Quaker Haven Camp

What Quaker Haven Camp does

Quaker Haven Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian youth camp and retreat center founded in 1925, situated on Dewart Lake in Syracuse, Indiana. It operates summer youth camps, year-round lodging across multiple lodges, cottages, and cabins, food service, meeting and retreat spaces, and an online merchandise store that includes centennial-branded items. The organization is governed and operationally affiliated with Indiana Yearly Meeting and Western Yearly Meeting (Friends/Quaker bodies), and hosts the on-site Dewart Lake Community Friends Church, integrating spiritual programming with recreational and retreat offerings for families, church groups, and schools.

The business model generates revenue from camp registration fees, lodging rentals, food service, meeting and event bookings, and merchandise, supplemented by charitable donations. Pricing is community-oriented rather than premium: day use is $12 for adults and $7 for children, and lodging is offered across multiple unit types. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on Quaker meeting networks, church referrals, and word-of-mouth, with marketing conducted through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, a Wix-hosted website, email newsletters, and membership in the Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA). Technology infrastructure is minimal — a Wix-based website supports bookings and online store transactions — with no proprietary platform, no data products, and no AI/ML components. The organization is staffed by 6 full-time year-round employees (including Executive Director Pat Byers, Director of Donor Guidance Jay Driskill, Facility Maintenance lead Darr Lawson, Business Administration lead Jim Heierman, and Food Service lead Libby Dalzell) plus 15 seasonal high-school and young-adult staff during summer.

Name

Quaker Haven Camp

Legal name

Quaker Haven Camp

Website

https://quakerhaven.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quaker Haven Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian youth camp and retreat center founded in 1925 on Dewart Lake in Syracuse, Indiana, offering summer camps, year-round lodging, food service, and meeting spaces to families, churches, and schools affiliated with Quaker Yearly Meetings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Camp and Retreat Center

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD)

Keywords

• Christian youth camping
• Faith-based retreats
• Summer camp programs
• Camp lodging rentals
• Retreat venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Youth Camp Fees: Revenue from youth camping programs for young people of all ages with Christ-centered programming. Multiple camp weeks offered during summer with high demand.
2. Lodging and Rental: Revenue from overnight stays in various lodging options including Friendship Lodge, Oak Haven Lodge, Hunt Lodge, Lakeside Lodge, Fox Cottage, Red Cottage, Cabins, and Tent/RV campsites. Reservations can be made for groups and families year-round.
3. Food Service: All-you-can-eat buffets and cookouts provided to guests. The Food Service Director Libby creates and oversees food to ensure highest quality. Meals can be arranged for groups with two weeks advance notice.
4. Merchandise and Apparel: Online store selling camp merchandise including hoodies, jackets, polo shirts, t-shirts, youth apparel, and puzzles with branded camp imagery. Approximately 60 products available ranging from $15 to $72.
5. Event Hosting and Retreats: Meeting spaces, boat docks, and activity facilities available for rent to church groups, organizations, and families for retreats and special events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quaker Haven Camp is a Christian youth camping facility and retreat center operating on Dewart Lake in Syracuse, Indiana. It sells week-long summer youth camp programming, year-round overnight lodging (lodges, cottages, cabins, RV/tent sites), group food service (buffets and cookouts), meeting and event space rentals, school field trip programming, and branded merchandise through its online store. An on-site chapel hosts Dewart Lake Community Friends Church services year-round.

Product overview

Quaker Haven Camp is a Christian youth camping facility and retreat center offering a unified portfolio of programs and services centered around faith-based camping experiences. The core offerings include Youth Camps (Christ-centered summer programming for youth of all ages), Lodging (year-round accommodations including lodges, cottages, cabins, and RV/tent campsites), and Foodservice (buffets and cookouts). Additional offerings include Meeting Spaces for group events, School Field Trips, and the Dewart Lake Community Friends Church chapel. The camp operates an Online Store selling branded merchandise, apparel, and keepsakes. A major Master Plan expansion is underway to increase capacity and improve facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Camps Christ-centered, high-energy week-long summer programming for youth of all ages designed to help young people come into and be encouraged in a life-giving walk with Jesus. Multiple camp weeks offered during summer with high demand, with a seventh week added in 2022.
• Lodging Year-round overnight accommodations including Friendship Lodge, Oak Haven Lodge, Hunt Lodge, Lakeside Lodge, Fox Cottage, Red Cottage, Cabins, and Tent and RV Campsites. Reservations can be made for groups and families year-round; rustic cabins lack HVAC while other buildings have modern plumbing and climate control.
• Foodservice

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Indiana Yearly MeetingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana Yearly Meeting is affiliated with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and appoints board members to Quaker Haven Camp's board of directors, providing governance and spiritual oversight to the camp facility.
• Western Yearly MeetingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Yearly Meeting is a Quaker organization that also appoints board members to Quaker Haven Camp's board of directors, contributing to governance alongside Indiana Yearly Meeting.
• Dewart Lake Protective AssociationminorOthersLocal community association focused on protecting Dewart Lake, likely provides environmental stewardship support or community coordination for the lake-adjacent camp facility.
• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCCA is an industry association for Christian camps and conference centers. Quaker Haven Camp is a member (shown by CCCA member badge), providing industry networking, best practices sharing, and credibility within the Christian camping community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Tecumseh: Indiana-based Christian youth camp and retreat center operating year-round programs on a lake. Directly comparable as a regional faith-based summer camp and family retreat destination with similar lodging, foodservice, and group-event offerings.
• SpringHill Camps: Network of Christian summer camps in Michigan and other states focused on youth faith formation, family retreats, and adventure programming. Comparable in faith-based youth camp programming and multi-site retreat operations.
• Camp Mack: Christian camp and conference center in Milford, Indiana affiliated with the Brethren in Christ Church. Operates youth camps, family lodging, retreat facilities, and meeting spaces on a lake — directly overlapping with Quaker Haven's programming mix and Midwestern target audience.
• Forest Home Christian Camp: Multi-site Christian camp and conference center in California and Oklahoma providing youth camps, family retreats, and meeting facilities. Directly comparable faith-based youth programming and conference/lodging model.
• Hume Lake Christian Camps: Large multi-site Christian camp operator in California and the Midwest running youth camps, family camps, and retreat conferences. Comparable as a faith-based camp network with lake-front lodging and year-round retreat operations.
• Pine Creek Christian Camp: Year-round Christian camp and retreat center in Indiana offering summer camps, retreat lodging, and conference facilities. Directly comparable mission and regional footprint to Quaker Haven.
• Lakeview Center Christian Camp: Non-denominational Christian camp in eastern Indiana offering summer youth camps, retreats, and outdoor recreation. Comparable as a Midwest Christian camp running similar Christ-centered youth programming and group lodging.

Broad incumbents

• Young Life: Nationwide Christian youth ministry operating camps, clubs, and outreach programs across the U.S. Comparable mission (Christ-centered youth development) and reliance on camps and donor networks, though far larger and not site-specific.

Others

• Indiana Yearly Meeting: Quaker yearly meeting that appoints board members to Quaker Haven Camp and provides preferential access for its congregations. Functions as a governance and demand-generation partner rather than a direct operator.
• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA): Industry trade association of which Quaker Haven is a member. Relevant as a peer/ecosystem organization that connects the camp to accreditation, networking, and benchmarking within the Christian camp sector.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quakerhavencamp
• Facebookfacebook.com/quakerhc
• Instagraminstagram.com/quakerhavencamp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quaker-haven-camp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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