Lake Lavon Baptist Inc

What Lake Lavon Baptist Inc does

Lake Lavon Baptist Inc., doing business as Lake Lavon Camp & Conference Center (LLCCC), is a private nonprofit religious organization operating a Christian camp and conference facility on Lake Lavon in Princeton, Texas — roughly one hour northeast of Dallas in the DFW metroplex. The organization exists primarily to provide an environment conducive to Christian worship, training, discipleship, evangelism, and recreation for churches within its sponsoring Southern Baptist associations, while also serving other Baptist associations and compatible Christian groups, denominational agencies, and collegiate organizations. Operations are organized around three core product lines: structured summer camps (Youth Camp grades 6–12 at $225/person, Preteen Camp grades 3–6 at $195/person, and Children's Camp grades K–2 at $85/person); rental camps allowing churches to design custom experiences with exclusive or dual-use facility access (minimum 150–300 campers at $195/person); and year-round retreat hosting with three meeting spaces (Tabernacle 225 seats, Worship Center 500 seats, Lakeview Hall 100 seats) priced at $425–$650/day and lodging ranging from $27/night economy dorms to $90/night hotel rooms. Supporting revenue streams include paid recreation (zip line, ropes course, banana boat, archery, axe throwing), catered meals at $12/person, day-use fees, and donations processed via PayPal to fund ministry operations and capital projects such as the $350,000 Collin Dorm renovation.

The underlying technology is physical rather than digital: a lakefront campus with waterfront recreation, lodging for 96+ guests per dorm, dining facilities, and an integrated safety stack comprising a Flock-connected security camera network linked to the Collin County Sheriff's Department, licensed two-way radios, a centralized PA alert system, and NOAA weather monitoring. The organization is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a youth camp. Go-to-market is direct-to-customer: churches and groups book via phone (972-736-2273) and website inquiry forms, with priority given to returning guest groups after August 15; summer camp sessions are pre-registered through JotForm. Distribution relies on the lakelavoncamp.com website, organic social media, public events calendar, and church network referrals rather than third-party intermediaries. Strategic partnerships include a 2023 international ministry expansion with MEPI in Honduras, the Texas Baptist Camps advocacy alliance, and master development planning with Gensler Architects and Bjerke Development — alongside a Summer Ministry Team program for college and high-school-senior summer staff and a volunteer program supporting facility projects.

Name

Lake Lavon Baptist Inc

Legal name

Lake Lavon Camp and Conference Center

Website

https://lakelavoncamp.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lake Lavon Baptist Inc. (dba Lake Lavon Camp & Conference Center) is a Princeton, Texas-based nonprofit Christian camp and conference center serving Southern Baptist churches and Christian organizations in the DFW metroplex through summer camps, custom rental camps, and year-round retreat hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Camp & Conference Center Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Summer/Conference Housing & Guest Accommodations (EDALACAI)

Keywords

• Youth camp hosting
• Retreat facility rental
• Conference center services
• Christian camp programs
• Group lodging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Princeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registrations: Pre-registered summer camp sessions for youth (grades 6-12th), preteens (grades 3-6th), and children (grades K-2nd) with per-person pricing.
2. Rental Camp Services: Custom camp experiences for churches with exclusive or dual use options, including lodging, meals, facilitated recreation, and worship space. Minimum camper requirements apply.
3. Retreat Facility Rental: Rental of meeting spaces (Tabernacle, Worship Center, Lakeview Hall) and lodging accommodations (economy dorms, cabin dorms, hotel rooms) for retreat groups.
4. Meal Services: Catered meals served at the dining hall, with special dietary accommodations available for additional surcharge.
5. Recreation Activities: Paid recreational activities including zip line, ropes course, axe throwing, archery, swimming pool, swim lake, banana boat rides, and island cruiser rentals.
6. Donations: Donations accepted to support camp ministry, offset cost increases, and fund facility renovation projects like the Collin Dorm renovation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lake Lavon Camp & Conference Center (LLCCC) operates as a Christian youth camp and conference center on Lake Lavon in Princeton, Texas, providing overnight summer camps, rental camp experiences, group retreats, special events, lodging, dining, and waterfront recreation for Southern Baptist churches and other Christian organizations in the DFW metroplex. The facility rents meeting spaces, dormitories, cabins, and hotel rooms, and offers facilitated recreation and worship programming in a smoke-free, alcohol-free environment.

Product overview

Lake Lavon Camp & Conference Center (LLCCC) operates as a Christian youth camp and retreat facility offering a portfolio of ministry programs. The core offerings include Summer Camps (Youth Camp grades 6-12, Preteen Camp grades 3-6, Children's Camp grades K-2), Rental Camps for church groups designing custom experiences, and Retreat hosting with various meeting spaces and lodging options. Additional programs include a Summer Ministry Team staff program, volunteer opportunities, and special events such as Women's Conference, Easter Youth Retreat, and Re//Treat D-Now Weekend. The facility also provides recreation activities as add-on services. The organization primarily serves Southern Baptist churches and Christian groups in the DFW area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camps Overnight summer camp programs for youth including Youth Camp (grades 6-12), Preteen Camp (grades 3-6), and Children's Camp (grades K-2), featuring Christian worship, recreation, and discipleship activities.
• Rental Camps Custom-designed camp experiences for church groups with exclusive or dual-use facility options, including lodging, meals, facilitated recreation, and worship meeting space, starting at $195 per person.
• Retreats Retreat hosting services for church groups offering meeting spaces (Tabernacle, Worship Center, Lakeview Hall), lodging options (Economy Dorm, Cabin Dorm, Hotel Rooms), and meal services.
• Special Events Hosting of branded special events including Women's Conference, Easter Youth Retreat, Faith & Foundations, Re//Treat D-Now Weekend, and Homecoming: Senior Appreciation Day.
• Summer Ministry Team Summer staff program for college students and high school seniors providing food, housing, and pay while serving at the Christian camp, with daily Bible study and ministry opportunities.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities for church groups, organizations, and companies to support camp ministry projects and operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving multiple youth groups with 35 events in peak summer months
• +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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MEPI: Ministerios Evangélicos para la Plantación de IglesiascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023International ministry partnership in Honduras to train youth leaders and run Christian camps. Four Lake Lavon staff members traveled to Honduras for two weeks to teach games, activities, and camp methods, then ran two Camp FARO sessions for local students.
• Collin Baptist AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Collin County churches dedicated to serving and equipping the church body and spreading the gospel. The Collin Dorm is named in recognition of this partner ministry, demonstrating a long-standing relationship.
• Frisco FirstminorOthersLocal church partner that helped kick off the Collin Dorm fundraising campaign as an early donor and supporter.
• Gensler ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural firm providing guidance on the master development plan for new dorms and facility improvements.
• Bjerke DevelopmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment consultant providing assistance on the master development plan for new dorms and facility improvements.
• Texas Baptist CampscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance of Texas Baptist camps advocating together against excessive fee increases, regulatory overreach, and costly mandates that threaten camp accessibility and ministry impact.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kanakuk Kamps: Christian summer youth camp operator with multi-session programming for K-12 grades and Christian leadership development, directly comparable to Lake Lavon's Youth/Preteen/Children's Camp tiers.
• Sky Ranch: Texas-based Christian camp and retreat organization with comparable overnight summer camps, retreat facilities, and church group rental offerings serving a similar Baptist/evangelical audience.
• Pine Cove: Christ-centered youth camp in East Texas operating multiple locations with similar summer camp programs, retreat hosting, and faith-based programming targeting Baptist and evangelical church groups in the same regional market.
• T Bar M Camps & Retreats: Texas-based Christian camp and conference center near New Braunfels offering summer camps, retreat rentals, and meeting spaces to churches and Christian groups in the same Southern Baptist ecosystem.
• Camp Cedar Crest: Baptist camp in Kerrville, Texas offering summer youth camps and retreat hosting to Texas Baptist churches with similar programming tiers and conference/retreat facility rental options.
• Camp Crucis: Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth camp in Graford, Texas offering summer youth camps and retreat hosting to Christian groups, a comparable faith-based camp and retreat operator in North Texas.
• Highland Lakes Baptist Camp: Baptist-affiliated Texas youth camp in the Highland Lakes region offering summer camps and retreat facilities to Texas Baptist churches, directly overlapping with Lake Lavon's core customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Young Life: Nationwide Christian youth ministry operating extensive summer camp programs and year-round club/retreat activities targeting adolescents, a broader incumbent competing for the same faith-based youth engagement dollars.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas: Regional YMCA operating day/residential camps, retreat facilities, and youth programs in the DFW metroplex, overlapping with Lake Lavon on family and group retreat demand though serving a secular audience.

Regional players

• Lutherhill Ministries: Lutheran-affiliated camp and retreat center near La Grange, Texas providing summer camps, retreat hosting, and meeting facilities to Christian groups in a different denominational ecosystem but similar operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lakelavoncamp
• Xx.com/post
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-lavon-baptist-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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