What International Sports Training Camp does

International Sports Training Camp (ISTC) is a privately held, family-owned overnight summer sports camp founded in 1991 by Bruno Klaus on a 500-acre property overlooking a private 100-acre lake (Trout Lake) in the Pocono Mountains of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. The company operates two core programs: the All Sports Camp for children ages 8-16, combining three daily sports sessions and two recreation periods across 20+ sports including soccer, basketball, lacrosse, rock climbing, jet skiing, and mountain biking; and IXTC (International Extreme Teen Camp) for ages 15-17, capped at 40 campers per week and emphasizing extreme sports and leadership. The company serves families primarily in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania tri-state area while attracting international campers from 13+ countries, supported by airport transfer services from Lehigh Valley International (ABE) and Newark International (EWR).

ISTC runs on a week-based subscription tuition model with 2026 standard weeks priced at $2,100-$2,650 and 2027 rates at $2,200-$2,750, with early-bird, first-time camper, and returning camper discounts layered into the pricing structure. The technology stack is built on third-party SaaS: CampInTouch handles registration, parent portals, and staff applications; iOS and Android apps deliver push notifications and daily photo access; Lightspeed powers the e-commerce merchandise store; SmugMug hosts photo galleries; and Wistia serves video content. The company is American Camp Association accredited, with staff holding Red Cross first aid/CPR certifications, AllerTrain food allergy credentials, and NFCA gluten-free training.

Revenue diversification includes the off-season Trout Lake Weddings & Events venue business (September-June) hosting weddings, corporate retreats, church/school events, and milestone celebrations for 50-325 guests, as well as e-commerce merchandise sales, canteen spending accounts, and paid airport transfer services. The company maintains a strategic sister-camp partnership with International Gymnastics Camp (IGC), founded by the same Bruno Klaus and located one mile from ISTC, enabling cross-registration of camper families. Kara Klaus, Bruno's relative and a former Division I scholarship gymnast, currently directs ISTC.

Name

International Sports Training Camp

Legal name

International Sports Training Camp

Website

https://international-sports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

International Sports Training Camp (ISTC) is a family-owned, 35-year-old overnight summer sports camp on a 500-acre Pocono Mountains property serving children ages 8-17 through its All Sports Camp and IXTC teen programs, with an off-season Trout Lake Weddings & Events venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Overnight Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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), Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs (THAAAOAB)

Keywords

• Overnight summer camp
• Sports camp programs
• Teen adventure camp
• Wedding event venue
• Family camp services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stroudsburg

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: Weekly overnight camp sessions ranging from Sunday-Friday, Sunday-Saturday, or Sunday-Sunday options. Core revenue driver during summer months (June-August). Pricing varies by week with early-bird discounts for weeks 1, 2, and 9.
2. Online Store Merchandise: E-commerce sales of ISTC-branded clothing, souvenirs, and care packages. Items can be shipped to homes or delivered directly to campers at camp.
3. Group Rentals (Trout Lake Weddings & Events): Off-season venue rental business operating September through June. Hosts weddings, retreats, special events, and banquets. Property accommodates 50-325 guests with customizable packages.
4. Canteen Account Spending: Camp store operating within the facility offering snacks, drinks, clothing, and souvenirs to campers during their stay. Parents load funds onto camper accounts.
5. International Camper Airport Transfers: Transportation services for international campers arriving/departing at Lehigh Valley International Airport ($150 round trip) and Newark International Airport ($300 round trip).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

International Sports Training Camp operates an overnight summer sports camp for children and teens ages 8-17 on a 500-acre facility in the Pocono Mountains, offering two core programs: the All Sports Camp (ages 8-16) and IXTC International Extreme Teen Camp (ages 15-17), each combining traditional camp experiences with multi-sport training across 20+ activities. The company also runs an off-season venue rental business (Trout Lake Weddings & Events) from September through June at the same property for weddings, retreats, and special events.

Product overview

ISTC offers a multi-program summer camp portfolio centered on two overnight sports camp programs - the All Sports Camp for ages 8-16 and the IXTC teen program for ages 15-17 - both combining traditional camp experiences with intensive sports training across dozens of activities. The company also operates Trout Lake Weddings & Events (a separate venue brand during the off-season months), maintains a sister gymnastics camp partnership, and provides ancillary services including photo galleries, an online merchandise store, and a mobile app for parent communications. The various programs share the same 500-acre lakeside facility in the Pocono Mountains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• All Sports Camp: The flagship co-ed sports camp program open to campers aged 8-16, featuring traditional and international sports.
• IXTC (International Extreme Teen Camp)

Products and services

• All Sports Camp Co-ed overnight sports camp program for ages 8-16 combining traditional camp experiences with week-long multi-sport training. Campers participate in three sports sessions and two recreation periods daily, playing traditional sports (soccer, basketball, lacrosse, flag football, baseball/softball, ultimate frisbee, floor hockey, beach volleyball) alongside adventure activities (rock climbing, zip lining, mountain biking, jet skiing, pickleball, rugby, cricket).
• IXTC (International Extreme Teen Camp) Teen camp program for ages 15-17 designed and run by teens themselves, offering extreme sports activities including mountain biking, rock climbing, jet skiing, and tubing with greater schedule freedom. Limited to 40 campers per week for a personalized experience, located in the IXTC Village.
• Trout Lake Weddings & Events Off-season venue rental business (September through May) specializing in lakeside weddings (up to 325 guests), retreats, corporate events, church/school/scout events, banquets, baby/bridal showers, milestone birthdays, graduations, and religious celebrations. Accommodates groups of 50-325 guests with customizable packages including on-site lodging and catering.
• ISTC Online Store E-commerce store selling ISTC-branded clothing, souvenirs, and care packages. Items can be shipped to homes or delivered directly to campers at camp, and canteen spending money can be loaded onto camper accounts.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Gymnastics Camp (IGC)coreOthersSister camp located one mile from ISTC property. IGC is known worldwide for its gymnastics facilities and staff of Olympic and national level athletes. Both camps are founded by Bruno Klaus and share a synergistic relationship, with gymnastics camp siblings often attending ISTC.
• USI Affinity Travel Insurance ServicesminorOthersRecommended travel insurance provider for international campers requiring U.S. medical insurance. Contact: www.travelinsure.com/vusa132522 or 1-800-937-1387.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Winaukee: Multi-sport overnight summer camp in New Hampshire for boys, offering traditional and adventure sports similar to ISTC's All Sports Camp model. Comparable length of season, pricing tier, and target demographic of upper-middle-class families.
• Camp Lakota: Sleepaway camp in Pennsylvania offering a wide range of sports, water activities, and adventure programming. Direct competitor for ISTC in the multi-sport, traditional-plus-adventure overnight camp segment.
• Camp Towanda: Northeast overnight summer camp with a multi-activity and sports program serving similar family demographics. Competes for the same northeastern family pool and shares the premium sleepaway positioning.
• Camp Echo Lake: Upstate New York sleepaway camp with comprehensive sports, arts, and adventure programming. Comparable structure to ISTC, including daily activity rotations, multi-sport exposure, and an established family customer base.
• International Gymnastics Camp (IGC): Sister camp founded by the same Bruno Klaus, located one mile from ISTC. Operates an overnight gymnastics training program that shares customer base, branding lineage, and likely operational resources with ISTC.
• Camp Cobbossee: Boys' overnight sports camp in Maine with a strong multi-sport emphasis including waterfront, team sports, and adventure. Comparable in size, premium positioning, and target demographic to ISTC.
• Camp Marist: Family-owned overnight summer camp on a lake in New Hampshire, combining sports, waterfront, and traditional camp activities. Competes in the same northeastern premium sleepaway market as ISTC.
• Camp Pinecliffe: Girls' overnight summer camp in Maine emphasizing sports, water sports, and adventure. Comparable price tier and length of season, with overlap in family demographics and premium overnight positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IntlSportsCamp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCM1xZVVz3U7pu7-aM332kng
• Facebookfacebook.com/IntlSportsCamp
• Instagraminstagram.com/intlsportscamp
• Pinterestpinterest.com/istc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-sports-training-camp

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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