Camp Henry

What Camp Henry does

Camp Henry is a Christian nonprofit summer camp and year-round retreat center founded in 1937 and operated as a core mission of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The organization operates from a single 200+ acre campus on Lake Kimball in Newaygo, MI, approximately 35 miles north of Grand Rapids, with 270+ year-round beds, a dining hall for 300, meeting spaces for up to 299 guests, equestrian facilities, ropes courses, and a lakefront. In summer it serves roughly 2,000 children ages 5-17 through Day Camp, Mini Camp, Regular Camp, Frontier (horse-focused), Wakeboarding, and multi-state Teen Adventure programs; in the off-season it hosts school, church, scout, sports, and corporate retreats of 10-300+ guests, plus family weekends and community events.

Revenue is generated through per-camper session fees ($325-$995 depending on program length and specialty), customized retreat bookings, donations (including the Ring the Bell monthly giving club and capital campaign contributions), horse sponsorship ($600/year), and merchandise sales via an online store. Pricing follows a unit-pay-as-you-go model with an income-based sliding-scale scholarship program that has distributed over $1 million over the past decade. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via a self-serve registration platform, supplemented by community events, social media, email, and word-of-mouth referrals. The organization is privately held with no external funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no parent other than its founding church; it is currently executing the $5.5M Extend Campaign, with the new Welcome Center under construction as of early 2025.

Name

Camp Henry

Legal name

Camp Henry

Website

https://camphenry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Henry is a nonprofit Christian summer camp and year-round retreat center in Newaygo, Michigan, serving approximately 2,000 children ages 5-17 each summer and hosting group retreats for up to 300 guests on its 200-acre Lake Kimball campus, founded in 1937 as a mission of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camps and Retreats

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

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), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Overnight youth camps
• Group retreat facilities
• Family retreat weekends
• Outdoor youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Newaygo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Fees: Camp Henry generates primary revenue through summer camp registration fees. Day Camp costs $325-$340, Mini Camp ranges from $560-$640, Regular Camp is $815-$855, and specialty camps like Frontier, Teen Adventure, and Wakeboarding Camp range from $865-$995 depending on program length.
2. Retreat and Group Fees: Revenue from group retreat bookings throughout the year. Retreat groups of various sizes book lodging, meeting spaces, meals, and programming activities. Pricing is customized based on group size, length of stay, and programming needs.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Camp Henry receives charitable donations through multiple channels including general fund contributions, scholarship fund donations, specific campaign support (Extend Campaign, Welcome Center, David Abbott Ice Cream and Coffee Shop), monthly giving (Ring the Bell Club), and horse sponsorship programs.
4. Horse Sponsorship: Horse sponsorship program where individuals or families can sponsor horses for $600 per year to support horse care including grain, hay, treats, hoof care, vet visits, and farrier services.
5. Camp Store: Camp store sells Camp Henry merchandise and gear to campers, families, and visitors. The online store is accessible through mycircuitree.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camp Henry operates a 200+ acre nonprofit Christian summer camp and year-round retreat center on Lake Kimball in Newaygo, Michigan. It sells multi-day summer overnight and day camp programs for children ages 5-17 (Day Camp, Mini Camp, Regular Camp, Frontier Camp, Teen Adventure Trips, Wakeboarding Camp), family retreat weekends, and customized group retreats that bundle lodging, food service, and over 50 activity programs for groups of 10-300 guests. The organization is a core mission of Westminster Presbyterian Church and supplements program revenue with donations, sponsorships, and capital campaigns.

Product overview

Camp Henry is a Christian overnight and day camp providing life-changing experiences for children and families. The organization offers a unified portfolio of camp programs centered around summer overnight camps for ages 5-17 (Day Camp, Mini Camp, Regular Camp, Frontier Camp, Teen Adventure Trips, and Wakeboarding Camp) alongside year-round retreat services for groups of 10-300 people with over 50 activity options including team building, high adventure, environmental education, aquatics, and horse programs. The product ecosystem also includes lodging accommodations (270 beds in various cabin styles), meeting spaces, and food service. Supporting programs include family weekends (Mom & Me, Dad & Me, Family Camp), volunteer opportunities, seasonal staff employment, horse sponsorship, and capital campaigns (Extend Campaign). Camp Henry serves as a core mission of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has operated since 1937.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Camp A Monday-through-Friday day camp for children ages 5-8 with themed daily adventures, with transportation available from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. Priced at $325 in 2026 and $340 in 2027.
• Mini Camp Half-week overnight camp experiences for ages 7-11, including Mini Regular Camp, Mini Water Bugs (water sports introduction), and Mini Frontier Camp (horse program introduction). 2026 pricing $560-$605; 2027 pricing $590-$640.
• Regular Camp The core summer overnight camp program since 1937 for ages 8-17, offering Arts & Crafts, Archery, Boating, Outdoor Cooking, and other classic camp activities in cabin groups. 2026 pricing $815 (full week) or $775 (shorter week); 2027 pricing $855 or $815.
• Frontier Camp Western frontier-themed overnight camp for ages 10-17 featuring extensive horse programming including arena lessons, trail rides, and horse care, with stays in frontier village cabins near the corral. 2026 pricing $915 (full week) or $875 (shorter week); 2027 pricing $955 or $915.
• Teen Adventure Trips Multi-day wilderness and adventure trips for ages 13-17 departing from and returning to Camp Henry, including Upper Peninsula adventures, ziplining in Kentucky, white water rafting in North Carolina, and island camping expeditions. 2026 pricing $865-$915; 2027 pricing $855-$955.
• Wakeboarding Camp Specialty water sports camp for ages 10-17 offering wakeboarding, water skiing, tubing, and Banana Boat rides on Lake Kimball, approximately 2 hours daily Tuesday-Friday. 2026 pricing $950 (full week) or $910 (shorter week); 2027 pricing $995 or $955.
• Family Camp Weekend family retreat programs offered in fall (November) and spring (May) with programming for all ages, included meals and lodging, running Friday 7pm to Sunday 11am. $125 per person in 2026 and $135 per person in 2027 (4 & under free).
• Mom & Me Weekend Family bonding weekend for mothers, aunts, and grandmas with their children featuring activities like family challenges, boating, horse experiences, archery, and arts & crafts. $125 per person (4 & under free) on September 18-20, 2026.
• Dad & Me Weekend Family bonding weekend for fathers, uncles, and grandpas with their children featuring activities like family challenges, boating, horse experiences, obstacle course, and sports. $135 per person (4 & under free) on April 23-25, 2027.
• Retreat Programs Year-round group retreat services accommodating 10-300 guests with over 50 activity options including team building, high adventure (ropes courses, climbing tower, giant swing), environmental education, outdoor education, aquatics, horse programs, and evening programs. Available for schools, youth groups, sports teams, college clubs, scout troops, and other organizations. Pricing is customized based on group size, length of stay, and programming needs.
• Winter Break Days of Adventure Winter break day camp program for ages 7-12 offering winter-themed outdoor activities on the Camp Henry campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 2,000 children each summer
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fremont Area Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fremont Area Community Foundation to grow the scholarship program and assist under-resourced families in sending children to summer camp. This foundation partnership enables Camp Henry to provide financial assistance to families who otherwise could not afford camp experiences.
• Gerber FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Gerber Foundation to expand scholarship funding for families. The foundation partners with Camp Henry to help grow the scholarship program and make summer camp accessible to children from families with financial need.
• Westminster Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore mission partner; Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, MI is the founding organization behind Camp Henry. The church's mission of welcome extends through Camp Henry to provide life-changing experiences for all. The church provides transportation pickup for Day Camp from Grand Rapids location.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Newaygo: Located in the same town (Newaygo, MI) as Camp Henry, Camp Newaygo is a multi-activity summer camp and retreat center serving girls and families with similar program offerings including overnight camps, equestrian programs, and year-round retreats — directly competing for West Michigan enrollment.
• Camp Pinewood: Ecumenical Christian camp in Twin Lake, MI offering summer camps for girls and retreats with similar faith-based mission and West Michigan regional focus to Camp Henry.
• Camp Geneva: Christian family camp and retreat center in Holland, MI offering summer camps, family programs, and group retreats with similar faith-based mission, multi-activity programming, and West Michigan regional focus as Camp Henry.
• Camp Concordia: Christian Reformed Church-affiliated camp in Gowen, MI offering summer camps, family programs, and year-round retreats with comparable programming breadth and West Michigan footprint to Camp Henry.
• YMCA Camp Pendalouan: YMCA-affiliated overnight summer camp in Montague, MI serving youth and families with traditional camp activities and retreat programs — directly comparable to Camp Henry in target market and Western Michigan geography.
• Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center: YMCA-operated summer camp and retreat center in Augusta, MI offering overnight camps for youth and group retreats, comparable in scale, regional focus, and multi-activity programming to Camp Henry.
• Camp Beechpoint: Christian camp in Holland, MI offering summer youth camps, family camps, and group retreats, directly comparable to Camp Henry in mission, regional market, and programming mix.

Regional players

• Camp Kresge: YMCA camp in Lewiston, MI (northern Michigan) offering residential summer camps and outdoor education programs with similar programming structure but serving a different region of Michigan than Camp Henry.

Broad incumbents

• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): Largest franchised network of private campgrounds in North America, a broad incumbent in outdoor accommodation. Compares to Camp Henry as an alternative for families seeking outdoor lodging experiences, though KOA focuses on RV/tent sites rather than structured youth programs.

Others

• American Camp Association: National industry body that accredits Camp Henry and sets industry standards for youth camps. While not a direct competitor, ACA membership is a meaningful marker of comparability across accredited summer camps nationwide.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CampHenryMichigan
• Facebookfacebook.com/CampHenryMI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-henry
• Instagraminstagram.com/camphenry37

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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