Camp Barnabas

What Camp Barnabas does

Camp Barnabas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1992 and headquartered in Purdy, United States. Its stated mission is to provide life-changing experiences to people with special needs and chronic illnesses, operating as a camp-based program that delivers recreational, social, and developmental opportunities to a medically and developmentally vulnerable population.

The organization operates with a staff of 11-50 employees, consistent with a mid-sized nonprofit delivering seasonal or residential camp programming. Its core "product" is the camp experience itself — including specialized programming, trained volunteers, adapted facilities, and medical/behavioral support tailored to participants with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. No proprietary technology platforms, digital products, or technology-based service delivery mechanisms are documented in available data. The organization's website (campbarnabas.org) was inaccessible during data collection, returning a verification/loading screen rather than functional content, limiting visibility into program details, pricing, or digital infrastructure.

As a nonprofit, Camp Barnabas's business model relies on a mix of philanthropic contributions, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and likely modest camper fees. A single confirmed funding event is a $600,000 grant from the Mabee Foundation dated May 2026, suggesting active institutional fundraising capacity. No information is available on participant pricing, scholarship structures, or program enrollment volumes. The organization's 33-year operational history indicates sustained community engagement and donor support, though specific revenue figures, growth metrics, and leadership details are not disclosed in the provided data.

Name

Camp Barnabas

Website

https://campbarnabas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Barnabas is a 33-year-old nonprofit organization operating residential camp programs that provide recreational and developmental experiences for people with special needs and chronic illnesses, headquartered in Purdy, United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

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

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Special needs camps
• Disability summer programs
• Nonprofit youth camps
• Chronic illness camps
• Inclusive camping programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Purdy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Core offering

Camp Barnabas is a nonprofit organization that provides life-changing camp and program experiences for people with special needs and chronic illnesses. Its core offering is subsidized residential summer camp sessions and related support programs, delivered in person for individual campers and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Summer Camp for Individuals with Special Needs and Chronic Illnesses A residential summer camp program that provides life-changing experiences to people with special needs and chronic illnesses, delivered in person at the organization's Purdy, Missouri facilities and supported through donations, grants, and sponsorships.

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• SeriousFun Children's Network: Founded by Paul Newman, SeriousFun is a global network of camps serving children with serious illnesses and medical conditions. It is the most direct functional peer to Camp Barnabas in mission, camper population, and residential camp delivery model.
• Double H Ranch: A residential camp in New York serving children with life-threatening illnesses, offering year-round programming. Closely comparable to Camp Barnabas in mission, special-needs camper focus, and residential camp operations.
• Camp Sunshine: A Maine-based retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Directly comparable to Camp Barnabas in mission, family-inclusive programming, and nonprofit camp operations.
• Hole in the Wall Gang Camp: Founded by Paul Newman, this Connecticut-based residential camp serves children with serious illnesses and their families. Comparable to Camp Barnabas in mission, residential delivery, and special-needs camper population.
• Variety the Children's Charity: International children's charity that funds and operates camps and adaptive programs for children with special needs. Comparable to Camp Barnabas in mission, special-needs focus, and nonprofit camp operations.

Broad incumbents

• Easter Seals: National nonprofit providing disability and special needs services including camps, therapy, and advocacy. Comparable in serving people with disabilities through camp and recreational programs, but with a much broader service portfolio.
• Special Olympics: Global nonprofit providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable to Camp Barnabas in serving people with special needs through structured programs, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• YMCA of the USA: Largest nonprofit youth services organization in the US, operating resident camps, day camps, and adaptive programming for youth including those with special needs. Comparable to Camp Barnabas in camp delivery and inclusive programming, but with vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Summer Camp: MDA operates a network of summer camps for children with neuromuscular diseases. Comparable to Camp Barnabas in targeting children with chronic medical conditions through residential camp experiences, with much larger institutional reach.

Regional players

• Camp Fire (formerly Camp Fire USA): National youth development nonprofit offering inclusive camp and out-of-school programs. Comparable to Camp Barnabas in nonprofit camp delivery and inclusion focus, but serving a broader population of youth rather than special-needs-only.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CampBarnabas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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