Camp Idlewild of Florida

What Camp Idlewild of Florida does

Camp Idlewild of Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 by Bill and Irene Roach and located on a 140-acre private campus with a 65-acre spring-fed lake in Land O' Lakes, Florida (Tampa Bay Area). It operates adapted residential and day summer camps, weekend camps, and a Young Adult Camp for individuals ages 6-30 with Autism Spectrum Disorders (including Asperger's Syndrome), Sensory Processing Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and Developmental Delays, delivering a 5:1 (typically 3:1) camper-to-counselor ratio under the leadership of Executive Director Wendy Neal (a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and USF Clinical Associate) and Camp Director Mariah Pasko. Programs include nature walks, swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, and campfire experiences, with 40+ hours of respite provided to caregivers per weekend session.

The organization's revenue model is multi-stream: camper session fees ($325-$850 depending on camp type), facility rentals for weddings and corporate retreats (with cabin lodging at $45/night and tiered venue pricing), donations and corporate sponsorships (including an annual Charity Golf Tournament with tiers up to $3,500 and a "Pull for Kids" Clay Shoot), and a Step Up for Students Direct Provider partnership that channels scholarship funding to eligible Florida families. The 140-acre campus comprises a 5,000+ square foot Main Lodge, four custom-built cabins accommodating up to 48 overnight guests, pavilions, and waterfront facilities, with a swimming pool and new recreation hall currently in development.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the CampBrain online registration portal, phone registration, and in-person tours, supported by a Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter/X presence, Google Business reviews, and community fundraising events. The facility, donor base and program are governed by a Board of Directors chaired in part by founder family members; the Roach Family Foundation holds the underlying land gifted in 2015. Operations remain concentrated in a single Florida location with no disclosed geographic expansion, headcount figures, or financial statements, and the business model relies on repeat seasonal enrollment, donor fundraising, and incremental facility investment as the principal growth levers.

Name

Camp Idlewild of Florida

Legal name

Camp Idlewild of Florida, Inc.

Website

https://campidlewildofflorida.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp Idlewild of Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating adapted residential, day, and weekend summer camps for children and young adults (ages 6-30) with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and Developmental Delays on a 140-acre campus in Land O' Lakes, Florida, funded by camper fees, facility rentals, and donations.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Camping and Recreational Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Special needs camping
• Adaptive recreation programs
• Youth camp services
• Respite care programs
• Inclusive outdoor activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Land O Lakes

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. Camper Fees: Revenue from summer camp and weekend camp sessions. Fees range from $325-$850 per session depending on camp type (overnight, day, weekend). Premium pricing with early-bird discounts available.
2. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting camp facilities for weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, team building events, and other group gatherings. Includes venue rental, lodging, and activity packages.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Charitable contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations. Includes event sponsorships for annual golf tournaments and clay shoots, camper sponsorships, and general donations. Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
4. Scholarship Program Revenue: Partnership with Step Up for Students allows eligible families to use scholarship funding toward camp fees. Camp serves as a Direct Provider for the scholarship program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Camp Idlewild of Florida operates residential and day summer camps plus weekend camps on a 140-acre private campus in Land O' Lakes, Florida, specifically adapted for children ages 6-17 and young adults ages 18-30 with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and Developmental Delays. Programs include adapted activities such as swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, and nature walks, with low counselor-to-camper ratios and provide respite services to caregivers. The organization also generates revenue through facility rentals for weddings, corporate retreats, and family reunions.

Product overview

Camp Idlewild of Florida is a nonprofit organization offering adapted camping programs for children and young adults with special needs (ages 6-17 for youth programs, 18-30 for Young Adult Camp). The core offerings include Youth Summer Camp (residential overnight and day camp), Weekend Camps for youth and young adults, Facility Rentals & Retreats for events, Specialized Services for specific disabilities, and Financial Assistance programs. All programs are adapted for campers with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and Developmental Delays, providing activities such as swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, arts & crafts, and nature exploration across the 140-acre facility with a private 65-acre spring-fed lake.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Summer Camp Residential and day camp programs for children ages 6-17 with special needs, featuring overnight stays from Sunday to Friday with adapted activities including nature walks, swimming, arts & crafts, sports, archery, canoeing, and campfire experiences.
• Young Adult Camp (YAC)

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ hours of respite for caregivers per weekend camp session
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Groves Golf & Country ClubminorOthers · 1 August 2025Venue host for Camp Idlewild's 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Located at 7924 Melogold Circle, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637. Event includes registration, breakfast, shotgun start, and awards ceremony.
• Step Up for StudentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Idlewild is a Direct Provider for the Step Up for Students scholarship program. Eligible families can use this scholarship funding toward camp fees, including deposits. This partnership makes camp more accessible to families who qualify.
• Tampa Bay Sporting ClaysminorOthersVenue host for Camp Idlewild's 8th Annual 'Pull for Kids' Clay Shoot. Located at 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O' Lakes, FL. Event runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SeriousFun Children's Network: Global network of Paul Newman-founded camps serving children with serious illnesses and special needs; comparable mission and camper population but operates as a multi-site federation rather than a single facility.
• Camp Ronald McDonald: Network of camps serving children with cancer and other medical/special needs across the U.S.; comparable mission and adapted programming, but operates as a multi-site national incumbent under a larger nonprofit umbrella.
• Easter Seals Camp (Florida): National Easter Seals network offers adapted summer and respite programs for people with disabilities; comparable in target population and adapted recreation, with broader geographic and programmatic reach.

Direct peers

• Camp Horizons: Virginia-based nonprofit camp serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; comparable in adapted activity programming, respite model for caregivers, and 501(c)(3) community-foundation funding structure.
• Camp Twin Lakes: Georgia-based residential camp serving children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges; comparable in adapted multi-activity programming, high staff-to-camper ratios, and nonprofit fundraising flywheel.
• Dream Oaks Camp: Florida-based camp serving children and adults with special needs, including Autism and developmental disabilities; comparable in target population, family-respite model, and adapted programming.
• Camp Boggy Creek: Florida-based residential summer camp serving children with chronic medical conditions and special needs; directly comparable in mission, geography, capacity profile, and nonprofit operating model to Camp Idlewild.

Others

• Step Up for Students: Florida scholarship administration organization and existing Camp Idlewild partner; relevant as a distribution/access channel rather than a competitor, but useful for benchmarking how family-funded tuition dollars can scale a special-needs camp.
• Florida Elks Youth Camp: Florida youth-camp operator serving special-needs and general youth populations; relevant comparator for facility-rental pricing, residential camp pricing benchmarks, and Florida seasonal demand patterns.

Regional players

• Camp Able (Special Needs): Special-needs adaptive camp with Florida-adjacent operations; comparable in target population and adapted recreation offerings but serves a different geographic footprint with overlapping seasonal demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/campidlewild_fl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1O6V1UITu6ZthDKKPgbEzw
• Facebookfacebook.com/campidlewildoffloridainc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-idlewild-of-florida-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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