Camp Stella Maris

What Camp Stella Maris does

Camp Stella Maris of Livonia, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit summer camp founded in 1926, operating on a single lakefront site at 4395 East Lake Road, Livonia, NY, on the shores of Conesus Lake approximately 30 minutes south of Rochester. The organization runs an eight-week overnight and day camp program serving roughly 250 campers per week across ages 5-17, plus teen leadership tracks (LIT, CIT, TLC, and Adventure Camp) and a year-round calendar that includes Christmas at CSM, Women's Getaway Weekends, team-building retreats, and dedicated facility rentals for corporate, youth, and family groups. Facilities include 21 cabins (heated and seasonal), Peggy's Cafe (capacity 250), Wegman House (sleeps 50), Chanler House (sleeps 40), and a waterfront and adventure course; the Master Facilities Plan initiated in 2017 added a renovated waterfront, a new Health Center, and the St Mary Star of the Sea Outdoor Chapel.

The business model blends tuition, facility rentals, donations, and fundraising. Camp tuition ranges from $350/week for day camp to $895-$1,250/session for overnight and teen leadership programs, processed through the third-party CampInTouch platform. Facility rentals are priced per venue and serve corporate retreats, weddings, scout troops, and youth groups via a dedicated rentals channel. Donations fund the Charles M. Bayer Campership Program, which delivers $150,000+ annually in need-based scholarships, supplemented by annual Casino Night and Car & Truck Show fundraising events with tiered corporate sponsorships reaching $5,000 at the top tier.

There is no proprietary technology stack; operations rely on third-party platforms including CampInTouch (registration), the Campanion mobile app (parent communication), Calendly (tour scheduling), Square (camp store), Eventbrite (event ticketing), and PayPal Giving Fund (donations). The organization is governed by an independent board of directors, has 51-100 employees (heavily seasonal), and is led by Executive Director John Quinlivan, who has held the role since 2008. Camp Stella Maris is celebrating its centennial in 2026 with a multi-event 100th Anniversary campaign.

Name

Camp Stella Maris

Legal name

Camp Stella Maris of Livonia, Inc.

Website

https://campstellamaris.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Camp Stella Maris is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit summer camp founded in 1926 on Conesus Lake near Rochester, NY, serving roughly 250 children per week with overnight, day, and teen leadership programs, year-round programming, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp 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

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Youth development camps
• Facility rental services
• Team building programs
• Outdoor recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: Primary revenue stream from session-based tuition for overnight camp, day camp, and teen leadership programs. Pricing varies by program type and session length (long weeks vs. short weeks). Payments processed through CampInTouch platform with deposit and installment options.
2. Facility Rentals: Year-round rental revenue from groups renting camp facilities including Wegman House, Peggy's Cafe, Chanler House, Fellion Center, Ciaccia Leadership Center, and cabins. Revenue from team building programs and catering services.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including Casino Night, Car & Truck Show, and bike rides. Proceeds benefit the Campership Fund providing scholarships to families in need.
4. Camp Store & Merchandise: Revenue from Stella Snack Pack deliveries, camp store merchandise, and commemorative items during camp sessions.
5. Donations & Campership Fund: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and businesses supporting the 501(c)(3) organization. Directed giving to Campership Fund, Ollie's Treehouse Fund, Aiden J. Mike Campership Fund, and brick purchases in Riedman Family Courtyard.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Stella Maris is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recreation destination that provides traditional summer camp programs (Overnight Camp, Day Camp, teen leadership programs for ages 15-17), year-round programming for children and adults, a team-building program called ABLE (Adventure-Based Learning Experience), and facility rentals for groups, corporate retreats, weddings, and family gatherings. The camp operates on the shores of Conesus Lake in Livonia, NY, approximately 30 minutes south of Rochester, serving approximately 250 campers per week during its 8-week summer season.

Product overview

Camp Stella Maris operates as a single-site traditional summer camp offering a unified portfolio of residential and day camping programs. The core offerings include Overnight Camp and Day Camp for ages 5-15, supplemented by Teen Leadership Programs (LIT, CIT, TLC, and Adventure Camp) for older youth. Year-round programming includes Children's Programs (Christmas at CSM), Women's Getaway Weekend, and team building via the ABLE program. Facility rentals provide additional venues including the Wegman House, Peggy's Cafe, Chanler House, Fellion Center, Ciaccia Leadership Center, and cabin accommodations. Financial support is offered through The Charles M. Bayer Campership Program. The camp has been operating since 1926 on the shores of Conesus Lake near Rochester, NY, serving as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Charles M. Bayer Campership Program: Need-based scholarship program that awards scholarships for all CSM programs to remove financial barriers for families needing assistance.
• ABLE (Adventure-Based Learning Experience)

Products and services

• Overnight Camp Traditional summer residential camping experience for campers ages 7-15, featuring cabin accommodations, five program areas (Adventure, Arts & Nature, Ballfield, Spiritual, Waterfront), and week-long sessions at Camp Stella Maris on Conesus Lake. Campers sleep in 21 cabins with two counselors per cabin. No cell phone policy encourages unplugged experience.
• Day Camp Monday-through-Friday day program for campers ages 5-12, offering activities from 9 AM to 5 PM with optional early drop-off from 7:30 AM, sharing CSM facilities with overnight campers. Includes 2 snacks and lunch daily. Limited to 4 weeks per camper.
• Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program Two-week leadership program for 15-16 year olds focused on developing 21st Century Skills including communication, critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity, aligned with college and career readiness. Earns 30 volunteer hours.
• Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program Two-week program for 16-17 year olds combining camp fun with leadership training and hands-on experience working alongside CSM counselors in younger camper cabins.
• Teen Leadership Camp (TLC) Year-round weekend leadership program for 15-16 year olds focusing on self-discovery, leadership styles, problem-solving, communication, conflict resolution, and self-confidence, with networking opportunities with community business leaders. Free to participate.
• Adventure Camp All-new adventure camp for teens ages 15-17 featuring wilderness training, platform tent base camp, overnight expedition to Letchworth State Park including hiking and river paddling. One-week session.
• Women's Getaway Weekend Two-night experience for women ages 21+ on Conesus Lake featuring activities such as kayaking, yoga, cooking classes, painting, and relaxation, with accommodations and four meals included.
• 4-Day Stay (Beginner Program) Perfect-sized beginner program for ages 7-15 wanting camp experience without full-week commitment, arriving Sunday and following overnight camp programming including area rotations, waterfront, and evening programs. Extension to full week available.
• Overnight Experience Two-night, three-day beginner-friendly program for ages 6-8 providing introduction to camp life with exclusive cabin placement for overnight experience campers.
• Christmas at CSM Year-round children's program during the holiday season featuring weekend activities including gingerbread decorating, gaga, crafts, and holiday-themed entertainment with daytime and overnight options.
• ABLE (Adventure-Based Learning Experience) Team Building Team building program started in 1994 delivering engaging activities designed to strengthen communication, trust, and collaboration through immersive challenges and adventure experiences for groups of all levels and abilities.
• Wegman House (Facility Rental) Year-round rental facility featuring a residential kitchen, large meeting room with projector and fireplace, accommodating up to 100 guests with seating for 60, plus six bunk-style rooms sleeping up to 50 people.
• Peggy's Cafe (Facility Rental) Scenic venue with wrap-around deck and lake views, full commercial kitchen with walk-in fridge and freezer, accommodating up to 250 guests with cafeteria-style seating for 160.
• Chanler House (Facility Rental) Dorm-style accommodation sleeping up to 40 people across six bunk-style rooms, with shower facilities on the ground floor and two bathrooms with dorm-style showers on the upper level.
• Fellion Center (Facility Rental) Intimate meeting space for up to 30 people equipped with six-foot rectangular tables, counterspace, sink, and residential fridge, suitable for workshops and small team gatherings.
• Ciaccia Leadership Center (Facility Rental) Cozy meeting space for up to 25 people featuring couches, chairs, and a large whiteboard, designed for leadership sessions and small group meetings.
• Cabin Rentals (Facility Rental) Year-round heated bunk-style cabins sleeping 14-24 people, plus 19 unheated cabins for seasonal use sleeping up to 14 people each.
• The Charles M. Bayer Campership Program Need-based scholarship program providing over $150,000 annually in financial assistance for all CSM programs, removing barriers for families to attend camp.
• Car & Truck Show Annual fundraising event benefiting the Campership Fund, held at Pinnacle Athletic Campus with vehicle registration and various award categories. Includes tiered sponsorship opportunities.
• Casino Night Annual fundraising event featuring casino games including Poker, Craps, Blackjack, and Roulette, with proceeds benefiting the Campership Fund. Includes tiered sponsorship opportunities.
• Camp Store On-site camp store offering merchandise and snacks, open during drop-off and pick-up times.
• Stella Snacks Midweek snack delivery service for campers including a Rice Krispies treat, fruit snacks, chips, Capri Sun, and CSM-branded keepsakes in a drawstring backpack.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 years of camp tradition with 250 campers per week during summer season
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Event Sponsors (Casino Night)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Various business sponsors support annual Casino Night fundraising event through tiered sponsorships (High Roller $2,500, Royal Flush $1,500, Full House $400, Gambler $300). Sponsors receive promotional materials inclusion, event signage, website recognition, and social media mentions. All proceeds benefit Campership Fund.
• Event Sponsors (Car & Truck Show)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Vehicle show sponsors support 5th Annual Car & Truck Show through tiered sponsorships (Title $5,000, Platinum $2,000, Gold $500, Silver $250, Bronze $100). Sponsors receive logo placement on promotional materials, show banners, shirts, website, and flyers. Event held at Pinnacle Athletic Campus, Victor, NY.
• PayPal Giving FundminorOthers · 1 January 2026PayPal Giving Fund enables tax-deductible donations to Camp Stella Maris with no processing fees charged to the camp. Donors with PayPal accounts can contribute through this channel.
• Livingston County Department of HealthcoreOthersLocal health department conducts regular water testing for blue-green algae blooms (BGA/HABs) at the Conesus Lake waterfront. Determines when swimming areas are safe or must be closed based on toxin level testing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Camp Empow - Camp Vacamas: YMCA-affiliated New England resident camp with a modern STEM/arts/life-skills curriculum and family-retention focus. Emerging peer with overlapping programmatic emphasis on 21st-century skills, leadership, and unplugged experiences that directly competes for the same parent value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Girl Scouts of Western New York: Large regional non-profit offering troop programs, camp experiences, and facility rentals throughout western New York including the Rochester area. Broader incumbent with overlapping youth-development programming and a comparable non-profit facility-rental model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester: Established Rochester-area youth development non-profit offering after-school and summer programming, scholarship-funded access, and team-building activities. Broader incumbent competing for the same families seeking structured youth programming, though not lake-based camp.

Direct peers

• Camp Scatico: Long-established traditional overnight summer camp in the Northeast offering multi-activity programming with strong multi-generational family retention. Direct competitor in the traditional overnight summer camp category with comparable structure, pricing model, and target families.
• YMCA Camp Cory: Non-profit Finger Lakes resident camp on Keuka Lake (Penn Yan, NY) operated by the YMCA, offering overnight, day, and family camp programming. Comparable multi-activity youth camp serving similar regional families with similar values-based programming and facility-rental offerings.
• Camp Winaukee: Long-running boys' overnight summer camp in Moultonborough, NH with traditional multi-activity programming on a lake. Direct competitor in the traditional overnight camp category with comparable lake-based activities and family retention dynamics.
• Camp Good Days & Special Times: Rochester, NY-area non-profit summer camp serving children and families with traditional overnight/day programming, retreats, and team-building. Most direct geographic and mission peer to Camp Stella Maris, competing for the same regional camper families and donor base.
• Hidden Valley 4-H Camp: Non-profit youth development camp in Naples, NY (also in the Finger Lakes, very close to Livonia), offering traditional overnight summer camp programming on a lake. Direct peer competing for the same Rochester-area camper market with a similar cabin-based multi-activity model.
• Camp Towanda: Established traditional overnight summer camp in Honesdale, PA with decades of operating history, multi-activity programming, and strong family-retention culture. Direct peer in business model, scale, and competitive set for traditional Northeast family camps.

Regional players

• 4-H Camp Bristol Hills: 4-H-affiliated youth development camp in Naples, NY (Finger Lakes, very near Livonia) offering overnight and day camp programs. Strong regional competitor for the same Rochester-area families, with similar values-based non-profit structure and lake-based programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-stella-maris

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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