Youth Haven

What Youth Haven does

Youth Haven is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization founded in 1968 that serves disadvantaged children ages 7-13 through free recreational and faith-based programming. The organization operates two physical campuses — a 400-acre, 30-building site in Michigan and an 85-acre, 12-building site in Arizona — supplemented by remote engagement channels. Youth Haven's core product is the on-site adventure experience, with extended offerings including the Adventure Club (mail/online engagement), Harvey and Friends media programming, Kids' Care Packs, the Elevate Teen Program, and Virtual Camp, collectively reaching over 1,800 children per month and delivering more than 2,200 free on-site adventures in 2024.

Name

Youth Haven

Legal name

Youth Haven, Inc.

Website

https://youthhaven.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Youth Haven is a Christian nonprofit founded in 1968 that provides free on-site and remote recreational programs to disadvantaged children ages 7-13, operating campuses in Michigan and Arizona and serving 1,800+ children monthly through private donor funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Ministry Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Christian youth camp
• Children's ministry services
• Free summer camp
• Adventure club mail
• Disadvantaged children outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Rives Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Private donations from individuals fund all operations. Children attend free of charge with no cost to families. Donors can give one-time gifts ($456 per child), monthly recurring gifts ($38/month), or special campaign donations.
2. Planned Giving: Estate gifts through wills, revocable trusts, life insurance beneficiary designations, and IRA/401(k)/403(b)/pension beneficiary designations allow donors to leave legacy gifts that continue supporting children after their lifetime.
3. Business Partnerships: Corporate donations, in-kind goods (clothing, shoes, food, supplies), professional services (photography, catering, painting, landscaping), and employee volunteer programs provide operational and programmatic support.
4. Event Revenue: Annual events like the Michigan Pancake Breakfast generate small revenue through suggested donations ($5 adults, $3 children ages 6-12), with excess going toward children's programs.
5. Church Partnerships: Churches financially support Youth Haven as part of their mission budgets, take collections of needed items, schedule children to attend, and bring volunteer groups to serve.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Youth Haven provides completely free-of-charge, Christ-centered camp experiences and year-round ministry programs for disadvantaged children ages 7-13. Core offerings include on-site weekend adventures and summer camps at two physical campuses (Michigan and Arizona), an Adventure Club mail and online ministry reaching over 1,800 children monthly, Kids' Care Packs sent to children unable to attend in person, and the Elevate teen discipleship program. All programs are funded 100% through private donations with no state or federal funding.

Product overview

Youth Haven operates as a unified ministry platform providing life-changing, Christ-centered experiences for disadvantaged children through multiple interconnected programs. The core offerings include On-Site Adventures (weekend and summer camps at Michigan and Arizona campuses) and the Adventure Club (at-home mail and online ministry). Supporting programs include Harvey and Friends (incentive mascot program), Kids' Care Packs (mailed care packages), the Elevate Teen Program (discipleship for teens), and Virtual Camp (online camp experience). All programs are provided free of charge to children ages 7-13, funded entirely by private donations without state or federal funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adventure Club: At-home mail and online ministry program for disadvantaged children ages 7-13 featuring Bible-based activities, stories, challenges, and regular interaction through the mail and a kids' website at havenforkids.fun.
• Harvey and Friends
• Elevate
• Kids' Care Packs

Products and services

• On-Site Adventures Free weekend and summer camp programs for disadvantaged children ages 7-13 at two physical campuses (Michigan and Arizona), including meals, lodging, activities, and Christian programming.
• Adventure Club Monthly mail and online Bible-based ministry program reaching over 1,800 children monthly across multiple states, with activity booklets, newsletters, and online content at havenforkids.fun.
• Kids' Care Packs Care packages mailed to children unable to attend on-site programs, including toys, games, snacks, activity pages, and Bible stories.
• Elevate Teen Program Discipleship and leadership development program for teens ages 14+ to grow spiritually, develop leadership skills, and serve at children's retreats.
• Virtual Camp Online camp experience with themed activities, livestreamed content, delivered activity kits, and interactive video content for children unable to attend in-person programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,800 children served monthly through on-site and remote programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, foundational, core and supporting.

• Curran Young ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Curran Young Construction announced they will build a new facility for Youth Haven described as 'a place of hope and healing.' This represents a significant construction partnership for expanding Youth Haven's physical infrastructure to serve more children.
• Palmer Miller and Joshua Foundation of ArizonafoundationalOthers · 1 January 1982Palmer Miller and the Joshua Foundation of Arizona donated the Arizona property including a 1,500 square-foot building along with additional funds. This foundational gift enabled the establishment of Youth Haven's second campus in Arizona in 1982.
• Family Life RadiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister ministry relationship with shared goals and some board overlap. Family Life Radio broadcasts Youth Haven's 'Moment of Hope' daily radio program featuring updates, testimonies, and messages. FLR covers 11 states with 22 full power stations and 23 translators reaching 17+ million listeners. Joint initiatives include annual Day of Hope fundraising broadcasts, Christmas toy drive partnership, and Bible provision coordination. Youth Haven and Family Life Radio are separate corporations operating in partnership.
• Church Partner CongregationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-denominational churches partner with Youth Haven as mission outreach. Churches provide financial support from mission budgets, collect donations of clothing and supplies, refer children to attend, and bring volunteer groups for service. Multiple churches including Village Hope Church, Messiah Lutheran Church, Bethel Church, Fisherman's Net Church, First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, Caring Community Church have adopted cabins on Michigan campus.
• Cabin Adopting Churches (Michigan Campus)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurches have adopted cabins at Michigan campus: Village Hope Church (Rabbit Hut, Owl's Perch), Messiah Lutheran Church (Eagle's Nest, Kitty Kat Den), Bethel Church (Bear Cave, Wolf Den), Fisherman's Net Church (Bee Hive), First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth (Lion's Den), Caring Community Church (Deer Trail). Adopting groups commit to twice-yearly visits for cleaning, landscaping, and refurbishing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Young Life: Large national Christian youth ministry organization serving adolescents through camps, clubs, and mentoring programs. Comparable to Youth Haven in its Christ-centered mission targeting youth, but operates at a much larger scale across many more regions.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): National Christian sports ministry serving coaches and athletes, with summer camps and Huddle programs for youth. Comparable in faith-based mission and camp programming, but sports-focused and serving a different primary demographic.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Largest national youth development organization serving disadvantaged youth across 4,300+ locations. Comparable mission of supporting at-risk youth development, but operates as a secular after-school model rather than residential camp.

Direct peers

• Royal Family KIDS: National nonprofit providing camps and mentoring specifically for foster children ages 6-12, directly overlapping Youth Haven's target demographic and Christ-centered residential camp model. Both rely on volunteer networks and church partnerships.
• Camp Barnabas: Christian-based summer camp serving children with disabilities and serious illnesses, providing life-changing camp experiences free or at reduced cost. Similar faith-based mission and scholarship-funded model serving vulnerable children.
• Victory Junction: Year-round residential camp in North Carolina serving children with serious medical conditions, founded by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty. Comparable residential camp model, donor-funded, and mission-driven structure serving children facing hardship.
• Big Oak Ranch: Christian residential program for at-risk, abused, and neglected children in Alabama operating multiple campuses with year-round housing and educational services. Comparable faith-based residential service model serving disadvantaged children with private donor funding.
• Sky Ranch Christian Camps: Multi-site Christian summer camp organization serving children and families across Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado. Comparable faith-based residential camp model, multiple campus operation, and scholarship-funded programs for children in need.
• Cal Farley's Boys Ranch: Faith-based residential child care community in Texas serving at-risk youth with residential, educational, and recreational programming on a large campus. Similar donor-funded residential model serving disadvantaged children with on-site facilities.

Emerging players

• Joni and Friends: Christian disability ministry providing family retreats, summer camps, and disability services. Comparable faith-based mission and camp programming serving vulnerable populations with volunteer and donor support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/youthhaven
• YouTubevimeo.com/youthhaven
• Facebookfacebook.com/youthhaven
• Instagraminstagram.com/youthhavenofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youth-haven

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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