Coppercreek Camp

What Coppercreek Camp does

Coppercreek Camp is a private, family-owned traditional overnight summer camp located on 200 acres of private land three miles outside Greenville, in northeastern California. Founded in 1965 by John Lindskog and Lynne Evarts and now operated by their granddaughter Sutter Rogers and her husband Taylor Rogers, the camp serves youth ages 7-15 with a multi-activity residential program that includes horseback riding (Equestrian Center with CHA-certified instructors), the TAPs (Thin Air Patrol) climbing program, a BMX course, a high and low ropes Challenge Course, archery and riflery ranges, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, and nature education. Capacity is approximately 100 campers per session, supported by roughly 37 seasonal staff of which about one-third are international counselors recruited through Wildpacks and American Summers.

The business model has historically rested on per-session overnight camp tuition, marketed direct-to-consumer through the camp website, phone enrollment, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube), an extensive content blog, ACA membership, and third-party directories such as Summer Camp Hub. Multi-generational family enrollment and a structured Counselor-in-Training (10th-11th grade) and Junior Counselor (12th grade) leadership track drive repeat demand and a deep alumni community ("Vintages"). Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website.

Since summer 2021, the core tuition line has been paused following the Dixie Fire — California's largest single wildfire — which caused severe infrastructure damage and left thousands of hazardous trees on site. The camp is currently in rebuild mode and is not accepting traditional camper sessions; interim revenue has been generated through Hipcamp hosting of the property, and the Memorial Fund and donations (via Genesee Retreat and the ACA Camper Scholarship Program) are being raised to underwrite the recovery. The company remains ACA-accredited and continues to operate at a reduced scope pending full restoration of facilities.

Name

Coppercreek Camp

Legal name

Coppercreek Camps Inc.

Website

https://coppercreek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coppercreek Camp is a family-owned traditional overnight summer camp in Greenville, California, serving youth ages 7-15 through horseback riding, climbing, BMX, and outdoor programs on 200 acres. Operations are paused while rebuilding after the 2021 Dixie Fire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Overnight Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs (THAAAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG)

Keywords

• Overnight summer camp
• Youth summer programs
• Traditional summer camp
• Outdoor youth education
• Equestrian youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville, California

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: Traditional overnight summer camp sessions for youth ages 7-15. Currently paused due to Dixie Fire rebuilding efforts.
2. Donations: Charitable contributions through the Memorial Fund and general donations to support camp operations and scholarship programs

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coppercreek Camp operates a traditional overnight summer camp in Greenville, California, providing youth ages 7-15 with multi-week residential camp experiences featuring horseback riding, BMX, climbing, swimming, archery, riflery, and outdoor adventure programs. The camp also runs Counselor in Training (CIT) and Junior Counselor leadership programs for older teens and accepts charitable donations to support camper scholarships.

Product overview

Coppercreek Camp is a traditional overnight summer camp offering a unified suite of programs for youth aged 7-15. The core offering is the Traditional Overnight Summer Camp experience, supplemented by leadership development programs (CIT for 10th-11th graders and Junior Counselor for 12th graders). Activity programs include an Equestrian Center with horseback riding instruction, a BMX course, the Thin Air Patrol (TAPs) climbing program, a high and low ropes Challenge Course, archery and riflery ranges, swimming facilities, and access to outdoor adventures in surrounding forests and Lassen National Park. The camp also operates a Memorial Fund donation program to provide scholarships for campers. Note: The camp was impacted by the Dixie Fire in 2021 and is currently not offering traditional children's summer camp sessions while rebuilding infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Overnight Summer Camp A traditional overnight summer camp experience for youth ages 7-15 offering multi-week residential sessions with activities such as horseback riding, BMX, archery, riflery, climbing, swimming, hiking, and outdoor adventures in a mountain setting in Greenville, California. The camp operates with approximately 100 camper capacity and is currently paused due to Dixie Fire rebuilding efforts.
• Counselor in Training (CIT) Program A leadership development program for 10th and 11th graders designed to teach counseling skills and prepare participants for staff roles at camp.
• Junior Counselor Program A program for 12th graders that supports their transition from camper to camp staff member through mentorship and on-the-job leadership experience.
• Equestrian Center Horseback Riding Program A horseback riding instruction program for campers utilizing three riding rings, a round pen, a four stall barn, paddocks, and a tack house on the camp property, staffed by CHA-certified riding instructors.
• BMX Course Program A BMX activity program featuring a custom course with gap jumps, doubles, tabletops, and 'the PIT', where campers can ride, race, hold style contests, and contribute to building and maintaining the course.
• Thin Air Patrol (TAPs) Climbing Program A specialty progressive rock climbing program in which campers develop the skills and knowledge necessary to safely enjoy rock climbing, starting on low elements and progressing to advanced techniques.
• Challenge Course (High and Low Ropes) A challenge course facility featuring 10 high elements, 2 zip lines, and a low ropes course for team building and personal challenge activities available to campers.
• Memorial Fund and Camper Scholarship Donation Program A charitable donation program that funds camper scholarships for families with financial need and supports camp operations and rebuilding, with donations accepted via PayPal, by mail, or through the Genesee Retreat and ACA Camper Scholarship Program for tax-deductible contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Campers develop independence, confidence, and appreciation for outdoors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WildpackscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational exchange agency used for recruiting international staff. International staff must apply through Wildpacks or American Summers before contacting camp for application review and Skype interview.
• American SummerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational exchange agency for recruiting international camp staff. Part of the international staff recruitment program that brings diverse counselors from around the world.
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACA accreditation is displayed on the camp website. The association provides camp standards, accreditation programs, and industry resources. Coppercreek participates in ACA scholarship programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Camp Echo Lake: Traditional co-ed overnight summer camp in upstate New York with multi-activity curriculum and family-owned history. Comparable broad-activity structure and ACA-accredited traditional camp model.
• Camp Cobbossee: Traditional overnight summer camp in Maine with broad multi-sport and activity programming, including equestrian and waterfront offerings. Comparable traditional co-ed camp model and direct enrollment to families.
• Camp Towanda: Traditional co-ed overnight summer camp in Honesdale, PA offering multi-activity programming, sports, water and adventure activities for similar youth ages. Closely comparable traditional American overnight camp with long family-owned history.
• Camp Vega: Traditional girls' overnight summer camp in Maine with strong equestrian, sports and waterfront programming. Comparable in activity breadth (especially the equestrian emphasis Coppercreek highlights) and traditional camp positioning.
• Camp Tawonga: Traditional co-ed overnight summer camp in the Sierra Nevada near Yosemite, serving similar youth age range with multi-activity programming (equestrian, ropes, water sports). Closest geographic and structural analog to Coppercreek in California.
• Camp Kenwood: Traditional brother-sister overnight summer camp in New Hampshire offering broad multi-activity programming (sports, arts, water) for similar age campers. Comparable traditional model, family-owned heritage, and direct-to-consumer enrollment.
• Camp Wekeela: Traditional co-ed overnight summer camp in Maine offering multi-activity programming with strong emphasis on sports and outdoor adventure. Comparable in scale, programming breadth, and family-owned heritage.
• Camp Pinecliffe: Traditional girls' overnight summer camp in Maine offering multi-activity programming including equestrian, water and adventure sports. Comparable traditional American overnight camp with family heritage.
• Point O'Pines Camp: Long-established traditional girls' overnight summer camp in the Adirondacks with broad multi-activity programming. Comparable traditional American overnight camp structure, family ownership, and ACA accreditation.

Others

• Hipcamp: Outdoor hospitality marketplace where Coppercreek currently lists the property for short-term Hipcamp stays during the fire recovery period. Acts as a distribution partner rather than a direct competitor, enabling the camp's interim revenue pivot.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/coppercreekcamp?lang=en
• YouTubeyoutube.com/coppercreekcamp
• Facebookfacebook.com/coppercreek.camp
• Instagraminstagram.com/coppercreekcamp
• Pinterestpinterest.com/coppercreekcamp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coppercreek-camp

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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