YMCA Mission Statement

Phantom Lake YMCA Camp, Inc. is one of America’s oldest independent year ‘round YMCA Camps. 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 advanced in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and Man."


The Phantom Square

Over 115 years ago, the founders of Phantom Lake YMCA Camp chose a bible verse and emblem to reflect their goals of each campers experience. “...And Jesus increased in Wisdom, Stature, and in favor with God and Man,” -Luke 2:52 serves as a basis of Phantom’s philosophy of helping kids and people of all ages create a balanced life. The four sides of the square represent these four areas of growth and are discussed throughout the week and in the closing ceremony. First year campers receive a Square Patch to remind them of their time and growth at camp. Returning campers receive a cloth bar as well as a coloredarrowhead.


Christian Emphasis

As part of our campers growth on the “God” side of the square, Phantom strives to integrate the wonders of God and his natural world into all of our activities and program areas. With respect to our camp community and their different faiths, we encourage campers to talk about their beliefs and concerns with each other and their counselors. Our emphasis is placed on Christian values and the YMCA of the USA Character Development Program that focuses on the core values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty and how we use these values to treat each other, the earth, our communities, our families and ourselves.