What ARROWHEAD BIBLE CAMP does

Arrowhead Bible Camp is a privately held, mission-driven Christian camp and retreat center founded approximately 55 years ago and located on 72 acres of lakefront property on Chain Lake in New Auburn, Wisconsin, roughly 40 miles north of Eau Claire. The organization operates year-round and serves three primary customer sets: youth and teen campers (grades 1-12) attending age-segmented summer programs such as Kids Camp ($236), Classic Camp, Junior High, and Senior High ($375); older high schoolers enrolled in the two-week BASIC ($776) and 12-day HomeBase ($484) intensive discipleship programs plus adventure ministries like Pole & Paddle and Hiking North Shore; and external groups (churches, families, adult retreat groups of 15-160 people) that rent the facility for retreats priced from $42 to $159 per person depending on lodging tier and event.

The business model combines fee-for-service program revenue with a fundraising layer. Program fees are set per-camper or per-attendee on a unit-pricing basis, while donations flow into earmarked funds covering general operations, scholarships, building repair, a New Building Fund, and staff support. The technology footprint is minimal: the camp relies on a third-party online registration platform (Circuitree) for enrollment, health forms, roommate matching, and payments, alongside a content website, Facebook, and Instagram for marketing. There is no proprietary software, no API, and no app.

The operating model depends on 18 employees, including 6 long-tenured core missionary staff led by Executive Director Jeremiah Harder (since 2002) and a larger pool of seasonal summer staff. Lodging ranges from rustic standard cabins to modern cabins with private bathrooms, a lodge, and a free cottage for ministry personnel, with a 135-seat chapel, dining hall, and small-group meeting spaces supporting program delivery.

Name

ARROWHEAD BIBLE CAMP

Legal name

Arrowhead Bible Camp

Website

https://abcamp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arrowhead Bible Camp is a private, mission-driven Christian camp and retreat center in New Auburn, Wisconsin, serving youth campers, church retreat groups, and families through fee-based summer camps, teen discipleship programs, adventure trips, and year-round retreat rentals on its 72-acre lakefront property.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Camp and Retreat Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ), Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG), Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Christian camp programs
• Youth retreat services
• Discipleship training camps
• Facility rental retreats
• Adventure ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Auburn

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 Youth Camp Registrations: Revenue from registration fees for various youth camp programs including Kids Camp, Classic Camp, Junior High, Senior High, and Adventure Ministries programs (Pole & Paddle, Hiking North Shore). Registration fees range from $236 to $776 depending on program duration and type.
2. Retreat Rentals: Revenue from hosting retreat groups at their facility including Crafting Getaways, Memorial Day Work and Play, Labor Day Family Weekend, Sportsman's Archery Weekend, Board Meeting, Winter Reunion (DISCO), and Women's Fall Refresher. Groups of 15-160 people rent the facility for their own retreats.
3. Donations and Contributions: The camp accepts donations through online giving, checks, and gift-in-kind contributions. Funds support the General Fund (operating costs), Scholarship Fund, New Building Fund, Building Repair Fund, and Staff Support Funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arrowhead Bible Camp is a year-round Christian camp and retreat center on 72 acres of lakefront property in northern Wisconsin. It sells summer youth camp programs (grades 1-12), intensive discipleship camps (BASIC, HomeBase), adventure ministry trips (Boundary Waters canoeing, North Shore hiking), adult/family themed retreats, and facility rentals for church and ministry groups of 15-160 people.

Product overview

Arrowhead Bible Camp is a Christian camp and retreat center offering a comprehensive portfolio of summer youth camps, discipleship programs, adventure ministries, and adult/family retreats. The organization operates year-round on 72 acres in northern Wisconsin with facilities ranging from rustic to modern cabins, gathering areas, and diverse recreational activities. Summer programs include age-specific camps for kids (1st-2nd grade), classic camp (3rd-5th grade), junior high (6th-8th grade), and senior high (9th-12th grade), alongside intensive discipleship camps BASIC and HomeBase for high school students. Adventure ministries offer wilderness experiences including Pole & Paddle (Boundary Waters canoeing) and Hiking North Shore (Minnesota hiking). Year-round retreat programs serve adults and families through themed events including crafting getaways, sportsman's archery weekends, board game retreats, women's retreats, and family holiday weekends. Accommodations include modern cabins with private bathrooms, standard rustic cabins, lodge housing, and a cottage for ministry personnel. The camp also offers facility rentals for external groups ranging from 15 to 160 people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kids Camp A 4-day, 3-night summer youth camp for students completing 1st and 2nd grade featuring games, chapels, and adventure classes designed for younger children.
• Classic Camp A week-long summer camp for students completing 3rd-5th grade featuring Bible learning, cabin bonding, camp-wide games, and rotating activities across three sessions.
• Junior High Camp Summer camp sessions for students completing 6th-8th grade featuring dynamic chapels, spiritual seminars, gender-specific programming, and volleyball tournaments.
• Senior High Camp A week-long summer camp for students completing 9th-12th grade featuring traditional camp elements with opportunities to connect with old and new friends.
• BASIC Discipleship Camp An intensive two-week discipleship camp for students completing 9th-12th grade focusing on deep Bible study, Scripture memorization, servant-leadership, and Christian disciplines; limited to fewer than 20 campers.
• HomeBase Discipleship Program A 12-day program for students who have completed BASIC, offering spiritual gifts assessment, intensive Bible-study training, and practical ministry experience counseling alongside summer staff.
• Pole & Paddle A boys-only adventure trip to Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area featuring tenting, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and daily devotional time for students completing 8th-12th grade.
• Hiking North Shore A girls-only hiking and camping trip to northern Minnesota featuring tent camping, waterfalls, hiking, sight-seeing, and daily devotional time for students completing 7th-12th grade.
• Crafting Getaway A women's crafting retreat featuring 4-foot workspace per camper, over 40 hours of flexible work time, and craft activities including sewing, quilting, painting, and jewelry making.
• Memorial Day Work and Play A Memorial Day weekend retreat combining one day of volunteer projects to prepare camp for summer with two days of relaxation and recreation.
• Labor Day Family Weekend A family-oriented retreat over Labor Day weekend featuring family worship, chapel services, and activities like pontoon rides, tubing, archery, and crafts.
• Sportsman's Archery Weekend A two-day archery event featuring 3D target range, Robin Hood competition, Archery Tag, Last Man Standing competition, and prize drawings; open to men and women of all skill levels.
• The Board Meeting A board game enthusiast retreat offering over 100 board games including strategy games, party games, and classic titles; recommended for adults and children 12+.
• Winter Reunion (DISCO) A winter reunion for former summer staff and BASIC campers featuring group devotions, sardines, Christmas tree hunt, cookie decorating, and White Elephant gift exchange.
• Women's Fall Refresher

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Forest Springs: Christian camp in northwestern Wisconsin operating summer youth camps and retreat facilities on a multi-acre site. Closely comparable in mission, geography, and program mix to Arrowhead Bible Camp.
• Camp LuWiSoMo: Midwest Christian camp operating summer youth programs and retreat facilities. Comparable in faith-based mission and structured age-tiered camp programming.
• Cran-Hill Ranch: Family-focused Christian ranch camp in Michigan offering summer youth programs and year-round retreats. Comparable in faith-based mission, family retreat offering, and multi-acre rural site.
• Lake Lundgren Bible Camp: Wisconsin-based Christian youth camp and retreat center. Direct peer for summer youth programs and Christian retreat group hosting in the same regional market.
• CrossPoint Camps: Christian camp organization in the upper Midwest running summer youth camps and year-round retreats. Direct comparable in mission and programming structure.
• Timber-lee Christian Center: Wisconsin-based year-round Christian camp and retreat center offering youth camps, adventure programs, and retreat rentals. Direct competitor for Arrowhead in the same geography and ministry model.
• Woodlands Camp: Christian camp in northern Wisconsin offering youth summer programs and retreat rentals. Comparable in location, faith-based programming, and resort-style lake facilities.
• Camp Phillip: Wisconsin Christian family camp and retreat center offering summer youth programs and year-round retreats. Comparable in religious mission, family retreat programming, and Midwestern location.

Emerging players

• Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center: Christian camp and conference center in northern Wisconsin offering youth programs, retreat hosting, and leadership training (including a Leadership Training and Development program that trained one of Arrowhead's recent hires). Comparable in geography and ministry focus.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National federation operating a wide network of resident and day camps, including family-oriented overnight camps. Overlaps with Arrowhead on overnight family/children's camping but operates at much greater scale across many program areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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