Camp Ocean Pines

What Camp Ocean Pines does

Camp Ocean Pines is a nonprofit overnight summer camp and retreat center headquartered on a 13-acre coastal bluff property at 1473 Randall Drive in Cambria, California, founded in 1946 and accredited by the American Camp Association. The organization operates with a small core team (11-50 employees, expanding to ~30 seasonal staff in summer) and runs the site year-round. Its flagship offering is a six-session overnight Main Camp for children ages 7-16, sized at a maximum of 80 campers per session to maintain a 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio in a deliberately tech-free environment. Adjacent youth programs include a Teen Adventure Trip (ages 13-16, surfing, ziplining, rock climbing, kayaking) and a Teen Leadership Program (ages 16-17) that feeds into counselor roles.

Name

Camp Ocean Pines

Legal name

Camp Ocean Pines

Website

https://campoceanpines.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Ocean Pines is a nonprofit overnight summer camp and retreat center on a 13-acre coastal site in Cambria, California, serving youth (ages 7-16), families, K-12 schools, adults, and retreat groups through tiered camp, workshop, and rental programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Eco/Nature-Based Campgrounds (Sustainable/Off-Grid) (THAMAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD), Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ), Eco-Camps & Sustainable Camping Retreats (THAGAOAE)

Keywords

• Overnight summer camps
• Youth residential programs
• Outdoor education
• Retreat center services
• Family camp experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambria

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registration: Tiered pricing model for overnight summer camp sessions for kids ages 7-16, including one-week and two-week sessions, teen leadership programs, and teen adventure trips. Revenue collected through registration deposits and full payments.
2. Family Camp Sessions: All-inclusive family camp experiences with lodging, meals, and staff-led activities. Families book cabins or apartments for themed weekend sessions (Mother's Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving).
3. Adult Workshops: Nature, art, music, and personal development workshops for adults. Offerings include ceramics, watercolor, mosaic art, quilting, songwriting, Chinese brush painting, forest bathing, recovery retreats, and more. Both on-site lodging and off-site options available.
4. Group Facility Rentals: The camp facility is rented to external groups including churches, organizations (Alcoholics Anonymous, LA/SF Burn Foundations, Girl Scouts), and individuals for weddings. Groups book the property for retreats, workshops, and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camp Ocean Pines operates a nonprofit overnight summer camp and retreat center on a 13-acre coastal property in Cambria, California. Founded in 1946 and accredited by the American Camp Association, the organization offers multi-day residential camp sessions for children ages 7-16 alongside teen, family, adult, and group rental programs on the central California coast.

Product overview

Camp Ocean Pines is a non-profit overnight summer camp and retreat center located on the central coast of California in Cambria. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of programs including overnight summer camp for kids ages 7-16 (with one-week and two-week session options), Teen Leadership and Teen Adventure programs, Family Camp retreats, Outdoor Education for school groups K-12, and Adult Workshops featuring art, nature, and music disciplines. Additionally, the facility offers Group Rentals including wedding venues and retreat spaces. The camp operates as a unified service offering with tiered pricing options and serves as both a summer camp and year-round retreat center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Program Multi-day residential overnight camp sessions for children ages 7-16, held on a 13-acre coastal property in Cambria, California. American Camp Association accredited.
• Teen Leadership and Teen Adventure Programs Overnight programs tailored for teens that combine outdoor adventure activities with leadership development experiences.
• Family Camp Residential camp experience designed for families to attend together at the central California coast location.
• Adult Workshops Workshop-based retreat programming offered to adult participants at the Cambria facility.
• Outdoor Education for Schools Outdoor education programming delivered to school groups using the camp's coastal property, facilities, and staff.
• Group Rentals Rental of the camp's facilities and grounds to outside groups and organizations for their own retreats and gatherings.
• Weddings Wedding hosting services using the coastal camp property as a venue for couples.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1:4 Staff-to-Camper Ratio
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Opolo VineyardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal winery providing wines for the annual Sunset Social fundraiser event. Guests can enjoy wines during the fundraising event to support camper scholarships.
• Harmony's Tiny KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant providing food for the annual Sunset Social fundraiser event supporting camper scholarships.
• Boni's TacosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant providing tacos for the annual Sunset Social fundraiser event.
• Luigi's PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal pizzeria in Cambria providing food for the annual Sunset Social fundraiser event.
• San Simeon Beach Bar & GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant providing food for the annual Sunset Social fundraiser event.
• California Sculptor SymposiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual week-long program of workshops and demonstrations given by sculptors for sculptors. Camp hosts the symposium annually with intimate hands-on sessions. Co-hosts sculpture show and sale events open to the public.
• The Quilted OttercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted by Sue Johnston and staff from The Quilted Otter in Morro Bay, CA for the 'You Otter Be Quilting' Central Coast Retreat. Special guests share knowledge and inspiration. BYOP (Bring Your Own Projects) experience with optional classes.
• Into the FieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLA-based nature workshop organization led by Michelle Antonisse that conducts the 'Into the Tides - Nature Journaling' workshop combining nature journaling practice with tide pooling exploration.
• Coast Art HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal watercolor art school founded by Jay Stieler, based in San Luis Obispo County. Instructor conducts multiple watercolor workshops at camp including Watercolor Wonders series.
• LiffecoachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife coaching organization founded by Charlotte Scatliffe providing Enneagram and Master Certified Professional Coach services. Conducts 'Back to Your Nature' Enneagram TLC Retreat at camp.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 1440 Multiversity: California adult learning retreat center in Scotts Valley with workshops, wellness, and corporate retreat offerings. Comparable on adult-workshop programming, group rental, and lodging-integrated workshop model.
• Esalen Institute: Long-running California Big Sur retreat and workshop center offering personal development, arts, and wellness programming with on-site lodging. Highly comparable to Camp Ocean Pines' adult workshop segment including ceramics, music, and recovery retreats.
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Massachusetts retreat center running a year-round calendar of workshops, wellness retreats, and certification programs with on-site lodging and meals. Comparable model to Camp Ocean Pines' adult workshops and recovery retreats.
• YMCA Camp Campbell: California YMCA overnight camp serving youth with broader nonprofit operations and multi-program portfolios. Comparable as a California-based youth camp operator that uses similar ACA accreditation and tiered-pricing frameworks.

Direct peers

• Rockbrook Camp: Historic traditional overnight summer camp for girls in North Carolina with a long operating history, ACA accreditation, and tiered session offerings. Comparable on heritage, traditional-camp ethos, and multi-week pricing structure.
• Camp Towanda: Established traditional coed overnight summer camp in Pennsylvania with tiered session lengths, ACA accreditation, and similar family-camp heritage. Useful comparable for traditional small-community camp operating model and pricing.
• Catalina Sea Camp: California-based ocean-focused overnight summer camp on Catalina Island serving similar age groups (kids and teens) with marine science, water sports, and traditional camp activities. Directly comparable as a coastal California overnight camp with multi-session pricing.
• Pali Adventures: California-based overnight summer camp in Running Springs focused on teen adventure specialties (surfing, rock climbing, Hollywood stunts). Closely aligned with Camp Ocean Pines' Teen Adventure Trip offering for ages 13-16.
• Camp Pinnacle: Small, intentionally-sized overnight summer camp in North Carolina (cap of ~150 campers) emphasizing personal relationships, choice-based activities, and multi-session enrollment—model and philosophy very close to Camp Ocean Pines' stated differentiation around intimate community.

Emerging players

• Surf Camp Pacifica: Bay Area surf camp providing youth surf instruction and ocean activities. Comparable as a California coastal activity camp for kids and teens with overlap in ocean-kayak/surf programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/campoceanpines
• Facebookfacebook.com/campoceanpines

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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