Eagle Lake Camps of The Navigators

What Eagle Lake Camps of The Navigators does

Eagle Lake Camps of The Navigators is a Christian nonprofit youth summer camp ministry founded in 1957 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, operating as a program of The Navigators (the parent evangelical organization founded by Dawson Trotman in 1933). The organization runs approximately 32 camp programs serving youth ages 6-18 across two core product lines: overnight camps at a 300-acre mountain property in the Rampart Range west of Colorado Springs, and day camps delivered through stationary locations (Glen Eyrie, The Club at Flying Horse, Garden of the Gods Club) and a church-partnership channel (Day Camp in Your Community) that has historically extended across 10 states.

The overnight portfolio is tiered by age: Base Camp (ages 8-11, $599-$899), Ascent (ages 11-13, $599-$899), Highlands (ages 14-17, $649-$849), plus premium experiences including Rocky Mountain Challenge ($1,500/12 nights), Family Camp ($1,100-$1,500), and Parent + Teen Trek ($1,600/pair). Day camps range from $150-$500 depending on location and program. Technology infrastructure consists of the iCampPro third-party camp management platform for registration, payment processing, medical forms, and transportation coordination, supplemented by Waldo Photos for camper photo sharing. The organization runs a 7:1 counselor-to-camper ratio, selects approximately 40% of counselor applicants through rigorous screening (three reference checks, five state/federal background checks), and holds ACA accreditation, CCCA membership, and Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing.

Revenue mechanics combine direct-to-consumer tuition, on-site camp store transactions, and tax-deductible donations processed through The Navigators' Friends of Eagle Lake fund. Go-to-market operates through three channels: self-serve online registration (iCampPro), a church-partnership reseller model where host churches provide venue and volunteers while Eagle Lake supplies staff and curriculum, and community-led referrals with $25-$100 camper-acquisition incentives. Year-round monetization is supplemented by Group Rentals (churches, organizations, families booking the mountain property) and Volunteer Impact Weekends for groups of 20+. The organization employs approximately 34 staff year-round plus seasonal summer counselors.

Name

Eagle Lake Camps of The Navigators

Legal name

Eagle Lake Camps

Website

https://eaglelakecamps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eagle Lake Camps of The Navigators is a Christian nonprofit youth summer camp ministry operating since 1957 in Colorado Springs, serving ages 6-18 through overnight camps at a 300-acre mountain property, stationary day camps, and a multi-state church-partnership channel across 10+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Youth Summer Camps

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Christian summer camps
• Youth overnight camps
• Day camp programs
• Outdoor adventure camps
• Church partnership ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Camp Tuition and Registration Fees: Primary revenue from overnight and day camp registration fees. Overnight camps range $599-$1,500 depending on program and duration. Day camps range $150-$500. Pricing varies by camp type, session length, and early registration status.
2. Camp Store Sales: On-site camp store selling snacks, merchandise, and souvenirs to campers during their stay. Store cards can be loaded with funds for purchases.
3. Donations and Campership Fund: Friends of Eagle Lake fund accepts donations to support financial assistance for families in need. Tax-deductible donations processed through The Navigators donation portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eagle Lake Camps operates Christ-centered overnight and day summer camp programs for children and teens ages 6–18, combining outdoor adventure activities (kayaking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, zip lining) with Bible study and counselor-led discipleship. Programs are delivered on a 300-acre Rocky Mountain property near Colorado Springs, at stationary Colorado Springs day-camp venues, and at partner church locations across multiple U.S. states.

Product overview

Eagle Lake Camps of The Navigators operates a comprehensive Christian youth summer camp program consisting of two primary product lines: Overnight Camps and Day Camps. Overnight Camps include Base Camp (ages 8-11), Ascent (ages 11-13), Highlands (ages 14-17), Rocky Mountain Challenge, Family Camp, Parent+Teen Trek, and leadership programs (Crew at Overnight, Counselor-in-Training). Day Camps span stationary locations (Glen Eyrie, Flying Horse, Garden of the Gods Club) and Day Camp in Your Community partner programs across multiple states. The organization also offers a 3-week Crew at Glen Eyrie teen leadership program, volunteer Impact Weekends for groups, and group facility rentals. All programs integrate Christ-centered counselor relationships with outdoor adventure experiences in Colorado's Rocky Mountains and partner church locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Base Camp: Overnight camp for ages 8-11 offering 5-night/6-day experience with adventure activities, Bible study, and campfires in the Rocky Mountains.
• Ascent
• Highlands
• Day Camp at Glen Eyrie
• Day Camp at Flying Horse
• Day Camp in Your Community
• Crew
• Rocky Mountain Challenge
• Family Camp
• Parent + Teen Trek

Products and services

• Overnight Camps (Base Camp, Ascent, Highlands) Residential summer camp programs held at Eagle Lake's 300-acre Rocky Mountain property near Colorado Springs, serving ages 8–17 with week-long sessions featuring outdoor adventure activities (kayaking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, high ropes, archery, zip lining), Bible study, and counselor-led discipleship.
• Day Camps at Glen Eyrie, Flying Horse, and Garden of the Gods Club Stationary day camp programs at Glen Eyrie (ages 6–12), The Club at Flying Horse (ages 6–12), and Garden of the Gods Club (ages 6–12), offering themed weeks, field trips, worship, Bible study, and pool or activity access with campers returning home each night.
• Rocky Mountain Challenge 12-night high-intensity overnight adventure designed to push older campers physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually through challenging activities and Scripture-based discussions in the Rocky Mountains.
• Family Camp 2-night all-inclusive family overnight experience in the Rocky Mountains featuring s'mores, kayaking, ziplining, meals, and accommodations for families to reconnect.
• Parent + Teen Trek Week-long backpacking adventure through Colorado wilderness for parents and teens ages 13–18, combining bonding, Bible study, and whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River.
• Crew Leadership Programs (Crew at Glen Eyrie and Crew at Overnight) Multi-week teen leadership and discipleship programs for ages 13–17 focused on faith growth, serving younger campers, earning service hours, and gaining real-world job experience.
• Counselor-in-Training (CIT) 5-week leadership development program for returning Crew campers entering their senior year of high school, focused on leadership opportunities, coaching, and spiritual development; free for Day Camp participants.
• Day Camp in Your Community Turn-key day camp programs hosted at partner churches across multiple states including Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Wyoming; Eagle Lake supplies staff, curriculum, activities, equipment, and promotional materials while the host church provides venue, volunteers, and community connections.
• Eagle Lake Impact Weekend (Volunteer Program) All-inclusive weekend volunteer retreat for groups of 20+ youth or young adults featuring trail maintenance, facility upgrades, worship, team-building, and community service at Eagle Lake.
• Group Property Rentals Year-round property rentals for church groups, organizations, and families to use Eagle Lake's mountain facility for retreats, meetings, or events outside of summer programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• First year Junior High Boys Camp (1957): 4 out of 15 boys received Christ as Savior
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The NavigatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEagle Lake Camps is a ministry of The Navigators, an evangelical Christian organization whose calling is to advance the Gospel through spiritual generations of laborers. The Navigators provides organizational oversight, donation processing through their foundation, and connection to broader ministry network. Eagle Lake's mission aligns with The Navigator's life-to-life discipleship philosophy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Young Life: Large Christian youth ministry that operates summer camps (e.g., Crooked Creek, Rockbridge, Trail West) serving middle and high schoolers with adventure and discipleship programming — directly comparable faith-based residential and day camp model.
• Pine Cove Christian Camps: Multi-location Christian summer camp operator in Texas with overnight, day, and family camps for elementary through high school — closely mirrors Eagle Lake's age-tiered program structure and faith-based curriculum approach.
• Sky Ranch Christian Camp: Christian camp ministry operating overnight and day camps in Colorado and Texas with strong church-partnership distribution model — a strong comparable given overlapping geography and similar reliance on church referral channels.
• Kanakuk Kamps: Christian summer camp network in Missouri/Branson serving ages 6-18 with overnight and day camps plus adventure and leadership tracks — one of the most direct comparables in size, faith mission, and multi-product camp portfolio.
• Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center: Christian camp and retreat center in Wisconsin offering summer youth camps, family camps, and year-round group rentals — comparable multi-product, faith-based operating model with overlapping target market.
• Covenant Point Bible Camp: Christian summer camp in Michigan's Upper Peninsula serving families with overnight, day, and wilderness programs — comparable faith-based residential camp with similar age-tiered programming and The Navigators-style discipleship emphasis.

Others

• The Navigators: Parent organization of Eagle Lake Camps, providing governance, donation processing, and shared staff — not a peer operator but the parent nonprofit context within which Eagle Lake's scale and brand must be assessed.

Broad incumbents

• WinShape Foundation: Chick-fil-A-founded Christian organization that runs Camp WinShape and related youth development programs — broader scope but operates large-scale residential and day camps with faith-based curriculum similar in spirit to Eagle Lake.
• Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ): Global interdenominational Christian ministry with significant summer student programs (summer missions, conferences) — comparable parent-ministry model to The Navigators and a peer in the broader evangelical youth space.

Regional players

• Glen Eyrie Conference Center: Sister Navigators property in Colorado Springs that Eagle Lake uses for stationary day camps and group rentals — directly comparable Colorado venue, overlapping facilities usage, and shared parent organization context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eaglecamps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eagle-lake-camps-of-the-navigators

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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