Camp Misquah

What Camp Misquah does

Camp Misquah is a registered Canadian nonprofit charity, founded in 1973 and operated by the Misquah Recreational Group, that provides week-long residential summer camping experiences for people with developmental disabilities. It serves three primary segments — children ages 8-18, Active Adults, and Leisure Adults — at its waterfront camp on Lac Bitobi near Gracefield, Quebec, with administrative operations based in Ottawa, Ontario. The core offering consists of inclusive, structured programming (sports, arts and crafts, music, swimming, boating, evening events) with high staff-to-camper ratios and optional 1:1 support workers for campers requiring full-time assistance; modern accessible facilities include wheelchair-accessible washrooms and laundry, a 100-person dining hall, a multipurpose sports pad, and ten-plus cabins.

The business model is a hybrid of camper session fees, ancillary fees (transportation at $100, 1:1 support at $1,200), facility rentals to outside groups in the off-season, and a substantial fundraising and grants operation. Base session pricing is $1,200 with subsidies of up to $600 per camper (and an additional $600 for those requiring 1:1 support), positioning accessibility as a deliberate strategic feature rather than an after-the-fact concession. Funding is diversified across individual donations, corporate sponsors (Boston Pizza Barrhaven, OSEG, Secureship, Kettleman's Bagels, Kelly Santini LLP, among others), service clubs (Rotary Club of West Ottawa, Kiwanis Club of Bytown), veterans organizations, and government grants including Canada Summer Jobs; recurring fundraisers include the Moosa Paloosa hockey tournament, Misquah Trivia Night, the Trash for Cash recycling program, and Team Misquah at Ottawa Race Weekend.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: there is no proprietary platform, and registration runs through the third-party CampBrain system. Marketing and community engagement rely on a community-led GTM approach — email newsletters, Facebook/Instagram, partner promotion by local businesses, and year-round virtual programming (Misquah Mondays on Zoom since spring 2020, supplemented by Campfire Tuesdays). Distribution is direct to families and to site-rental customers, with no channel partners or resellers. The organization has roughly ten staff (heavily seasonal), is governed by a Board of Directors with specialized expertise, and operates a single physical site with no disclosed expansion to additional locations.

Name

Camp Misquah

Legal name

Camp Misquah

Website

https://campmisquah.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp Misquah is an Ottawa-based nonprofit founded in 1973 that operates a residential summer camp on Lac Bitobi in Quebec, serving children and adults with developmental disabilities through structured, subsidized week-long sessions funded by fees, donations, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Residential Camping

NAICS

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)

Keywords

• Residential summer camp
• Disability camping services
• Special needs recreation
• Nonprofit camp programs
• Developmental disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Camp Session Fees: Primary revenue source from week-long residential camping experiences. Families pay session fees for campers to attend 6-day, 5-night camp sessions.
2. Site Rental: The camp site is rented to outside groups when camp is not in session, accommodating events for up to 100 people with dining hall, cabins, and modern facilities.
3. Transportation Services: Optional school bus transportation service between Ottawa and the camp site in Quebec for an additional fee.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Significant funding comes from donations, fundraising events (Moosa Paloosa hockey tournament, Trivia Nights, Trash for Cash), and grants from sponsors and government programs.
5. Support Services: Additional 1:1 support worker services available for campers requiring full-time assistance, charged as an add-on fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Misquah operates a residential summer camp on the shores of Lac Bitobi near Gracefield, Quebec, providing week-long (6-day, 5-night) camp sessions for children (ages 8-18), active adults, and leisure adults with developmental disabilities. Programming includes sports, arts and crafts, music, swimming, boating, hikes, and evening events. The organization also rents its waterfront site to outside groups when camp is not in session.

Product overview

Camp Misquah is a non-profit residential summer camp organization providing inclusive camping experiences for people with developmental disabilities. The core offering consists of week-long residential camp sessions at their site on Lac Bitobi near Gracefield, Quebec, with three distinct session types: Active Adults (high-energy programming), Leisure Adults (relaxed pace), and Kids (youth ages 8-18). Supporting services include site rental for external groups when camp isn't in session, various fundraising programs (Trash for Cash, Moosa Paloosa hockey tournament, Misquah Trivia Night), corporate partnership opportunities, and year-round virtual programming through Misquah Mondays. The organization also offers transportation services and subsidy funding to ensure financial accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Summer Camp Sessions Week-long residential camping experiences (6 days, 5 nights) at the Lac Bitobi site in Gracefield, Quebec, offered in three formats: Active Adults (high-energy programming), Leisure Adults (relaxed pace), and Kids (youth ages 8-18). Includes all programming, accommodation in cabins, and meals.
• Site Rental Rental of the Camp Misquah waterfront site on Lac Bitobi for outside groups when camp is not in session, accommodating up to 100 people with a dining hall, modern shower and laundry facilities, and 10+ cabins for corporate events, family gatherings, or organizational retreats.
• 1:1 Support Worker Service Full-time 1:1 support worker provided by Camp Misquah staff for campers requiring additional assistance, available as an add-on to a standard camp session with limited availability per session.
• Camp Transportation Service Optional school bus transportation service for campers between a group pickup location in Ottawa and the camp site in Gracefield, Quebec, at the start and end of each session, including luggage transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of continuous operation serving the developmental disabilities community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kettleman's BagelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business donor supporting Camp Misquah through donations or grants.
• Hobin ArchitectureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Moosa Paloosa 5 hockey tournament fundraiser.
• Trinity Corp.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Moosa Paloosa 5 hockey tournament fundraiser.
• Surgenor AutomotiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Moosa Paloosa 5 hockey tournament fundraiser.
• Shopper's Drug Mart BarrhavenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Moosa Paloosa 5 hockey tournament fundraiser.
• Boston Pizza BarrhavencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost of annual fundraising events including Volunteer & Staff Appreciation Night and Looking After Local fundraiser. Donates proceeds to Camp Misquah through multiple events annually.
• Boston Pizza BarrhavencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Looking After Local fundraiser recipient. $5 donation gets digital card redeemable for 5 free kids meals. Promotes Camp Misquah to local community.
• Boston Pizza St. LaurentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost location for Misquah fundraising events.
• Centrepointe Royal OakminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMonthly fundraising events in May including bake sales, book drives, silent auctions, and live music to support Camp Misquah.
• Barry and the BlastersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusical group hosting fundraisers on behalf of Camp Misquah.
• Carleton University Ice HouseminorOthersProvides ice rink facility for Moosa Paloosa hockey tournament events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Towhee: Ontario-based residential summer camp serving children and youth with learning disabilities and developmental disabilities. Closest direct peer — same mission, geography, and population served, with similar therapeutic-camp programming model.
• Camp Kennebec: Residential summer camp in Ontario serving children, youth, and adults with special needs including developmental disabilities. Directly comparable in core offering (week-long residential sessions, 1:1 support options, inclusive activities) and target population.
• Sunshine Village (Camp Sunshine): Special-needs camp and recreational programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities in Alberta. Comparable residential programming, similar disability-focused mission, and parallel reliance on community fundraising and grants.
• Camp Maple Leaf: Residential summer camp for individuals with special needs, including developmental disabilities, based in Ontario. Comparable mission, programming structure, and target population with similar subsidized-fee and non-profit model.
• Easter Seals Ontario - Camp Merrywood: Operated by Easter Seals Ontario, Camp Merrywood is a residential camp serving children and youth with physical disabilities. Highly comparable as a registered charity running residential disability-focused camp programming in Ontario.

Others

• Renfrew-Ottawa West KOA: Family-owned campground near Ottawa, owned by the family of Camp Misquah's Executive Director Kristy Biddle. Connected via leadership; comparable as an Ottawa-region outdoor hospitality/recreational property operator, though serving a different customer segment.

Regional players

• Camp Bonaventure: Residential summer camp in Quebec serving children and youth; operates in the same Quebec region as Camp Misquah's site. Compares as a regional Quebec residential camp operator with adjacent programming format.

Broad incumbents

• Easter Seals Canada (National): National charity operating multiple disability-focused camps and programs across Canada. Comparable as the broader institutional incumbent in the same mission space with significantly greater scale and funding capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campmisquah

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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