Camp Dewolfe

What Camp Dewolfe does

Camp DeWolfe is a nonprofit summer camp and year-round retreat and conference center founded in 1947 and located on a 19-acre waterfront site in Wading River, New York, overlooking the Long Island Sound. The organization operates as a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island and serves families, Episcopal parishes, schools, clergy, community groups, and businesses through a portfolio that includes the Elevate overnight summer camp program, year-round family camps, Family Fun Days, four-season retreat and meeting rentals, free clergy retreats, and an Adventure Challenge team-building course. The campus comprises St. Luke's Chapel, DeWolfe Meeting Hall, Davis Dining Hall, multiple lodging facilities (cabins, Benson House, lodges, apartments), a swimming pool, ropes course, climbing wall, sports fields, and waterfront recreation amenities. The organization is accredited by the American Camping Association, the Christian Camp and Conference Association, and Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: camp registration fees (with non-refundable $100 deposits), retreat and facility rentals requiring a 25% non-refundable deposit, Family Fun Day tickets priced at $35 per person, and tax-deductible charitable donations including those channeled through the Legacy Society endowment and an annual Benefit Luncheon. Distribution is entirely direct — the camp does not use third-party resellers, marketplace listings, or any technology platform; bookings are handled through the camp's website, phone (631-929-4325), and email ([email protected]). Marketing is limited to the website, an e-newsletter, and Facebook/Instagram/Twitter organic social channels, with customer acquisition driven primarily by referrals from the Diocese of Long Island's parish network.

The organization is led by Executive Director Matthew Tees under a Board of Managers, with governance sponsorship from the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island (Bishop Lawrence Provenzano). The camp operates as a 501(c)(3) entity with five listed core employees, supplemented by seasonal staff during summer operations. Camp DeWolfe has no public listing, no venture capital funding, no M&A activity, no patents or trademarks, no APIs or software products, and no AI capabilities; its operating model is fundamentally traditional outdoor hospitality and Christian formation programming.

Name

Camp Dewolfe

Legal name

Camp DeWolfe

Website

https://campdewolfe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp DeWolfe is a nonprofit summer camp and year-round retreat center founded in 1947 on a 19-acre waterfront site in Wading River, New York, operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island to serve families, parishes, clergy, schools, and community groups through faith-based outdoor programming and Christian formation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp and Retreat Center

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE), Summer/Conference Housing & Guest Accommodations (EDALACAI), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Retreat facilities
• Clergy retreats
• Adventure challenge courses
• Family camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wading River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Camp Registration Fees: Fees charged for summer camp programs (Elevate) and family camp registrations. Deposits of $100 per camper are non-refundable and non-transferable to secure registration.
2. Retreat and Facility Rental: Year-round rental fees for retreats, meetings, conferences, and family gatherings. Requires a 25% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit to hold reservations. Minimum group size of 25 guests required for meal service.
3. Family Fun Day Programs: $35 per person for Family Fun Days scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during summer months (June-September). Children 5 and under attend free. Maximum group size of 10 including adults and youth.
4. Charitable Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the 501(c)(3) organization support camper scholarships and ministry operations. The camp offers planned giving options including cash gifts, appreciated securities, real estate, personal property, retirement assets, and life insurance. Donors may contribute to the Legacy Society endowment fund.
5. Benefit Luncheon Events: Annual fundraising event with ticket sales ($100 per ticket), silent auctions, and sponsorship opportunities. The 2023 Benefit Luncheon raised over $18,000; the 2019 event raised over $22,500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camp DeWolfe is a summer camp and year-round retreat and conference center based in Wading River, New York, operated as a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. It runs an overnight summer camp (Elevate), year-round family camps, family fun days, clergy retreats, and retreat/conference rentals for churches, schools, nonprofits, and businesses on a 19-acre waterfront property overlooking the Long Island Sound. Facilities include lodging (cabins, lodges, apartments), dining hall, meeting spaces, an adventure challenge course, and St. Luke's Chapel, complemented by Christian formation programming.

Product overview

Camp DeWolfe is a summer camp and year-round retreat and conference center operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. The organization offers a unified portfolio of programs centered on its 19-acre woodland property overlooking the Long Island Sound. The core offerings include the Elevate Summer Camp program, Family Camps (year-round), and Family Fun Days during summer months. The retreat operations include meeting spaces, lodging accommodations (cabins, lodges, apartments), and dining services. Additional programs include Clergy Retreats, Adventure Challenge/Team Building workshops, and the annual Benefit Luncheon fundraising event. The property features St. Luke's Chapel (indoor) and St. Francis' Outdoor Chapel, along with various recreational facilities including swimming pool, sports fields, waterfront activities (kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding), climbing wall, archery range, and nature trails. The organization also operates a Planned Giving program (Legacy Society) for charitable estate planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elevate Summer Program: Summer camp program for youth and young adults
• Family Camps
• Family Fun Days
• Clergy Retreats

Products and services

• Elevate Summer Program Overnight summer camp program for youth and young adults held annually on the North Shore of Long Island, combining outdoor recreation (watersports, climbing wall, archery, mountain biking, arts and crafts) with Christian formation programming. Registration uses the CampBrain enrollment system and requires a $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit per camper.
• Family Camps Year-round family camp program offering families of any background, ethnicity, faith, or region the opportunity to experience Christian community, leadership development, and outdoor recreation in a beachfront setting on Long Island Sound. Includes accommodations, meals, and activities.
• Family Fun Days Day programs for families held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during summer months (June-September), featuring kayaking, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, and biking activities. Pricing is $35 per person; children 5 and under attend free; maximum group size of 10 including adults and youth.
• Year-Round Retreats and Meetings Four-season retreat and conference center facilities hosting day and overnight guests for retreats, meetings, and conferences for groups from 1 to 150 guests including families, churches, schools, and organizations. Reservations require a 25% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit; groups of fewer than 25 guests can use self-catering kitchens.
• Clergy Retreats Free 24-hour personal overnight or day retreats for clergy currently serving in any denomination, offered mid-week annually between January 1 and April 1, providing opportunity for rest, renewal, and Sabbath.
• Adventure Challenge / Team Building Adventure challenge workshops on a 19-acre campus featuring high ropes course, low ropes course, climbing wall, and team-building activities for schools, churches, nonprofits, and businesses with groups up to 25 participants.
• Meeting Spaces Rental venues including DeWolfe Meeting Hall (up to 150 guests, dividable), St. Luke's Chapel (up to 150 guests), Arts and Crafts building (up to 20 guests), and outdoor spaces including St. Francis' Outdoor Chapel (up to 115 guests).
• Lodging Accommodations Sleeping accommodations including renovated cabins (up to 10 guests each), Benson House historic three-story house (up to 26 guests), Soundview Lodge (up to 8 guests), Retreat Lodge (up to 16 guests), and DeWolfe Hall Apartments (up to 4 guests), all with modern amenities (AC, heating, WiFi).
• Dining Services Full food service at Davis Dining Hall (seats 150) with home-cooked meals using ingredients from local East End farms. Accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-intolerant, and food allergy requirements for groups of 25 or more.
• St. Luke's Chapel Chapel overlooking the Long Island Sound, regularly open to the public for quiet time, meditation, prayer, reflection, and renewal. Available for worship services, ceremonies, weddings, and spiritual gatherings.
• Benefit Luncheon Annual fundraising event bringing together camp families, alumni, board members, and supporters with $100-per-ticket pricing, tables of 8, silent auction, and presentations. Proceeds support camper scholarships and ministry operations.
• Planned Giving / Legacy Society Estate planning and charitable giving program enabling donors to support Camp DeWolfe's endowment through cash gifts, appreciated securities, real estate, retirement assets, life insurance, and bequests, with donor membership in the Legacy Society.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 675 people participated in summer programming alone in 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Episcopal Diocese of Long IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp DeWolfe is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, directly sponsored by the diocese. The Bishop of Long Island serves as a key supporter and speaker at benefit events. The camp serves parishes across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, which together cover over 7 million residents.
• Episcopal Ministries of Long IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEpiscopal Ministries of Long Island is a sponsor of the annual Camp DeWolfe Benefit Luncheon and supports the camp's youth and young adult ministry mission.
• American Camping Association (ACA)coreOthersCamp DeWolfe is accredited by the American Camping Association, which provides independent appraisal of program quality and health and safety standards.
• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA)coreOthersCamp DeWolfe is accredited by the Christian Camp and Conference Association, a professional organization focused on Christian camp and conference center excellence.
• Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers (ECCC)coreOthersCamp DeWolfe is a member of the Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers association, representing Episcopal-sponsored camps and retreat centers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kanuga Conference Center: Episcopal camp, conference, and retreat center in Hendersonville, NC, offering summer camps, family camps, and year-round retreats on a wooded lakeside property. Highly comparable in scope, faith-based programming, and Episcopal affiliation to Camp DeWolfe.
• Sandy Cove Ministries: Christian conference and retreat center on the Chesapeake Bay in North East, MD, hosting family camps, youth programs, and year-round retreats. Comparable Christian-formation retreat center with waterfront access and year-round lodging.
• Cathedral Camp: Episcopal summer camp in East Freetown, MA, providing youth and family programming rooted in Episcopal tradition. Comparable as an Episcopal-affiliated summer camp serving parishes and families in the Northeast.
• DuBose Conference Center: Episcopal conference and retreat center in Monteagle, TN, focused on Christian formation retreats, youth programming, and parish events. Directly comparable Episcopal retreat programming and lodging model.
• Shrine Mont: Episcopal conference and retreat center in Orkney Springs, VA, hosting year-round retreats, youth programs, and parish gatherings. Comparable as an Episcopal-affiliated retreat and conference venue with lodging, dining, meeting spaces, and chapel facilities.
• Camp Allen Conference Center: Episcopal Diocese of Texas camp and conference center near Navasota, TX, providing summer camps, retreats, and adventure programming for parishes and families. Closely matches Camp DeWolfe's mix of faith-based summer camping and year-round retreats on a sizeable wooded campus.
• Geneva Point Center: Interfaith retreat and conference center on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH, offering summer camps, family camps, and year-round group retreats. Directly comparable multi-segment camp and retreat operating model on a waterfront woodland site.

Regional players

• Camp of the Woods: Presbyterian-affiliated summer camp and year-round retreat center in Speculator, NY Adirondacks, serving families, churches, and youth groups. Comparable faith-based camp and retreat operating model within New York State.
• Wood Lake Retreat Center: Interfaith retreat and conference center near Sheboygan, WI, offering summer camps, family programming, and year-round retreat rentals. Comparable multi-segment retreat operating model, though geographically distant from Camp DeWolfe's Northeast core.
• Camp Washington Retreat Center: Episcopal camp and retreat center in Washington, CT, offering summer camp, family programming, and year-round retreats in the Northeast. Closest geographic Episcopal peer and most direct Northeast analog to Camp DeWolfe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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