Camp Mokuleia

What Camp Mokuleia does

Camp Mokuleia is a nonprofit Episcopal camp and retreat center operated as a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii on 40 acres of North Shore Oahu beachfront in Waialua, Hawaii. Founded in 1947 when the Episcopal Church of Hawaii purchased the original 2.5-acre McInerny family site, the organization has expanded through land donations and capital campaigns into a multi-program facility offering residential summer camps for ages 7-18, Camp Ho'omana for young adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities, 'Ohana Stay-Cay family weekend packages, Diocesan Youth Ministry retreats, the Families Can Survive program for families affected by childhood cancer, and place-based outdoor education aligned with Hawaii State Standards and NGSS.

The business model combines direct program fee revenue with charitable donations and facility rentals. Summer camp tuition is priced at $500-$600 per camper for 6-day/5-night sessions; 'Ohana Stay-Cay packages run $185-$260 per person; lodging, meeting spaces (Chapel, Lodge Meeting Space, Dining Hall for up to 185 people), and the campground with tentalos are rented to corporate, school, and organizational retreat groups. Donation programs include a 2025 Annual Fund ($20,000 goal), campership scholarships, childhood cancer programming, and storm relief. The technology stack is built on Campwise for camp registration and donations, CampSpot for campground reservations, Waldo for photo sharing with parents, Google Forms for intake workflows, and Constant Contact for email marketing — all commodity third-party tools with no proprietary platform.

The organization employs approximately 11 core staff augmented by seasonal counselors and Leaders in Training, led by Executive Director Darrell Whitaker. It holds continuous American Camp Association accreditation and serves primarily Hawaii families, Episcopal churches across all Hawaiian islands, Hawaii public schools, and niche populations including adults with disabilities and families affected by childhood cancer. Recent operating challenges include 2026 North Shore storm and flooding damage that disrupted the tentalo campground segment.

Name

Camp Mokuleia

Legal name

Camp Mokuleia

Website

https://campmokuleia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Mokuleia is a nonprofit Episcopal camp and retreat center on 40 acres of North Shore Oahu beachfront, offering residential summer camps, specialized disability programs, family weekend packages, and retreat rentals for schools, churches, and corporate groups across Hawaii.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort and Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD), Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

Keywords

• Residential summer camps
• Retreat center services
• Outdoor education programs
• Campground rentals
• Faith-based hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Waialua

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registration Fees: Residential summer camp programs for elementary, middle school, and high school students. Camps are 6 days/5 nights with pricing at $600 regular or $500 early bird per camper
2. 'Ohana Stay-Cay Packages: Weekend family getaway packages including lodging, meals, and activities. Multiple accommodation tiers from lodge ($260/person) to tent camping ($185/person)
3. Campground and Facility Rentals: Rental income from lodge rooms, cabins, tentalos, tent sites, meeting spaces, and dining hall for retreat groups, corporate events, and family gatherings
4. Lodge and Cabin Accommodations: Oceanfront lodging options including lodge rooms (double occupancy with private or shared bath) and group cabins (sleeping 10-16 guests) for rental groups and retreats
5. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for events like Splash & Dash (500m swim + 5K run) ranging from $35-75 depending on age and registration timing
6. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible charitable donations through annual fund (goal $20,000), camperships for financial scholarships, childhood cancer programs, and storm relief. Also accepts stock gifts, planned legacy gifts, and real estate donations
7. Camp Store (Snack Shack): Camp store selling snacks, souvenirs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles, and stuffed animals. Store credit system allows parents to add funds for campers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camp Mokuleia is an Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center located on 40 acres of beachfront property on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. It operates residential summer camps for youth, adaptive programs for young adults with disabilities, family weekend stay-cations, outdoor education for schools, and rental group retreats with lodging, food service, and meeting spaces. Founded in 1947 as a ministry of the Episcopal Church in Hawaii, the camp runs faith-based programming, community fundraising events, and scholarship-supported camp experiences.

Product overview

Camp Mokuleia is an Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center on the North Shore of Oahu offering a diversified portfolio of programs and services. The core offering includes residential summer camps for elementary through high school students (ages 7-18) and Camp Ho'omana for young adults with disabilities, alongside 'Ohana Stay-Cay family weekend packages, Diocesan Youth Ministry Retreats, and the Families Can Survive program for families affected by childhood cancer. The retreat operations encompass rental group services with lodging (cabins sleeping 10-16, lodge rooms with private/shared baths), food service, meeting spaces (Chapel, Lodge Meeting Space, Dining Hall accommodating 75-185 people), and program activities (high ropes course, team building, aquatic activities). The campground offers tent sites and tentalos (reopened 2026 after storm damage). Outdoor Education programs serve grades 6-12 with 'aina-based curriculum aligned to Hawaii State Standards. Annual fundraising events include Splash & Dash and Family Festival. The organization also operates a financial assistance program through its Campership Fund and accepts donations via CampWise and Aloha United Way workplace giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Ho'omana: Summer camp program for young adults ages 18-40 with developmental or intellectual disabilities
• Families Can Survive
• Ohana Stay-Cay

Products and services

• Residential Summer Camp Overnight summer camp program for elementary, middle school, and high school students (ages 7-18) featuring 6-day/5-night sessions with over 15 activities including swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, zip lining, arts and crafts, team-building, high ropes course, and hiking. Includes spiritual formation curriculum with morning and evening devotions.
• Camp Ho'omana Specialized overnight camp program for young adults ages 18-40 with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Features adaptive activities including zip lining, talent shows, sports, arts and crafts, and nature hikes with a 1:2 counselor-to-camper ratio and 24/7 trained staff support.
• 'Ohana Stay-Cay Weekend family getaway packages for families on Oahu featuring lodging, meals, and family-friendly activities such as zip lining, paddle boarding, kayaking, and themed seasonal events including Easter and Christmas.
• Families Can Survive Annual fall weekend retreat for families affected by childhood cancer, providing programming, family activities, water sports, music, lodging, food, and community support at no cost through donations.
• Diocesan Youth Ministry Retreat Annual youth retreat for grades 6-12 hosted by Camp Mokule'ia on behalf of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii. Includes leadership training, team building, games, and Christian formation.
• Diocesan Youth Days Day-long youth ministry events held across Hawaii islands featuring team building, camp-inspired games, and meals.
• Outdoor Education Programs Place-based outdoor education programs aligned with Hawaii State Standards and NGSS for STEM learning, including Keiki O Ka 'Āina (land stewardship), Hele Makai (ocean ecosystem), and Lokahi (teamwork) programs for grades 6-12.
• Rental Groups Retreat hosting services for corporate, school, and organizational groups featuring customizable team-building activities, educational experiences, and recreational programs with dedicated staff support, lodging, food service, and meeting spaces.
• Lodge and Cabin Lodging Oceanfront accommodations including six group cabins sleeping 10-16 guests and lodge rooms with private or shared bath options in double occupancy configuration.
• Campground and Tentalos Campground facilities including tent sites accommodating 2-100 people and tentalos (wood and fabric tents on raised platforms sleeping up to 4, with private firepit and picnic table).
• Meeting Spaces Meeting and event venues including the Chapel (max 75 people), Lodge Meeting Space (max 40 people), and Dining Hall (max 185 people), all with wireless internet.
• Food Service Buffet-style meal service with customizable menus planned by Food Service Director, accommodating dietary restrictions. Standard meal times for breakfast, lunch, and supper.
• Program Activities Rental group activities including a High Ropes Challenge Course (40 feet above ground in ironwood trees), team building games, and aquatic activities such as pool, ocean kayaking, paddle boarding, and tidepool exploration.
• Splash & Dash Annual fundraising event combining a 500-meter open water swim with a 5K run, including youth race, family festival, and post-race celebration with awards.
• Family Festival Free community fundraising event featuring carnival games, live local music, food trucks, and water activities, with proceeds supporting natural resource care, facility maintenance, and Christian ministry programs.
• Donations and Scholarships Charitable giving programs including the 2026 Storm Relief fund, Campership Fund (scholarships), Childhood Cancer Programs Fund, Annual Fund ($20,000 goal for 2025), and planned legacy gifts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% increase in campers from 2021 to 2023 (245 campers in summer 2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American Camp AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACA accreditation indicates Camp Mokuleia meets or exceeds industry-accepted and government-recognized standards for programs, facilities, and staff. This accreditation provides third-party verification of camp quality and safety practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Easter Seals: Easter Seals operates disability camps and recreational programs nationwide serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its disability-camp programs (e.g., Timberlake, Camp Challenge) directly parallel Camp Mokuleia's Camp Ho'omana line, representing an alternative specialized provider for that segment.

Direct peers

• Camp Forest Springs: Camp Forest Springs is a Christian summer camp in Westboro, Wisconsin offering residential youth camps and family retreat programming. Its faith-based overnight camp model with explicit spiritual formation component parallels Camp Mokuleia's Episcopal heritage and Christian ministry focus.
• Kanakuk Kamps: Kanakuk Kamps is a network of Christian summer camps serving youth with overnight programs, adventure activities, and spiritual formation. Its faith-based residential camp model and multi-vertical portfolio (family, teen, leadership) directly parallel Camp Mokuleia's programming structure.
• Winshape Camps: Winshape Camps, founded by Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, operates Christian overnight summer camps with faith-based programming for youth. Its mission-driven residential camp model and family retreat offerings are directly comparable to Camp Mokuleia's nonprofit ministry structure.
• Camp Erdman: Camp Erdman is a YMCA camp also located on the North Shore of Oahu in Waialua, Hawaii, operating on beachfront property with residential summer camp, retreat, and outdoor education programming. It is the closest geographic and operational peer to Camp Mokuleia, competing for the same Hawaii youth and family market.
• Pine Cove Camps: Pine Cove operates a network of Christian summer camps in Texas with overnight programming for elementary through high school students. Its faith-based residential model, year-round staff leadership pipeline, and activity-rich offerings closely parallel Camp Mokuleia's Episcopal camp operations.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Honolulu: YMCA of Honolulu operates Camp Erdman and other youth and family programs across Hawaii. As the parent of Camp Mokuleia's closest direct competitor, it competes for Hawaii youth enrollment, family retreat bookings, and community-based outdoor education contracts.
• KOA: Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is the largest system of private campgrounds in North America, offering tent sites, RV sites, cabin rentals, and online reservation infrastructure. Its campground rental operations and reservation system (analogous to CampSpot used by Camp Mokuleia) overlap with Camp Mokuleia's campground rental business.
• Young Life: Young Life is a national Christian youth organization operating summer camps and year-round youth ministry programs across the U.S. While broader in scope than Camp Mokuleia, its summer-camp operations and denominational youth-ministry approach share comparable programming structures and target demographics.
• Salvation Army Camps: The Salvation Army operates residential summer camps across the U.S. serving youth and families from disadvantaged backgrounds with subsidized programming. Its faith-based residential camp model and charitable mission parallel Camp Mokuleia's nonprofit ministry structure and reliance on donations/camperships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-mokuleia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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