Cedar Lake Ministries

Name

Cedar Lake Ministries

Legal name

Cedar Lake Ministries

Website

https://cedarlakeministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Retreat Center

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Christian retreat center
• Summer camp programs
• Youth group retreats
• Faith-based hospitality
• Group lodging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Lake

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Support: Financial donations from individuals and organizations supporting the ministry mission, including one-time donations, monthly donor program, pavilion project, and camp restoration funds.
2. Summer Camp Programs: Revenue from day camps, overnight camps, mini camps, and teen camps serving children entering grades 1-12. Programs run during summer months with registration fees ranging from $260-$515 per camper per week.
3. Winter/Retreat Programs: Revenue from Base Camp (winter teen retreats), Winter Day Camp, Spring Ladies Retreat, Fall Ladies Retreat, and Man Camp. Weekend and multi-day retreat pricing ranging from $160-$315 per person.
4. Guest Group Retreats: Custom retreat bookings for church groups, youth groups, corporate teams, and families with lodging, meals, meeting rooms, and activities.
5. RV Park: Year-round RV camping with full hookup sites at $55/night and water/electric sites at $45/night. Additional fees for extra adults over 4 per site.
6. Kicks for Christ Martial Arts: Monthly martial arts program for children ages 3-12 with classes taught by ATA-certified black belt instructors, priced at $109/month including classes, biblical lessons, and first uniform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cedar Lake Ministries is a Christian retreat center operating year-round summer and winter youth camps, ladies and men's retreats, and guest group retreats at its lakefront campus in Cedar Lake, Indiana. It sells camp and retreat registrations, on-site lodging across four property types, dining, meeting spaces, a 30-site RV park, Kicks for Christ martial arts classes, and cottage sales within its Christian residential community. The ministry is supported through camper fees, retreat bookings, donations, and rental income.

Product overview

Cedar Lake Ministries operates as a Christian retreat center offering a comprehensive portfolio of faith-based programs and hospitality services. The core offerings include summer and winter camp programs (Day Camps, Mini Camp, Elementary Overnight, Teen Camp, Base Camp/Winter Camp) serving children and youth; women's and men's retreat programs (Spring Ladies Retreat, Fall Ladies Retreat, Man Camp); and guest group retreat services. Hospitality services include lodging across four property types (Rest-A-While Lodge with 46 rooms, 18 Cedars Cabin units, Hickory Lodge dormitory, Lakeview Lodge dormitory), meeting spaces (Torrey Auditorium, Moody/Woolley/Rader/Ball conference rooms, lodge meeting spaces), and Oaks Dining Hall with dietary accommodations. Additional programs include Kicks for Christ martial arts, team-building initiatives, an RV park, and a scholarship fund. The organization has operated since 1915 and is located in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Camps

Quantifiable outcome

• 84 positive reviews with Excellent rating on Trustindex/Google
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, foundational and minor.

• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)coreOthersECFA accreditation demonstrates Cedar Lake Ministries' commitment to financial accountability and ethical standards. Member profile available at ecfa.org/MemberProfile.aspx?ID=40169. This accreditation is important for donor confidence and transparency.
• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA)coreOthersActive member of CCCA (company search at ccca.org). CCCA is the professional association for Christian camps and conference centers, providing networking, resources, and industry standards for member organizations.
• CampwisecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline registration platform used for camp and retreat program registrations. Provides the online registration portal at cwngui.campwise.com for Day Camps, Overnight Camps, Winter Camp, and Ladies Retreat registrations.
• iDonatecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline donation platform used for receiving donations, supporting the pavilion project, camp restoration fund, monthly giving, and general ministry support.
• ResnexuscoreTechnology or IntegrationRV Park reservation system provider used for online booking of RV campsites at Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park.
• Church Partners and Moody ChurchfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical founding partner. In 1914, Moody Church of Chicago (through E.Y. Woolley) was instrumental in establishing the camp as Monon Park was gifted to the church. Moody Church held the property until 1919 when it was sold for $1 to what became Cedar Lake Conference Association. Ongoing partnerships with churches as referral sources for youth groups and retreats.
• Bethel University Worship Collective and Grace College Worship CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorship bands featured at Winter Camp 2026 Base Camp weekends - Bethel University Worship Collective for Weekend 1 (Jan 30-Feb 1) and Grace College Worship Collective for Weekend 2 (Feb 6-8).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pine Cove: Multi-site Christian camp network in Texas operating summer camps, family camps, and retreat centers with similar Christ-centered programming. Operates comparable lodging, dining, and activity infrastructure with similar age-based segmentation (kids through adults).
• Kanakuk Kamps: Christian summer camp network in Branson, Missouri area offering overnight camps for elementary through teen campers plus family camps. Closely comparable age-tiered programming, ministry focus, and Midwest draw.
• Sandy Cove Ministries: Christian conference center and camp in North East, Maryland offering year-round guest group retreats, summer camps, and adult retreats. Closely comparable lodging-plus-programming model and ECFA-accredited non-profit structure.
• WinShape Foundation: Chick-fil-A-affiliated Christian camp, retreat, and conference center organization operating multi-site programs for youth, families, and churches. Directly comparable faith-based camp and conference mission with similar year-round programming portfolio.
• HoneyRock Camp: Wheaton College-affiliated Christian camp in Three Lakes, Wisconsin offering summer camps and leadership development programs. Comparable Midwest Christian camp positioning with similar age-tiered programming and retreat offerings.
• Lake Ann Camp: Christian camp and retreat center in Lake Ann, Michigan offering summer youth camps, family camps, and year-round retreats. Comparable regional Christian camp with similar lodging, programming, and ministry model.
• SpringHill Camps: Christian summer camp organization in Michigan with multiple locations serving kids, teens, and families through faith-based programming. Comparable age-segmented camp offerings and family retreat programming.
• Camp Forest Springs: Christian camp and retreat center in Eagle River, Wisconsin offering summer camps and year-round retreats. Comparable Midwest Christian camp with similar youth programming and church group retreat focus.
• KOA (Kampgrounds of America): Largest system of franchised RV parks and campgrounds in North America. Directly comparable on the RV park component (30 sites with full hookups at $45-$55/night) and shares the broader campground hospitality infrastructure play.
• Trout Lake Camps: Christian camp and retreat center in Iron River, Wisconsin offering summer youth camps and year-round guest retreats. Comparable Midwest Christian camp with similar youth and family retreat programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CedarLakeMin
• Facebookfacebook.com/CedarLakeMinistries
• Instagraminstagram.com/clministries

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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