Calvin Center

What Calvin Center does

Calvin Center is a 501c3 nonprofit retreat and conference center operating on a 536-acre property in Hampton, Georgia, 20 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The center, founded in 1960 as Camp Calvin and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) through the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, serves more than 21,000 guests annually. Its accommodation infrastructure totals 164 year-round sleeping capacity across six facilities (Conference Lodge hotel, Hicks Lodge, Unit 5 Cabins, Geneva Lodge, and additional bunk-style housing) plus meeting spaces accommodating up to 200 guests.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams. First, lodging and conference rentals priced per-room or per-person per night, with 50% non-refundable deposits and bookings accepted up to a year in advance, serve churches, corporate groups, and families. Second, the Camp Calvin youth summer program offers eight tiered camp experiences (day and overnight) priced from $250 to $625 per camper, covering grades 1-12. Third, the PATH Intl. Premiere Accredited Therapeutic Riding Program, operating since 2001 with 14 therapy horses, delivers equine-assisted services across four seasonal sessions at $250-$390 per session. A fifth, smaller stream is the Art of Transitional Ministry, a five-day clergy leadership retreat held annually in February.

The center's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website inquiry forms, phone, email, and the CampBrain registration system, supplemented by referral traffic from Presbyterian denominational networks. The technology stack is conventional: a content-marketing website, organic social channels, an email newsletter, and an online donation portal (Givebutter). No AI, software-as-a-service product, or proprietary technology platform is part of the offering; the business is fundamentally a service-delivery operation built on physical infrastructure, certified human capital, and program-based fee structures.

Name

Calvin Center

Legal name

Calvin Center Inc.

Website

https://calvincenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Calvin Center is a 501c3 nonprofit retreat and conference center on 536 acres near Atlanta, serving 21,000+ guests annually through lodging, conference rentals, summer camps, and a PATH-accredited therapeutic riding program. It operates as a Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliated ministry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conference & Retreat Center Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Retreat and conference center
• Youth summer camp
• Therapeutic riding program
• Corporate team building retreats
• Church retreat facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Overnight Accommodations: Revenue from overnight stays in Conference Lodge (hotel rooms), bunk-style facilities (Hicks Lodge, Unit 5, Geneva Lodge). Conference Lodge billed per room per night with minimum 5-room booking. Bunk-style facilities billed per person per night with minimum requirements.
2. Conference and Meeting Space Rental: Revenue from renting meeting spaces including Lakeview Room (up to 175 people), Conference Lodge meeting rooms, and outdoor venues like The Pavilion. Overnight fees include a meeting space suitable to group size.
3. Summer Camp Programs: Revenue from Camp Calvin summer programs including day camps, overnight camps, and specialty camps (Saddle Up Horse Camp, Adventure Camp, Leadership Camp). Pricing ranges from $250-$625 per camper per session.
4. Therapeutic Riding Program: PATH Intl. accredited therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted services. Revenue from lesson sessions offered September through May. Pricing $250-$390 per session depending on lesson type.
5. Food Services: On-site food service for groups with minimum 10 people. Groups pay for meals as part of their event package. High-quality, seasonal, fresh, and health-conscious food service.
6. Art of Transitional Ministry Program: Five-day immersive leadership retreat for clergy and church leaders. Tuition covers instruction, lodging, meals, and campus amenities. Annual program held in February.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Calvin Center operates a 536-acre year-round retreat and conference center offering overnight accommodations (hotel rooms, cabins, bunk-style facilities sleeping 164), meeting and event spaces for groups up to 200, on-site food services, youth summer camps (Camp Calvin), a PATH Intl. Premiere Accredited therapeutic horseback riding program, recreational equestrian programs, team building sessions, and the Art of Transitional Ministry clergy leadership retreat. The organization serves more than 21,000 guests annually as a nonprofit ministry affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Product overview

Calvin Center is a 536-acre retreat and conference center located 20 miles south of Atlanta Airport in Hampton, GA, serving over 21,000 guests annually. The facility operates as a single integrated property offering multiple accommodation and meeting facility products: Conference Lodge (24-bedroom hotel sleeping 48), Lakeview Room (meeting space for 150-175), John Hicks Lodge (sleeps 40), Unit 5 Cabins (sleeps 44), Geneva Lodge (sleeps 30), and The Pavilion (outdoor venue for 21). Beyond lodging and conference facilities, the organization offers three distinct program products: Camp Calvin (youth summer camp with day and overnight options), the PATH Intl-accredited Therapeutic Riding Program (equine-assisted services for individuals with disabilities), and the Art of Transitional Ministry (clergy leadership retreat). Additional programs include recreational equestrian activities and team building sessions. Total sleeping capacity is 164 guests with meeting spaces accommodating up to 200.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conference Lodge A 24-bedroom hotel-style lodging facility with private baths and two large meeting rooms, accommodating up to 48 guests. Features a large meeting room (60'x 38'), fireplace lobby, continental breakfast area, outdoor terrace, and wireless internet throughout the handicap-accessible lodge. Priced per room per night with a minimum 5-room booking.
• Lakeview Room Over 2,300 square feet of flexible meeting space with panoramic natural views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Features high-speed wireless internet and accommodates up to 150-175 people for conferences, meetings, and events.
• John Hicks Lodge An economical cabin option for groups of 10-40 people featuring a large central meeting room and six bedrooms. Sleeps up to 40 guests in a wood-paneled cabin setting, suited for retreats and group events.
• Unit 5 Cabins Four modern cabins with high-quality furnishings for comfortable overnight retreats. Sleeps 44 people (11 per cabin) with a large meeting room accommodating up to 40 people.
• Geneva Lodge A mid-size facility with a large meeting room (28'x 40') featuring a granite fireplace and five bedrooms each sleeping six with private baths. Sleeps up to 30 guests, located steps from the Dining Center.
• The Pavilion A spacious outdoor venue (40' x 70') ideal for family reunions, church gatherings, and company picnics. Overlooks the pool and lake, accommodating up to 21 people for day use activities.
• Camp Calvin Summer Camp Programs Youth summer camp program offering day camps, overnight camps, and specialty camps for elementary (grades 1-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and senior high (grades 9-12) students. Camp types include Elementary Explorer Day Camp ($375), Saddle Up Horse Day to Night Camp ($475), Reach Out Day Camp for special needs ($450), Adventure Overnight Camp ($545), Saddle Up Horse Overnight Camp ($625), Senior High Leadership Camp ($350), Senior High Vital Camp ($545), and Counselor-In-Training ($250). Activities include archery, equestrian programs, canoeing, and Bible studies. Registration via CampBrain online system.
• Therapeutic Riding Program PATH Intl. Premiere Accredited therapeutic horseback riding program offering Equine Assisted Services (EAS) to youth, adults, and Veterans since 2001. Includes group lessons ($250-$300 per 5-6 week session), private lessons ($325-$390 per session), and the Horses & Warriors program for military personnel. Sessions run September through May. Maintains 14 therapy horses and uses PATH Intl. certified instructors.
• Art of Transitional Ministry (AOTM) Retreat A five-day immersive leadership retreat designed for clergy, church leaders, seminarians, retirees, Committee on Ministry members, and presbytery staff. Focused on preparing leaders to navigate and guide congregations through seasons of change. Tuition covers instruction, lodging, meals, and campus amenities. Held annually in February.
• Recreational Equestrian Programs Recreational horseback riding lessons and trail rides for all skill levels from age 5 through adults. Led by AAHS (American Association for Horsemanship Safety) and PATH Intl. certified riding instructors with assisted trained volunteers.
• Team Building Sessions Facilitated team building activities including challenge courses designed to improve cooperation and communication for retreat groups and corporate events.
• Food Services On-site food service for groups with minimum 10 people, providing high-quality, seasonal, fresh, and health-conscious meals. Groups pay for meals as part of their event package. Children ages 3-9 receive half-price for meals after overnight minimums are met; children under 3 stay free.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,000+ guests served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Presbyterian Church (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent religious organization affiliation. The Calvin Center is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA), specifically affiliated through the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. This affiliation provides access to church network referrals, shared ministry values, and denominational recognition.
• Presbytery of Greater AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional governing body of Presbyterian Church (USA) in the Greater Atlanta area. Direct affiliation provides oversight, support, and referral network for the retreat center within the regional church community.
• PCCCA (Presbyterian Church Camp and Retreat Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation connecting Presbyterian camp and retreat centers across the denomination. Provides networking, best practices sharing, and industry recognition within the Presbyterian camping ministry.
• PATH Intl. (Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship, International)coreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional association ensuring excellence in therapeutic horsemanship. Calvin Center holds Premiere Accredited Center status. Programs led by PATH Intl. certified instructors following association standards and curricula.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Camp Twin Lakes: Georgia-based year-round camp serving children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges. Comparable summer camp programming for special needs populations, overlapping with Calvin Center's therapeutic riding and Reach Out Day Camp audiences.
• Stable Hands Equine Therapy: Equine-assisted therapy center in the Atlanta region offering therapeutic riding and mental health services. Directly comparable PATH Intl. accredited therapeutic riding service in the same metropolitan market.

Direct peers

• Ridgecrest Conference Center (LifeWay): Southern Baptist-affiliated conference center in Ridgecrest, NC. Directly comparable faith-based conference/retreat center with lodging, summer camps, and meeting facilities operated by a denominational organization.
• Bonclarken (Baptist Conference Center): Baptist-affiliated retreat and conference center in Flat Rock, NC operating year-round lodging, summer camps, and ministry training events. Strong comparable for denominational retreat center operations.
• Montreat Conference Center: Presbyterian-affiliated conference and retreat center in North Carolina. Closest direct peer given shared Presbyterian (USA) denominational affiliation, conference/retreat focus, summer programming, and mountain/wooded campus model.
• Kanuga Episcopal Conference Center: Episcopal-affiliated retreat and conference center in Hendersonville, NC. Comparable faith-based multi-program retreat model with summer camps, conferences, and outdoor programming on a large wooded property.
• Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center: Methodist-affiliated conference, retreat, and assembly grounds in western North Carolina. Comparable religious-affiliated retreat center with lake-based amenities, lodging, summer programming, and year-round event hosting.
• Norman Park Retreat Center: Southern Baptist retreat center in Norman Park, GA. Regional faith-based retreat comparable in scale and services to Calvin Center, also located in Georgia and serving church groups.

Regional players

• Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church Camp/Conference Operations: Large metro Atlanta Baptist church with its own retreat and conference programming. Comparable regional faith-based competitor offering similar church-group retreat and youth camp services.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Metro Atlanta - Camps: Large established operator of summer day and overnight camps across metro Atlanta. Competes for the same family/summer-camp customer segment, though without the religious-affiliation or therapeutic riding differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/calvincenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/CalvinCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/5822329
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calvin-center

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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