Phantom Lake YMCA Camp
Where kids are free to just be
Mission Statement
Phantom Lake YMCA Camp, Inc. is America's oldest independent year-round YMCA Camp. Through camp related and community facilities and programs, Phantom Lake YMCA utilizes Christian principles to provide the opportunity for both children and adults to grow spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially in accordance with Luke 2:52 "...And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature in favor with God and Man."
At Phantom Lake YMCA Camp we strive to provide a safe and enriching summer camp experience to every camper, and to promote an inclusive environment that allows everyone in our community to enjoy the benefits of summer camp without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, ability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Inclusion Mission Statement
We understand how impactful it is for children to have access to meaningful social experiences and outdoor recreation. To date, these efforts have resulted in the development of sensory rooms at camp, single-use gender-neutral bathroom options, increased training on a wide variety of topics for both staff and camp leadership, and an increased capacity to adapt the camp experience for children with varying support needs.
In 2021, we added a new full-time, year-round position dedicated to furthering this mission. Our Director of Accessibility Services and Inclusion works with families to ensure that each camper is getting the same positive camp experience. We are committed to putting our plans and visions into action and are continuing to seek out the best practices and resources to support our campers and staff so that everyone gets the best possible experience out of our programs.