Camp Raven Knob

What Camp Raven Knob does

Camp Raven Knob is a nonprofit Scouting America summer camp operated as the home camp of the Old Hickory Council, located on over 3,200 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Mount Airy, North Carolina. The camp has been in continuous operation since 1954 and serves approximately 5,000 youth annually through a six-week Scouts BSA resident camp program, a half-week Cub Scout Resident Camp, the EPIC school outreach initiative for grades 3-12, and year-round facility rentals from its 36 campsites and indoor/outdoor facilities including the 1,000-seat Harry R. Vaughn Sr. Dining Hall. Core program areas span Aquatics at Lake Sobotta, shooting sports, climbing, Scoutcraft, Nature, Handicrafts, a Technology track offering STEM merit badges, Trail to Eagle, Raven Scouts for first-year scouts, and the Outback High Adventure program (including RAMPAGE!!!) anchored at the Tommy Cox Memorial Scout Camp outpost in Independence, Virginia.

The business model is multi-stream but anchored on seasonal residential camp enrollment. Revenue is generated from per-scout registration fees for summer camp sessions, merit badge session fees (typically $8-$25 per session), Cub Scout resident camp fees, year-round campsite and facility rentals to scouting units and outside groups, Trading Post retail sales (operated via Square), EPIC program fees from school districts, and adult leader training courses such as ARC Lifeguarding ($65), CPR/AED ($35), and Wilderness and Remote First Aid ($125). Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the Tentaroo online registration portal, supplemented by direct sales outreach for EPIC and by the Old Hickory Council network for scout unit enrollment. Seasonal staffing of approximately 120-150 employees supports summer operations, while camp ownership and governance reside with the Old Hickory Council, a chartered council of Scouting America. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no AI/ML capabilities, and no private equity or external ownership interests; the entity is a nonprofit youth organization funded through fees, retail sales, and donations.

Name

Camp Raven Knob

Legal name

Scouting America Camp Raven Knob

Website

https://ravenknob.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Camp Raven Knob is a nonprofit Scouting America summer camp on 3,200 acres near Mount Airy, NC, serving 5,000+ youth annually through resident camp, Cub Scout programs, EPIC school outreach, and facility rentals under the Old Hickory Council.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth summer camp
• Scouting programs
• Outdoor education
• Merit badge training
• Facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Airy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registration Fees: Revenue from Scouts BSA summer camp (six weeks of resident camp), Cub Scout Resident Camp (half-week session), and provisional/day camper registrations
2. Facility Rental: Year-round campsite and facility rentals for scouting units, church groups, and other organizations through the campsite/facility reservation system
3. Trading Post Retail: The Trading Post operates as a camp store selling basic camp supplies, merit badge class materials, Scouting novelty items, and snacks. Features a snack bar offering Slush Puppies and other items.
4. EPIC Program Fees: Day program fees from school groups participating in the EPIC (Explore, Play, Inspire, Connect) experiential learning program
5. Adult Training Courses: Revenue from adult leader training courses including ARC Lifeguarding ($65), CPR/AED ($35), and Wilderness and Remote First Aid ($125)
6. Seasonal Staff Wages: Staff members receive weekly salaries based on experience and responsibility level, paid every two weeks. Camp provides staff housing, meals, training, and other perks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camp Raven Knob is a traditional Scouting America summer camp offering six weeks of Scouts BSA resident camp, a half-week Cub Scout Resident Camp, and year-round camping and facility rental opportunities. The camp delivers structured outdoor education and youth development programs through merit badge instruction, high adventure experiences, aquatics, shooting sports, and STEM activities on over 3,200 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It also runs the EPIC experiential learning day program for school groups and provides adult leader training certifications.

Product overview

Camp Raven Knob is a traditional Scouting America summer camp offering a portfolio of programs centered around two primary camp experiences: Cub Scout Resident Camp (half-week sessions) and Scouts BSA Summer Camp (six weeks of resident camp). The camp provides specialized program areas including Aquatics at Lake Sobotta, Outback High Adventure for older scouts, Range and Target Activities, Technology (STEM merit badges), Handicrafts, Nature, Scoutcraft, and the Raven Scouts first-year program. Additional offerings include the EPIC school program, adult leader training, Camp Staff Development program, and year-round facility rentals. The Trading Post serves as the camp store. The camp operates on over 3,200 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 36 campsites, the Harry R. Vaughn Sr. Dining Hall, and various program facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EPIC: Experiential Programming for Individuals and Communities - a school outreach initiative bringing day programs to school groups and clubs at Camp Raven Knob.
• RAMPAGE!!!

Products and services

• Scouts BSA Summer Camp
• Cub Scout Resident Camp
• EPIC (Explore, Play, Inspire, Connect)
• Year-Round Camping and Facility Rentals
• Adult Leader Training Courses
• Trading Post
• RAMPAGE!!! High Adventure Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 5,000 youth annually through summer camp programs

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Old Hickory CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Raven Knob is the official home camp for the Old Hickory Council, Scouting America. The council provides administrative support, scouting membership, and operates the camp as a core council asset.
• School Systems (Surry, Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, Yadkin, Wilkes Counties)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPIC program partners with school districts across six North Carolina counties to provide experiential outdoor education for students in grades 3-12, including JROTC programs and school clubs.
• Wahissa Lodge #118 (Order of the Arrow)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWahissa Lodge #118 plays an integral role in operating Camp Raven Knob. The lodge hosts Wednesday night ceremonies, conducts call-out ceremonies for new OA members, and provides torch bearers and canoe paddlers weekly.
• Surry Rural Health Center and Northern Surry HospitalminorOthersWorking relationships with local healthcare providers for more in-depth medical treatment as needed during summer camp operations.
• Piedmont Triad International AirportminorOthersClosest commercial airport located 70 miles (75 minutes) from camp in Greensboro, NC.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Daniel Boone: Scout summer camp operated by the Daniel Boone Council in Hayesville, NC, in the western NC mountains. Closest direct regional peer — both are NC-based BSA resident camps offering multi-week summer programming, merit badges, aquatics, and shooting sports to troops across the Carolinas.
• Philmont Scout Ranch: Premier Scouting America high-adventure backcountry ranch in Cimarron, NM, operated by the national council. Directly comparable as a large-scale BSA resident/high-adventure camp with merit badge programming and a multi-week seasonal operating model — the benchmark large scout camp in the network.
• Camp Blue Ridge: Council-operated Scouting America summer camp in the Appalachian region offering merit badge programming, aquatics, and shooting sports. Comparable as a council-owned resident camp competing in the same broader Appalachian scout-camp market.
• Northern Tier National High Adventure Base: Scouting America's northern wilderness high-adventure base in Ely, MN, focused on canoeing and cold-weather expeditions. Comparable as a national BSA high-adventure camp with a similar multi-week, skills-intensive, badge-driven program model serving older Scouts and Venturers.
• Florida Sea Base: Scouting America's tropical high-adventure base in the Florida Keys offering sailing, scuba, and marine ecology programs. Comparable as a BSA-operated multi-week high-adventure camp with similar staffing scale (seasonal hires, merit badge curriculum, council-distribution model).
• Camp Old Indian: Long-running Scouting America resident camp in Travelers Rest, SC, serving the Piedmont Council with week-long summer camp, merit badges, and aquatics programs. Comparable as a Southeastern US council-owned scout camp competing for the same troop market and offering the same multi-week resident camp format.
• Summit Bechtel Reserve: National BSA high-adventure facility in Mount Hope, WV, featuring shooting sports, climbing, aquatics, and mountain biking. Directly comparable as a council/national-level BSA camp offering the same modern high-adventure program mix (shooting, climbing, aquatics) that Camp Raven Knob's Outback and Range programs mirror.
• Camp Pinnacle: Scout resident camp in Hendersonville, NC, operated by the Western North Carolina Council, offering summer camp programming, merit badges, and high-adventure activities. Comparable regional peer in NC mountain scout camping with overlapping troop catchment and program offerings.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Camp Kanata: Large YMCA overnight camp in Wake Forest, NC, offering traditional resident camp programming to youth across the Southeast. Comparable as a non-profit outdoor youth camp in NC with similar target demographic (school-age children and teens), facility-based lodging, and merit/skill-building programming — though not BSA-affiliated.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): Largest US franchisor of campgrounds and outdoor lodging with hundreds of properties. Comparable in the broader campground/short-term outdoor accommodation category and a relevant benchmark for year-round facility utilization, RV/cabin lodging models, and group-camping revenue streams that Camp Raven Knob could emulate in its rental business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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