Day Camp

Register before May 1st and receive $20 off of each session  

Week-long sessions for ages 3-13.

Every summer camp experience depends most on those entrusted with your child’s well-being. Our counselors are trained to build family-like structures to take care of each other. Frankly, it’s why parents have selected Phantom Lake for more than 120 years. It is why so many of our counselors return year after year. Our counselors want younger kids to experience camp just like they did.

Day Camp activities are designed toward skill levels appropriate for each age group. Campers will experience success while building skills that will last a lifetime.

The camp philosophy is based on the bible verse Luke 2:52, “And Jesus increased in wisdom, and in stature, and in favor with God and man.” These four areas of growth are symbolized by the four sides of the Phantom Square. Camps Mini-Tyke, Zicahota and Nagi help your child grow in self-confidence. They will discover the ability to work and play within the camp group and develop a love and appreciation for each other and the world.

The heart of the day camp experience is found in small close-knit groups of campers. Three to ten children, together with their counselors, participate in a large variety of activities that are geared toward camper skill level and age.

Activities include swimming, funyaking, canoeing, water trampoline, sports, hiking, high ropes course, zip-line, nature activities, arts & crafts, singing, group games, skits, theme days, archery and many more.

Day Camp Programs

  • Camp Mini-Tyke (ages 3-6)

    Camp Mini-tyke is created for boys and girls from 3 to 6 years of age.

    Choose from either a morning program for your 3-4 year old or a full-day program for your 4-6 year old.

    Each child is grouped according to age which allows campers to participate in thoughtfully planned, age-appropriate activities. Campers must be completely toilet trained.

  • Camp Zicahota (ages 7-12)

    Camp Zicahota is designed for those campers that are between the ages of 7 to 12 years old. Zicahota offers more challenges and experiences for this age group. Camp Zichahota is a full day program with extended care options available for parents.

    *Note 12 year old’s can choose between Camp Zicahota or Camp Nagi.

  • Camp Nagi (ages 12-13)

    Nagi Camp is designed for our oldest campers in the Day Camp program and offers exciting experiences tailored to their interest and maturity levels. Nagi campers will embark on thrilling adventures, such as boating across the lake and enjoying lunch at a sandbar. Additionally, this program includes Nagi Overnight, where campers will spend the night and participate in a variety of activities. These activities include cooking dinner together over a campfire, swimming across the lake, and soaring through the sky at dusk on our zipline. This unique opportunity allows Nagi campers to bond with their peers, challenge themselves, and create lasting memories while enjoying the great outdoors.

  • Day Camp Programming is age-based.

    Phantom Lake YMCA Camp is licensed through Waukesha County DCF. Our day camp programs meet the strict guidelines established by the state of Wisconsin. NOTE: We can’t mix the groups due to these licensing requirements.

    Day Camp groups are Coed.

  • Sibling Discount

    We will deduct $50 for any additional sibling attending any session.

    We apply the discounts manually after we receive the registration.

  • Groupmate Requests

    Campers may request to be in the same group with 2 friends. If there are groups of more than 3, PLYC will decide groups at our discretion.  (requests must be mutual and the campers must be in the same program and within one year of age).

Day Camp – Dates & Rates

A $50 Nonrefundable Deposit per session due to hold a spot. Balance due 2 weeks prior to the session they are attending. Your child is not registered until the payment or deposit is received. *If you don’t want to have to worry about having to remember to pay the balance by the date it is due-check the  “Credit Card-Auto Process” and we will process the balance on the due date.

  • AM Mini-Tyke: $225 Per Week

    Ages 4-5, 8:30-11:30 am

    2025 Dates

    Week 1: June 16-20

    Week 2: June 23-27

    Week 3: June 30-July 3

    Week 4: July 7-11

    Week 5: July 14-18

    Week 6: July 21-25

    Week 7: July 28-Aug 1

    Week 8: Aug 4-8

    Week 9: Aug 11-15

  • Full Day Mini-Tyke: $395 Per Week

    Ages 4-6, 8:30-4:00

    2025 Dates

    Week 1: June 16-20

    Week 2: June 23-27

    Week 3: June 30-July 3

    Week 4: July 7-11

    Week 5: July 14-18

    Week 6: July 21-25

    Week 7: July 28-Aug 1

    Week 8: Aug 4-8

    Week 9: Aug 11-15

  • Zicahota: $375 Per Week

    Ages 7-12, 8:30-4:00

    2025 Dates

    Week 1: June 16-20

    Week 2: June 23-27

    Week 3: June 30-July 3

    Week 4: July 7-11

    Week 5: July 14-18

    Week 6: July 21-25

    Week 7: July 28-Aug 1

    Week 8: Aug 4-8

    Week 9: Aug 11-15

  • Nagi: $395 Per Week

    Ages 12-13, 8:30-4:00

    2025 Dates

    Week 1: June 16-20

    Week 2: June 23-27

    Week 3: June 30-July 3- NOT AVAILABLE

    Week 4: July 7-11

    Week 5: July 14-18

    Week 6: July 21-25

    Week 7: July 28-Aug 1

    Week 8: Aug 4-8

    Week 9: Aug 11-15

  • AM and PM care for ages 7-13

    AM Care: $35 Per Week; 7:30-8:30 am

    PM Care: $45 Per Week; 4:00-5:30 pm