Outdoor Education

Discover Learning in Nature’s Classroom

Welcome to Phantom Ranch Bible Camp, where learning meets adventure in a tranquil wilderness setting. We open our doors to students from 3rd to 12th grade, offering an inspiring respite where academic pursuits and personal growth harmoniously intertwine. Our dedicated, certified educators and staff infuse every lesson with passion and commitment, creating a supportive, distraction-free zone that’s like a second home for your students.

Enjoy the comfortable lodgings, savor the wholesome meals, and take advantage of an enriching environment that perfectly blends simplicity with substance, without stretching your budget. Phantom Ranch is more than just a camp; it’s a journey to the heart of outdoor education that leaves lasting memories and a fervent love of learning.

Unleash Potential Beyond Classroom Walls

At Phantom Ranch, we demolish the confines of traditional learning. Our dynamic programs emphasize hands-on exploration and real-world application, nurturing critical life skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and adaptability. Nature’s grandeur turns each lesson into an exhilarating adventure, igniting a never-ending quest for knowledge. Entice your students with a gateway to unparalleled educational encounters, where nature doesn’t just surround us, it’s our smartest teacher, honing minds and lifting spirits.

Weather-Proof Your Experience

Rain or shine, the learning never stops. Our flexible schedules and indoor alternatives ensure that every moment of your camp experience is fully utilized. And when classes are over, there’s a whole world of fun awaiting: basketball, volleyball, gaga ball, and more — Phantom Ranch brims with lively activities to enrich the camp’s experience.

Faith-Friendly Learning Environment

As a faith-based organization, our core is to help individuals draw near to God through an exceptional camp experience. We respect your school’s philosophy and promise a space for education without religious imposition. However, if desired, we are ready to weave Christian values into our teachings, aligning with your academic objectives.

Phantom Ranch provides tailored outdoor education programs that will engage and educate your students. Our experienced instructors help to develop a curriculum that is relevant to the graduation standards of your grade level.

Let us help you create an outdoor educational experience that is both informative and memorable.

We offer a variety of specialized classes in wildlife ecology, tree identification, pond study, and more that are designed to challenge and enrich your student’s understanding of their natural environment.

We provide a NASP certified instructor with Genesis mini bows and Easton Genesis arrows. We provide a safety and “how to” orientation plus target range instruction. We can also provide teaching on the parts of the bow and arrow upon request. We can facilitate 4 archers at a time and maximum of 16 archers in a class time slot. The archery class must be facilitated by a Phantom Ranch staff member.

We provide an American Red Cross certified lifeguard and an instructor. The class teaches the parts of the canoe and paddle, basic paddle techniques, entering and exiting the canoe, and water safety. We can facilitate up to 12 canoers in a class time slot. This class is is weather dependent (wind and/or rain) and typically only available in September and May. If canoeing is canceled due to weather, canoeing class must be replaced with a different class. The canoe class must be facilitated by a Phantom Ranch staff member.

Trail rides are a great opportunity to enjoy horses and nature with your friends and family. A horse trail ride is 45 minutes through our pastures and woodland trails. Instruction and demonstration is provided by our wrangler including safety orientation, mounting, and guiding during the ride.

Horsemanship Clinics are a great way for your group to enjoy a horse ride, learn more about barn animals, and have fun! We will design the clinic to meet the needs of your group. Our basic clinic teaches general knowledge of caring for horses and riding. The package fee includes a trail ride and our Horse Care Class. 

We provide a Climbing Wall Association certified instructor, climbing harnesses and climbing shoes. The class teaches basic climbing techniques and challenges climbers to push past their comfort zones while still having fun. We want climbers to reach the top, but the goal is for every climber to get farther than they anticipated. The Climbing Center has 11 ropes, a bouldering wall, and observation level. We can facilitate up to 16 climbers in a class time slot. The climbing class must be facilitated by a Phantom Ranch staff member.

We provide a trained facilitator to lead students through games and challenges with the goals of having fun, becoming a better team player in all aspects of life. The class includes as many challenges as can be completed in the class time slot. Some teams will complete 2-3 while others may be able to complete 4-5 challenges. Chaperones are welcome to follow along, but must let the students come up with solutions on their own. The class ends with a short experience debrief and review of the “Five Finger Contract.” We can facilitate up to 14 students in a class time slot. The team building class must be facilitated by a Phantom Ranch staff member.

Orienteering is navigating using a map and compass—the class instruction focuses on how to use a compass. We provide a trained instructor and a compass for each student. The class teaches students the parts of the compass, how to orientate themselves with Magnetic North, and ends with a navigation challenge. We can facilitate up to 14 students in a class time slot. The orienteering class must be facilitated by a Phantom Ranch staff member.

Geocaching is hunting for “hidden” caches using a GPS unit. We provide a trained instructor and a one GPS unit for every two students. The class teaches students how work a GPS unit—then students in teams of 2, enter and follow coordinates to multiple caches on the property. We can facilitate up to 16 students in a class time slot. The orienteering class must be facilitated by a Phantom Ranch staff member.

The object of disc golf is to toss a medium sized disc (smaller than an Ultimate Frisbee disc) into or suspended in the chains of a disc golf basket. We provide a disc for every student and a trained facilitator who will explain game play and proper throwing techniques through an orientation and coaching. We have a 9 hole course—students new to disc golf tend to finish about 4 holes while experienced players might be able to finish all 9 holes in the allotted time. We can facilitate up to 12 students in a class time slot. The disc golf class must be facilitated by a Phantom Ranch staff member.

Booking Contact

Please contact Mark Green at 262-363-6940 for more information or to schedule your outdoor education event.

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