Pine Ridge Bible Camp

What Pine Ridge Bible Camp does

Pine Ridge Bible Camp is a faith-based, non-profit Christian youth camp and retreat center founded in 1946 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. It operates on a 100-acre lakefront property with 800 feet of Pine Lake beachfront and a state license to accommodate 275 campers, offering a multi-program portfolio including summer overnight camps (Prime Time for grades 1-4, Oasis for grades 2-6, Ridge Jr. High for grades 7-9, Senior High for grades 9-12, and Freddy's Friends for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 16-70), day camps for grades 1-6, winter retreats (WhiteOut, WhiteOut Jr., Freddy's Winter Adventure, Renewal Ladies Weekend), and year-round programs (Homeschool Camp Days, Teen Connectors, L.I.T.). The organization also generates revenue through year-round facility rentals of its Ver Lee Retreat Center, Oasis Cabins, Ridge Tabits, and RV campsites to churches, schools, and other organizations.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid of camp registration fees (unit-priced $125 to $540 per camper depending on program and duration, with sibling, pastor/missionary, and early-bird discounts), donations and fundraising (general fund, capital campaigns, campership scholarships exceeding $50,000 annually for 100+ campers, and events including Tee Up Fore Kids golf outing, annual banquet, and auction), and facility rental fees. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the CampWise online registration portal, supplemented by church partnership referrals, group bookings from schools and churches, and donor cultivation through annual events. No proprietary technology underpins the offering; the business is fundamentally a people-intensive experiential ministry supported by CampWise registration software and standard digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, email newsletter, website).

The camp is led by Executive Director Kevin Grifhorst (a former camper who joined staff in 1987) and Director of Business Operations Michelle Grifhorst, both missionaries sent by Grandville Baptist Church, with a team of 11-50 employees. It maintains strategic partnerships with BCM International for children's ministry and church planting, CCCA for industry networking, and SMAT for aviation camp programming. Approximately 1,000 children and youth are served annually, with historic summer enrollment averaging 700-900 campers over nine weeks and an average of 125+ recorded salvation decisions per summer during prior leadership periods. The organization is community-supported, with no institutional investors or venture backing, and has received a $200,000 estate legacy gift seeding a Sr. High Duplex Cabin capital campaign.

Name

Pine Ridge Bible Camp

Legal name

Pine Ridge Bible Camp

Website

https://pineridgecamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pine Ridge Bible Camp is a faith-based, non-profit Christian youth camp and retreat center in Cedar Springs, Michigan, serving approximately 1,000 children and youth annually through summer overnight/day camps, winter retreats, special needs programs, and year-round homeschool and teen leadership experiences on a 100-acre lakefront property.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Youth Camp & Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth summer camps
• Christian retreat center
• Faith-based programs
• Winter youth retreats
• Facility rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Springs

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Camp Registration Fees: Fees charged for summer day camps, overnight camps, winter retreats, and special needs camps. Revenue varies by program type and duration.
2. Donations and Fundraising: General fund donations, capital campaigns, campership fund, and missionary staff support. Annual events include Tee Up Fore Kids golf outing, auction, and banquet.
3. Facility Rentals: Year-round rental of retreat center, cabins, and tabits to churches, schools, and organizations. Includes optional food service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Pine Ridge Bible Camp is a non-profit Christian youth camp located in Cedar Springs, Michigan, founded in 1946. It operates as a faith-based ministry offering Christ-centered summer camps, winter retreats, year-round youth programs, and rental of its camp facilities to churches and outside groups.

Product overview

Pine Ridge Bible Camp operates a multi-program portfolio of Christian youth camps and retreat services centered around sharing and modeling the message of Jesus. The core offerings include summer overnight camps (Prime Time, Oasis, Jr. High/Ridge, Senior High) and day camps serving grades 1-12, plus special needs camps (Freddy's Friends). Seasonal offerings include winter retreats (WhiteOut, WhiteOut Jr., Freddy's Winter Adventure, Renewal Ladies Weekend). Year-round programs encompass Homeschool Camp Days, Teen Connectors, and Teen Leadership (L.I.T.). The organization also generates revenue through facility rentals of its Ver Lee Retreat Center, Oasis Cabins, Ridge Tabits, and RV campsites to external groups. Specialty add-on programs include Aviation Camp at SMAT, Wilderness Trips, and Adventure Trips.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Freddy's Friends: Summer camp program for individuals with developmental disabilities, serving ages 16-70
• WhiteOut Retreats
• WhiteOut Jr.
• Oasis Camps
• Ridge Camps
• Sr. High Camps
• Prime Time
• Homeschool Camp Days
• Teen Connectors
• Renewal Ladies Weekend

Products and services

• Summer Youth Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000 children and youth served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hurst MechanicalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Tee Up Fore Kids golf outing, supporting camp ministry and camper scholarship fund.
• StifelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Tee Up Fore Kids golf outing.
• Pilgrim's Run Golf ClubminorOthers · 1 January 2026Golf course venue for annual Tee Up Fore Kids event.
• Various Auction SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Multiple sponsors for annual auction event including matching donor, big item sponsors, meal sponsors, and table sponsors. Sponsors include Ridgeline Financial, Harbor View Restaurant, and various local businesses.
• BCM International (Bible Club Movement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCM International is a worldwide outreach focusing on children's ministries and church planting. Pine Ridge is partnered with BCM International, which conducts Bible Clubs in public schools around the Grand Rapids region. Camp directors Kevin and Michelle Grifhorst are missionaries sent by Grandville Baptist Church, with BCM connections.
• Christian Camp Conference Association (CCCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for Christian camps providing networking, resources, and best practices for camp ministry.
• Rockford Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber of commerce connection for West Michigan business community engagement.
• SMAT (School of Missionary Aviation Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation camp partner in Ionia where campers spend days exploring flight through hands-on learning and real flight experiences under expert guidance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Spring Hill Camps: Spring Hill Camps is a Michigan-based Christian summer camp offering overnight, day, and family camp programs on multiple properties. It is the closest direct peer to Pine Ridge given similar size, mission, regional reach, and youth ministry focus.
• Lake Ann Camp: Lake Ann Camp is a year-round Christian camp and retreat center in northern Michigan offering summer youth camps, family camps, retreats, and facility rentals. It directly competes with Pine Ridge for West Michigan Christian families and church retreat bookings.
• Camp Michawana: Camp Michawana is a Christian camp in Hastings, Michigan offering summer camps, retreats, and outdoor education. It is a regional peer to Pine Ridge serving West Michigan families and church groups.
• Camp Barakel: Camp Barakel is a non-profit Christian camp in northern Michigan offering summer camps, retreats, and family events. Comparable to Pine Ridge in faith-based mission, seasonal programming model, and Michigan-based regional focus.
• Cedar Ridge Ministries / Camp Cedar Ridge: Cedar Ridge is a Christian camp and retreat center in Michigan offering summer day and overnight camps, outdoor school, and retreats. Direct overlap with Pine Ridge's West Michigan geographic base and faith-based programming.
• HoneyRock (Wheaton College): HoneyRock is the outdoor center for Wheaton College, a Christian camp in northern Wisconsin offering summer youth camps, family camps, and leadership development. Comparable in faith-based programming, retreat offerings, and youth leadership tracks.
• Timber-lee Christian Center: Timber-lee is a year-round Christian camp and retreat center in East Troy, Wisconsin, offering summer camps, retreats, and outdoor education. Comparable in mission, scale, and year-round programming model to Pine Ridge.

Others

• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA): CCCA is the industry association for Christian camps and conference centers. Pine Ridge is itself a member; relevant as an ecosystem/peer network for benchmarking programming, standards, and best practices.

Emerging players

• Camp Awesome / MIR Ministries: MIR Ministries is a Michigan-based Christian organization serving youth through camp and adventure programs. Comparable mission and youth ministry focus, though smaller scale than Pine Ridge.

Regional players

• Gilmore Community Foundation Camps: Gilmore camps in Michigan offer summer youth camp experiences (including Camp Michindoh) with similar services (overnight, day, retreat facilities). Comparable in size and regional Michigan service area, though not faith-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/pine_ridge_camp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PineRidgeBibleCamp
• Facebookfacebook.com/pineridgecamp
• Instagraminstagram.com/pineridgecamp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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