Antiochian Village

What Antiochian Village does

Antiochian Village is a religious camp and retreat ministry owned and operated by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, headquartered on a long-established campus in Bolivar, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1978-1979, the organization has been in continuous operation for over 45 years and serves primarily Orthodox Christian families, youth, and clergy within the Archdiocese's North American footprint. Its ministry includes a multi-session summer camp program with approximately 300 daily on-site participants, winter camp programming for roughly 150 campers, family camps, adult retreats, and a conference/retreat center that hosts external groups during the off-season. The site also serves as the resting place of the relics of St. Raphael of Brooklyn, the patron saint of the Archdiocese, which is a distinguishing cultural and spiritual feature of the property.

The organization's core offering is in-person residential programming rooted in Orthodox Christian liturgical life, complemented by faith-based formation, athletics, and outdoor recreation. Antiochian Village employs 23 year-round staff (with additional seasonal hires during peak months) and runs the Village at Home digital extension program, which delivers camp-style content and community engagement to families beyond on-site attendance. Ancillary revenue and engagement channels include donations (with an Annual Appeal targeting approximately $100K), in-kind giving via Amazon Wishlist, and digital fundraising through Givebutter. The business model combines program fees (camper tuition, retreat and conference center rentals) with philanthropic support from within the Orthodox community.

Operationally, Antiochian Village relies on a stack of third-party SaaS tools rather than proprietary technology: UltraCamp for camper registration and family accounts, CircuiTree for activities, SmugMug for photo sharing, Givebutter for donations, Constant Contact for email, and Amazon Wishlist for in-kind giving. The organization maintains American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation as a regulatory and quality standard. Customer acquisition is primarily driven through Archdiocese parish networks, clergy referrals, and intergenerational word-of-mouth rather than paid marketing, reflecting the embedded institutional relationship with its parent organization.

Name

Antiochian Village

Legal name

Antiochian Village Camp

Website

https://avcamp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Antiochian Village is an Orthodox Christian camp and retreat ministry owned by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, operating a multi-session summer camp, winter camp, family and adult retreats, and conference facilities at its Bolivar, Pennsylvania campus, serving Orthodox faithful across the continent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious 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

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Religious summer camp
• Orthodox christian retreat
• Faith-based youth programs
• Family camp ministry
• Spiritual camp experience

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolivar

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Camp Tuition: Primary revenue from summer camp tuition fees. Summer camp charges $1,250 per 2-week session. Additional revenue from CIT program ($600 tuition), Arch Week, Winter Camp, Family Camp, and Adult Camp programs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Annual Appeal campaign targeting $100,000 for AV Capital Improvements fund and AV Camper Financial Aid. Monthly giving program (AV Sustainer) with tiered donation levels. Legacy giving, stock donations, and in-kind gifts also accepted.
3. Transportation Services: Charges for airport transportation: $35 each way from Pittsburgh International Airport, $10 each way from Latrobe Airport or bus/train stations.
4. Bookstore Sales: Camp bookstore (Namie's Nook) sells clothing, icons, books, water bottles, postcards, and other items. Bookstore deposits managed through UltraCamp.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Antiochian Village Camp is an Orthodox Christian camping ministry operating seasonal residential camp programs for youth, adults, and families. Core offerings include four 2-week Summer Camp sessions for ages 9-17, Winter Camp, Family Camp, Adult Camp, and Arch Week for high school graduates. The camp also provides a conference center, challenge/ropes course, and ancillary services such as airport transportation and a camp store.

Product overview

Antiochian Village Camp operates as an Orthodox Christian camping ministry offering a diverse portfolio of seasonal programs centered around spiritual development, community living, and worship. The core offerings include Summer Camp (ages 9-17), Winter Camp, Family Camp, Winter Family Camp, Adult Camp, and Arch Week for high school graduates. Supporting programs include a year-round Internship Program, Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Program, and Summer Staff employment opportunities. The camp provides specialized experiences such as Byzantine Chant Lessons, Iconography Camp, and a Challenge Course/Ropes Course. Additional services include a Conference Center for group rentals, a Camp Store, and various liturgical resources including service books and pilgrimages. The camp integrates with UltraCamp for registration management, Circuitree for e-commerce/store operations, SmugMug for photo hosting, Givebutter for donations, and maintains a Conference Center for year-round hospitality services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summer Camp: The original camping experience for ages 9-17 with 2-week sessions including church services, meals, activities, challenge course, archery, and swimming.
• Adult Camp
• Arch Week
• Winter Camp (WAMP)
• Family Camp
• Winter Family Camp
• St. Raphael Pilgrimage
• Village at Home

Products and services

• Summer Camp The original residential camping experience for children and teens ages 9-17, offering four 2-week sessions with daily Orthodox Christian Church Services, three meals per day, morning/afternoon/evening programs, challenge course, archery, and swimming. Tuition is $1,250 per 2-week session.
• Winter Camp (WAMP) Weekend retreat program for grades 7-12 held over Presidents Day weekend in February, featuring Christian education, afternoon and evening programs, and heated log cabin accommodations. Averages about 150 campers each year.
• Winter Family Camp Winter family retreat program held over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend offering family activities, prayer services, family builder sessions, and guest speakers with a flexible schedule format.
• Family Camp Summer weekend program for families to experience camp life together with prayers, activities, and fellowship opportunities. Held Memorial Day weekend.
• Adult Camp Weekend retreat for adults ages 21+ featuring Orthodox Christian worship, fellowship, daily services, Christian education, arts & crafts, ropes course, and evening programs.
• Arch Week One-week transitional program for students who have just graduated high school to deepen and strengthen their Orthodox Christian faith as they transition to college or adult life.
• Village at Home Mobile program that brings modified camp experiences to Orthodox parishes on request, featuring Matins, morning/afternoon programs, lunch, Vespers, and presentations about the Antiochian Village camping ministry.
• St. Raphael Pilgrimage Annual pilgrimage to venerate St. Raphael of Brooklyn's relics on site at the camp, a patron saint of the Antiochian Village.
• Conference Center Year-round conference facilities offering lodging, meeting spaces, and amenities for groups and events, with a special camper parent rate for families.
• Challenge Course / Ropes Course Adventure ropes course with high and low elements for ages 11 and up, available during summer camp sessions and for group rentals.
• AV Open Golf Tournament Annual golf tournament event held at the Antiochian Village camp facilities as a community fundraiser.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UltraCampcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026As of 2026, Antiochian Village Camp switched to UltraCamp as the registry system for all programs. UltraCamp provides online registration, payment processing, email communication, and document management for camp operations.
• Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAntiochian Village Camp is owned and operated by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. The Archdiocese provides spiritual oversight and organizational support for the camping ministry.
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACA provides accreditation for the camp, signifying adherence to highest safety and programming standards. Camp is visited every five years for accreditation review.
• Special OlympicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAntiochian Village hosts Special Olympics Training Camp as one of its programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Young Life: Christian youth ministry operating residential summer camps and year-round club programs across the US. Comparable faith-based residential camp model with a multi-week summer experience and year-round community engagement.
• Hume Lake Christian Camps: Christian residential summer camp and conference center in California offering multi-activity programs alongside family and adult retreats. Comparable Christian residential camp + year-round retreat model.
• Kanakuk Kamps: Network of Christian residential summer camps in the Ozarks running multi-activity programs (sports, adventure, leadership) with a faith-based curriculum. Directly comparable multi-activity Christian residential summer camp model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Pine Cove Camps: Multi-site Christian residential summer camp network in Texas serving youth and families with Bible-based programming combined with classic camp activities. Closely comparable faith-based residential camp operating model.
• Forest Home: Christian camp and conference center in Southern California offering residential summer camps, family camps, and year-round retreats. Closely comparable integrated summer camp, family camp, and conference center model.
• Camp Ramah: Network of Conservative Jewish residential summer camps running multi-activity programs combined with intensive Jewish educational and religious programming. Most structurally analogous peer — a denomination-affiliated residential summer camp with integrated worship and education.
• SpringHill Camps: Christian residential summer camp network operating multi-activity programs (sports, adventure, arts) with a faith-based curriculum across multiple US sites. Direct peer in faith-based multi-activity residential summer camp model.
• Eagle Lake Camp: Christian residential summer camp in Colorado offering multi-activity programs with a faith-based curriculum. Direct comparable in faith-based multi-activity residential summer camp operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Philmont Scout Ranch: Large-scale adventure camping operation in New Mexico run by the Boy Scouts of America. Broadly comparable as a major US residential outdoor camp, but operates at much larger scale and is not faith-specific.
• YMCA of the USA (Camps): National federation operating a large network of residential and day summer camps across the US. Broad incumbent in the US residential summer camp category, offering overlapping multi-activity youth programming at varied scales.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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