants must register, pay in full and complete all paperwork through CampDoc, our online records management system, before attending camp. VISA or MasterCard are accepted. Checks can be made payable to the Town of Lincoln.

Non-Residents

Non-residents (campers who do not reside in Lincoln or do not attend Lincoln Public Schools) will be accepted on a space-available basis. There is an extra $80 per session charge.

Waitlist

If the camp session you register for is full, you can add yourself to the waitlist. You will be contacted if an opening becomes available.

Financial Assistance

Financial aid may be available based on yearly funding and grants for Lincoln residents, Hanscom AFB residents and Boston families who attend the Lincoln Public Schools. The deadline for submitting an application is April 14 and notifications will be sent by May 1. Financial Aid Application forms are available here, at lincolnrec.com or in the Parks and Recreation Office.

Financial Aid Donations

If you would like to contribute to our Financial Aid fund please click below. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible.

Accessibility

The Parks & Recreation Department strives to make programs accessible to all.  If participants have any special needs they should contact the Camp and Parks & Recreation Directors in advance of their camper starting their session.

Withdrawal Policies

Withdrawal Two Weeks Prior to Program Start Date

If you withdraw at least two weeks prior to the program start date, we will issue you a full account credit or refund check (minus the $60 non-refundable deposit). Refund requests must be sent in writing to ldumont@lincnet.org.

Withdrawal One Week Prior to Program Start Date

If you withdraw at least one week prior to the program start date, we will issue you a full account credit (minus the $60 non-refundable deposit). Credits remain on your MyRec account and can be used toward any Parks and Recreation program. Refund requests must be sent in writing to ldumont@lincnet.org.

Withdrawal Less Than One Week Prior to Program Start Date

If you withdraw less than one week prior to the start date of the program or after the program has started, there is no refund or credit issued.

Medical Withdrawals

Should a participant need to withdraw from a program due to a serious injury or illness after the withdrawal period, a prorated account credit will be issued if a doctor’s note is provided. 

Switching Sessions One Week Prior to Program Start Date

If you switch sessions at least one week prior to the program start date, we will charge a $30 switching fee per session. 

Switching Sessions Less Than One Week Prior to the Program Start Date 

Switching sessions less than one week prior to the start date of the program is not permitted.