CampGroup

What CampGroup does

CampGroup, LLC is a privately held, White Plains, NY-based operator of a portfolio of more than 25 premier summer camps across the Northeastern and Midwestern United States. The company serves families with children ages 3-19 through overnight (sleepaway), day, single-gender (boys and girls), co-ed, and specialized programs, including neurodiverse-friendly offerings (Camp Akeela for ages 9-17, Beyond Akeela for ages 16-19) and equestrian-focused camps (Kippewa Equestrian Academy). Camps are located in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, with session lengths ranging from 1 to 8 weeks.

CampGroup's underlying product is a traditional experiential-learning youth development platform built around an unplugged, screen-free environment that emphasizes 21st-century skills such as independence, grit, self-confidence, and social connection. Camp operations are delivered through more than 25 distinct camp brands, each with its own physical facilities, programming, and director team, while CampGroup provides shared corporate functions including the Placement Coordinator service, marketing, and centralized staffing oversight through greatcampjobs.com.

The company's business model is a recurring annual subscription-style tuition based on session enrollment, billed annually with session lengths ranging from 1-8 weeks. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, relying on individual camp websites, content marketing via the CampGroup blog, organic social media across major platforms, and the Placement Coordinator matching service to connect families with the appropriate camp. The portfolio orientation, with each camp preserving its own historical brand identity while benefiting from shared CampGroup coordination, is the company's defining commercial mechanic.

Name

CampGroup

Legal name

CampGroup, LLC

Website

https://campgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CampGroup operates a portfolio of 25+ premier overnight and day summer camps across the Northeastern and Midwestern United States, serving families with children ages 3-19 through specialized programs including neurodiverse and equestrian offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Summer 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-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Overnight sleepaway camps
• Day camp services
• Youth development camps
• Neurodiverse camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

White Plains

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Program Fees: Session-based tuition for overnight camps and day camps. Camps offer various session lengths (2-8 weeks) at different price points. Additional fees may apply for specialized programs (equestrian, neurodiverse teen programs).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CampGroup operates a portfolio of over 25 premier overnight (sleepaway) summer camps and day camps across the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, serving children ages 3-19. The camps deliver session-based experiential learning, social-emotional development, outdoor education, and specialized programs including neurodiverse offerings (Camp Akeela, Beyond Akeela), equestrian-focused programs (Kippewa Equestrian Academy), boys', girls', and co-ed camps in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York, and New Jersey.

Product overview

CampGroup operates a portfolio of premier overnight summer camps and day camps across the United States, including boys-only, girls-only, and co-ed camps. The portfolio includes specialized programs for neurodiverse children (Camp Akeela for ages 9-17, Beyond Akeela for teens 16-19) and equestrian-focused camps (Kippewa Equestrian Academy). Camps are located in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, offering session lengths ranging from 2 weeks to 7 weeks. The company also operates day camps in the New York metropolitan area serving Bergen, Manhattan, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Akeela A co-ed overnight camp in Thetford, Vermont designed for neurodiverse children (ages 9-17) with Asperger's or NVLD, offering a small, supportive community that helps campers develop social skills while participating in a traditional camp program.
• Beyond Akeela A 3-week summer program in Rindge, New Hampshire for neurodiverse teens (ages 16-19) preparing to transition to college, blending social connection with college readiness through experiential learning.
• Camp Danbee An all-girls overnight camp in Hinsdale, Massachusetts offering structured, instructionally oriented programming with activities in athletics, arts, dance, gymnastics, and waterfront activities across 3, 4, and 7-week sessions.
• Camp Wicosuta An all-girls overnight camp in Hebron, New Hampshire focused on building confidence, competence, and community since 1920, offering a 4-week session program with activities including field hockey, lacrosse, theatre, and arts.
• Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls A girls overnight camp in Decatur, Michigan with customized activity programs featuring over 50 land and water activities, state-of-the-art music studio, swimming pool, riding stables, and climbing tower.
• Camp Kippewa A girls overnight camp in Monmouth, Maine offering customized weekly scheduling with 5 daily activity periods from activities including horseback riding, 20+ arts disciplines, water sports, and tennis across 3.5-week sessions.
• Kippewa Equestrian Academy A specialized girls riding camp in Monmouth, Maine offering English riding instruction for ages 9-16 with 12-day sessions, blending world-class horseback riding with traditional summer camp programming.
• Camp Kippewa Point A two-week introductory girls camp experience in Monmouth, Maine offering a complete camp experience with aquatics, adventure, arts, athletics and electives for ages 6-14.
• Lake Bryn Mawr Camp A 7-week girls overnight camp in Honesdale, Pennsylvania offering activities including tennis, soccer, gymnastics, English riding, basketball, dance, swimming, and arts in a supportive atmosphere.
• Berkshire Lake Arts Camp A girls arts-focused overnight camp in Hinsdale, Massachusetts offering 1 and 2-week sessions combining top-tier instruction in performing and visual arts with traditional summer camp activities.
• Camp Winaukee A boys overnight camp in Moultonborough, New Hampshire with two campuses on Lake Winnipesaukee (Mainland for ages 7-12, Island for ages 13-15), offering sports instruction and adventure activities in 3, 4, and 7-week sessions.
• Camp Cobbossee for Boys A boys overnight camp in Monmouth, Maine focused on sports and adventure, featuring an 11-mile lake for sailing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, kayaking, and fishing across 2 and 3.5-week sessions.
• Greenwoods Camp for Boys A boys overnight camp in Decatur, Michigan offering custom activity programs with state-of-the-art music and recording studio, swimming pool, driving range, riding stables, and climbing tower across 2, 4, and 8-week sessions.
• Camp Mah-Kee-Nac A traditional boys overnight camp in Lenox, Massachusetts on the shores of Stockbridge Bowl in the Berkshire Mountains, offering elective-based programming across athletics, adventure, waterfront, and arts since 1929.
• Camp Winadu A boys sleepaway camp in Pittsfield, Massachusetts in the Berkshire Mountains since 1927, offering sports instruction with character-building programming across 5 and 7-week sessions.
• Camp Towanda A co-ed overnight camp on 400 acres in the Poconos Mountains in Honesdale, Pennsylvania offering 50+ activity options across Athletics, The Arts, Outdoor Adventure, and Waterfront in 4 and 7-week sessions.
• Camp Watitoh A co-ed family-oriented overnight camp in Becket, Massachusetts on 90 acres on Center Lake in the Berkshire Mountains, offering equal emphasis on land and water sports, creative and performing arts, and outdoor adventure.
• Camp Emerson A co-ed overnight camp on 170 acres in the Berkshire Mountains in Hinsdale, Massachusetts with 50 different program options across Athletics, Performing Arts, Science, Studio Arts, Watersports, and Wilderness in 2, 4, and 6-week sessions.
• Camp Walt Whitman A co-ed overnight camp in Piermont, New Hampshire offering extensive elective programs in gymnastics, lacrosse, paddle boarding, and other activities with balanced daily scheduling across 3, 4, and 7-week sessions.
• Camp Ramaquois A traditional day camp in Pomona, New York for boys and girls ages 3-15 in Rockland County, Westchester, Bergen, and Manhattan with facilities including air-conditioned gym, 5-acre lake, 9 heated swimming pools, splash park, and adventure trip programs across 4-8 weeks.
• Shibley Day Camp A traditional day camp in Roslyn Heights, New York for girls and boys ages 3-13 serving Nassau County, Manhattan, and Queens with a separate junior camp facility for ages 3-6, 5 heated swimming pools, and 4-8 week sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children develop 21st century skills (independence, grit, self-confidence) not typically addressed in classroom education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SCOPE Midwest (Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education)minorOthersCharitable organization co-founded by Dayna Hardin and Dana Kite that provides camperships (camp scholarships) to underserved children throughout the Midwest at not-for-profit camps.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): Large franchise system of family campgrounds/RV parks across the US. Not a direct camp operator, but an adjacent, scaled consumer-camping brand that competes for family outdoor-recreation dollars and lodging attention.

Direct peers

• Camp Walden: Premier girls overnight camp in Cheboygan, Michigan, comparable to CampGroup's Midwest girls camp (Lake of the Woods). Targets the same demographic of families seeking traditional Michigan sleepaway camp experiences.
• ESF (Education, Sports & Fun): ESF operates a multi-camp portfolio of day and specialty summer camps in the Tri-state area and Greater Philadelphia, directly overlapping with CampGroup's day-camp and youth-program offerings in the same Northeast corridor. Both compete for the same families seeking premium summer experiences.
• Camp Kennebec: Traditional boys overnight camp in Ontario, Canada that historically drew heavily from the same Northeast US family base as CampGroup's boys' camps. Direct competitive alternative for traditional sleepaway experiences.
• Timber Lake Camp: Premier co-ed overnight camp in Shandaken, NY (Catskills), serving families from the same Northeast feeder markets as CampGroup's ME/MA/NH/VT portfolio. Directly comparable traditional sleepaway camp competing for the same tuition-paying families each summer.
• Steve & Kate's Camp: National multi-location day camp operator with flexible drop-in enrollment, competing for urban/suburban families seeking premium day-camp experiences. Overlaps directly with CampGroup's day-camp segment in NY/NJ and represents a more consumer-tech-forward competitive alternative.
• Camp Pontiac: Premier girls overnight camp in Copake, NY, directly comparable to CampGroup's portfolio of girls-only overnight camps (e.g., Camp Danbee, Camp Wicosuta, Camp Kippewa). Competes head-to-head for the same Northeast girls-camp market.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National non-profit operating hundreds of resident and day camps across the US. A broad incumbent in the youth-camp space, with overlapping programming (swim, sports, outdoor education) but a much lower price point and broader mission than CampGroup's premium portfolio.
• American Camp Association (ACA): The national trade and accreditation body for organized camps in the US. CampGroup leadership (Dayna Hardin, Mark Benerofe, Tony Oyenarte) sit on its boards, making ACA the central industry-incumbent body shaping standards CampGroup operates under.

Regional players

• Fresh Air Fund: Long-standing NYC-based non-profit providing free summer camp experiences to NYC children. Operates a portfolio of camps in the Northeast (overlapping with CampGroup's geography) but serves a different price-point and mission segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CampGroup-Family-of-Camps-166879396680164
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campgroup-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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