What Timberline Ranch does

Timberline Ranch is a charitable Christian camp and retreat centre operating on a 73-acre property in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, founded in 1961 by Cec 'Chuck' Leng and Don 'Lefty' Lawrie and registered as a non-profit society in 1964. The organization serves over 10,000 youth and families annually through a diversified portfolio that includes week-long summer camps for ages 9-16 ($389-$719 per camper), seasonal camps (Family Camps, Mother & Daughter, Horsemanship, Homeschool, Spring Day Camp), year-round facility rentals for school groups and corporate retreats ($150-$200 per person for typical 3-day retreats), and leadership development programs including the 12-month EDGE program offering accredited Bible college credits through Northwest College & Seminary.

The 73-acre facility includes 45 horses, Western Town cabins, Poolside Cabins, Horseman Inn, an 18-room Lodge accommodating 52 guests, a Town Hall meeting space, and the newly opened Skywalk Adventure Park high ropes course (2025) with 20+ elements and dual 400-foot ziplines. Operations are powered by conventional camp management infrastructure (CampBrain registration system) with no proprietary technology platform. Year-round staffing is approximately 14-15 personnel across barn, maintenance, food services, office, and program departments, scaling to 50-80 summer staff during peak season.

Revenue is generated through a combination of per-camper program fees, per-person facility rentals for groups and retreats, tuition for the EDGE program ($24,000 annually), and charitable donations supporting ongoing capital improvements. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through online registration, supplemented by direct outreach to schools, youth groups, and corporate clients. The organization is accredited by the British Columbia Camps Association, complying with over 500 safety and operational standards, and is governed by a Board of Directors with Craig Douglas serving as Executive Director since 2005.

Name

Timberline Ranch

Legal name

Timberline Ranch Society

Website

https://timberlineranch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Timberline Ranch is a charitable Christian camp and retreat centre on 73 acres in Maple Ridge, BC, serving over 10,000 youth and families annually through summer camps, seasonal programs, school and corporate retreats, and the accredited EDGE leadership program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Camp and Retreat Services

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE)

Keywords

• Summer camps
• Retreat facilities
• Youth programs
• Horseback riding
• Christian camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Ridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Fees: Primary revenue stream from week-long and kick-off summer camps for youth ages 9-16. Fees range from $389-$719 per camper depending on camp type and duration. Includes overnight and day camp options.
2. Seasonal Camp Programs: Revenue from seasonal camps including Family Camps, Mother & Daughter camps, Horsemanship camps, Homeschool programs, Spring Day camps. Per-person pricing with family maximum rates.
3. Facility/Group Rentals: School groups, youth groups, corporate retreats, and adult conferences rent the facility for day, weekend, or week-long getaways. Pricing varies by group size, length of stay, meals required, and activities provided. Mid-sized groups can plan a three-day, two-night trip for around $150-$200 per person.
4. Donations and Fundraising: As a non-profit charitable society, Timberline Ranch relies on donations from individuals and corporate donors for facility upgrades and projects. Tax receipts issued for donations. Major multi-year facility upgrade underway funded significantly by donor support.
5. EDGE Program Tuition: 12-month Christian training program with total cost of $24,000 covering tuition, program fees, housing, and most meals. Students earn Bible college credits through partnership with Northwest College & Seminary. Program cost is offset by paid ministry work at Timberline.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Timberline Ranch is a charitable Christian camp and retreat center operating on a 73-acre property in Maple Ridge, BC. It runs summer and seasonal youth camps (ages 9-16), family camps, school and group facility rentals, and leadership training programs (EDGE, LIT, TASC Force, SWAT Team). Activities include horseback riding, ziplines, a high ropes course, archery, rock climbing, and team building, all integrated with Christian teaching.

Product overview

Timberline Ranch is a charitable Christian camp and retreat center offering a comprehensive portfolio of overnight and day camps for youth and families. The core offerings include Summer Camps (Junior, Middle, Teen, and Kick-Off camps) with specialized Program Options (Super Mix, Trailblazers, Horsemanship, Adventure Plus, Pathfinders, Saddle Up), Seasonal Camps (Horsemanship, Mother & Daughter, Family, Spring Day, Homeschool), and year-round facility rentals for schools and groups. The organization operates the Skywalk Adventure Park (high ropes course with ziplines), and provides leadership development through Timberline EDGE (12-month Christian training program), Leaders in Training (LIT), TASC Force, and SWAT Team (summer staff). All programs feature Christian teaching, outdoor adventure activities (horseback riding, archery, climbing wall, team-building), and character development. The 73-acre Maple Ridge facility includes lodging for over 200 guests, dining facilities, sports courts, barn, and activity areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camps Week-long and kick-off overnight and day camps for youth ages 9-16 featuring horseback riding, archery, climbing wall, ziplines, swimming, team-building, and Christian-based programming. Pricing ranges from $389-$719 per camper.
• Timberline EDGE Program A 12-month Christian training program for young adults combining Bible education (30 transferable credits through Northwest College & Seminary), paid ministry work, intentional discipleship, and leadership development. Total cost $24,000, partly offset by paid work.
• Family Camps Weekend multi-generational family overnight camps with horseback riding, swimming, archery, climbing wall, inspirational speakers, and family chapel time. Per-person pricing with family maximum of $1,095.
• Horsemanship Camp Weekend horse-focused camp including riding lessons, trail-riding, horseback games, horse care, and theory classes. Limited to 40 spots at $239 per person.
• Mother & Daughter Camp
• Homeschool Camp
• Spring Day Camp
• School & Group Rentals
• Retreat Facilities
• TASC Force
• Leaders in Training (LIT)
• SWAT Team Summer Staff
• Skywalk Adventure Park High ropes course with two levels (18' and 32'), 24 elements, 13 platforms, Drop Zone (auto belay), Walk-the-Plank, connected to 400-foot dual ziplines. Open May 1 - October 31 annually. Uses CliC-iT safety devices.
• High Ropes Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 young people attend annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northwest College & SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2026Partnership for the EDGE program where students earn 30 transferable Bible college credits and a Certificate in Christian Foundations. Northwest College & Seminary provides academic accreditation and mentorship for the 12-month program combining Bible education, paid ministry, and leadership development at Timberline Ranch.
• Pacific BendingminorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects and facility upgrades.
• Hank's Trucking & BulldozingminorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Tri-R Systems Inc.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• McRobbie ConstructionminorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Haney Builders' Supplies (1971) Ltd.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Larry Industries Inc.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Pacific West Systems Supply Ltd.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Directional Mining & Drilling Ltd.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Eagle West CranesminorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• The Langley Concrete Group of CompaniesminorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Rempel Bros. Concrete Ltd.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Maple Ridge Truss Ltd.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Yellow Fence RentalsminorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• C & C Trucking Ltd.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Climax Concrete PumpingminorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Tru-Line Technologies Ltd.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• General PaintminorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Kanaka Creek Pole Co. Ltd.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Vanderwal EquipmentminorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Smith Plywoods Ltd.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Barr Plastics Inc.minorOthersCorporate donor that contributed financially or with materials/labour to Timberline Ranch's building projects.
• Adventureworks!coreTechnology or IntegrationAdventureworks! constructed the Skywalk Adventure Park high ropes course to ACCT standards. Adventureworks! is the builder/installer of the course which opened in 2025.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Camp Wenonah: Long-established summer camp in Ontario (Muskoka region) with traditional overnight programming, horsemanship, and adventure activities for youth. Comparable in scale and program mix but operates in a different Canadian region.
• Camp Kandalore: Traditional residential summer camp in Ontario (Kawagama Lake) serving similar youth age groups with multi-activity programming. Comparable as a long-established Canadian overnight camp operator, though serving an Eastern Canadian market.
• Pacific Spirit Camp: Outdoor education and group accommodation provider in the Pacific Coast / BC region serving school and youth groups with multi-day experiential programs. Comparable in school-group outdoor education focus and BC geography.

Direct peers

• Camp Qwanoes: A large Christian youth camp located in British Columbia offering week-long summer camps, retreats, and leadership programs. Directly comparable to Timberline Ranch in mission, geography (BC), target audience (ages 9-18), and program mix (overnight camps, horsemanship, adventure activities).
• Stillwood Camp & Conference Centre: Christian camp and retreat centre in the Fraser Valley, BC, hosting summer camps, retreats, and group rentals. Closely comparable in faith-based mission, regional location, and multi-segment programming (youth + school + corporate retreats).
• Camp Squeah: Christian camp and retreat centre in Hope, BC, operating since 1946 on a large riverside property. Comparable as a BC-based, faith-aligned, multi-season camp and retreat operator serving similar youth, family, and group segments.
• Circle Square Ranch: Christian ranch-style camps in BC/Ontario with extensive horsemanship programming, overnight camps, and family retreats. Strong match on ranch/equestrian theme, faith-based mission, and youth family programming.
• Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre: Christian retreat centre in Maple Ridge/BC area offering group accommodations, retreats, and outdoor programs. Comparable as a regional retreat/lodging operator serving schools, churches, and corporate groups in the same Lower Mainland market.
• Camp Cedarwood: Non-denominational Christian summer camp in BC serving children, youth, and families with overnight programs and horsemanship/equestrian activities. Comparable in mission, target age range, and activity mix including horse-focused programs.

Broad incumbents

• Christian Camping International (CCI) Canada: Umbrella/affiliation body representing member Christian camps across Canada. Comparable as the broader ecosystem organization connecting faith-based camps like Timberline Ranch, but serves an aggregating/network role rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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