The YMCA

For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Responsibility

About Day Camp Christmas Tree

For over 50 years, Camp Christmas Tree has provided a wonderful place for campers to experience outdoor adventures and fun. Hope to see you this summer!

We provide a week packed full of exciting and structured activities for the new and returning camper. Located on beautiful Dutch Lake near Mound, campers age 4-14 participate in small, age-appropriate groups as they build self-esteem, learn new skills, and practice the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Traditional Camp Activities

  • Lake swimming
  • Canoeing
  • Archery
  • Games
  • Environmental education
  • Cookouts
  • Camp crafts like tie-dye and more!
  • 50-foot climbing tower (for older campers)

Specialty Camps

  • Water Skiing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Climbing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Fishing
  • Archery
  • Farm
  • Princess Fairies and Dragons
  • Outdoor Living Skills Camp

On hot days, campers love our umbrella tree spray mister. Campers can play games and stay cool at the same time! Camp Christmas Tree also features a 20-foot square sand box where campers can build their own sand sculpture. And Wee Backpackers love our low-to-the-ground tree houses.


I love how everyone here is so energetic and so positive. There is no doubt I’m coming back next year!
Y Camper