Katepwa Lake Camp

What Katepwa Lake Camp does

Katepwa Lake Camp (KLC) is a non-profit Christian summer camp and retreat center founded in 1949 and located on a 120-acre lakefront property on Katepwa Lake in the Qu'Appelle Valley, approximately 45 minutes east of Regina, Saskatchewan. Affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada and accredited by the Saskatchewan Camps Association, KLC operates six distinct overnight summer camp programs serving children and teens ages 6-17 (Scamper Camp, Junior Camp, Junior Adventure Camp, Junior Teen Camp, Junior Teen EXTREME, and Senior Teen Camp), a two-year Leader in Training (LIT) program for ages 14-17, weekend Family Camp getaways, and year-round facility rentals to church, school, and youth groups using the Cohen Lodge, Turnbull Chapel, Worship Center, cabins, and waterfront amenities.

The organization runs on a small operational footprint: two year-round staff (Camp Director Payton Veltkamp and Property Manager Saw Min) plus a board of six directors, supported by 20+ seasonal summer staff and volunteer labor during shoulder seasons. Technology is limited to commodity SaaS — CampBrain for camper/staff registration, Zeffy for donations, and Entripyshops for merchandise — with no proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or data-driven product offerings.

KLC's revenue model combines camper registration fees (tiered at Full Cost / 20% Subsidy / 35% Subsidy, with prices ranging from approximately $255 to $770 per program), facility rental fees ($575/day base plus $11.50/person/day), LIT tuition ($550-$600), branded merchandise, and a substantial donation base including the Camp Matters campaign, KampFire Keepers recurring giving program, and annual Stream-a-thon fundraisers. The camp subsidizes roughly half of each camper's true $700+ per-attendee cost through donations and rental cross-subsidization, reflecting a charitable financial model rather than a profit-maximizing one. Customer segments are fragmented individual Saskatchewan families and faith-affiliated groups, with no enterprise anchor accounts.

Name

Katepwa Lake Camp

Legal name

Katepwa Lake Camp

Website

https://katepwalakecamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Katepwa Lake Camp is a non-profit Christian summer camp in Saskatchewan, Canada, offering six overnight camp programs for ages 6-17, a Leader in Training program, Family Camp weekends, and year-round retreat rentals on a 120-acre lakefront property affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camps and Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Overnight youth camps
• Family retreat center
• Leadership training programs
• Faith-based camping

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Qu'appelle

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registrations: Overnight camp programs for children ages 6-17 including Junior Camp, Junior Teen Camp, Junior Teen EXTREME, Junior Adventure Camp, Scamper Camp, and Senior Teen Camp. Tiered pricing system where actual cost per camper is over $700, with subsidies available.
2. Facility Rentals: Year-round rental of camp facilities including Cohen Lodge, cabins, Turnbull Chapel, Worship Center, and outdoor spaces to school groups, church retreats, youth events, and other organizations. Base rate $575/day plus guest accommodation fee of $11.50/person/day.
3. Merchandise Sales: KLC branded merchandise store offering customizable apparel with camp logos. Online store through Entripyshops.
4. Leader in Training Program: Two-year leadership development program for ages 14-17. Year 1 costs $600, Year 2 costs $550. Program designed to train future camp leaders.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Non-profit charitable organization relying on donations. Active campaigns include 'Camp Matters' (supporting camper families), 'KampFire Keepers' (monthly/yearly donor program), and annual stream-a-thon events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Katepwa Lake Camp operates a Christian summer camp and retreat center on a 120-acre lakefront property on Katepwa Lake in Saskatchewan, offering overnight summer camp programs for ages 6-17 (Scamper, Junior, Junior Adventure, Junior Teen, Junior Teen EXTREME, and Senior Teen camps), a two-year Leader in Training program for ages 14-17, Family Camp weekends, and year-round facility rentals to churches, schools, and youth groups. The core experience combines water sports, land adventure activities, swimming lessons, and faith-based character development programming.

Product overview

Katepwa Lake Camp (KLC) is a Christian summer camp and retreat center in southern Saskatchewan offering a unified portfolio of overnight camping programs and facility rentals. The core offerings include six distinct summer camp programs (Junior Camp, Junior Teen Camp, Jr Teen EXTREME, Junior Adventure Camp, Scamper Camp, and Senior Teen Camp) serving ages 6-17, the two-year Leader in Training (LIT) program for ages 14-17, Family Camp weekend getaways, and guest group retreat rentals. Additional offerings include swimming lessons through the Lifesaving Society, an online merchandise store, and charitable donation programs (Camp Matters and KampFire Keepers). The camp operates from a 120-acre lakefront property featuring the Cohen Lodge, Turnbull Chapel, McCall Outdoor Chapel, Worship Center, waterfront facilities, and cabin accommodations. All programs emphasize faith-based character development combined with adventure activities including water sports, archery, climbing, and mountain biking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leader in Training (LIT): A two-year leadership development program for teens aged 14-17, designed to build Christian servant leaders through bible-based curriculum, camp skills, and hands-on serving experience.

Products and services

• Junior Camp Full-week overnight summer camp for ages 8-12 featuring wakeboarding, kneeboarding, mountain biking, tubing, archery, climbing wall, zipline, outdoor survival, swimming, and crafts.
• Junior Teen Camp Week-long overnight camp for ages 12-15 featuring tubing, swimming, archery, climbing wall, mountain biking, marksmanship, wakeboarding, and camp-wide games with more relaxed scheduling and personal choice.
• Junior Teen EXTREME Adventure-focused overnight camp for ages 12-15 offering extreme versions of camp activities including early-morning wakeboarding, intense survival training, paintball course, and other high-intensity experiences.
• Junior Adventure Camp Short overnight camp for ages 8-12 new to camp, offering tubing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, outdoor survival, arts & crafts, rock-climbing, and archery.
• Scamper Camp Two-day introductory overnight camp for ages 6-9 featuring swimming, games, crafts, singing, devotions, and campfires with trained cabin leaders.
• Senior Teen Camp Advanced overnight camp for ages 15-17 combining adventure, strong mentorship, and intentional reflection to help teens grow in confidence, faith, and leadership.
• Leader in Training (LIT) Program Two-year leadership development program for ages 14-17 using Bible-based curriculum, camp skills training, soft skills development, and hands-on serving experience. Year 1 costs $600; Year 2 costs $550.
• Family Camp Weekend family getaway offering wakeboarding, kayaking, ziplining, archery, and group activities. Accommodations include cabins, lodge rooms, tenting, or RV spaces. Pricing is $135 per family plus $25 per person.
• Swimming Lessons Lifesaving Society certified swimming lessons available for all 4- and 5-day camps, allowing campers to earn swim badges and complete levels during camp.
• Guest Group Retreats and Rentals Retreat and conference center rentals for school groups, church retreats, and youth events. Includes Cohen Lodge, cabins, Turnbull Chapel, Worship Center, McCall Outdoor Chapel, and waterfront facilities. Base rate $575/day plus $11.50/person/day accommodation fee.
• KLC Branded Merchandise Online merchandise store offering customizable KLC branded apparel including t-shirts and hoodies with classic KLC logos, sold through the Entripyshops platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $700 actual cost per camper subsidized through tiered pricing and donations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (CBWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with CBWC provides organizational oversight and connection to camp ministry network across Western Canada. Churches within CBWC in all four western provinces, Yukon and Northwest Territories. CBWC is passionate about camp ministry and KLC falls under its umbrella.
• Saskatchewan Camps Association (SCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCA sets high standards that camps must achieve for association membership. Promotes, enriches, and encourages development of quality organized camping for all Saskatchewan people through leadership, advocacy, and provision of services.
• Lifesaving SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLC offers swimming lessons through the Lifesaving Society's Swim For Life program. LSS certified lifeguards provide instruction, and campers can earn swim badges and receive report cards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Muskoka Woods: Established Canadian summer camp offering multi-activity overnight programs with leadership development. Comparable in multi-activity programming (water sports, adventure, leadership) and camper age range, but operates at much larger scale.
• Camp Tamakwa: Long-established Canadian summer camp in Ontario offering traditional overnight camping with waterfront activities. Comparable in lakeside overnight format, multi-activity offerings, and historical brand reputation.

Direct peers

• Cedarbrook Camp: Christian summer camp in Ontario offering overnight programs and leadership training (LIT-equivalent). Direct peer in faith-based programming model and overnight camper experience.
• Camp Kadesh: A Saskatchewan-based Christian summer camp referenced by KLC board member Jimmy Schimmel as a prior employer. Comparable as a faith-based overnight camp in the same province with overlapping camper demographics.
• Pine Ridge Bible Camp: Saskatchewan Christian summer camp offering overnight programs for children and youth. Direct peer given shared faith-based positioning, overnight programming, and similar age-group camper segments in Saskatchewan.
• Circle Square Ranch: Christian camp in Saskatchewan serving children and youth with overnight programming and leadership training. Comparable in faith-based identity, multi-age programming, and overnight camp format.
• Frontier Ranch: Christian camp affiliated with a denominational network offering overnight summer programs with leadership training. Comparable in faith-based programming, leadership pipeline, and overnight camp structure.
• Camp Kwasind: Ontario-based Christian summer camp with overnight programs, leadership development, and waterfront activities. Comparable as a faith-based overnight camp with multi-age programming and leadership pipeline.

Regional players

• Briercrest Camps: Christian college-affiliated summer camps in Saskatchewan connected to the same evangelical network as KLC. Comparable in faith-based positioning and regional Saskatchewan camper base, with overlap in church referral channels.

Emerging players

• YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Camps: Global Christian ministry offering camp and discipleship programs; KLC's Camp Director previously served with YWAM. Comparable in faith-based youth programming and short-term camp formats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/katepwalakecamp

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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