What Camp Eagle does

Camp Eagle is a non-profit Christ-centered outdoor adventure camp and retreat center operating on a 1,400-acre campus along the Nueces River in Rocksprings, Texas. Founded in 1999, the organization serves youth, families, church groups, schools, and corporate clients through a portfolio of overnight summer camp programs (Headwaters for grades 1-5, River's Edge for grades 6-8, Eagle Quest for grades 9-12), customized group camp retreats for church youth groups, wilderness expeditions, custom retreats for up to 600 guests, a 9-month Walkabout Gap Year discipleship program for ages 18-24, and monthly Adventure Weekends. The organization holds Texas DSHS youth camp licensing and is compliant with the new Texas Camp Safety Act.

The business model is a multi-channel revenue mix anchored by per-camper summer session fees starting at $1,000 per standard session and $2,000 for extended two-week "Twice the Adventure" programs. Group camp pricing is per-person tiered ($395-$539 per session), custom retreats are priced as bespoke packages, and Adventure Weekends charge a low $10 per-person land-access fee. Distribution combines a self-serve online registration portal for individual families, a sales-led group camp process managed by a dedicated Group Camp Director, and a consultative retreat sales team handling schools, corporations, and churches. The operating technology stack is conventional — WordPress site, Google Analytics, Salesforce CRM, and standard camp management software — with no proprietary AI or technology product. The "technology" of the experience is the natural terrain itself.

The organization supports its mission through donations across General Fund, Capital Campaign, Scholarship (REACH), and Immediate Needs channels, with a stated goal to scholarship 20% of camp spaces. In 2026, Camp Eagle completed a $5,121,000 capital campaign that unlocked a $700,000 Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant for a new junior high campus projected to serve 1,150 additional campers per summer. The organization operates as part of the Eagle Adventure Camps non-profit family, which also includes Glorieta Camps, with 67 full-time staff and 150+ seasonal staff supporting 6,000+ campers annually.

Name

Camp Eagle

Legal name

Eagle Adventure Camps

Website

https://campeagle.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Camp Eagle is a non-profit Christ-centered outdoor adventure camp and retreat center on a 1,400-acre campus in Rocksprings, Texas, operating since 1999. It serves youth, families, church groups, schools, and corporations through age-tiered summer camps, group retreats, wilderness expeditions, and a 9-month gap year program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camps and Retreats

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

Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Christian summer camps
• Outdoor adventure programs
• Youth retreat centers
• Wilderness expedition trips
• Gap year discipleship

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocksprings

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Fees: Individual overnight summer camp sessions for grades 1-12. Families pay per camper with session rates starting at $1,000/camper for standard sessions. Sessions run throughout June, July, and August with varying availability.
2. Twice the Adventure Extended Sessions: Extended two-week camp sessions combining traditional camp with wilderness backpacking or Pecos River paddling. Rate of $2,000/camper for the combined experience.
3. Group Camp Church Retreats: Customized youth group camp experiences for church groups. Per-person pricing varies by session length: 4-day sessions at $395, 5-day sessions at $490, 6-day sessions at $539. Programming customized based on group needs.
4. Custom Retreats: Tailored retreat experiences for churches, schools, universities, corporations, and non-profits. Up to 600 guests accommodated with 750 beds on site. Custom pricing based on group size and requirements.
5. Walkabout Gap Year Program: 9-month discipleship-based gap year program for ages 18-24. Program cost of $6,500 covering housing, meals, adventure trips, classes, and certifications. Classes of 10-15 students.
6. Adventure Weekends: DIY outdoor recreation weekends for individuals and families. $10 per person land access fee. Camping available for $5/person/night. Self-guided access to trails and outdoor activities.
7. Donations and Scholarships: Non-profit ministry accepting financial donations to General Fund for annual operations, Capital Campaign for facility expansion, Scholarship Fund for financial aid, and Immediate Needs for equipment/property donations. Goal to scholarship 20% of camp spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Camp Eagle is a non-profit Christ-centered outdoor adventure ministry that runs overnight summer camps, customized group retreats, wilderness expeditions, and a 9-month gap year program on 1,400 acres of Texas Hill Country along the Nueces River. Programs span three age-differentiated summer tracks (Headwaters grades 1-5, River's Edge grades 6-8, Eagle Quest grades 9-12), church youth group retreats, custom retreats for schools and organizations, multi-day backpacking and Pecos River trips, and the Walkabout discipleship gap year.

Product overview

Camp Eagle is a Christ-centered outdoor adventure ministry offering a portfolio of camp and retreat programs across the Texas Hill Country. The core offering consists of three age-differentiated overnight summer camp programs: Headwaters (grades 1-5), River's Edge (grades 6-8), and Eagle Quest (grades 9-12), each designed with age-appropriate activities and biblical curriculum. Supporting programs include Group Camp for church youth groups, Wilderness Camp featuring backcountry trips and Pecos River expeditions, Custom Retreats for various organizations, Adventure Weekends for individuals and families, and Walkabout Gap Year—a 9-month discipleship program. The Twice the Adventure program extends the traditional camp experience by combining one week of standard camp with a wilderness expedition. All programs center on the mission of inspiring Christ-like change through outdoor adventure, authentic relationships, and biblical truth, with activities including zip-lining, rock climbing, rappelling, kayaking, and hiking across hundreds of acres along the Nueces River.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Headwaters: Summer camp program for kids entering grades 1-5, designed as a first overnight camp experience with age-appropriate adventures, faith teaching, and small group activities.
• River's Edge
• Eagle Quest
• Group Camp
• Wilderness Camp
• Retreats
• Walkabout Gap Year
• Adventure Weekends

Products and services

• Headwaters Summer Camp Overnight summer camp for children entering grades 1-5, designed as a first overnight camp experience with age-appropriate adventures, faith-based teaching, shallow river activities, ziplines, rock wall climbing, and small group relationships.
• River's Edge Summer Camp Overnight summer camp for junior high students entering grades 6-8, featuring higher adventure activities such as the 3,000-foot zipline, 185-foot rappel, cave exploration, kayaking, paddleboarding, and conversations about identity and faith.
• Eagle Quest Summer Camp Overnight summer camp for high school students entering grades 9-12 offering the highest challenge activities including 185-foot rappel, 3,000-foot zipline, and power pole, with deeper conversations about owning faith and following Jesus.
• Group Camp Customized camp experience designed for church youth groups with pre-planned programming, meals, and activities tailored to each group's needs, including ziplining, rock climbing, rappelling, cave exploration, and worship experiences.
• Wilderness Camp Multi-day wilderness trips including backpacking, base camp experiences, Pecos River expeditions, and solo retreats, offered as fully guided and outfitted backcountry experiences with WFR-certified guides, satellite safety technology, and trail meals.
• Custom Retreats Custom Christ-centered retreats for schools, universities, churches, corporations, and non-profits, accommodating up to 600 guests with 750 beds on site, dedicated retreat hosts, and programming tailored to group goals.
• Walkabout Gap Year Program 9-month discipleship-based gap year program for ages 18-24 combining monthly wilderness expeditions, biblical studies, service at Camp Eagle, life skills training, certifications (lifeguard, high-ropes), and mentoring, with total program cost of $6,500.
• Adventure Weekends DIY camping weekends held monthly August through May, open to individuals and families, providing access to 1,400 acres of trails for mountain biking, backpacking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and rock climbing with self-guided format.
• Twice the Adventure Extended Camp Two-week extended camp experience combining traditional summer camp with a wilderness expedition, with junior high option including one week at River's Edge plus backpacking in the back 800 acres, and high school option including one week at Eagle Quest plus a Pecos River paddling expedition.
• Father-Son Retreat Weekend father-son bonding retreat featuring rappelling, fishing, ziplining, and teaching sessions, priced at $300 per father/son pair and $100 per additional son.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1:6 counselor-to-camper ratio ensures each camper is known and supported
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Glorieta Camps: Sister organization within the Eagle Adventure Camps family, also a Christ-centered summer camp and retreat operation in the Southwest U.S. Operates the same nonprofit structure with comparable multi-week programs and church retreat focus.
• Kanakuk Kamps: Long-established Christ-centered summer camp network in Branson, Colorado, and Texas serving grades 1-12 with multi-week overnight adventures and year-round retreats. Comparable faith-based mission, age-tiered programming, and family-church dual customer segments.
• Pine Cove: Largest Christian camp operator in Texas with multiple locations (Pine Cove, Bluebonnet, Timber, Crier Creek) serving grades 1-12 plus family camps. Directly comparable business model, faith-based mission, and Texas Gulf-region geographic footprint.
• Highland Lakes Camp: Christ-centered Texas Hill Country camp serving youth and families with overnight programs and group retreats. Directly comparable geography, faith-based mission, and church group retreat focus.
• Young Life: Global Christian youth ministry operating summer camps (Young Life Camp, WyldLife, Capernaum) plus year-round church outreach. Shares Camp Eagle's youth-pastor referral channel, faith-based mission, and group retreat delivery model.

Others

• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): InterVarsity/Cru runs discipleship programs, conferences, and summer missions for high school and college students. Thematically adjacent through faith-based youth discipleship but does not directly compete in overnight summer camp lodging.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National network operating overnight camps (YMCA Camp, Y Day Camp) plus retreat and outdoor education programs nationwide. Overlaps on summer youth programming and group retreats but is broader and secular versus Camp Eagle's faith-based specialization.
• WinShape Foundation: Affiliated with Chick-fil-A, operating WinShape Camps for youth plus marriage, leadership, and retreat programming. Larger portfolio with shared faith-based mission and similar group retreat offerings at dedicated facilities.

Emerging players

• CentriKid Camps (LifeWay): Summer camp program operated by LifeWay Christian Resources focused on grades 4-6 with church group orientation. Partial overlap with Camp Eagle's middle-school focus and church partner channel.

Regional players

• Camp Longhorn: Long-established secular Texas summer camp with two Hill Country locations (Inks Lake, Cactus Cove). Comparable Texas geography, multi-week overnight format, and grades 1-12 tiered programs, though secular positioning differentiates it from Camp Eagle's faith-based mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@campeagle1
• Facebookfacebook.com/CampEagleTX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-eagle
• Instagraminstagram.com/campeagletx
• TikToktiktok.com/@campeagletx

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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