Christian Camps and Conferences, Inc.

What Christian Camps and Conferences, Inc. does

Christian Camps and Conferences, Inc. (CCCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1944 and headquartered at 34 Camp Brookwoods Road in Alton, New Hampshire. It operates three residential summer camps - Camp Brookwoods (boys ages 8-16, est. 1944), Camp Deer Run (girls ages 8-16, est. 1964), and Moose River Outpost (co-ed teens ages 11-17, est. 1999 on 7,000 acres in Jackman, Maine) - along with two year-round conference and retreat centers hosting church groups, Christian schools, and ministry organizations. The organization serves approximately 1,000 campers each summer and over 7,000 conference guests annually, with sub-brands including the Leadership Development Program (LDP), Wilderness Intensive Leadership Development (WILD), BASIC, and Explorer Club, plus accreditation from the American Camp Association, Christian Camp and Conference Association, and Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

The business model runs on three integrated revenue streams: (1) summer camp tuition, with programs ranging from a $1,575 one-week Explorer Club session to $5,825 for the 8-week LDP, enrolled through a direct-to-consumer online portal with first-come, first-served registration opening September 1; (2) year-round conference and retreat facility rentals at the Brookwoods (NH) and Moose River Outpost (ME) conference centers, providing lodging, dining, and meeting space for New England and New York-area church and ministry groups; and (3) donor-funded tuition assistance, with over $500,000 granted annually and a Weekend of Giving fundraising event as the primary development channel. A $100-per-family referral program reinforces word-of-mouth acquisition, and a dedicated Alumni Director maintains a multi-generational community network through annual reunions, retreats, and the 'Weathervane' newsletter.

Recent capital deployment has prioritized year-round utilization of the camp footprint: the Ranger Unit was rebuilt on the Brookwoods waterfront in 2021, the WILD Pavilion at Moose River Outpost was completed in December 2023, and the Fieldhouse at Brookwoods and Deer Run was dedicated on September 1, 2024. The organization is led by Executive Director Tim Nielsen (joined 2019) and a 32-person staff, with camp-specific directors for each site and functional directors for ministry services, IT and registration, conference bookings, development, finance, and alumni relations. The MRO campus originated from a 1999 land donation of 7,000 acres of Maine wilderness from Digital Equipment Corporation founder Ken Olsen, and remains the organization's most differentiated physical asset.

Name

Christian Camps and Conferences, Inc.

Legal name

Christian Camps and Conferences, Inc.

Website

https://christiancamps.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Christian Camps and Conferences, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating three residential summer camps (Brookwoods, Deer Run, Moose River Outpost) and two year-round conference centers in New Hampshire and Maine, serving approximately 1,000 campers and 7,000+ church/ministry group guests annually since 1944.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camps and Conference Retreats

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Youth camping ministry
• Conference retreat centers
• Christian wilderness camps
• Leadership development retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Alton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition fees for summer camp sessions at Camp Brookwoods (boys), Camp Deer Run (girls), and Moose River Outpost (co-ed teen camp). Programs range from 1-week Explorer Club to 8-week Leadership Development Programs. Tuition varies by program length and camp.
2. Conference and Retreat Facility Rentals: Year-round conference center operations hosting church groups, colleges, and Christian organizations. Brookwoods Conference Center (NH) and Moose River Outpost Conference Center (ME) provide lodging, dining, and meeting spaces. Hosts over 7,000 conference guests annually from late August through May.
3. Donations and Scholarship Fund: Donor-funded tuition assistance program. Weekend of Giving annual fundraising event to raise scholarship funds. Over $500,000 in tuition assistance granted annually. Split camp discounts offered for campers attending multiple camps.
4. Camp Store and Merchandise: Camp store offers snacks, candy, soda, slushies (included in tuition), and merchandise including camp t-shirts, prints, and souvenirs available for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Christian Camps and Conferences, Inc. operates three residential summer camps plus two year-round conference/retreat centers under a 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure. The summer camps deliver faith-based overnight programming, leadership development, and outdoor adventure activities to youth ages 8-17 across Camp Brookwoods (boys), Camp Deer Run (girls), and Moose River Outpost (co-ed teens). The organization also rents conference and retreat facilities, lodging, dining, and meeting spaces to church groups, Christian schools, and ministry organizations from late August through May.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LDP (Leadership Development Program): Eight-week, two-summer co-ed leadership development program for teenagers ages 16-17 at Brookwoods and Deer Run
• WILD (Wilderness Intensive Leadership Development)
• Explorer Club
• BASIC Program

Products and services

• Camp Deer Run All-girls residential Christian summer camp for ages 8-16, located in Alton, NH on Lake Winnipesaukee alongside Camp Brookwoods. Offers faith-based programming, skill development, and outdoor adventure activities during multi-week summer sessions.
• Moose River Outpost Co-ed wilderness adventure Christian summer camp for teens ages 11-17, located on 7,000 acres in Jackman, Maine on Heald Pond. Features white water rafting, hiking, rock climbing, and outdoor adventure ministry with a maximum of 100 campers per session.
• Camp Brookwoods All-boys residential Christian summer camp for ages 8-16, located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton, NH. Offers faith-based programming, leadership development, and 40-plus outdoor and adventure activities during multi-week summer sessions.
• Brookwoods Conference Center Year-round conference and retreat facility in New Hampshire on a 450+ acre wooded property with quarter-mile waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee. Provides lodging, dining, and meeting spaces for church groups, Christian schools, colleges, and ministry organizations.
• Moose River Outpost Conference Center Seasonal conference and retreat facility in Jackman, Maine on the 7,000-acre Moose River Outpost wilderness property. Provides lodging, dining, and meeting spaces for church and ministry groups from mid-August through September.
• Camp Brookwoods Sessions (Explorer Club, Standard, Full Month) Multi-length residential summer camp sessions at Camp Brookwoods for boys ages 8-16, including the 1-week Explorer Club (ages 8-10), 2-week Standard Camp, and 4-week Full Month Camp. Pricing ranges from $1,575 per week to $5,560 per 4-week session.
• Leadership Development Program (LDP) 8-week co-ed leadership development program for 16-17 year olds at Brookwoods and Deer Run, with LDP I at $5,825 and LDP II at $5,445. Provides advanced leadership training and faith formation.
• WILD (Wilderness Intensive Leadership Development) 4-week wilderness leadership program at Moose River Outpost for teens, with WILD I at $3,850 and WILD II at $3,595. Emphasizes outdoor skill mastery, spiritual depth, and team dynamics during July 12-August 8.
• Tuition Assistance / Scholarship Program Need-based tuition assistance program for families unable to afford full camp tuition, supported by donor contributions and the annual Weekend of Giving fundraising event. Over $500,000 in tuition assistance is granted annually.
• Camp Store Merchandise On-site camp store offering snacks and beverages (included in tuition) plus camp-branded merchandise including t-shirts, prints, and souvenirs available for purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 campers and 7,000+ conference guests annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pine Cove: Large network of Christian summer camps across Texas and the Southeast serving youth and teens with overnight programming, leadership development, and adventure activities. Most comparable to CCCI in mission, faith-based residential model, and multi-camp portfolio structure.
• Kanakuk Ministries: Multi-location Christian summer camp operator in the Branson, Missouri region offering traditional overnight and teen adventure camps. Closely comparable in faith-based overnight programming, multi-camp operations, and family ministry positioning.
• Camp Sandy Cove: Christian camp and conference center in Maryland's Eastern Shore serving youth and hosting retreats for church groups. Directly comparable to CCCI as a faith-based camp + conference center hybrid, and notably where CCCI's Executive Director Tim Nielsen previously led operations for three decades.
• Camp Spofford: Christian summer camp and retreat center in Keene, New Hampshire offering overnight camp programming plus year-round conference facilities. Directly comparable in geography (NH), faith-based overnight camp model, and conference center dual-use model; multiple CCCI leaders (Bob Rathbun, Ben Tabone) have ties to Spofford.
• Northern Frontier Camp: Christian wilderness camp in the Adirondacks of New York serving youth and teens with adventure programming. Comparable to MRO specifically as a faith-based wilderness adventure camp for teens; multiple CCCI team members (Bob Rathbun, Ben Tabone) cut their teeth at Northern Frontier.
• Deerfoot Lodge: Christian wilderness camp in Speculator, New York offering adventure-based youth programming including backcountry tripping. Comparable to MRO in faith-based wilderness delivery model, and a formative experience for MRO Director Seth Coates growing up.
• Covenant Point Bible Camp: Christian Camp and Conference Association member camp operating traditional overnight summer camps and conference/retreat programming in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Comparable to CCCI as a multi-program faith-based camp + conference operator with similar accreditation footprint.
• Koinonia Camp: Christian summer camp in New York operating overnight youth programming with activities, Bible study, and leadership development. Comparable to Brookwoods/Deer Run as a faith-based traditional overnight camp serving the Northeast market.
• Winadu Trails: Traditional boys' summer camp in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts with multi-activity programming including water sports, athletics, and adventure. Comparable to Camp Brookwoods as a long-running traditional overnight boys' camp in the New England market.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National federation operating hundreds of resident and day camps, conference/retreat centers, and outdoor programming across the US. Comparable to CCCI in camp + retreat business model and youth development mission, though YMCA offers far broader programming without the faith-based specialization that defines CCCI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/christiancampsandconferences

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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