Rock Eagle 4-H Center

What Rock Eagle 4-H Center does

Rock Eagle 4-H Center is a residential youth development and outdoor education facility located at 350 Rock Eagle Road in Eatonton, Georgia, operated by Georgia 4-H under the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The center sits within a statewide network of six Georgia 4-H centers and functions under the federal cooperative extension system alongside Fort Valley State University and USDA. With a core year-round staff of 16, it delivers programming through five primary service lines: Summer Camp (residential overnight programs for grades 4-12, including Cloverleaf, Junior, Senior, and Senior Extreme camps), Environmental Education (day, overnight, and discovery programs for school groups aligned to Georgia Education Standards), Adventure and Team Building Programs (group development experiences), Facility Rental (lodging and meeting space including Founders Lodge and EMC Pavilion for conferences and retreats), and Community Programs (public recreational and learning activities). Supporting services include dining, a canteen, and a Virtual Programs module that extends educational content online.

The center's business model is fee-for-service and event-driven, charging per-camper, per-student, or per-event on a one-time basis across all programs. It does not use subscription pricing, does not disclose pricing publicly, and does not operate any proprietary technology platform. Revenue mechanics are inherently seasonal, with summer camp driving peak demand and environmental education bookings spread across the school year. Go-to-market is executed primarily through Georgia 4-H's statewide distribution infrastructure: the georgia4h.org website, email newsletters, a calendar of events, and Georgia's 159 county extension offices, which recruit participants and serve as the primary referral channel.

The center's competitive position is structurally reinforced by its institutional affiliation with the University of Georgia Extension and the 4-H brand, its alignment to Georgia Education Standards, and its captive distribution through the county extension network. As a state-supported public educational facility rather than an independent commercial operator, Rock Eagle does not raise venture or private equity funding, and its financial data is not publicly disclosed. Operations are stable and recurring, with growth direction best characterized as unknown given the absence of disclosed headcount trends, enrollment data, or expansion metrics.

Name

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Legal name

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Website

https://rockeagle4h.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rock Eagle 4-H Center is a residential youth development and environmental education facility in Eatonton, Georgia, operated by Georgia 4-H and the University of Georgia Extension, serving K-12 schools, youth campers, and adult groups through summer camp, environmental education, and facility rental programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Outdoor Education Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Educational Services (611), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ), Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA), Education & Community Programs (Junior Ranger, Citizen Science, School Programs) (THAAAGAK)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Environmental education
• Summer camp services
• Outdoor education facility
• Team building programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Eatonton

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Programs: Residential summer camp programs for youth in grades 4-12, including specialty camps like Senior and Senior Extreme Camp, offered on a per-camper fee basis during the summer season.
2. Environmental Education Programs: Day programs, overnight programs, and discovery programs for school groups aligned with Georgia Education Standards, charged per student or group.
3. Facility Rental: Lodging and meeting space rentals for conferences, group meetings, and community events including Founders Lodge and EMC Pavilion.
4. Adventure and Team Building Programs: Team building experiences and activities for youth and adult groups, offered as add-on or standalone programs.
5. Community Programs: Public recreational, learning, and fun activities for youth and adults at the center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rock Eagle 4-H Center operates a residential youth development and outdoor education facility in Eatonton, Georgia, offering summer camps for grades 4-12, environmental education programs aligned with Georgia Education Standards for school groups, adventure and team building experiences, and facility rentals for conferences and retreats. Programs include Cloverleaf, Junior, Senior, and specialty camps, day/overnight/discovery environmental education classes, and lodging and meeting spaces (Founders Lodge, EMC Pavilion). The center is operated as part of University of Georgia Extension / Georgia 4-H.

Product overview

Rock Eagle 4-H Center is a youth development and outdoor education facility operated by Georgia 4-H (University of Georgia Extension). The center operates as a multi-program facility offering five core services: Summer Camp for residential overnight camp experiences (grades 4-12), Environmental Education with classes, day programs, overnight programs, and discovery modules aligned with Georgia Education Standards, Adventure & Team Building Programs for group development, Facility Rental providing lodging and meeting spaces for retreats, and Community Programs open to the public. The center also provides supporting services including Dining Services and Canteen facilities. A Virtual Programs module extends accessibility of educational content beyond physical visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Programs Residential overnight summer camp programs for youth in grades 4-12, including Cloverleaf (grades 5-6), Junior (grades 7-8), Senior and Senior Extreme Camp (grades 9-12), and specialty camps. Programs include adventure activities, environmental education, team building, and leadership development.
• Environmental Education Programs Outdoor learning programs for school groups including day programs, overnight programs, classes, and discovery programs aligned with Georgia Education Standards in environmental education, natural resources, and science.
• Adventure and Team Building Programs Team building experiences and recreational activities for youth and adult groups, providing group development and leadership activities offered as add-on or standalone programs.
• Facility Rental Conference, lodging, and meeting space rentals including Founders Lodge, EMC Pavilion, and meeting rooms for organizational retreats, conferences, and group meetings in a natural setting.
• Community Programs Public recreational, learning, and fun activities for youth and adults, open to the general public and community members.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Georgia (UGA) ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRock Eagle 4-H Center is operated as part of University of Georgia Extension, specifically under the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The center is an integral part of the Georgia 4-H program, which is administered through UGA Extension. The center uses the UGA Extension branding and operates under its institutional framework.
• Fort Valley State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRock Eagle 4-H Center operates as part of the cooperative extension system working with Fort Valley State University (the 1890 land-grant institution), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Georgia counties to deliver educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of the Georgia 4-H program, Rock Eagle 4-H Center operates under the federal cooperative extension system established through the USDA. The center benefits from federal support and alignment with national 4-H programming goals.
• Georgia Counties (County Extension Offices)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRock Eagle 4-H Center programs are distributed through Georgia's county extension offices, which recruit and refer participants for summer camp, environmental education, and other 4-H programs across all 159 Georgia counties.
• AmeriCorps Georgia 4-HminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps State program partners with Georgia 4-H to provide service opportunities and support for 4-H programming. Rock Eagle 4-H Center benefits from AmeriCorps members who support environmental education and other center programs.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Fortson 4-H Center: Another Georgia 4-H center in the same six-center network, offering summer camp, environmental education, facility rental, and community programs. Comparable in operating model, customer base, and standards-aligned curriculum.
• 4-H Tidelands Nature Center: Coastal Georgia 4-H facility offering kayak tours, exhibit gallery, and school group programs. Direct peer in environmental education and outdoor programming under the same Georgia 4-H umbrella.
• Burton 4-H Center: Sibling Georgia 4-H center operated by UGA Extension offering summer camp, environmental education, and facility rental. It is the most direct peer because it shares the same operator, funding model, standards-aligned curriculum, and multi-program structure as Rock Eagle.
• Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll: Georgia 4-H camp on Jekyll Island delivering summer camp, environmental education, and facility rental. Same operator (UGA Extension) and same programmatic structure as Rock Eagle.
• Wahsega 4-H Center: Georgia 4-H center operating residential summer camp, environmental education, and facility rental. Direct peer across programming mix, target audience, and institutional backing.

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: National private nonprofit that supports the 4-H youth development network including state programs like Georgia 4-H. Comparable as the broader incumbent brand and infrastructure providing curriculum, branding, and federal alignment that feeds Rock Eagle's programming.

Regional players

• Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites: State-run parks offering environmental education, group lodging, and outdoor programs across Georgia. Comparable in environmental education offerings and retreat/lodging facilities, though managed as a broader state park portfolio rather than a youth-focused center.

Others

• UGA Marine Extension and Sea Grant: University of Georgia unit delivering environmental and marine education programs. Adjacent peer operating under the same UGA institutional umbrella, with overlapping school-group and outdoor education audiences.

Emerging players

• YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta (Camp locations): Operates residential summer camps and youth development programs across Georgia. Comparable in youth residential camp programming, school-break enrichment, and family/parent buyer segment, though with broader recreation rather than solely outdoor education focus.
• Boy Scouts of America (Atlanta Area Council): Delivers outdoor adventure, environmental education, and leadership programming for youth in Georgia. Overlaps with Rock Eagle's adventure and team building offerings and competes for the same youth outdoor enrichment audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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