Chestnut Ridge Camp And Retreat Center

Name

Chestnut Ridge Camp And Retreat Center

Legal name

N.C. United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://campchestnutridge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp and Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG), Wellness Retreats & Immersions (Multi-day, Digital Detox, Mind-Body Programs) (THAJAHAB), Equestrian & Horse Trekking Centers (THAAAKAL), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Equestrian services
• Outdoor education
• Retreat facilities
• After school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Efland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Programs: Resident and day camp programs for children K-12 with various specialty tracks including horse camps, with registration fees ranging from $685-$1,555 depending on program type and duration.
2. After School Program: Part-time and full-time after school care for K-8 students from multiple schools in Orange and Alamance Counties. Priced at $17.50/day or monthly subscription of $287-$350.
3. Outdoor Preschool: Half-day outdoor preschool program ages 3-5 with monthly tuition ranging from $295-$685 depending on class frequency.
4. Equestrian Services: Trail rides ($40-$60), riding lessons ($55-$60), horse camps ($120-$1,200), and group scout activities generating revenue from equestrian programming year-round.
5. Group Retreats and Facility Rentals: Church groups, corporate groups, school groups, and families rent facilities for retreats, team building, and events throughout the year.
6. Donations and Annual Fund: Tax-deductible donations supporting campership fund for scholarships and general ministry operations. Tax ID 56-2138935.
7. Community Farm Memberships: $20/month household membership for garden access, animal visits, produce shares, and farm events. $50 annual homeschool supply fee.
8. Trail Run Event: Annual 4-mile and 8-mile trail run in November with registration fees ($35-$50), sponsorships, and proceeds benefiting the Chestnut Ridge Campership Fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center operates a 362-acre faith-based outdoor recreation facility providing summer resident and day camps, after-school care, outdoor preschool, equestrian services, outdoor education, team building, group retreat facility rentals, a community farm, and an annual trail run. The organization serves children, families, schools, churches, scouts, and corporate groups through year-round programming on a multi-use campus that includes residential facilities, a pool, a 10-acre lake, an equestrian center, ropes courses, and a zipline.

Product overview

Chestnut Ridge Camp & Retreat Center is a faith-based summer camp and year-round retreat facility offering diverse programming across a 362-acre property. The center provides resident and day camps for children, comprehensive equestrian programs including horse camps and riding lessons, outdoor education aligned with NC science standards, a nature-based preschool, after-school care, community farm programs, and team building activities for groups. The organization operates as a multi-program ministry of the NC United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries, combining recreational, educational, and spiritual formation experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Resident Camp Overnight summer camp where campers stay on the 362-acre facility, participating in activities including horseback riding, swimming, team building, and outdoor adventures. Priced $1,200-$1,555 per week including premium horse camps.
• Summer Day Camp Daytime summer camp program for campers who return home each evening, offering similar activities to resident camp without overnight accommodations. Priced at $685 per week for general sessions.
• After School Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 65+ years of continuous operation since 1959
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Parker Crum Wealth Group (Edward Jones)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 20252025 Trail Run event sponsor providing financial support for the annual fundraiser benefiting the Chestnut Ridge Campership Fund
• Bull City Running CompanyGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 20252025 Trail Run event sponsor and early packet pickup location partner for the annual trail race event
• Averett UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2025Host venue for High School Horse Adventure program where campers travel to Danville, VA for advanced equestrian programming and stay on university campus
• Rockfish CampcoreOthersSister camp within the NC United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries network, sharing resources, best practices, and collaborative ministry opportunities
• Don Lee CentercoreOthersSister camp within the NC United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries network, sharing resources, best practices, and collaborative ministry opportunities
• NC United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries, InccoreOthersParent organization providing governance, support, and connection to the United Methodist Church denomination. Tax ID 56-2138935. Address: 700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner NC 27529.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Camp Pinnacle: PCUSA-affiliated summer camp in Hendersonville, NC for rising 2nd-12th graders. Closest summer-camp-direct peer by geography, scale, and faith-based K-12 programming.
• Montreat Conference Center: PCUSA-affiliated conference center and retreat facility in Black Mountain, NC. Highly comparable faith-based multi-program organization serving church groups, family retreats, and summer youth programs.
• Kanuga: Long-established Episcopal-affiliated conference center, summer camp, and retreat facility in Hendersonville, NC. Closest non-Methodist peer with multi-program camp + group retreat model in the Carolinas.
• Lake Junaluska Assembly: United Methodist-affiliated conference and retreat center in western NC. Operates similar Methodist-aligned retreat, summer programming, and group lodging model on a comparable scale.
• Highland Retreat Center: Christian retreat center in Bergton, VA offering year-round retreat, summer camp, and adventure programming. Direct peer in faith-based camp + retreat + outdoor education model.
• Rockfish Camp: Explicit sister camp within the NC United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries network, sharing governance, brand, and resources. Operates similar summer camp, retreat, and outdoor education programming in North Carolina.
• Don Lee Center: The third sister camp in the same NC United Methodist network. Direct peer offering coastal camp and retreat programming on the NC coast for the same denomination and parental segment.
• Bar-T Mountainside: Faith-affiliated multi-program camp and retreat operation in the Mid-Atlantic with summer day/overnight camps and group retreat offerings. Comparable diversified camp + retreat business model.

Emerging players

• Emberglow Outdoor Camp: Smaller emerging outdoor education and summer camp provider in western NC offering nature-based youth programming. Niche but increasingly overlapping regional competitor targeting the same family demographic.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the Triangle: Regional YMCA serving the same Chapel Hill/Durham market with comparable youth programming including afterschool, preschool, day camp, and outdoor education at multiple sites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ChestnutRidgeCamp
• Facebookfacebook.com/campchestnutridge
• Instagraminstagram.com/campchestnutridge/#
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-chestnut-ridge

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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