Camp Loughridge

What Camp Loughridge does

Camp Loughridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit camp and event venue operator headquartered on a 188-acre wooded campus with three lakes in southwest Tulsa, Oklahoma. Originally established in 1919 as part of the YWCA's Camp Parthenia and renamed Camp Loughridge in 1959 when acquired by First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa, the organization became an independent Oklahoma not-for-profit corporation in 1995. Its core mission is providing Christian growth and spiritual renewal in a rustic, natural environment.

The organization operates two interconnected business lines. The first is youth programming: four tiers of summer day camps (Summer Day Camp for ages 6-10 at $330-$350/week, Adventure Day Camp for ages 11-13 at $400-$420/week, Counselor-in-Training for ages 14-16 at $650 per two-week session, and Camp Patriot STEM camp at $375/week), supplemented by an Autism Inclusion Program (since 2010), Hope's Crossing Camp (for children with cancer, operated independently on-site), Winter Break Day Camp, and a camper-scholarship program. The second line is year-round venue rentals and activity services across multiple facilities—Temple Conference Center, Historic Lodge, Kirkland Chapel, Glass Cabin, Bunkhouse, Amphitheater, pavilions, and Aquatic Center—plus ropes course, archery (NASP/USA Archery certified), canoeing, team-building, birthday parties, field trips, weddings (80-350 guests), and corporate retreats. Activity infrastructure includes an Olympic-size pool with diving boards and water slide, a 40-ft rock climbing wall, low/high ropes courses with zipline, and two certified archery ranges.

The revenue model is a hybrid of fee-for-service program revenue, hourly/daily facility rental fees, and tax-deductible donations. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the camp website (camploughridge.org) using CampBrain for registration and DonorPerfect for donations, alongside phone and inquiry-form-based sales. Marketing runs through the website, email, blog, social media, paid online advertising, and referrals. Friends of Loughridge, a tiered recurring monthly donor program (Bronze $50, Silver $100, Gold $300+), drives subscription-style giving alongside one-time, in-kind, and planned gifts. Annual camper reach is approximately 1,200 children.

Name

Camp Loughridge

Legal name

Camp Loughridge

Website

https://camploughridge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Camp Loughridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 188-acre camp, retreat, wedding, and event venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving children ages 6-16 through summer and seasonal programs and hosting corporate retreats, weddings, and team-building events year-round.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

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

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ), Coding, Game Design & Computer Science Camps (EDAMALAD), Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Wedding venue rentals
• Corporate retreat venues
• Outdoor recreation programs
• Facility rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registration Fees: Revenue from summer day camp programs including Summer Day Camp ($330-$350 per session), Adventure Day Camp ($400-$420 per session), Counselor-in-Training ($650 per two-week session), and Camp Patriot STEM camp ($375). Early and late care available for $25 each per week.
2. Facility and Venue Rentals: Year-round rental revenue from multiple venues including Temple Conference Center (starting at $300/hour), Historic Lodge (starting at $200/hour), Kirkland Chapel (starting at $400/hour), Glass Cabin, Bunkhouse accommodations, Amphitheater, Pavilions, and Shane's Place. Also includes Aquatic Center pool rentals ($275-$300/hour depending on season and day).
3. Donations and Charitable Giving: Tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Friends of Loughridge recurring monthly giving program with tiered benefits (Bronze $50, Silver $100, Gold $300+). One-time donations, in-kind donations, planned giving, legacy gifts, and matching gifts from corporations.
4. Camper Scholarships (Sponsored): Sponsor a child to Summer Camp for $330-$400 per camper. Donors can also adopt campers, counselors, cabins, trail systems, lake ecology programs, and other camp elements to support economically disadvantaged children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Loughridge operates a 188-acre Christian camp and event venue campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma, providing summer day camp programs for children ages 6-16 (Summer Day Camp, Adventure Day Camp, Counselor-in-Training, Camp Patriot STEM, Winter Break Camp, Autism Inclusion Program, Hope's Crossing Camp) and year-round facility rentals including weddings, corporate retreats, team building, birthday parties, and educational field trips across multiple venues such as the Temple Conference Center, Historic Lodge, Kirkland Chapel, Aquatic Center, and outdoor activity infrastructure.

Product overview

Camp Loughridge offers a diverse portfolio of camp programs and event venue services centered on Christian growth and outdoor recreation. The core summer camp programs include Summer Day Camp (ages 6-10), Adventure Day Camp (ages 11-13), Counselor-in-Training (ages 14-16), and specialized Camp Patriot STEM camp, all running from the 188-acre Tulsa facility. Specialized programming includes an Autism Inclusion Program and Hope's Crossing Camp. Year-round venue rentals encompass the Temple Conference Center, Historic Lodge, Kirkland Chapel, Glass Cabin, Bunkhouse, and outdoor spaces for weddings (80-350 guests), corporate retreats, team building, family reunions, and birthday parties. Activity add-ons include ropes course, archery, canoeing, and an Olympic-size aquatic center. The organization also operates a scholarship program and Friends of Loughridge monthly donor initiative. This is a multi-faceted service business rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Day Camp Christ-centered day camp for children ages 6-10 featuring swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, nature hikes, Bible studies, chapel services, court sports, and high ropes activities; runs 8:40am-4:40pm daily at the 188-acre Tulsa campus.
• Adventure Day Camp Day camp program for preteens ages 11-13 featuring more challenging outdoor activities, deeper Bible studies, exclusive access to a 40-foot rock climbing wall, and overnight camp-out experiences.
• Counselor-in-Training Two-week leadership development program for teens ages 14-16 combining traditional camp activities with Bible studies, volunteer projects, leadership training, and hands-on assistant counselor experience.
• Camp Patriot STEM Camp STEM-focused camp offered in partnership with Metro Christian Academy for ages 6-10, exploring the science behind explosions through hands-on activities like Mentos and Diet Coke eruptions, paper rockets, and physics demonstrations, with afternoon outdoor activities.
• Autism Inclusion Program Specialized program launched in 2010 for youth ages 6-13 with Autism, providing trained counselors, one-on-one buddies, and adapted communication, social skills, and activities for integration into the general camp.
• Winter Break Camp Winter break day camp program for ages 6-11, held 10am-4pm during late December with an optional overnight New Year's Eve slumber party add-on.
• Hope's Crossing Camp Separate nonprofit camp hosted at the Camp Loughridge campus serving children with cancer and their families, featuring climbing walls, pool activities, canoeing, and character-building programs.
• Event Venue Rentals Year-round rentals of multiple venues on the campus: Temple Conference Center (seating 300+), Historic Lodge (sleeps 44), Kirkland Chapel (seats 275), Glass Cabin, Bunkhouse (sleeps 26), Amphitheater, and outdoor pavilions for weddings, corporate events, family reunions, and celebrations.
• Corporate Retreats Corporate retreat services for leadership training, team bonding, and strategic planning for groups up to 300 guests, utilizing lodges, cabins, amphitheater, pavilions, and team-building activities on the 188-acre campus.
• Wedding Venue Services Wedding ceremonies and receptions accommodating guest lists of 80-350 people, with on-site coordination using Historic Lodge, Kirkland Chapel, Lakeside Sanctuary, and Temple Conference Center venues.
• Team Building Programs Team-building programs featuring low and high ropes courses, archery, canoeing, walking trails, and fire pits that develop collaboration, communication, trust, and leadership for corporate groups and organizations.
• Birthday Party Packages Birthday party venue rentals with options for kids' adventure parties, teen outdoor movie nights, and adult milestone celebrations using indoor lodges, outdoor pavilions, lake views, and fire pits.
• Educational Field Trips Educational field trip programs for schools and youth groups featuring hands-on learning, ropes courses, archery, nature exploration, environmental education, and team-building activities aligned to curriculum objectives.
• Aquatic Center Rentals Olympic-size pool rentals with two diving boards, climbing wall, slide, and splash pad, available June through September for church groups, birthdays, and summer celebrations.
• Camper Scholarships Need-based scholarship program providing financial assistance for economically disadvantaged children to attend Summer Day Camp ($330-$400 per camper).
• Friends of Loughridge Monthly Giving Program Recurring monthly donation program with tiered benefits including Bronze ($50), Silver ($100), and Gold ($300+) levels offering fishing passes, facility rental discounts, and camper registration discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,200 children served annually through summer camp programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered historical, core and minor.

• YWCA (Original Camp Parthenia)historicalOthers · 1 January 1995Historical connection to YWCA's Camp Parthenia which began offering summer camps at the site over 80 years ago. The original Friendship Lodge was built in 1919 as part of YWCA's Camp Parthenia.
• First Presbyterian Church of TulsahistoricalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1959First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa acquired the camp in 1959 and changed its name to Camp Loughridge in memory of Reverend Robert M. Loughridge, pioneer missionary to the Creek Indian Nation. Church connection established current Christian mission focus.
• Metro Christian AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetro Christian Academy partners with Camp Loughridge to deliver Camp Patriot, a premier STEM camp in Tulsa, Oklahoma. MCA staff lead morning STEM programming while Camp Loughridge staff lead afternoon outdoor activities including swimming, ropes courses, canoeing, and ziplining.
• Hope's Crossing CampcoreOthersHope's Crossing Camp is a separate nonprofit organization serving children with cancer and their families. While hosted at Camp Loughridge facilities, it operates independently with its own website (hopescrossingcamp.org), staff, and programming.
• American Camp AssociationminorOthersCamp Loughridge maintains American Camp Association accreditation, indicating compliance with over 300 health, safety, and program quality standards. Accreditation provides credibility and access to industry resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kanakuk Kamps: Christian summer camp network based in Branson, Missouri, operating multi-activity day and overnight camps for children and teens. Directly comparable multi-activity Christian camp model with structured programs, ropes courses, and aquatic activities, serving overlapping demographics with Camp Loughridge.
• Camp Eagle: Christian adventure summer camp located in Leakey, Texas (Texas Hill Country), offering multi-activity programming including ropes courses, climbing walls, and aquatic activities for youth and teens. Closely comparable adventure-focused Christian camp model.
• Camp Ozark: Christian summer camp in Mount Ida, Arkansas, offering traditional multi-activity programming (sports, aquatics, adventure) for children and teens in a similar age range. Comparable faith-based multi-activity model with similar pricing tiers and parent demographics.
• Sky Ranch Family Camp: Christian summer camp and retreat center with locations in Texas and Colorado (Sky Ranch is in close geographic proximity to Camp Loughridge's Tulsa-area catchment). Operates multi-activity youth camps, family camps, and retreat facilities with comparable programming and similar venue rental model.
• Pine Cove Camps: Christian summer camp organization headquartered in Tyler, Texas, operating multiple multi-activity residential camps across the southern US. Comparable faith-based multi-activity programming with similar age ranges (youth through teens) and similar ropes course, aquatic, and archery offerings.

Emerging players

• Camp Fire (Green Country Council): Youth development organization offering summer camps and after-school programming in Oklahoma and nationally. Comparable youth summer camp programming for similar age ranges, though secular rather than faith-based.

Broad incumbents

• Philmont Scout Ranch (BSA): Premier high-adventure backcountry camp operated by the Boy Scouts of America in New Mexico. Comparable outdoor adventure programming (ropes courses, climbing, backcountry expeditions) but at much larger scale and serving scout demographics.

Regional players

• Heart O' Hills Camp and Retreat Center: Christian camp and retreat center in Oklahoma operating multi-activity summer programs and year-round retreat/venue rentals. Comparable faith-based multi-activity camp and event venue model in overlapping regional geography.
• Tall Timbers Camp: Christian camp and conference center in Stroud, Oklahoma (within Oklahoma's regional geography). Comparable faith-based camp and retreat model with venue rentals and summer programming for similar demographics.
• YMCA of Greater Tulsa (camps and outdoor programs): Local YMCA chapter operating day camps, outdoor programming, and youth development activities in the same Tulsa metropolitan market. Comparable youth programming mission but secular (vs. Camp Loughridge's Christian mission) and broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CampLoughridge
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/981308

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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