Camp Sunshine of Aurora

Name

Camp Sunshine of Aurora

Legal name

Camp Sunshine of Aurora

Website

https://campsunshineofaurora.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMALAO

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

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

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

Keywords

• Special needs summer camp
• Disability services program
• Therapeutic camp services
• ABA therapy camp
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals made online via PayPal or by mail. Donations of any amount are accepted and greatly appreciated.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Financial support from corporate sponsors including Covia, Legacy Construction, Ten Six Const, Preston Superstore, Puffleman Insurance, KeyBank, Canton Drop Forge, and Peak Wealth Solutions. Companies can also participate in donation matching programs.
3. United Way Contributions: Camp Sunshine is an approved recipient of United Way fund contributions. Companies supporting United Way can designate the camp as a donation recipient through the 'Other' box on donation cards.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events including the 17th Annual Golf Outing (May 19, 2025) at Barrington Golf Club and the Run for the Sun program where runners raise funds for the camp.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Sunshine of Aurora operates a four-week summer day camp program (Monday-Thursday in July, 9:00am-2:45pm) at Aurora City Schools for children with special needs from Pre-K through graduation age. The program applies evidence-based practices such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH methodology, and data-driven progress monitoring, delivering individualized daily routines, visual schedules, sensory activities, and positive behavior supports aligned with each camper's IEP goals.

Product overview

Camp Sunshine of Aurora operates a single core program: a four-week summer camp for children with special needs (Pre-k through Graduation) held at Aurora City Schools in July. The camp uses evidence-based practices (Applied Behavior Analysis, TEACCH) to support individualized goals in social, academic, and daily living skills. Fundraising events—the Annual Golf Outing and Run for the Sun—support the camp's operations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit relying on donations processed via PayPal and United Way contributions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Program A four-week summer day camp (Monday-Thursday in July, 9:00am-2:45pm) held at Aurora City Schools for children with special needs from Pre-K through graduation age. The program applies evidence-based practices including Applied Behavior Analysis, TEACCH methodology, and data-driven progress monitoring, with individualized daily routines, visual schedules, sensory activities, and positive behavior supports aligned with each camper's IEP and 504 goals.
• Annual Golf Outing An annual 4-person scramble golf tournament fundraiser held at Barrington Golf Club in Aurora, OH, featuring closest-to-the-pin, longest drive, and putting contests, with registration, shotgun start, lunch, dinner, and awards ceremony. The 17th Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for May 19, 2025.
• Run for the Sun A community fundraising initiative where runners participate in local and metropolitan events ranging from 1-mile fun runs to marathons to raise funds for Camp Sunshine, with participants receiving a Camp Sunshine technical running shirt.

Quantifiable outcome

• Retention and growth of social, academic, and daily living skills during summer months

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Barrington Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2025Venue partner for the 17th Annual Golf Outing & Fundraiser. Located in Aurora, OH.
• United WaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCamp Sunshine of Aurora is an approved recipient of United Way fund contributions. Employees at companies that support United Way can designate the organization to receive their donations by marking the 'Other' box on their donation card.
• CoviaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Camp Sunshine of Aurora.
• Legacy ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Camp Sunshine of Aurora.
• Ten Six ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Camp Sunshine of Aurora.
• Preston SuperstoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Camp Sunshine of Aurora.
• Puffleman InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Camp Sunshine of Aurora.
• KeyBankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Camp Sunshine of Aurora.
• Canton Drop ForgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Camp Sunshine of Aurora.
• Peak Wealth SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Camp Sunshine of Aurora.
• Aurora City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp programs are held at Aurora City Schools during the summer session. The partnership provides the physical location for camp activities and aligns with the school district's special education services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• SeriousFun Children's Network: Global network of camps founded by Paul Newman serving children with serious illnesses and disabilities at no cost to families. Camp Sunshine follows a structurally similar model and could be evaluated as a candidate member or affiliate organization.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit operating summer camp programs for children and adults with disabilities across many states, including Ohio. Comparable special-needs camp mission at national scale, with broader service portfolio (employment, therapy, advocacy) beyond Camp Sunshine's narrow summer-only scope.
• MDA Summer Camp: Nationwide network of week-long summer camps operated by the Muscular Dystrophy Association for children with neuromuscular diseases. Direct operating parallel as a free, donor-funded special-needs summer camp program, though disease-specific rather than disability-general.

Direct peers

• Flying Horse Farms: Free, medically-supported residential summer camp in Mount Gilead, Ohio serving children with serious illnesses and their families. Highly comparable as an Ohio-based nonprofit camp using evidence-based programming for children with special medical, developmental, or physical needs.
• Camp Cheerful (Achievement Centers for Children): Cleveland-area fully accessible camp operated by Achievement Centers for Children serving children and adults with disabilities. Comparable as a Northeast Ohio special-needs summer camp with individualized programming and community fundraising.
• Camp Nuhop: Nonprofit residential summer camp in Perrysville, Ohio serving children and adults with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and behavioral disorders. Direct operating peer given the same special-needs Ohio summer camp model with scholarship-based enrollment.

Regional players

• Camp Korey: Free, medically-supported residential camp in Washington state serving children with serious medical conditions, founded within the SeriousFun Children's Network. Comparable operating model (free, donor-funded, evidence-based, condition-focused summer camp) but geographically distant from Aurora.

Others

• Variety – the Children's Charity of Ohio: Ohio chapter of a national children's charity that funds accessible mobility, programs, and specialized experiences for children with disabilities. Comparable Northeast Ohio special-needs mission and donor base, though not a direct operating camp peer.
• Starlight Children's Foundation: National nonprofit delivering programs, including camp experiences and hospital entertainment, for seriously ill children and their families. Comparable as an adjacent donor-funded special-needs program ecosystem, although programming is broader than residential summer camp.
• The Arc of Ohio: Statewide advocacy and services organization supporting Ohioans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Comparable disability-services mission within Ohio, serving a partially overlapping family population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/campsunshineofaurora
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campsunshineofaurora

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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