Camp Wawona

What Camp Wawona does

Camp Wawona is a non-profit summer camp and year-round retreat facility operated as a ministry of the Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Founded in 1929, it operates on approximately 30 acres of deeded land inside Yosemite National Park at 8110 Forest Drive, Wawona, California. The camp resumed summer operations in 2025 after a period of transition and is actively promoting its 2026 season. It is a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association (CCCA) and pursues American Camping Association accreditation.

The core product set consists of age-segmented overnight summer camps — Adventure Camp (ages 7-11), Junior Camp (ages 9-12), Teen Camp (ages 13-17), and Teen Bible Academy Outpost (ages 14-17) — alongside an all-ages Family Camp. Base-camp activities include archery, swimming, challenge course, rock climbing, wilderness survival, RC cars, and reintroduced equine programming. An on-site medical team provides 24/7 care during camp season. Year-round, the camp rents facilities to groups of 20+ for church retreats, conference convocations, family reunions, and outdoor-education programs. There is no proprietary technology; registrations are processed via the third-party Ultracamp platform.

Revenue comes from three streams: per-camper summer program fees (Adventure Camp $400; Family Camp $450; other session pricing undisclosed), year-round group rental fees (quote-based), and tax-deductible donations processed through the Central California Conference Treasury Department. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via campwawona.org, Ultracamp registration, phone, email, social media, and the SDA church network, with no intermediaries or resellers. There is no disclosed revenue, no external investors, and no headcount disclosed beyond two named directors leading summer and year-round operations respectively.

Name

Camp Wawona

Legal name

Camp Wawona

Website

https://campwawona.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp Wawona is a non-profit Seventh-day Adventist summer camp and year-round retreat facility on 30 deeded acres inside Yosemite National Park, serving youth ages 7-17, families, and church and outdoor-education groups since 1929.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp 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)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Faith-based youth ministry
• Outdoor education retreats
• Conference and retreat facilities
• Family camp experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Wawona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Fees: Camp Wawona charges registration fees for various summer camp programs including Adventure Camp ($400), Junior Camps, Teen Camp, and Family Camp ($450). These fees cover lodging, activities, meals, and programming for the duration of each camp session.
2. Year-Round Facility Rentals: Camp Wawona accepts reservations for year-round group use including conference convocations, church retreats, family reunions, and outdoor education programs. Groups of more than 20 guests can make reservations through the office. Pricing varies by facility type and season.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a non-profit ministry, Camp Wawona accepts tax-deductible donations for general operations and specific maintenance needs. The camp has identified major maintenance needs including picnic tables and commercial laundry equipment. Donations can be directed to specific projects or general camp needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Camp Wawona sells multi-week overnight summer camp sessions (Adventure Camp ages 7-11 at $400, Junior Camp ages 9-12, Teen Camp ages 13-17, Teen Bible Academy Outpost Camp ages 14-17, and Family Camp at $450) and year-round facility rentals and conference/retreat hosting for groups of more than 20 guests. Programming is faith-based and built around outdoor recreation in Yosemite National Park. The camp also solicits tax-deductible donations for operations and maintenance projects.

Product overview

Camp Wawona is a non-profit ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church offering summer camp programs and year-round retreat services in Yosemite National Park. The portfolio includes age-specific overnight camps (Adventure Camp for ages 7-11, Junior Camp for ages 9-12, Teen Camp for ages 13-17, and Teen Bible Academy/Outpost Camp for ages 14-17), Family Camp for all ages, and conference/retreat facility rentals with various housing options. The camp operates Base Camp Activities including archery, swimming, challenge courses, and wilderness programs as part of its core summer camp offering. Additional services include on-site medical care, conference hosting for groups over 20 guests, and outdoor education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adventure Camp
• Junior Camp
• Teen Camp
• Outpost Camp - Teen Bible Academy
• Family Camp
• Year-Round Facilities and Reservations
• Conference and Retreat Services

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Christian Camping and Conference Association (CCCA)coreOthersCamp Wawona is a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association (CCCA), which helps ensure the camp meets standards expected by parents for child safety and programming quality. CCCA provides resources, standards, and network support for Christian camp operators.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Camp Kulaqua: Seventh-day Adventist-affiliated camp and retreat center in High Springs, Florida. Offers multi-week youth summer camps, family camp, and conference/retreat hosting — directly comparable product portfolio to Camp Wawona.
• Camp Living Waters: Seventh-day Adventist youth camp in Northern California offering overnight summer camps with outdoor adventure and spiritual programming — comparable SDA-affiliated niche player.
• Camp Cedar Crest: Seventh-day Adventist summer camp in Cedar Lake, Michigan. Runs age-segregated overnight camp sessions, wilderness activities, and spiritual programming for children and teens, mirroring Camp Wawona's core youth offerings.
• Forest Home Christian Camps: Multi-site Christian camp and conference center in Southern California operating summer youth camps, family camp, and year-round retreats — closely comparable model to Camp Wawona's faith-based ministry structure.
• Pine Springs Ranch: Seventh-day Adventist summer camp and conference center in the San Bernardino Mountains of California. Operates as a direct ministry peer with comparable overnight camp programming, faith-based curriculum, and year-round retreat rentals.
• Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center: Northern California Christian camp and conference center offering summer youth camps, family camp, and year-round retreat/conference hosting. Comparable faith-based programming and Bay Area/regional draw.
• Camp Mi Casa: Seventh-day Adventist camp in Oregon providing summer camp programs for youth and year-round retreat facilities — comparable denominational affiliation and product set.

Others

• Christian Camping and Conference Association (CCCA): Industry association and accreditation body of which Camp Wawona is a member. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem peer providing the standards and peer benchmarking framework Camp Wawona operates within.

Regional players

• Audubon Outdoor Education Programs: Nature-based outdoor education providers operating programs in California, including Yosemite-adjacent settings. Comparable on the outdoor education / school group use case that overlaps Camp Wawona's outdoor education segment.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Camp Campbell: Northern California YMCA-operated overnight camp offering youth summer camp programs and outdoor education. Broader organization but directly comparable overnight summer camp product and California geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/campwawona
• Facebookfacebook.com/campwawona1929
• Instagraminstagram.com/camp_wawona
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-wawona

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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