Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center

What Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center does

Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center is a nonprofit Christian camp and retreat facility founded in 1918, located on 120 acres at the Oregon Coast in Rockaway Beach, Oregon. The organization is owned by the evangelical Friends Churches of western Oregon and southwest Washington and operates as both a direct service provider (running its own programmed camps and retreats) and a facility rental business. It serves more than 13,000 individuals annually at Main Camp and over 2,500 retreatants at Harbor Villa Retreat Center, a five-unit oceanfront facility acquired in 1978. Twin Rocks employs 51-100 year-round and seasonal staff and is supported by volunteers contributing 25,000-30,000 donated labor hours annually.

The core product portfolio spans two physical venues, multiple youth camp programs (Kids Camp, Tween Camp, Day Camp, Surfside, J-JAM winter retreat), family and adult programs (Family Vacation Adventures, Family Camp, Men's Retreat, Women's Retreat, Couples Conference, Young Adult Retreat, Sabbath by the Sea), specialized disability-affecting retreats (Joni & Friends Family Retreat, Camp Levi), the Oregon Outdoor School for K-12 schools, and group rentals (capacity 10-350 guests). There is no proprietary software or advanced technology platform; operations rely on commodity SaaS tools (Constant Contact, PayPal, Venue 360, Waldo Photos) and standard camp infrastructure (cabins, dining hall seating 280, meetinghouse chapel seating 280, 11 indoor meeting rooms, 2 outdoor amphitheaters, zip line, lake, archery range, beach access).

The revenue model combines tiered camp registration fees (Standard subsidized Price and True Price options), one-time facility rental fees, professional services revenue from outdoor school partnerships, and charitable contributions including a multi-phase capital campaign ('The Next Great Adventure') targeting approximately $9 million for facility improvements. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the organization's website and phone; the organization does not use third-party resellers, paid advertising, or formal SEO/SEM strategies. Customer segments are diversified across individual campers, families, adults, K-12 schools, churches, and special needs families.

Name

Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center

Legal name

Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center

Website

https://twinrocks.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center is a nonprofit Christian camp and retreat facility on 120 acres of Oregon Coast serving youth, families, adults, K-12 schools, churches, and special needs families through programmed camps, retreats, outdoor education, and group facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Camp and Conference Center 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)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Christian retreat center
• Group facility rentals
• Outdoor education programs
• Family camp retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockaway Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Camp Registration Fees: Revenue generated from registration fees for youth camps (Kids Camp, Tween Camp, Day Camp, Surfside, J-Jam), family camps (Family Vacation Adventures, Family Camp), adult retreats (Men's, Women's, Couples Conference, Young Adult Retreat), and special needs camps. Twin Rocks uses a tiered pricing model with Standard Price (subsidized) and True Price options.
2. Group Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting camp facilities to outside groups. Main Camp accommodates groups of 25-350 with meals provided. Harbor Villa Retreat Center accommodates groups of 10-40 with self-catering options. Additional rental options include the Prayer Lookout for personal prayer retreats.
3. Outdoor School Programs: Revenue from hosting outdoor education programs for schools (public and private). Twin Rocks provides facilities, meals, lodging, and professional outdoor education instruction including curriculum, materials, and resources. Classes offered include Marine Biology, Ecology, Survival Skills, and Tide Pool Exploration.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts cash gifts, pledges, planned giving (estate gifts), and in-kind donations. A capital campaign called 'The Next Great Adventure' is seeking approximately $9 million for facility improvements. Donors can designate gifts to general fund, specific departments, or capital projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center operates a 120-acre Oregon Coast property and an oceanfront Harbor Villa Retreat Center to host Christian summer camps for youth, family camps, men's, women's, couples and young adult retreats, special-needs family retreats, and outdoor education programs for K-12 schools. The organization also rents its Main Camp facilities (25-350 guests) and Harbor Villa (10-40 guests) to outside church groups, schools, and organizations for retreats and conferences.

Product overview

Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center is a Christian camp and retreat facility offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across multiple categories. The core offerings include: (1) Two facility venues - Main Camp (120-acre facility for 25-350 guests) and Harbor Villa Retreat Center (oceanfront facility for 10-40 guests); (2) Youth Camps including Kids Camp, Tween Camp, Day Camp, Surfside Camp, and J-JAM winter retreat; (3) Adult and Family Programs including Family Vacation Adventures, Family Camp, Men's Retreat, Women's Retreat, Couples Conference, Young Adult Retreat, Sabbath by the Sea, and Gingerbread House Party; (4) Special Needs Camps including Joni & Friends Family Retreat and Camp Levi; (5) Oregon Outdoor School for educational programs; (6) Prayer/retreat facilities including Prayer Lookout; and (7) Leadership Development programs including Summer Staff, Servant Leadership Program (S.L.P.), and Christian Camp Internship. The organization serves over 13,000 individuals annually at its Oregon Coast location and operates as a year-round ministry hosting camps, retreats, conferences, outdoor school, and group rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Camp Facility Rentals 120-acre wooded Oregon Coast facility accommodating groups of 25-350 with mountain trails, lakefront, cabins, dining hall (280 seats), Meetinghouse chapel (280 seats), meeting rooms, recreation amenities (zip line, lake activities, mini golf, archery), and meals provided.
• Harbor Villa Retreat Center Five-unit oceanfront facility one mile from Main Camp accommodating 10-40 guests, with three beach homes (Lighthouse, Anchorage, Harbor House) featuring full kitchens and two smaller units (Captain's Cabin, Lower Deck) for self-catering retreats and family reunions.
• Youth Summer and Winter Camps

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,000 individuals utilize Twin Rocks Main Camp annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Harbor Villa (Acquired Property)coreOthers · 1 January 1978Harbor Villa Retreat Center was acquired by Twin Rocks in 1978 and has since served as an additional venue for small retreat groups and family reunions. The five-unit oceanfront facility accommodates 10-40 people and operates as a self-catering option separate from the main camp.
• Joni & Friends International Disability CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoni & Friends provides programming expertise for family retreats serving families affected by disability. Twin Rocks provides food, facilities, and recreation options. Two retreat sessions are offered annually in June and July. The partnership allows Twin Rocks to host specialized inclusive programs while Joni & Friends brings expertise in disability ministry.
• Jacksonville Presbyterian Church (Camp Levi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJacksonville Presbyterian Church sponsors Camp Levi, a retreat for families affected by disability held in August. The church provides programming expertise while Twin Rocks provides facilities, food, and recreation. This partnership extends Twin Rocks' reach into disability ministry during the summer season.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Young Life: National evangelical youth ministry that owns and operates multiple camp properties (e.g., Crooked Creek, Washington) hosting youth summer camps and retreats. Broader-scope incumbent in faith-based youth camping rather than a direct single-site competitor.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): Largest U.S. franchiser of RV parks and campgrounds with thousands of locations nationwide. Operates broadly in the same "campground lodging" category but with a transient RV/road-trip model rather than programmed faith-based retreats.

Direct peers

• Lake Retreat Christian Center: Christian camp and retreat center in Ravensdale, Washington running summer youth/family camps, adult retreats, and rental operations on a lake-front property. Comparable scale, denominational backing, and program breadth.
• Camp Magruder: Methodist-affiliated camp and conference center on the Oregon Coast (Rockaway Beach area) operating summer camps, retreat programs, and group hosting. Local geographic peer with overlapping programmatic offerings and faith-based model.
• Inspiration Hills Camp & Retreat Center: Christian camp and retreat center in Brookings, Oregon operating year-round youth/family programming and group rentals on the southern Oregon Coast. Directly comparable to Twin Rocks in geography, faith affiliation, and program mix.
• Lutherwood Camp & Retreat Center: Faith-based camp in Otis, Oregon (near Lincoln City) offering summer youth/family programs, outdoor school, and group rentals on forested acreage near the Oregon Coast. Comparable camp format, target audience overlap, and rental-driven revenue mix.
• Canyonville Christian Conference: Christian conference center in southern Oregon hosting family camps, youth retreats, men's/women's conferences, and group rentals. Closest analog in Oregon with shared evangelical orientation, lodging-and-programming model, and reliance on group retreat bookings.
• Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center: Pacific Northwest faith-based camp and conference center in Stanwood, Washington offering overnight camps, family camps, adult retreats, and conference hosting. Directly comparable as a Christian-affiliated, multi-program, year-round retreat facility of similar scale.
• Miracle Ranch Camp: Faith-based residential summer camp near Port Orchard, Washington offering youth, family, and retreat programming. Comparable denominational camp format, Pacific Northwest geography, and group-hosting capability.

Emerging players

• YMCA Camp & Conference Center (Silver Falls / others): YMCA-affiliated overnight camps and conference centers in Oregon that combine youth/family programming, outdoor education, and group rentals. Comparable multi-program camp format with a non-denominational rather than explicitly Christian identity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TwinRocksFriends
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/twin-rocks-friends-camp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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