YMCA Camp Mason

Name

YMCA Camp Mason

Legal name

YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason

Website

https://campmason.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Outdoor youth education
• Overnight day camp
• Group retreat facilities
• Leadership development camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Waldwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: Primary revenue stream from fees charged for day camp, overnight camp, and Counselor-in-Training programs. Pricing varies by program type and session length. Deposits required to hold reservations with full payment refundable until March 1.
2. Extended Care and Add-Ons: Revenue from before and after care services, add-on meals, horseback trail rides ($40/ride), and stay-over weekends ($180). Multi-week registration discounts incentivize longer commitments.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Annual Fundraising (Camp Counts!) generates over $200,000 annually for financial assistance. Annual gala (Celebration of the Great Outdoors) raises additional funds through ticket sales, silent auctions, and corporate sponsorships.
4. Year-Round Programs: Revenue from school outdoor education programs, group retreats and conferences, family camps, and women's wellness weekends. Pricing is all-inclusive covering lodging, meals, and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YMCA Camp Mason operates a year-round outdoor recreation and youth education organization on a 460-acre facility in Hardwick, New Jersey. It provides residential overnight camps, day camps, leadership training (Counselors-in-Training), school outdoor education field trips, family camps, women's wellness retreats, group retreats and conferences, and lodging/dining services. Programs serve children, families, schools, and community organizations primarily across the Northeast United States.

Product overview

YMCA Camp Mason operates as a year-round outdoor recreation and education organization offering a portfolio of camp and program services. The core offerings include Overnight Camp and Day Camp programs for youth during summer months, supplemented by year-round programs including School/Outdoor Education for field trips, Retreats and Conferences for group bookings, and Family Camps for weekend getaways. Additional offerings include Women's Wellness Weekends, a Counselors-In-Training leadership program, Trail Rides (horseback riding), and on-site lodging/dining services. The organization also operates a Camp Store and runs a Camp Counts! fundraising initiative providing financial assistance to families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overnight Camp Residential summer camp program offering 2-week sessions and 1-week starter camps for campers completing grades 2-9, featuring activities like archery, rock climbing, swimming, boating, and creative arts in a phone-free environment.
• Day Camp Week-long summer day camp for campers finishing Kindergarten through 8th grade, running Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM with extended care options available, including before and after care, with multi-week discounts.
• Counselors-In-Training (CIT) Program Leadership development program for teens completing 10th-11th grade (overnight) or 9th grade (day camp), providing internship experience, training sessions, and service projects to prepare for future camp counselor roles. Priced at $3,700 for 4-week overnight session.
• Schools/Outdoor Education Environmental education field trips and adventure-based leadership programs for school groups, custom-designed to meet Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, operating March through November at the Mason Outdoor Center.
• Retreats and Conferences Group retreat and team building programs for church groups, scouting organizations, student governments, college groups, and community organizations with customizable recreation programs and lodging.
• Family Camps Weekend family camping experiences including Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Fall Foliage family camps, offering all-inclusive lodging, meals, and activities for families. Pricing: $205/adult (13+), $150/child (5-12) for 2026.
• Women's Wellness Weekends Wellness retreat weekends for women 21+ focusing on body, mind, and spirit, featuring activities like hiking, yoga, crafts, climbing wall, and wellness sessions. Offered in spring and fall at $285 per person all-inclusive.
• Trail Rides (Horseback Riding) Horseback trail riding adventure add-on for overnight campers at $40 per ride, offering flexible options for learning riding skills, horse behavior, and trail riding information.
• Year-Round Lodging and Meals Dormitory-style cabin and lodge accommodations sleeping 6-14 people, with duplex cabins featuring inside bathrooms and larger lodges accommodating up to 48 people, plus all-inclusive dining services.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $250,000 in financial assistance provided annually to over 200 families
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pioneer Sponsors (Various)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors supporting the annual Celebration of the Great Outdoors Gala through financial contributions. Sponsorship levels include Pioneer, Trailblazer, Friend of Camp Mason, and individual sponsors. Sponsors receive recognition at event and in promotional materials.
• American Camp AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal accreditation partnership ensuring camp programs meet nationally recognized standards for safety, operations, and program quality. Includes regular assessment and compliance verification.
• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal experts in abuse prevention providing self-assessment tools, best practices consultation, and accreditation for screening, training, supervision, and reporting practices.
• The Boathouse at Mercer LakeminorOthersExternal venue partner for the annual Celebration of the Great Outdoors Gala. Located at 334 S Post Road, West Windsor Township, NJ.
• Delaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaminorOthersAdjacent federal recreation area providing expanded outdoor opportunities and natural environment backdrop for camp programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Camp Lakota: Long-running co-ed overnight summer camp in Wiscasset, ME with multi-activity programming and traditional sleepaway model. Comparable in operating history, family demographic, and pricing structure.
• Camp Towanda: Premier co-ed overnight summer camp in Honesdale, PA with multi-activity programming, similar session lengths, and premium pricing tier. Directly comparable in customer segment (Northeast families seeking traditional sleepaway camp).
• Camp Ramah: Network of Jewish overnight summer camps with multi-activity programming, leadership development (CIT-equivalent), and traditional cabin lodging. Comparable in program structure, nonprofit status, and price point.
• Camp Echo: Overnight summer camp in Tyringham, MA with multi-activity programming for grades 2-9 and similar session-based pricing. Comparable in target family, geographic market, and operating model.
• Camp Kenwood & Evergreen: Sibling overnight camps in NH offering multi-activity summer programming for grades 2-9 with strong Jewish-community heritage. Comparable in overnight product mix, pricing, and family-customer segment.
• Camp Wicosuta: Girls overnight camp in NH with multi-activity programming and multi-week sessions. Comparable in program structure, family demographic, and traditional sleepaway operating model.
• Frost Valley YMCA: Another Northeast YMCA-affiliated overnight and day camp operation with year-round outdoor education, retreats, and family programming on a large natural footprint. Directly comparable in mission, program mix, and parent-network structure.
• YMCA Camp Becket: Independent YMCA overnight camp in the Berkshires offering multi-activity summer programming for youth, with similar session-based pricing and family-camp add-ons. Closely comparable in product, target family demographic, and seasonal revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National parent organization governing the YMCA network including Camp Mason and dozens of other Y-affiliated camps. Provides brand standards, scale, and network support but does not operate Camp Mason directly.

Others

• American Camp Association: Industry trade association providing accreditation standards that Camp Mason holds. Not a competitor but a directly relevant ecosystem participant governing the accreditation framework Camp Mason relies upon as a competitive moat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/ymcacampmason
• Facebookfacebook.com/ymcacampmason
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymca-camp-mason

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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