Camp Washington

What Camp Washington does

Camp Washington is a private non-profit Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center, founded in 1917 by the Rev. Floyd Kenyon and operating on a 300-acre campus in the Litchfield Hills of Lakeside, Connecticut. As the official Camp and Conference Center of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT), it operates as a ministry of the diocese, with the Bishop Diocesan serving as an ex-officio board member and parish networks functioning as the primary distribution and fundraising channel. The organization is led year-round by a small core team of approximately 14 employees, including Executive Director Bart Geissinger, Operations Manager Diane Atwood, Director of Food Services Ben Thompson, and (as of January 2025) Summer Camp Programs Director James Williams, supplemented by seasonal summer staff for camp operations.

The core product portfolio consists of residential summer camp programs and a year-round retreat center. Summer camp offerings include Family Camp, Mini Camp (ages 5-10), Children's Camp (ages 7-12), Teen Camp (ages 12-16), and three new 2026 launches: Changemakers Camp (ages 12-16, service and advocacy focus), Women's Camp (ages 21+), and Young Adult Camp (ages 21-30). Camp sessions range from $200 (Family Camp adults) to $875 (one-week youth camps). The retreat center accommodates groups of 25-150 guests with 20 main-building rooms, 8 winterized cabins, Kenyon Hall (seating 150), multiple meeting rooms, and dining for 150. Supporting offerings include the Camp Washington Fund (annual giving program with tiers from $1 to $5,000+), the Campership Fund (need-based financial aid), CW Sunday (annual diocesan celebration), the Memorial of The Lost Project (gun violence awareness initiative launched 2022), and online worship content. Technology infrastructure is minimal: a Wix-hosted website, CampBrain for summer camp registration, Eventbrite for adult/youth programs, and standard Facebook/Instagram presence.

Revenue is generated from a mix of camp registration fees, retreat center rental income, and donations. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer for individual campers (via website, CampBrain, and parish referrals) combined with a community-led approach leveraging ECCT parish ambassadors, alumni networks, and word-of-mouth. Customer segments span youth (the primary revenue-driving segment), young adults, adult women, families, and church groups hosting retreats. The organization competes within the New England Episcopal and broader faith-based camp market, with differentiation anchored in its century-plus brand heritage, diocesan backing, inclusive mission, and integrated year-round retreat capability. Geographic scope is regional, limited to Connecticut and surrounding Episcopal population, with no current signals of geographic expansion.

Name

Camp Washington

Legal name

Camp Washington

Website

https://campwashington.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Washington is a private non-profit Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center on a 300-acre campus in Lakeside, Connecticut, serving the Episcopal Church in Connecticut with residential summer camps for ages 5-30, a year-round retreat center for groups of 25-150 guests, and faith-based programming funded by fees and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Camp & Retreat Center

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Retreat center facilities
• Episcopal camp ministry
• Faith-based youth programs
• Conference and group retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeside

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Camp Registration Fees: Revenue generated from summer camp session registrations including Family Camp, Children's Camp, Teen Camp, Mini Camp, Changemakers Camp, Women's Camp, and Young Adult Camp. Fees vary by program duration and type.
2. Retreat Center Rentals: Revenue from hosting group retreats, conferences, and events at the Retreat Center. The facility accommodates groups of 25-150 guests with lodging (20 rooms in main building, 8 winterized cabins), meeting spaces (Kenyon Hall, Transfiguration Lodge, Lower Kenyon, Founders Room, Dining Rooms A & B, Trinity Room), and dining services.
3. Donations and Annual Fund: The Camp Washington Fund (annual fund) provides unrestricted donations supporting programs, facilities, and operations. Additional funds include Bishops' Fund for Children, Campership Fund (financial aid), CarlEmelia Worth Memorial Fund, and ECCT Joining Jesus Initiative. Major donor recognition tiers range from $1-$99 to $5,000+ annually.
4. Campership Fund (Financial Aid): Need-based financial assistance for campers to attend programs, funded through designated donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Camp Washington is a residential summer camp and year-round retreat center on a 300-acre campus in Lakeside, Connecticut. It sells multi-week and short-duration camp sessions for children, teens, young adults, women, and families, as well as lodging, meeting space, and dining services for church and group retreats of 25-150 guests. Programs combine traditional camp activities (archery, swimming, hiking, arts & crafts) with Episcopal faith formation.

Product overview

Camp Washington is an Episcopal Camp & Retreat Center offering a portfolio of programs centered around its 300-acre campus in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. The core offerings include summer camp programs (Summer Camp Programs as the main platform) with specialized tracks for Family Camp, Mini Camp, Children's Camp, Teen Camp, Changemakers Camp, Women's Camp, and Young Adult Camp; plus a year-round Retreat Center with lodging, meeting spaces, and dining services for groups of 25-150. Supporting offerings include the Camp Washington Fund (annual giving), CW Sunday (annual celebration), and the Memorial of The Lost Project (community awareness initiative). All programs emphasize exploration, transformation, and education rooted in Episcopal faith traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Programs Residential summer camp programs for children, teens, and adults held on the 300-acre campus, including traditional activities such as archery, arts & crafts, boating, campfires, hiking, sports, singing, swimming, and theatre.
• Family Camp Multi-generational overnight camp experience where families share cabins and enjoy activities, food, and fellowship together for all ages.
• Mini Camp Short-duration overnight camp for ages 5-10 that introduces young campers to overnight camp in a supportive community.
• Children's Camp Week-long residential camp for ages 7-12 with traditional camp activities such as archery, arts & crafts, boating, campfires, hiking, sports, singing, swimming, and theatre.
• Teen Camp Week-long residential camp for ages 12-16 offering traditional camp activities with age-appropriate challenges.
• Changemakers Camp Specialty camp for ages 12-16 exploring service, advocacy, and leadership while combining traditional camp activities.
• Women's Camp Camp experience for women ages 21+ focusing on intentional relationship building, rest, exploration, and fun; children aged 5-10 may attend Mini Camp concurrently.
• Young Adult Camp Camp experience for ages 21-30 featuring traditional camp activities, off-camp excursions, hikes, yoga, and other special activities.
• Retreat Center Year-round retreat and conference facility accommodating groups of 25-150 guests with 20 rooms in the main building, 8 winterized cabins, meeting spaces (Kenyon Hall, Transfiguration Lodge, Founders Room, Trinity Room), and dining for 150.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving the Episcopal Church in Connecticut community with programs for all ages
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECCT is the founding and governing body of Camp Washington. The camp serves as the official Camp and Conference Center of the diocese. ECCT bishops designate CW Sunday annually and support camp through parish communications. Board includes Bishop Diocesan as ex-officio member.
• Episcopal Camp & Conference Centers, Inc. (ECCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization of Episcopal camps and conference centers. Camp Washington is listed as a member/partner organization on the ECCC website.
• Connecticut Camp & Conference AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association of camp and conference facilities in Connecticut. Camp Washington is listed as a partner/member.
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational camp accreditation organization. Camp Washington maintains partnership with ACA for camp standards and best practices.
• Nature's ClassroomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational program organization. Camp Washington is listed as a partner on the Nature's Classroom website.
• A New EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew England regional organization. Camp Washington is listed as a partner on A New England website.
• Shrine MontminorOthersRelated Episcopal camp in Virginia. James Williams, current Summer Camp Programs Director at Camp Washington, previously served as Director of Summer Camp programs at Shrine Mont for two years.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp St. Christopher: Episcopal summer camp and retreat center on Seabrook Island, SC, serving youth, families, and adults with faith-based programming. Comparable Episcopal-affiliated residential camp offering summer youth and family sessions plus retreat hosting.
• Kanuga Episcopal Conference Center: Episcopal camp and conference center in Hendersonville, NC, with summer youth programs, adult retreats, and conference facilities. Closely comparable Episcopal-affiliated ministry combining residential summer camp with year-round retreat/event hosting on a large wooded campus.
• Calvin Center: Conference and retreat center in Hampton, GA, operated by the Presbyterian Church (USA). Comparable faith-based retreat and conference center serving denominational groups, families, and youth with lodging and meeting space.
• Shrine Mont: Episcopal camp and conference center in Orkney Springs, Virginia, and the prior employer of Camp Washington's new Summer Camp Programs Director. Operates summer youth programs and year-round retreat facilities on a large scenic campus for Episcopal and broader audiences — directly comparable in mission, faith-based programming, and retreat/conference model.
• Camp Mikell: Episcopal camp, conference, and retreat center in Toccoa, Georgia, operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Directly comparable Episcopal diocesan camp offering summer youth programs and year-round retreat/event facilities.
• Wonderland Camp & Retreat Center: Interfaith camp and retreat center in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Comparable as a multi-denominational summer camp and year-round retreat facility in the Southeast with similar programming breadth.
• Camp Allen Episcopal Conference Center: Diocesan camp and retreat center of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, offering summer camps, retreat programs, and conference hosting. Directly comparable as another official Episcopal diocesan camp with multi-generational programming and year-round facilities.
• Camp Quinobequin / Camp Bishopswood: United Methodist camp and retreat facilities in Maine operated by the New England Conference UMC. Comparable faith-based residential camp and retreat center in New England offering summer youth programs and group retreats.

Regional players

• Silver Lake Conference Center: UCC (United Church of Christ) conference and retreat center in Sharon, CT — geographically proximate to Camp Washington. Comparable faith-based retreat/conference center in New England with summer youth and family programs.

Emerging players

• Hartford YMCA Camps: Greater Hartford YMCA operates overnight and day camps in Connecticut (e.g., Camp Coniston, Camp Woodstock) serving youth and families. Comparable as a regional summer residential camp competing for the same Connecticut family audience, though not faith-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Camp-Washington-camp-and-retreat-center-151985748227215
• Instagraminstagram.com/campwashington
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-washington

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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