Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio

What Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio does

Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio operates a Christ-centered overnight summer camp ministry at Stony Glen, a 300+ acre site 35 miles east of Cleveland in Madison, Ohio. The camp has run for over 60 years under the brand Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio at Stony Glen and is accredited by the American Camp Association, a member of the Association of Cedarbrook Camps, and a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.

The core product is a four-week residential summer program split into three weeks of Girls' Camp and one week of Boys' Camp for children entering grades 3-12, supported by an April preview weekend (Spring into Cedarbrook), a half-week parent-daughter program (Voyager Camp), and a three-plus year Camper In Leadership Training (CILT) program for grades 10-12. Daily programming combines supervised outdoor activities (archery, riflery, horsemanship, swimming, kayaking, crafts, and 12+ other skill periods), cabin-based Bible study, and evening campfire worship, delivered by 18+ trained Christian counselors operating at ACA-guided ratios of 1:6 to 1:8. Operations run on the UltraCamp online registration and donation platform with PayPal as an alternative donation channel.

The business model is not-for-profit, with revenue from camper registration fees ($100-$320 per session, plus a $100 non-refundable deposit and a $20 early-bird discount if paid by April 1), optional activity fees, Tuck Shop purchases, and tax-deductible donations directed to a General Fund or Scholarship Fund. The camp reaches families through a hybrid go-to-market approach combining church partnerships (which distribute promotional toolkits to congregations), parent testimonials, video galleries, website content, and preview events. Administrative leadership comprises a Registrar, Operations Manager, Personnel Director, and Treasurer, with year-round headcount of 5 and seasonal counselor additions during the summer operating window.

Name

Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio

Legal name

Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio

Website

https://cedarbrookcampoh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio is a not-for-profit Christian summer camp in Madison, Ohio running 4-week residential Girls' and Boys' programs for grades 1-12 on a 300-acre site, supported by church partnerships, a leadership pipeline, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Summer Camps

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYEDAMALAO

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

Keywords

• Christian summer camps
• Youth outdoor programs
• Residential camp experiences
• Leadership development camps
• Interdenominational camping ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Camper Registration Fees: Primary revenue from summer camp registration fees covering Girls' Camp (3 weeks), Boys' Camp (1 week), Voyager Camp, and Spring into Cedarbrook weekend. Fees range from $100-$320 per camper per session. The camp is a not-for-profit organization.
2. Donations and Scholarships: Not-for-profit camping ministry that relies on donations to fill gaps in operating budget. Accepts donations to General Fund, Scholarship Fund, or for specific campers. Donations are tax-deductible. Need-based scholarships available for families requiring financial assistance.
3. Activity Fees: Additional fees charged for optional activities including Horsemanship ($) and Riflery .22s ($). Camp store (Tuck Shop) also generates revenue from camper purchases during free time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio operates Christ-centered residential summer camp programs for children and teens at its 300+ acre Stony Glen facility in Madison, Ohio, roughly 35 miles east of Cleveland. The camp runs four weeks of summer programming—three weeks of Girls' Camp and one week of Boys' Camp—supplemented by Spring into Cedarbrook weekend preview events, Voyager Camp half-week sessions for first-time campers with a female guardian, and a multi-year CILT leadership development program for grades 10-12. Daily programming combines 18+ skill-building activities with Bible study, campfire devotions, and Christian mentorship led by trained cabin counselors.

Product overview

Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio operates a family of camp programs centered around its core four-week summer camp offering, split into three weeks of Girls' Camp and one week of Boys' Camp for campers entering grades 3-12. The camp provides structured Christian programming with daily activities, Bible study, and evening programs. Supporting programs include Spring into Cedarbrook (April weekend preview), Voyager Camp (half-week parent-daughter program), and CILT leadership training (3+ year program for older teens). All programs share common elements: supervised activities, Christian staff mentorship, and outdoor experiences at Stony Glen's 300+ acre facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp (Girls' Camp)

Quantifiable outcome

• Small cabin ratios: 1:6 (grades 3-4), 1:7 (grades 5-6), 1:8 (older campers)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• American Camp Association (ACA)coreOthersCedarbrook Camp of Ohio is accredited by the American Camp Association, meeting established standards for camp operations, health, safety, and program quality. CCO follows ACA guidelines including 48 hours of staff training and specific counselor-to-camper ratios.
• Association of Cedarbrook CampscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCO is affiliated with the Association of Cedarbrook Camps, a network of Christian camps sharing best practices, standards, and collaborative programming philosophy.
• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCO is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association, supporting Christ-centered camping ministry and providing resources for camp staff training according to Christian standards.
• UltraCampcoreTechnology or IntegrationCCO uses UltraCamp's online registration and donation platform for all camper registrations, staff applications, and donation processing. This integrated platform manages camper profiles, paperwork, forms, and payments.
• Partner ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCO partners with churches to promote camp programs and provide mission opportunities. Churches receive promotional resources (letters, brochures, PDFs) and can participate in mission partnership programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Camp Timber-lee: Wisconsin-based Christian summer camp and retreat center run by the Wisconsin Center for Christian Living, offering summer youth camps plus year-round retreats. Mirrors Cedarbrook's faith-based overnight summer camp model in the Upper Midwest.
• Lake Ann Camp: Christ-centered residential summer camp in Michigan offering multi-activity programs (waterfront, horsemanship, archery) for youth grades 1-12 with a multi-year leadership pipeline. Comparable scale, programming mix, and faith-based value proposition.
• Camp Cedar Indiana: Sister Christian residential summer camp within the Association of Cedarbrook Camps network, running similar multi-activity Girls' and Boys' programs on a comparable outdoor property. Operates an essentially identical product/marketing model to Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio.

Broad incumbents

• Pine Cove Camps: Large, well-established Christ-centered summer camp network in Texas running multiple overnight camps (plus day camps and family camp). Significantly larger scale than CCO but operates the same multi-activity Christian summer camp thesis.
• Kanakuk Kamps: Highly established multi-location Christian summer camp brand out of Branson, Missouri, serving thousands of campers annually. Larger and broader-reaching than CCO but directly comparable in faith-based, multi-activity overnight programming.
• WinShape Foundation Camps: Berry College-affiliated Christian camp and retreat organization in Georgia offering summer camps plus marriage and family retreats. Operates a much broader ministry platform but competes with CCO for the same evangelical family demographic.

Regional players

• Forest Home Christian Camps: California-based Christian conference and summer camp operator (Forest Home, Oak Glen). Runs year-round retreats and summer youth camps similar to CCO's faith-based model but serving the West Coast population.
• Eagle Lake Camps: Christian overnight summer camp in Colorado's Rocky Mountains with multi-activity programs (horseback, ropes course, waterfront). Comparable programming mix but serves the Mountain West region rather than the Midwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cedarbrook-camp-of-ohio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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