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.

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

What NOT To Bring

Cell phones

All Electronic Devices

Tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs or use of legal drugs or other substances for intoxication purposes

Vaping Products

Controlled substances

Lighters/matches or fireworks

Aerosol products

Inappropriate reading materials

Knives or weapons

No gum or food that contain nuts
NUTS… NO products that contain any kind!!

These items will be confiscated! Please, leave them at home!

Campers found to be in possession of weapons, drugs, alcohol or tobacco (including vape pens/juuls) products will be dismissed from camp. Parents/Guardians will be notified to pick up their camper immediately.

Tentmate Requests

After your camper is enrolled, a Tentmate Request form will be available. The form can be completed or amended within 3 weeks of your camper’s session start date.

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.