Carson Simpson Farm

What Carson Simpson Farm does

Carson Simpson Farm is a Christian day camp and outdoor education center operating on a 60+ acre site in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. The organization functions as a 501(c)(3) ministry affiliated with the Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church and Metro Ministries, Inc., and is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Its core audience is faith-aligned families and church groups seeking structured outdoor experiences for children and youth.

The primary revenue-generating offering is a Summer Day Camp priced at $340 per week, operated across a 9-week season and supported by 50+ seasonal staff. Beyond the summer program, Carson Simpson Farm runs a portfolio of supplementary offerings designed to extend engagement across the calendar: Youth Nights, Family Retreats, Spring Fling, the Trailblazers Club, and Winter Wonderland. These programs collectively monetize the property for off-season use and broaden the customer base from children-only to multi-generational households.

The business model combines per-week tuition, fees for retreats and events, and donor contributions typical of a faith-based 501(c)(3). Go-to-market is community- and church-driven, leveraging denominational affiliation and word-of-mouth within the Eastern PA Methodist community. The underlying asset is place-based: the 60+ acre campus is the core productive asset, with no disclosed proprietary technology, digital platform, or AI component. Strategic positioning emphasizes safe, ACA-accredited, faith-integrated outdoor programming rather than scale or technology differentiation.

Name

Carson Simpson Farm

Legal name

Carson Simpson Farm Christian Camp

Website

https://csfarm.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carson Simpson Farm is a 501(c)(3) Christian day camp and outdoor education center on 60+ acres in Hatboro, PA, affiliated with the Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church. It serves faith-aligned families with a $340/week summer day camp and year-round youth, family, and seasonal programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies) (EDAMALAB)

Keywords

• Summer day camp
• Outdoor education
• Youth ministry programs
• Christian camping
• Faith-based recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hatboro

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

Revenue model

1. Summer Day Camp Registration: Weekly registration fees for summer day camp programs providing all-inclusive pricing including activities, meals, and swim lessons.
2. Event Tickets and Programs: Revenue from event-based programs including Family Retreats ($25/participant), Spring Fling ($25/attendee), Trailblazers Outdoor Skills Club ($150-$225), and The Gathering Place Gala ($100).
3. Donations and Fundraising: Non-profit charitable organization accepting donations through an online portal for camp scholarships, PEACE Ministries, and general fund support. Also accepts checks and planned giving.
4. Outdoor Education Field Trips: School and group programs for outdoor education sessions including skills-building and adventure activities, typically booked through contact form and customized to group needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carson Simpson Farm operates a faith-based summer day camp and year-round outdoor education center on a 60+ acre campus in Hatboro, PA, serving children from completed Pre-K through 6th grade, as well as school groups, youth groups, families, and seniors. Core paid offerings include the 9-week Summer Day Camp ($340/week, all-inclusive), Outdoor Education and Adventure Sessions for schools and groups, the Trailblazers Outdoor Skills Club, and seasonal events (Family Retreat, Spring Fling, Youth Nights, Winter Wonderland). The organization also delivers donation-funded programs such as Camp Scholarships and PEACE Ministries that subsidize access for underserved Philadelphia children.

Product overview

Carson Simpson Farm is a Christian day camp and outdoor education center offering a portfolio of faith-based programs centered around its 60-acre facility in Hatboro, PA. The core offering is the Summer Day Camp program for children Pre-K through 6th grade, supplemented by year-round Outdoor Education and Adventure Sessions for school groups. Additional programs include the Trailblazers Outdoor Skills Club, Youth Nights, Family Retreats, Spring Fling, and Winter Wonderland events. The organization also operates donation-funded programs including Camp Scholarships and PEACE Ministries to support underserved children. The portfolio is structured around free/low-cost community programming rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEACE Ministries: A mission program providing safe, faith-based, outdoor summer experience for underserved children in Philadelphia.

Products and services

• Summer Day Camp A 9-week summer day camp program for children completing Pre-K through 6th grade. Operates Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at $340 per week with all-inclusive pricing covering daily hot lunch, snacks, swim lessons, and access to 25+ on-site activities. Registration is handled weekly through the CampBrain platform.
• Outdoor Education Sessions Educational field trip sessions for school groups lasting approximately 45 minutes each. Activities include orienteering, fire building, hiking, shelter building, trapping and snaring, fishing, plant identification, and wildlife habitat discovery. Booked directly through contact form and customized to group curriculum needs.
• Outdoor Adventure Sessions Adventure and team-building activities for groups including archery, slingshots, team-building exercises, and camp games conducted on the 60-acre property.
• Trailblazers Outdoor Skills Club A 6-week Saturday morning outdoor skills program for kids ages 3-10. Teaches navigation, shelter building, fire safety, and survival-style team challenges. Pricing: Wanderers (Preschool-PreK) $150; Explorers (K-2nd Grade) and Adventurers (3rd-5th Grade) $225. Covers all 6 Saturday sessions (9:00-10:30 AM), instruction, activity materials, and program supplies.
• Youth Nights Sunday evening events for students to build friendships, experience worship, and enjoy games and snacks. Held 6:00-8:00 PM with scheduled dates including April 26th, May 17th, September 27th, and October 25th, 2026.
• Family Retreat A one-day family-focused retreat for parents, grandparents, and guardians with children ages 5 and up. Features outdoor activities, crafts, and games. Includes lunch, snacks, all supplies, and a welcome gift at $25 per participant.
• Spring Fling An evening event for adults 55+ featuring dinner, dancing, and lighthearted activities. Held May 2nd, 2026 at $25 per attendee.
• Winter Wonderland A free outdoor holiday celebration featuring twinkling Christmas lights, holiday crafts, games, hot cocoa, and campfire moments. Held December 5th and 12th, 2026, 4:00pm-5:30pm.
• PEACE Ministries A mission program directly supporting underserved children in Philadelphia by providing a safe, faith-based, outdoor summer camp experience. Funded through charitable donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ on-site activities available to campers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Metro Ministries, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and ministry affiliation providing oversight and support for Carson Simpson Farm's mission and operations as a faith-based camping ministry.
• Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional church conference affiliation providing ministry oversight and partnership for the camp as an official ministry of the denomination. Includes connection to EPAUMC cross logo marking official church relationship.
• American Camp Association (ACA)supportingOthersProfessional camp association providing accreditation standards, resources, and industry best practices for camp operations and safety compliance.
• AmazonminorOthersWishlist partner allowing donors to purchase needed supplies and activity gear directly from CSF's Amazon Wishlist for operational support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Camp Onas: UMC-affiliated Christian summer camp in Ottsville, PA offering similar faith-based outdoor programming, swimming, and outdoor skills for children and youth. Directly comparable as a mainline Protestant-affiliated camp in the same Pennsylvania geography.
• Camp Towanda: Long-established Pennsylvania sleepaway camp providing outdoor programming, athletics, and waterfront activities. Comparable destination-camp philosophy and outdoor recreation focus, though primarily overnight rather than day.
• Camp Mason (YMCA of the Pines): YMCA-affiliated overnight and day camp in New Jersey offering faith-friendly outdoor programming, swimming, and adventure activities. Comparable outdoor-education-and-recreation model serving similar Mid-Atlantic family demographic.
• Pine Forest Day Camp: Established day camp in Pennsylvania serving children Pre-K through grade school with summer day programming and activities. Directly comparable business model (day camp, weekly registration, family-targeted) in the same regional market.
• Capital Day Camp: Day camp serving Pennsylvania/New Jersey families with structured summer programming including swimming, sports, and outdoor activities. Comparable day camp format, family registration model, and Mid-Atlantic catchment.
• Camp Innabah: United Methodist Church-affiliated summer camp in Spring City, PA providing faith-based outdoor experiences for children. Highly comparable denomination, geography, and program mix (overnight camp with summer programming and rentals).
• Camp Win-Way: Christian summer camp in Pennsylvania serving children and youth with outdoor adventure, swimming, and faith-based activities. Similar faith-based positioning, summer camp model, and Mid-Atlantic geography.
• Camp Koinonia Outdoor Ministries: Faith-based outdoor ministry in Pennsylvania offering summer day camp and outdoor programming with Christian character focus. Comparable mission, target audience (Pennsylvania families), and bundled activity model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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