What is it?

Camp Lincoln is an annual youth leadership camp dedicated to teaching kids 14-17 years of age about leadership, history, and the political process.

At the beginning of camp, campers are divided into two political parties, the Federalists and the Nationalists. The parties convene meetings and elect a chairman, treasurer, and secretary. Activities are held daily and the parties compete for points awarded by the Great Wazoo, LTC (Ret) Peggy Bahnsen. Each night, the parties gather in the spirit circle singing songs, performing skits, and competing in silly challenges. At the end of the gathering, the spirit stick is awarded to the party that impressed the Great Wazoo the most during the daily activities. Classes are held daily on subjects like History, Law, Ethics, Politics, Leadership, and Government. A mock congress is convened where each camper is a delegate representing their respective county. Bills are introduced, debated, and voted on throughout the week. Midway through the camp, a primary election is held to nominate each party's candidate for camp president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. On Friday, the general election is held. The parties earn fake money from the counselors throughout the week that they may use to buy campaign supplies at the camp store. The campers work together to paint campaign signs and banners that are posted around
the camp and waived at the rallies at the spirit circle.

Judges, elected officials, and business leaders often stop by the camp to speak to the kids on different subjects and offer insight into the daily aspects of their career fields.

Ultimately, Camp Lincoln is an exciting learning experience and a great place to make friends that last a lifetime.

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