Camp Judson

Name

Camp Judson

Legal name

Northwestern Pennsylvania Baptist Assembly

Website

https://campjudson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Judson is a 501c3 Christian camp and retreat center on a 122-acre Lake Erie property in North Springfield, Pennsylvania, offering summer camps, year-round retreats, RV/tent camping, and facility rentals to families, youth groups, churches, and organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Camp and Retreat Center

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Christian retreat center
• Outdoor youth programs
• Rv campground services
• Conference facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

North Springfield

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 Camp Programs: Revenue from overnight camps, day camps, adventure camps, and family camp registrations. Fees vary by program type and range from $325 for day camps to $640 for full-rate overnight camps, with subsidized rates available.
2. Retreat Facility Rentals: Revenue from hosting external groups for retreats, conferences, and events. Includes lodging accommodations, meal service, and activity rentals. Group sizes range from 10-150 people with rates varying by accommodation type, meals, and activities.
3. RV and Tent Camping: Revenue from operating a seasonal lakeside campground with 20 RV sites (18 seasonal) and 6 tent sites. Season runs May 15 to October 15. RV sites with hookups are $60/night and tent sites are $45/night.
4. Donations and Charitable Giving: As a 501c3 non-profit, Camp Judson receives donations through multiple vehicles: Circle of Giving Club (annual fund), Every Kid to Camp Scholarship Fund, Capital Campaign (for E.H. Mack Dining Hall renovation), and Legacy Fund for facility maintenance. Monthly giving is encouraged for budget planning.
5. Food Service: Revenue from providing meals to rental groups and campers. The Mack Dining Hall can accommodate up to 150 guests. Meal costs are included in retreat and camp pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Camp Judson is a Christian camp and retreat center operating a 122-acre lakeside property on Lake Erie in North Springfield, Pennsylvania. Its core offering is a portfolio of faith-based outdoor experiences including summer camps (overnight, day, adventure, and family), year-round themed retreats (youth, creative, young adult), seasonal RV and tent camping, and full-service facility rentals for church and organizational retreats and events.

Product overview

Camp Judson is a Christian camp and retreat center offering a diverse portfolio of programs centered on faith-based youth development and outdoor experiences. The core offerings include Summer Camp Programs (Overnight Camps, Day Camps, Adventure Camps/Trailblazers, and Family Camp), Retreat Programming (Winter Blast Youth Retreats, Creative Retreats, Young Adult Retreats, and Teen/Youth Group Retreats), RV and Tent Camping, and Rental Retreat and Event Hosting services. Supporting programs include Summer Staff employment, ELITE Volunteer Training for teenagers, the Every Kid to Camp Scholarship Fund, and various Donation Programs. Founded in 1949 and operated as a 501c3 non-profit organization (Northwestern Pennsylvania Baptist Assembly), the 122-acre facility on Lake Erie serves as a year-round destination for spiritual growth, leadership development, and family recreation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overnight Camps Week-long and half-week residential summer camps for children entering grades 2-12, featuring rustic cabin lodging, age-appropriate Bible studies, devotions, vespers services, and activities such as swimming, crafts, and team building on the Lake Erie campus.
• Day Camps Week-long daytime summer camps for children entering kindergarten through 4th grade, running Monday-Friday with daily Bible study, crafts, singing, canoeing, climbing, swimming, and other camp activities, with campers returning home each night. Includes lunch and snacks.
• Adventure Camps (Trailblazers) Outdoor-focused adventure camps for youth entering grades 4-12 featuring tent camping in the woods, campfire cooking, wilderness skills, service projects, and traditional camp activities, with age-specific programs including Junior, Junior High, and Senior High Trailblazers.
• Family Camp Flexible-length family camp experience where families choose their own duration and participate together in daily programming, meals, activities, free time, children's programming, pool access, and evening campfires with worship and messages.
• Winter Blast Youth Retreats Weekend youth retreats designed for church youth groups and their leaders featuring full programming, speakers, worship, activities, and meals, with Camp Judson handling all logistics so youth leaders can focus on their students.
• Creative Retreats Weekend crafting retreats for quilters, crocheters, card makers, scrapbookers, and other craft enthusiasts, offering workspace, meals, lodging, group devotional time, and fellowship opportunities. Tiered pricing by lodging type from $105 to $180 per person.
• Young Adult Retreats Weekend retreats for young adults featuring outdoor activities, worship, biblical sessions, discussion groups, games, and leisure time for connection and spiritual growth.
• RV and Tent Camping Lakeside campground with 900 feet of Lake Erie beachfront, featuring 20 RV sites (18 seasonal, with water and electric hookups), 6 tent sites (no hookups), a handicap-accessible bathhouse, and a dump station. Operates seasonally from May 15 to October 15. RV sites with hookups are $60/night; tent sites are $45/night.
• Rental Retreat and Event Hosting Facility and grounds rental for retreats, conferences, seminars, camps, and corporate events for groups of 10-150 people, including lodging options (Corbly Complex barracks-style 40 beds, Shreve Lodge with private/shared bath for 30, two all-season cabins and five seasonal cabins), the Mack Dining Hall for up to 150 guests, meeting spaces, and activity facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 35% of campers receive partial or full scholarships through the Every Kid to Camp Scholarship Fund annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA)minorOthersCamp Judson is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association, an organization for Christian camps and retreat centers. This membership provides networking, resources, and industry connections for Christian camping organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pine Cove: Network of Christian summer camps and family campgrounds across Texas and beyond, operating summer camps, family camps, and The Reserve at Pine Cove (campground/RV) — directly comparable diversified Christian camp + RV/campground operator.
• Wellspring Camp & Retreat Center: Christian camp and retreat center near Cleveland, OH (close to Lake Erie region) offering summer camps, youth retreats, and group lodging — strong regional peer given geographic and ministry overlap with Camp Judson.
• Sandy Cove Ministries: Christian conference and retreat center in North East, MD, on the Chesapeake Bay, serving churches, families, and youth groups with lodging, meals, and programming — directly comparable to Camp Judson's retreat hosting and faith-based programming model in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Mount Hermon Christian Conferences & Camps: Christian conference center in the Santa Cruz Mountains, CA, providing year-round family camps, youth retreats, and group rentals with lodging and meals — directly comparable faith-based retreat and camp operator.
• Forest Home: Long-established Christian camp and conference center in Southern California offering summer camps, family camps, retreats, and group rentals — comparable multi-segment, faith-based operating model with similar revenue diversification.
• Camp Cedar (Cedarville University): Christian summer camp operated by Cedarville University in Ohio serving youth, families, and groups with traditional camp and retreat programming — closely comparable Midwestern faith-based camp operator.
• Lake Ann Camp: Christian camp and retreat center in Lake Ann, MI (northern Midwest) offering summer camps, family camps, retreat rentals, and group hosting — comparable geographic, denominational, and programming profile to Camp Judson.

Broad incumbents

• Thousand Trails: Network of RV resorts and campgrounds across North America offering seasonal and overnight RV/tent sites. Comparable product line and seasonal RV model but operates at national scale versus Camp Judson's single-site campground.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): Largest U.S. franchised network of private campgrounds offering RV sites, tent sites, and cabins nationwide. Comparable campground product (RV/tent sites with hookups, family amenities) but a much larger incumbent operating a national system rather than a single lakefront campground.
• YMCA of the USA (camps): National network of resident and day camps operated by local YMCAs, serving children and families with traditional summer camp programming. Comparable overnight/day camp offerings and family-segment focus, though secular and far broader in scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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