Camp Boggy Creek

What Camp Boggy Creek does

Camp Boggy Creek is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 59-3012889) founded in 1996 by actor Paul Newman and General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. It operates a 232-acre, state-of-the-art residential camp facility in Eustis, Florida, providing free, medically supervised camp experiences to children ages 7-17 with serious medical illnesses (including cancer, sickle cell anemia, epilepsy, asthma, craniofacial conditions, kidney disorders, spina bifida, arthritis, bleeding disorders, cerebral palsy, and gastrointestinal conditions) and three-day family retreat weekends for families of children ages 5-17. All programming is delivered free of charge to participants, with on-site medical staff and a dedicated medical lodge ensuring safety for children with complex needs.

The organization's core "products" are its summer camp sessions (week-long residential), family retreat weekends, and supporting volunteer, internship, and seasonal summer-staff programs. Underlying technology is conventional nonprofit infrastructure: Blackbaud Raiser\u2019s Edge and NetCommunity for fundraising/CRM/payments (PCI-DSS and PA-DSS compliant), Ultracamp for camper and volunteer registration, Squarespace for the public website, plus an e-commerce camp store selling branded merchandise ($2.50\u2013$28 SKUs) and a podcast (S'More Stories) for awareness.

Revenue is generated through diversified philanthropic channels rather than fees: individual and family donations (with a highlighted $2,500 suggested gift funding one camper-week or one family retreat), event-based fundraising anchored by the annual Tumbleweed 5K and Teddy Morse's Ride for Kids with multi-tier corporate sponsors (Presenting, Kindness, Camper, Product), peer-to-peer campaigns via JustGiving and Amazon Wishlist, foundation grants, legacy giving, and merchandise sales. The organization is governed as an independent private charity with no parent company or investment structure, relying on community/word-of-mouth/ healthcare-partner referrals for camper acquisition and donor cultivation rather than paid advertising.

Name

Camp Boggy Creek

Legal name

Camp Boggy Creek

Website

https://boggycreek.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Camp Boggy Creek is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, medically supervised residential summer camps and family retreats at its 232-acre facility in Eustis, Florida, serving children ages 7-17 with serious medical illnesses and their families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Medical Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

Keywords

• Medical camp services
• Pediatric serious illness programs
• Family retreat weekends
• Therapeutic recreation camps
• Volunteer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Eustis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual and Family Donations: The camp is primarily funded through donations from individuals, families, corporate sponsors, and community supporters. Donors contribute to support camper sessions, with a highlighted gift of $2,500 providing a full week of summer camp for one child or sending an entire family to a weekend retreat.
2. Merchandise / Camp Store Sales: Camp Boggy Creek operates an e-commerce camp store selling branded merchandise including T-shirts ($10), hoodies ($20-$25), hats ($15), mugs ($8), journals ($5), socks ($10), tote bags ($28), and other camp memorabilia. Sold through the organization's own online storefront.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Revenue generated through organized fundraising events including the Tumbleweed 5K run/walk and Teddy Morse's Ride for Kids motorcycle event. Sponsors (Presenting, Kindness, Camper, Product) contribute at various levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camp Boggy Creek provides free, medically supervised residential summer camp sessions for children ages 7-17 with serious medical illnesses (cancer, sickle cell anemia, epilepsy, asthma, craniofacial conditions, kidney disorders, spina bifida, and others) and three-day family retreat weekends for families of children ages 5-17, all delivered on a 232-acre state-of-the-art facility in Eustis, Florida. All camp experiences are offered at no cost to camper families and are funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, event-based fundraising, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Camp Boggy Creek is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of life-changing camp experiences for children with serious medical illnesses and their families. The core offerings include Summer Camp (week-long residential programs for ages 7-17) and Family Retreat Weekends (three-day family stays for ages 5-17 with their families), both provided completely free of charge. The organization operates supported by volunteer programs (cabin counselors, family pals, activity volunteers), seasonal summer staff employment, and year-round career positions. Supplementary offerings include an online Camp Store selling merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, Boggy Bear book), peer-to-peer fundraising tools like Birthday Magic, and annual fundraising events including the Tumbleweed 5K. The camp is located on a 232-acre state-of-the-art facility in Eustis, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Week-long residential summer camp experience for children ages 7-17 with serious medical illnesses (cancer, sickle cell anemia, epilepsy, asthma, craniofacial conditions, kidney disorders, spina bifida, arthritis, bleeding disorders, cerebral palsy, gastrointestinal conditions), provided free of charge in a medically safe environment with on-site medical staff.
• Family Retreat Weekends

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 campers and families served over 30 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Brown & BrowncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 February 2026Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Tumbleweed 5K fundraiser. Brown & Brown is a national insurance company serving as the top-tier sponsor for Camp Boggy Creek's flagship annual fundraising event.
• Wendy & Hugh DurdensecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerKindness Sponsor of the 2026 Tumbleweed 5K. Named individuals who serve as a sponsor for the event, contributing at the Kindness Sponsor tier.
• AccredosecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerKindness Sponsor of the 2026 Tumbleweed 5K. Accredo is a specialty pharmacy organization serving as a sponsor for the event.
• Outback SteakhousesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerKindness Sponsor of the 2026 Tumbleweed 5K. Outback Steakhouse supports the event as a sponsor.
• Competitive EdgesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerKindness Sponsor of the 2026 Tumbleweed 5K. A local or regional business serving as an event sponsor.
• TMPS (The Master's Ranch)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCamper Sponsor of the 2026 Tumbleweed 5K. TMPS supports camper attendance through their sponsorship.
• Eden Abbey Brewing CommunityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduct Sponsor of the 2026 Tumbleweed 5K. Provides in-kind product donations for the event.
• Care CampscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Boggy Creek is a member of Care Camps, a network of camps for children affected by HIV/AIDS and serious illnesses. Care Camps provides resources, support, and visibility for member camps.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SeriousFun Children's Network: The global network of camps founded by Paul Newman that Camp Boggy Creek is part of. Most direct organizational and mission peer — operates a portfolio of medical specialty camps for children with serious illnesses using the same volunteer-driven, free-to-families model.
• The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp: Another founding member of the SeriousFun Children's Network and direct Paul Newman–founded medical specialty camp. Closely comparable on mission, programming (free residential camp for seriously ill children), and donor base.
• Roundup River Ranch: A Colorado-based SeriousFun-affiliated camp providing free, medically-supported camp experiences for children with serious illnesses. Highly comparable on program design (summer sessions + family weekends), volunteer model, and nonprofit funding structure.
• Camp Sunshine: Maine-based retreat camp for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Comparable on the medically-supervised, free-to-families, family-retreat-weekend model and reliance on donations and volunteer medical staff.
• Camp Mak-A-Dream: Montana-based cost-free camp serving children and young adults with cancer and other serious illnesses. Closely comparable as a residential specialty medical camp funded through donations with on-site medical supervision.
• Double H Ranch: New York-based SeriousFun-affiliated residential camp for children with serious illnesses and their families. Directly comparable on mission, free programming, and year-round adaptive programs beyond summer.
• Camp For All: Texas-based barrier-free camp serving children and adults with special medical needs. Comparable on the medically-supervised, fully accessible camp model and donation-based funding structure.
• Victory Junction: North Carolina-based SeriousFun-affiliated camp serving children with serious medical conditions and chronic diagnoses. Comparable on free programming, residential summer sessions, family weekends, and on-site medical staffing.
• Camp Quality USA: National nonprofit operating free summer camps and year-round programs for children with cancer and serious illnesses. Comparable on volunteer-driven, free-to-families residential camp model and peer-support programming.

Others

• Care Camps: The national network of which Camp Boggy Creek is a member camp. Comparable as an ecosystem-level peer: similar fundraising infrastructure, donor base, and member-camp service portfolio for children with cancer and serious illnesses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CampBoggyCreek

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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