MIKELL CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER, INC.

What MIKELL CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER, INC. does

Mikell Camp and Conference Center, Inc. is a nonprofit camp and conference facility operated as the official Camp and Conference Center of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, located on a 460-acre campus in Toccoa, Georgia. Founded in 1941, it runs an American Camp Association-accredited overnight summer camp for children in grades 1-12, offering differentiated week-long sessions (Mini Camp, Kid Camp, Junior Camp, Intermediate Camp, Youth Camp, Performing Arts Camp, Work Camp, and Outdoor Camp) priced between $475 and $715 for 2026, plus a Guest Camp over Labor Day weekend. The organization is supported by 14 full-time staff and a large seasonal workforce (19 summer staff, 120 counselors, 46 deans, 7 medical professionals for Summer 2023), serving 623 campers in Summer 2023.

The facility operates multiple complementary programs beyond summer camp: a year-round Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center (a wholly-owned subsidiary hosting K-12 school groups for environmental education), the Allan Folk School at the St. Joseph the Carpenter Craft Center (weekend arts workshops in stained glass, woodturning, pottery, quilting, and weaving), adult Mindfulness retreats, and conference/retreat rentals of lodging (Retreat Village, Upper Cottages, dormitories) to Episcopal parishes, boards, and outside groups. The campus includes Mikell Chapel, dining facilities, and an active Capital Campaign for facility improvements.

Revenue is generated through five streams: summer camp tuition, conference/retreat facility rentals (with tiered nonprofit/diocese pricing), Folk School tuition plus supply fees, mindfulness retreat registration fees, and donations/bequests. Marketing relies on community word-of-mouth within the diocese, an active website and blog, Facebook/Instagram/X channels, email inquiries, on-site open houses, and off-site registration drives at partner organizations such as Emmaus House. In September 2024, Jessica LeFiles was appointed Executive Director, succeeding prior leadership following a Board of Governors-led search.

Name

MIKELL CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER, INC.

Legal name

MIKELL CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER, INC.

Website

https://campmikell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mikell Camp and Conference Center is a 460-acre, nonprofit Episcopal camp and conference facility in Toccoa, Georgia (founded 1941) that runs overnight summer camps for grades 1-12, year-round environmental education for schools, weekend arts workshops, adult mindfulness retreats, and parish/group lodging rentals for the Diocese of Atlanta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based Camp and Conference Center

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies) (EDAMALAB)

Keywords

• Faith-based summer camps
• Conference and retreat facilities
• Outdoor environmental education
• Folk arts workshops
• Mindfulness spiritual retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Toccoa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Fees: Week-long overnight summer camp sessions for children in grades 1-12, with rates varying by session type (Mini Camp, Youth Camp, Performing Arts Camp, Junior Camp, Kid Camp, Work Camp, Outdoor Camp).
2. Conference and Retreat Facility Rentals: Facility rental for parish retreats, board meetings, weddings, and personal spiritual getaways. Rates vary by lodging style (Retreat Village, Upper Cottages, Dormitories), length of stay, and nonprofit status.
3. Allan Folk School Arts and Crafts Programming: Weekend arts and crafts workshops (spring and fall sessions) offering classes in copper enameling, stained glass, woodturning, quilting, pottery, and more. Fees include tuition plus supply fees.
4. Mindfulness Retreats: Adult mindfulness and meditation retreats offering nature immersion, yoga, and centering prayer programs.
5. Donations and Bequests: Monetary donations, bequests, tribute giving, and scholarship support from individuals and parishes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mikell Camp and Conference Center operates a 460-acre faith-based campus in the North Georgia mountains delivering overnight summer camps for children and youth in grades 1-12, retreat and conference facility rentals for parishes and organizations, the Allan Folk School arts and crafts programming at the St. Joseph the Carpenter Craft Center, the Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center for school groups, adult mindfulness retreats, and an annual all-ages Guest Camp. The organization is the official Camp and Conference Center of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and is supported by camper fees, facility rentals, and donations.

Product overview

Camp Mikell operates as a camp and conference center offering multiple distinct programs: Summer Camp with age-differentiated sessions (Mini Camp through Work Camp) for children and youth; the Allan Folk School at the St. Joseph the Carpenter Craft Center for arts and crafts workshops; the Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center for environmental education; Mindfulness at Mikell for adult meditation retreats; Guest Camp for all-ages Labor Day gatherings; and Conference/Retreat services for groups requiring lodging, meeting space, and dining facilities. The facility spans 460 acres in Toccoa, Georgia, with accommodations ranging from dormitories to cottages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center: The environmental education arm of Mikell, hosting groups throughout the year with programs in aquatic ecology, nature hikes, solo hikes, and team-building activities.
• Allan Folk School
• St. Joseph the Carpenter Craft Center
• Mikell Chapel

Products and services

• Summer Camp Programs Overnight summer camp sessions for children and youth in rising grades 1-12, featuring outdoor adventure, creative arts, spiritual growth, swimming, hiking, and community-building activities. Multiple age-differentiated session types include Mini Camp, Youth Camp, Performing Arts Camp, Intermediate Camp, Junior Camp, Kid Camp, Work Camp, and Outdoor Camp.
• Allan Folk School at Mikell Weekend arts and crafts workshops offered in spring and fall at the St. Joseph the Carpenter Craft Center, covering traditional crafts such as stained glass, copper enameling, woodturning, quilting, weaving, pottery, and painting. Pricing includes tuition plus a separate supply fee paid to Camp Mikell.
• Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 623 campers served in Summer 2023 alone, with 19 summer staff, 120 counselors, 46 deans, and 7 medical professionals

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Episcopal Diocese of AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Mikell is the official Camp and Conference Center of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Bishop Rob Wright called Jessica LeFiles to serve as Executive Director. The diocese provides oversight, sends campers, and hosts retreats at the facility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kanuga Episcopal Conference Center: Episcopal camp, retreat, and conference center in Hendersonville, NC. Operates a residential summer camp, year-round retreat hosting, and outdoor programming under the same multi-program model as Camp Mikell, serving similar Episcopal audiences in the Southeast.
• Norman Park Conference Center: Georgia-based camp, conference, and retreat facility operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. Comparable in scale and programming to Camp Mikell, with similar summer camp plus year-round retreat hosting for diocesan and regional groups.
• Camp Wesley Woods: United Methodist camp and retreat center in Tiger, GA, in the North Georgia mountains. Operates summer youth camp programming alongside year-round retreat hosting for churches and groups, directly competing for the same faith-based family market in Georgia.
• Eagle's Nest Camp: Residential summer camp in Hendersonville, NC, with year-round outdoor education and retreat programming. Closely matches Camp Mikell's mix of overnight camp plus year-round school group and retreat rentals in the same Southeast region.
• Camp Henry (Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina): Episcopal residential summer camp and retreat center in Hendersonville, NC. Closely comparable faith-based camp model; notably, Camp Mikell's new Executive Director previously led Camp Henry, underscoring operational similarity.
• Camp Allen Episcopal Conference Center: Episcopal camp, retreat, and conference center in Navasota, TX. Operates summer camp sessions alongside year-round conference/retreat hosting on a large rural property, mirroring Camp Mikell's integrated camp + retreat business model.
• Covecrest Episcopal Conference Center: Episcopal camp and retreat center in Suches, GA, in the North Georgia mountains near Camp Mikell. Serves overlapping Episcopal feeder markets with summer camp, retreat, and adventure programming—directly competing for the same regional families and parish groups.
• Blue Ridge Assembly: YMCA-owned conference and retreat center in Black Mountain, NC. Operates lodging, dining, and meeting facilities for groups across the Southeast, directly comparable to Camp Mikell's conference/retreat revenue stream and group hospitality model.

Regional players

• Camp Twin Lakes: Georgia-based network of camp sites serving children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other challenges. Regional peer competing for the same Georgia family and school-group summer market with strong nonprofit branding.

Broad incumbents

• Life Together Center (Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts): Episcopal retreat center offering group retreats, conferences, and programming. Comparable retreat-and-conference-center business model, though operating in the Northeast rather than the Southeast, illustrating the broader Episcopal camp/retreat ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/campmikell
• Facebookfacebook.com/campmikellconference
• Instagraminstagram.com/campmikell
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mikell-camp-and-conference-center-inc.

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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