BEACON BIBLE CAMP

What BEACON BIBLE CAMP does

Beacon Bible Camp is a non-profit Christian charitable organization operating a year-round seasonal camp facility at 4488 Southwood Road in Torrance (Muskoka region), Ontario, Canada. Its core offering is a portfolio of residential summer youth camps (Junior and Senior Girls/Boys ages 9-14, Basecamp and Wilderness for ages 15-17), two week-long family camps (Agape, Oasis), a children's day camp with branded bus service from Bracebridge and Gravenhurst, and a fall/winter slate of adult and family retreats (Married Couples, Mother/Daughter, Father/Son, Fall Forward, Men's, Women's, Family Winter Getaway, Family Day Festival). The camp also runs group facility rentals for churches, schools, and Christian organizations and a Skills Camp that delivers Lifesaving Society aquatic leadership certifications (Bronze Medallion/Cross, NL Waterfront, Intermediate First Aid/CPR-C). All programming integrates Christian teaching, meals, activities, and cabin accommodation under a strict code of conduct on a smoke-free, vape-free, nut-aware site. The underlying technology is a conventional camp operations stack built around the CampBrain registration portal, the Squarespace-hosted marketing website, Instagram (@beaconbiblecamp), and a monthly email newsletter; there is no proprietary software product or AI capability.

The business model is a mix of one-time per-person program fees (deposits of 25% at registration, balance due June 1; credit card or cheque only), add-on hourly/daily fees for group-rental program and kitchen staff, and donor-funded revenue streams including the Camper Sponsorship program for under-18 campers and a Full-Time Ministry 25% discount. Pricing is unit-based across roughly 20 published tiers, ranging from $12 (Family Day Festival day pass) to $810 (Zero-to-Hero certification bundle), with most youth and family weeks priced between $105 and $225 per person and group rentals at $120-$190 per person. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the registration portal, supplemented by transportation-supported local access, Instagram, email, volunteer/referral networks, and church partnerships (e.g., AGM hosted at Forward Baptist Church). Year-round headcount is approximately 5, scaling up seasonally with summer staff, volunteers, and FLIGHT pipeline participants; physical capacity is 160 guests in spring/fall and 60 in winter, and the organization is exploring a Maintenance Building Replacement capital expansion funded through donations.

Name

BEACON BIBLE CAMP

Legal name

Beacon Bible Camp

Website

https://beaconbiblecamp.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Beacon Bible Camp is a non-profit Christian organization in Ontario's Muskoka region offering residential youth camps, family camps, day camps, fall/winter adult retreats, Skills Camp aquatic certifications, and group facility rentals for churches and Christian organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Summer Camps and Retreats

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAOAI

Group Camping & Scout Camps

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

SECONDARYEDAMALAJ

Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive)

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAE

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYTHAAAHAE

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts

Keywords

• Christian summer camps
• Youth retreat programs
• Family camping ministries
• Aquatic leadership training
• Facility rental retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

Canada

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 Camps: Week-long residential camps for youth ages 6-17, including overnight stays in cabins with meals, activities, and Bible studies included
2. Day Camp Programs: Daily transportation provided from Bracebridge and Gravenhurst, with lunch and snacks included. Affordable programming for ages 6-12.
3. Fall and Winter Retreats: Weekend retreats including Married Couples ($170/person), Mother/Daughter ($105 youth, $175 adult), Men's and Women's Retreats ($175/person), and Family Winter Getaway. Transportation not included.
4. Group Facility Rentals: Church, school, and Christian organization retreats with per-person pricing ($190 adult, $180 youth, $120 child ages 3-8, free infants). Includes accommodation, meals, and program access. Additional fees for kitchen staff and lifeguards.
5. Skills Camp Certifications: Aquatic leadership courses including Bronze Medallion, NL Waterfront, and Intermediate First Aid/CPR-C. Prices range from $230-$810 per course. Pre-work required with registration deadlines.
6. Camper Sponsorship Donations: Donor-supported sponsorship program for campers ages 18 and younger who cannot afford camp fees. Also offers Full-Time Ministry Discount of 25% off camper fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Beacon Bible Camp is a non-profit Christian camping organization that runs overnight and day camps for youth ages 6-17, family and adult retreats across fall and winter, and aquatic leadership certification courses. Programs include Bible studies, outdoor recreation, meals, and accommodation. The camp also rents its Muskoka-region facilities to churches, schools, and Christian organizations, and offers a donor-funded camper sponsorship program.

Product overview

Beacon Bible Camp operates as a non-profit Christian camping organization offering a diverse portfolio of seasonal programs. The camp provides overnight summer camps for youth (Junior Girls/Boys ages 9-11, Senior Girls/Boys ages 12-14, and teen programs including Basecamp and Wilderness ages 15-17), specialized programs (Skills Camp with aquatic leadership certifications, Day Camp with transportation), and family camps (Agape Family and Oasis Family). Fall and winter seasons feature adult retreats (Married Couples, Men's Retreat, Women's Retreat, Fall Forward), family retreats (Mother & Daughter, Father & Son, Family Winter Getaway), and the Family Day Festival event. The organization also offers group facility rentals and a camper sponsorship program for financial assistance. Transportation is available for day camp participants from Bracebridge and Gravenhurst locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Girls Summer Camp Week-long residential Christian summer camp for girls ages 9-11 featuring outdoor activities (swimming, canoeing, paddle boarding, archery) and integrated Bible studies with meals and cabin accommodation included.
• Junior Boys Summer Camp Week-long residential Christian summer camp for boys ages 9-11 with canoeing, swimming, campfire sessions, and Bible lessons, including meals and cabin accommodation.
• Senior Girls Summer Camp Week-long residential Christian summer camp for girls ages 12-14 featuring sisterhood activities, lake swims, worship, crafts, and Bible studies with dynamic themes, meals, and cabin accommodation included.
• Senior Boys Summer Camp Week-long residential Christian summer camp for boys ages 12-14 with Bible studies, camp games, sports, archery, boating, and an overnight island camp-out, including meals and cabin accommodation.
• Basecamp Summer Camp Full Beacon camp experience for teens where campers sleep in cabins each night and participate in adventurous day trips including archery tag, wakeboarding, treetop trekking, and water sports.
• Wilderness Summer Camp Teen camp for ages 15-17 combining a week at camp with a 4-day canoe trip, beach activities, and Bible studies on present-day issues, with meals and accommodation included.
• Day Camp Children's day camp for ages 6-12 with bus transportation from Bracebridge and Gravenhurst, full lunch, two snacks daily, and activities including swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts, and Bible lessons.
• Skills Camp Certification program for ages 16+ offering Lifesaving Society aquatic leadership courses including Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, NL Waterfront, and Intermediate First Aid/CPR-C, with course fees ranging from $150 to $810 and meals and accommodation included for multi-day courses.
• Agape Family Camp Week-long family camp offering meals, activities, and Bible studies for the whole family in a relaxed camp environment.
• Oasis Family Camp Week-long family camp providing a balanced schedule of activities and free time, with meals included and beach and water activities available.
• Married Couples Weekend Weekend retreat (September 18-20) for married couples to strengthen their relationship in a natural setting with Bible studies and nature activities; priced at $170/person for ages 18+.
• Mother & Daughter Weekend Weekend retreat (September 25-27) for grandmothers, mothers, and daughters ages 8+ featuring nature walks, canoeing, crafts, and devotional time; $105 youth, $175 adult.
• Father & Son Weekend Weekend retreat (October 16-18) for fathers and sons ages 8+ with activities including archery, fishing, canoeing, and Capture the Flag games; $105 youth, $175 adult.
• Fall Forward Fall weekend (October 9-12) for young adults ages 18+ featuring fall hikes, canoe expeditions, volleyball, and faith-based discussions; $175/person with volunteer discount available.
• Men's Retreat Winter weekend retreat (January 15-17) for men ages 18+ featuring outdoor winter activities, worship, and Biblical studies; $175/person.
• Women's Retreat Winter weekend retreat (January 29-31) for women ages 18+ featuring outdoor activities, snowshoeing, skating, tubing, and encouragement in faith; $175/person.
• Family Winter Getaway 3-night family winter weekend (February 12-15) including accommodation, meals, and access to Family Day Festival activities; age-tiered pricing from $120 child to $225 adult.
• Family Day Festival One-day winter event (February 15) with activities including tubing, snowshoeing, snowfort-building, cross-country skiing, skating, and hockey, with lunch provided; $12/person with a $60 family cap.
• Group Rentals Camp facility rentals for church groups, school retreats, and Christian organizations, accommodating up to 160 guests in spring/fall and 60 in winter; per-person pricing by age band ($190 adult, $180 youth, $120 child, free infant) with meals included and optional kitchen and program staff add-ons.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Church and Christian OrganizationscoreOthersBeacon serves thousands of people from youth groups, schools, and church retreats. As a Christian charitable organization, they partner with groups that share their values and typically include Bible teaching during rentals to meet charitable objectives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/beaconbiblecamp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beacon-bible-camp

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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