Pick Up Information

Saturday morning between 9:15 and 10:00 am

Pick up medications from the camp health staff - they will be in the parking lot.

Sign your camper out at the tent. Bring ID with you! Campers are released only to people who are authorized for pick-up.

Check the lost and found located in the Carman Welcome Center.

Mag 7&8’s Arrival & Departure Times

Mag A’s Sunday arrival: arrive between 2:00 & 2:30 pm Sunday (If siblings are being dropped off please drop them off at this time no matter what their age is). Departure is Wednesday at noon.

Mag B’s: Wednesday arrival: arrive at 1:30 pm and depart Saturday between 9:15 and 10:00 am. Follow the traditional camp pick-up directions.

Camp Store Account 
(Must be set up before arrival)

The Phantom Mercantile is open once daily for drinks, snacks, ice cream, t-shirt etc. A set limit is made on how many snacks can be purchased daily. 

Please let your camper know how much you have put in their account and discuss with your camper how to “make it last” for the whole week. You can log into your camp in touch account and add funds throughout their stay at camp if you would like. Campers should not have cash with them. 

Check out our Camp Store FAQ Page!

Recommended Funds:
Resident Camp: $40-$60 per session (lower end of the range if your camper does not plan to buy clothing or souvenirs).

To deposit $ into the store account log on to your: CampIn Touch account.

• Scroll down to the section titled Your Family.

• Click View Camp Store 

• To the far right of each camper's name click the button labeled ‘fund’

• This will prompt you to enter the desired amount and then you’ll click ‘fund account’ which appears on the bottom right of the new window.

If you have more than one camper and enter the same amount in each account within a few minutes you may get a "declined" transaction because your credit card company thinks it is a duplicate transaction. 

**Please note: We do not process refunds for balances in the store accounts. 
We state this in the Behavior & Agreement Policies form that was signed off on for your camper. The policy states:  I understand I will not receive a refund for the remaining balances left in my camper's store​ account. (Keep this in​ mind when putting​ funds in, you are​ always welcome to add​ more at any time.)​Balances left are considered donations and are used for projects like tent repair,​ craft shop, and program development.

On Saturdays the store gets really busy and the line may be long so if you plan on going to the store make sure to get to camp early. The store will close at 10:30.

Waitlisted Sessions

If you register for a waitlisted session the deposit will NOT be processed. There is no financial obligation to be added to a waitlist. No charges occur unless your child is moved off the waitlist and enrolled in the session. We will contact you if a spot opens to see if you are still interested before enrolling.

Refund Policy For Resident Camp
All camp fees including the deposit are Non-Refundable. A Deposit of $125 per child, per session, is required with registration and will be credited toward the camp fee. 

• If cancellation is made before May 1 all paid fees (except the nonrefundable deposit-because well...it is called nonrefundable for a reason), will be held as a credit on your CampInTouch account. 

• If cancellation is made on May 1 or after, Phantom Lake YMCA Camp will retain 50% of all paid fees and credit the remaining 50% to your CampInTouch account to use the following year. We will only hold a credit for the following year.

• In the event of cancellation due to misconduct or homesickness, Phantom Lake YMCA Camp will retain 100% of the session fee. 

What to Pack for Camp

The packing list will be a guide to help you pack for a one-week stay at camp. You are encouraged not to over-pack. Please do not pack unnecessary clothing or expensive items, which may be damaged during everyday camp usage.

Luggage should:

• A large duffel bag works best. No trunks, please.

• Be identifiable with a luggage tag or full name written on the exterior.

• Fit under the bunk which is 16” high.

All personal gear is brought at your own risk. Phantom Lake YMCA Camp is not responsible for lost or broken items. **Please do not send them with new, expensive items or items that are irreplaceable!

​All Clothing, sleeping bag, towels and sheets must be marked with the child's first and last name.

Packing List

Linens
• Sleeping bag/ Blanket

• Fitted Sheet

• Pillow

• 2 towels (swimming & bathing)

• Laundry bag

Clothing
- Underwear & Socks
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Long jeans or sturdy pants
- Sweatshirts or fleece

- Pajamas

- Swimsuit

- YMCA Rag (returning raggers)

Toiletries
- Toiletry bag that zips

- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Shampoo, conditioner, soap
- Comb/brush
- Hygiene products
​Outdoors

- Water bottle (Mandatory-labeled with first and last name!)
- Small backpack to carry around camp
- Hat
- Sunscreen (non-aerosol)
- Bug repellent (non-aerosol)
- Flashlight
- Raincoat/Poncho
- Shoes (Mandatory-at least one pair with enclosed toes)

- Water shoes (for shallow area)​
​Optional items:
- Notepad, stamps, envelopes, writing utensils
- Instruments, sports

- Nicer outfit (sundress/polo shirt) for Friday night closing ceremony

-Card games, books, journal

Not Allowed

-SCREENS: No CELL phones, ipads, etc Please do not bring any to camp

-Any items containing nicotine (e-cigarettes, vapes, tabacco chew, cigarettes etc), lighters, illegal drugs, Controlled substances, or alcohol. If a camper is found in possession of any of these items parents/guardians are responsible will have to pick up child immediately.

-Weapons of any kind-such as knives, firecrackers, slingshots, etc

-Lighters/matches or fireworks

-Aerosol products

-Inappropriate reading materials

-No gum or food that contains nuts

Tentmate Requests

After your camper is enrolled, a Tentmate Request form will be available.

NO MORE THAN 2 REQUESTS. Requests must be mutual and contain first and last names spelled correctly. If you request more than 2 we will go by the first 2 names listed and disregard the rest.

Campers must be within one year of age and or grade.

We recommend discussing tentmate requests with the families requested before filling out this form.