What United In Harmony does

United in Harmony is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-sectarian organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, that provides free overnight camp experiences to children ages 7-12 experiencing poverty in Los Angeles County and surrounding counties. The organization's flagship program, Camp Harmony, operates a five-night summer camp and a two-night winter camp at a facility in Ojai, California, hosting 400+ campers per session with 3-4 volunteer counselors assigned to each cabin of 8-10 campers. All programs are provided at no cost to camper families, with funding derived from individual donations, corporate contributions, foundation grants, and in-kind gifts of clothing, toiletries, toys, and supplies.

The operational model relies on a volunteer labor force of approximately 600 individuals annually, including 350 high school student counselors drawn from 35+ surrounding high schools and 250 adult support staff, contributing 50,000+ volunteer hours in 2024. Programmatic offerings extend beyond camp sessions through a year-round Leadership Program engaging 100+ volunteer counselors in twice-monthly meetings and monthly partner agency engagements, plus an annual Holiday Party serving 200+ children from agency partners with gifts, food, and activities. Campers are referred through partnerships with Title I schools, transitional housing shelters, and community-based organizations across Los Angeles County.

The organization operates with a small administrative core (Executive Director, Director of Operations, Camp Director, Administrative Assistant) and is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Adam Slutske. It holds a Candid Seal Gold certification (2025) confirming that 85% of expenses are directed to program services, has served 20,000+ children cumulatively since founding, and runs an annual fundraiser gala as its primary institutional fundraising mechanism. Revenue and financial figures are not disclosed in available data.

Name

United In Harmony

Legal name

United in Harmony

Website

https://unitedinharmony.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United in Harmony is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1989 that provides free overnight Camp Harmony programs to approximately 800 children ages 7-12 experiencing poverty annually, through partnerships with Title I schools and shelters and supported by 600+ volunteer counselors from 35+ high schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services / Nonprofit Camp Programs

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies) (EDAMALAB)

Keywords

• Overnight summer camp
• Youth nonprofit services
• Volunteer counselor program
• Underserved children support
• Community charity programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: United in Harmony operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. All camp programs are provided free of charge to campers.
2. Item Donations: The organization accepts in-kind donations including clothing, shoes, towels, toiletries, holiday toys, stuffed animals, and other items for campers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United in Harmony runs Camp Harmony, a free overnight sleepaway camp program for children ages 7-12 experiencing poverty, offering a five-night summer session and a shorter two-night winter camp. Services are supported by year-round engagement through a Leadership Program for volunteer counselors and an annual Holiday Party with gifts and activities, all delivered in-person at the Ojai camp facility and in Los Angeles.

Product overview

United in Harmony operates as a single unified non-profit program centered on Camp Harmony, an overnight sleepaway camp for children experiencing poverty. The core offering consists of summer and winter camp sessions, supplemented by a year-round Leadership Program for volunteer counselors and an annual Holiday Party. All programs are provided free of charge to campers and serve children ages 7-12 from Los Angeles County in partnership with Title I schools and transitional housing shelters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Harmony Free overnight sleepaway camp program for children ages 7-12 experiencing poverty, offering a five-night summer session and a two-night winter camp session with over 30 daily activities including nature exploration, arts, sports, and personal development, led by high school volunteer counselors.
• Leadership Program Year-round program for over 100 volunteer counselors that maintains relationships with campers through twice-monthly meetings during the school year and monthly engagements with partner agencies.
• Holiday Party Annual event hosting over 200 children from agency partners, featuring fun activities, food, crafts, gifts, and a visit from Santa, with every child receiving new toys, clothing, and books.
• Summer Camp Session Five-night summer camp experience scheduled August 12th – August 18th, 2026, hosting over 400 campers from underserved areas with mandatory attendance for the entire session.
• Winter Camp Session Two-night winter camp experience providing children a shorter outdoor camp opportunity during winter break as part of Camp Harmony programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ children served since establishment in 1989
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Title I SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Title I schools in Los Angeles County partner with United in Harmony to refer children experiencing poverty to Camp Harmony programs. Over 15+ shelters, agencies, and schools send children to camp annually.
• Transitional Housing ShelterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Transitional housing shelters partner with United in Harmony to provide children with overnight camp experiences as part of supportive services.
• Community-Based OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Various community-based organizations partner with United in Harmony to refer children to camp programs and participate in the Leadership Program's monthly engagements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Camp Fire: National youth development organization historically focused on camp and outdoor programming for underserved youth. Directly comparable in overnight camp mission, youth development focus, and service to diverse communities.
• SeriousFun Children's Network: A global network of free, year-round camps and programs for children with serious illnesses and from underserved communities. Most directly comparable as a free, volunteer-driven overnight camp serving at-risk youth populations.
• Fresh Air Fund: Provides free summer experiences to NYC children from low-income communities, including overnight camp experiences. Comparable volunteer-driven model serving underserved urban youth with multi-day overnight programming.

Broad incumbents

• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National nonprofit providing experiences to children with critical illnesses. Comparable as a national nonprofit providing free, memorable experiences to children facing hardship, but with a single-experience (wish) model rather than ongoing camp programs.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles: Regional YMCA operating camps, youth programs, and community services in the same LA geography. Comparable in overnight camp programming for youth and in serving LA's underserved communities, though with a much broader portfolio.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Largest national youth development organization serving children from disadvantaged communities. Comparable in mission-to-underserved-youth and youth development model, but operates facility-based clubs rather than overnight camps.

Regional players

• Boys' Republic: California-based nonprofit serving at-risk youth through residential and community programs. Comparable in serving disadvantaged youth in a California context with structured programming and role-model support, though with a residential focus.

Emerging players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles: Mentoring organization matching youth from underserved communities with adult and high-school-aged mentors. Comparable in using older-student/role-model mentorship to support at-risk youth, though via 1:1 mentoring rather than camp.
• Police Activities League (PAL): Youth development organization serving at-risk youth through camps, sports, and mentoring programs. Comparable in mission to provide free enrichment and role models to underserved children, with a camp programming component.
• Jackie Robinson Foundation: Provides scholarships and leadership development to underserved youth, with a multi-year mentoring model. Comparable in pairing underserved youth with consistent adult/peer role models over time, though focused on higher education rather than camp.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UnitedInHarmony
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedInHarmony
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedinharmony/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-in-harmony

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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