Our son began going to Phantom Lake YMCA CAMP when he was in the upper grades continuing into his…read moreFreshman year of high school. He loved every minute he spent at camp. Last year, coming from Illinois, he brought his daughter to PHANTOM LAKE along with a girlfriend. This year, 2018, our son and daughter in law are bringing both their son and daughter along with friends to camp. I cannot believe how wholesome this camp is! Kids are strangers as they leave the cars but in bare minutes, they have found great, wholesome friends. Suffice it to say that our family LOVES PHANTOM LAKE YMCA CAMP that we have shared it with two generations of our family.

Zero stars HORRIFIC!!The first incident at the age of 10 I was inappropriately touched by an 11…read moreyear old girl. But let's back up to the beginning of how this started. Me and my mom went to tour a camp called Phantom Lake YMCA Camp Children's camp in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. We went met staff and they learned about me. I showed up to camp 2 weeks later and the staff does not remember me (which is funny because it is the first week of camp). The staff member that toured me said "who are you" as my first impression. tThen later in the week a child age ten named ASPEN touch me in my private parts and grabbed me while I was in the shower. I was feeling so scared that I did not tell any camp members. When I got home that was the first thing I told mom and when she talked to camp they said " we have no record of this happening your child is lying". Nothing happen to the camper. Another mess at camp was counselors would change every night because of night meeting so annoying. I also was constantly being let down by adults for not holding up to there promises like I asked to shower in the heath persons shower and they said they would come on Friday I stood outside of my cabin waited 1 hours then had to go to the final night in my bathing suit because I had no time to change in to real clothes. The staff was so mean and are unnice to camper with mental disability's I has to be a physical disability for them to care. Also social worker will seam nice but will not hold any promises to kids with ADHD, Autism, and anxiety. The bad social worker is named Fiona.WORST CAMP EVER!!! Also camp counselor day Camp name CRICKET is horrible. She couldn't handle the stress of having children on her hands.

They would not allow my daughter to call me even after she was injured on a tubing ride. The…read moreaccommodations are not focused on safety of the children. Parents are not allowed to talk to their children on the phone or in person. I would not recommend this camp. It is very scary and they do not properly vet the camp counselors, nor cabin leaders.

I've been here twice as a staff member for a week-long camp through my church: once as a counselor…read moreand once as an activity coordinator. We stayed in the cabins, ate in one of the cafeterias, and spent most of our time by the beach, in the wood shop, in the chapel (way too cold -- someone turn that air-conditioning down please!), and in the game room pavilion. The cabins were as clean as cabins could be with some bugs (it's summer camp, what do you expect?). One bathroom wasn't enough for a room of ten girls, though! The wood shop was cool, and the girls enjoyed hanging out on the beach nearby, jumping in the water or fishing from the pier. The game room pavilion had chairs and some games to play, but it wasn't as appealing as playing in the park, which was in the middle of everything. The cafeteria/kitchen staff was also very accommodating of my request for vegetarian food. The first year, I was too nervous about asking for special food since it was free, so I just dealt with it and ate meat for a week. The second year, there were more vegetarians among the camp volunteers, so we felt more comfortable asking for vegetarian food. They did a great job remembering us and offering alternative foods. The camp and conference center also has a lagoon, paddle boats, canoeing, a paintball arena, sand volleyball, a gym, some high-ropes course thing, and different paths through the woods for team-building or hiking. Great options and great, friendly staff. There's also a lot of other lodging options and other spots to dine, but our kids didn't spend their time there. I guess three camps could occur at the same time. It's just a summer camp spot, but it's a great spot. I'm looking forward to next year!

My daughter loves Camp Juniper Knoll. It is rustic, but that is part of the fun. Camp is clean and…read morelitter free. Camp staff are invested in the campers having a good time and care for each one. Food is good, water is as good as gets for camp, new dining hall is great. Only Flushies for toilets, no latrines! Lake is clean and good for cooling off. Mosquito nets are a plus, though they do get holes so bring your duct tape!

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE camp very unprofessional and unorganized when I was having a full blown panic…read moreAttack was denied to call my parents or my mom. Food was terrible cold nights in a TENT with ZERO security. I was thinking of SUING the camp do NOT send your child there!

Ah, Camp Edwards. A second home. I earned my purple last year, and the ceremony was probably one of…read morethe best experiences I've ever had. I am already signed up for Session 3 2024!! Let's go, baby!! Last year as a Trekker, and I already know I'm doing LIT and JL. The cabins are great, you get to swim in the lake.. What more could you want? My counselors and JLs from previous years have been amazing. Enthusiastic, fun and very nice. I would give this a 100/5 if I could. From a camper who has been going here for six years, SEND YOUR KIDS HERE!! They will love it.

Went to this summer camp as a kid for 6 years. I'm now 18 and I still miss going there. Some of the…read morebest experiences of my life. Definitely recommend for any parents looking for a camp for their kids.

The camp is truly amazing: water slides, swimming, soccer, games and more but the staff is what…read moremakes it extra special. They are so upbeat, kind and welcoming. I wish there was something like this when I was a kid. I love the grounds; landscaping is beautiful, the special events (the camping overnight was extra fun) and the ease of drop off and pick up. They have a great system. On top of that, they even sunscreen the kids! And give out prizes. It's fun to see all the smiles.

I love this place. My daughters are 5 and almost 8 and they come home everyday BEAMING. The…read moreworkers are so happy and positive every time I drive up I have a Meg Ryan "Ill have what she's having" kind of moment! Do they all take happy pills? My only regret is that I missed out on this as a kid because it looks like those kids have a blast every freaking day! I'm obsessed! I've never felt more confident in a camp staff, I know my kids are having the best Summer of their lives. I'm just so grateful we took a chance and broke free from our normal friend group and tried this camp. No regrets! My girls made friends instantly! We will be back for Summer 2026! 100%. Thank you GoodTimes!

Definitely an amazing summer camp!! I had a great time and had a blast back in 2008 when I went…read morewhen I was a teenager!! Made some friends had a great counselor named Brian!! Overall a great experience with highly recommend the summer camp to anybody!! I wish I would've went another year. I only went for the one year though.

Worked at the camp last summer and was berated by my boss. When I thought I was short $100 on my…read morepaycheck he was laughing behind me about it. He grated me because my story did not add up with a kid's- the kid had told ME a different story and he took it out on me. Awful way to run a camp. I really enjoyed this camp but I cannot believe that he ever thought that was okay.

Phantom Ranch is unarguably the best place on earth for me and so many others. Not only is it a…read morefantastic place to grow in your faith and build lifelong friendships as a camper but as a staff member as well! At Phantom Ranch, you learn so much about God while also having a ton of fun playing games, eating delicious home cooked meals, tubing/banana boating/swimming in the lake, horseback riding, and so much more!! The goal of Phantom Ranch is to help draw people closer to God through camping experiences and this is done so well here. Phantom Ranch has made an eternal impact on so many lives- including my own!

Absolutely recommend. Great facilities, teaching Biblically based values, good horses, quality…read morestaff. Send your kids there for a week & try it. You will be glad you did.

My daughter has been riding at Sun Fire Stables for 3 years. We approached during COVID looking…read morefor something outdoors, physical, and safe. We found a new home. My daughter rides consistently and the prices are so affordable that I don't mind. She is being taught everything from grooming and tacking and riding to cleaning up, personal responsibility, safety, and riding etiquette. Every lesson is different. There are different types available for riders of different skill level, type, age, and approach. The stable owner and trainer is hands on, patient, funny and so respectful. I am just never anything but impressed with her and the team of workers and volunteers that help her out (including Husband Dean). We had our first birthday party there this year and it put things just up and over the top. I had to do a review. I cannot recommend this place any higher. Its a home away from home. 5 stars and beyond.

From the owner: Professional, knowledgeable, comfortable, family friendly, safety-conscious equine facility…read moreoffering recreational riding lessons for ages 6 and older for all levels and disciplines of riders since 2003. Our facility has indoor & outdoor arenas as well as wooded trails & bridle paths. On-facility fun shows are offered as well as the ability to join the SFS show team that travels to local open horse shows. Jennifer, owner & instructor has an Associate degree in Equine Management, WHC, AQHA, APHA, member and is a certified ARIA instructor for over 20 years with focus on practical, considerate and safe horsemanship. Youth Day Camp is celebrating it 20th anniversary in 2023 & is offered June- August. Leasing is available to students who have ascended in the lesson program and are ready for the next level in their horsemanship. SFS is a one of a kind Equine facility!

I came here for a group bonding event involving the high and low ropes course. The scene is very…read moregorgeous, right on the lake and plenty of trees and scenery. The actual ropes course is very fun with plenty of various levels for beginner to advanced involving a climbing wall, zip line, and various heights. We also did more group level challenges with an actual leader from the camp. Our leader John was a very thoughtful friendly man who ensured we were safe while working as a team. The bathrooms onsite are very clean. We had lunch here as well, it was 'Taco Tuesday' on a Monday-- a full taco bar with churros, popsicles, and fruit. The dining area is a very classic bare bones camp environment, but the views from the outside tables are phenomenal on a sunny day. They have a small little beach with a pier for kayaking.

My daughter and I have attended the mother/daughter retreat at Covenant Harbor for the past 4…read moreyears. I can not say enough good things about it! The staff is friendly, the activities were well planned out, the grounds are beautiful, the food is great, the accommodations are clean, comfortable and cozy. My daughter isn't one for overnights so I was shocked when she told me she wanted to go to a week long overnight camp here. This is the ONLY camp she would even look at! Thank you Covenant Harbor for offering such great family programs!