Twin Lakes Camp & Conference Center

What Twin Lakes Camp & Conference Center does

Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center is a 501(c)-equivalent non-profit Christian camp and retreat facility operating on more than 600 acres with two lakes in Florence, Mississippi, just south of Jackson. Founded in 1970 when it was purchased from Dumas Milner, the organization operates as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) of Jackson, Mississippi, with its mission centered on Gospel-centered discipleship and spiritual nourishment. The facility spans rolling hills and includes four differentiated lodging tiers (Woodside Cabins, Northshore Lodges, Lakeside Cabins, and Milner Lodge), two dining halls, assembly halls, and an activity portfolio that includes a 12-element aerial adventure course, 400-foot zipline, waterfront with 155-foot super slide, team-building programs, and traditional summer camp activities.

The company generates revenue through two principal streams: a summer camp program offering Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Family Camp, and a Leader-in-Training (LIT) program for 13-15 year olds; and year-round conference center and retreat rentals serving churches, parachurch organizations, and small groups. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a CampBrain registration platform for camp and direct booking via in-house staff for retreats, supplemented by a Square-powered camp store for souvenirs and Pushpay-powered donation processing. The customer base is regional (Southeastern US), split between individual Christian families (SMB consumer) and mid-market church and parachurch groups. Marketing relies on the company website, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), and word-of-mouth referrals through the PCA church network.

Operationally, the organization runs with approximately 11 full-time staff — Executive Director, Camp Director, two Assistant Camp Directors, and an Office Manager — supplemented by seasonal summer counselors, CITs, and interns. Pricing is published via downloadable rate sheets (e.g., 2026 Retreat Rates) rather than disclosed publicly; camp pricing is accessible through the registration system. The business is facilities-based and experience-driven with no disclosed technology, AI, or proprietary software capabilities; technology use is limited to standard SaaS tools for registration, commerce, donations, and communications.

Name

Twin Lakes Camp & Conference Center

Legal name

Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center

Website

https://twinlakescamp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center is a non-profit Christian camp and retreat facility on 600+ acres in Florence, Mississippi, operating as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) Jackson since 1970, serving Christian families with summer camp programs and Southeastern US churches with year-round retreat and conference rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Christian summer camp
• Conference retreat center
• Church retreat facilities
• Youth camp programs
• Group lodging venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

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

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Programs: Revenue generated from summer camp registrations including Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Family Camp, and LIT (Leader-in-Training) program for 13-15 year olds.
2. Conference Center and Retreat Facility Rental: Revenue from hosting church conferences, events, and weekend retreats at the conference center facilities including various cabin accommodations, meeting rooms, and activity venues.
3. Camp Store: Revenue from the Twin Lakes camp store selling souvenir items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center is a Christian ministry that operates summer camp programs (Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Family Camp, and a Leader-in-Training program for 13-15 year olds) and rents its 600+ acre conference center facilities (lodging, dining halls, meeting rooms, and recreational venues) to church groups, parachurch organizations, and other groups for retreats, conferences, and events. It also operates an on-site camp store selling souvenir merchandise.

Product overview

Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Jackson, Mississippi, offering a unified portfolio of Christian camping and retreat experiences. The core offerings include Summer Camp programs (Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp, and LIT leadership program for teens) and Conference Center Retreat services for church groups and organizations. The facility spans over 600 acres with two lakes and provides lodging across four distinct accommodation types: Woodside Cabins (large groups up to 12), Northshore Lodges (small groups up to 16), Lakeside Cabins (dorm-style for 8), and Milner Lodge (cozy lodge for 12). Recreational activities include Aerial Adventure with zipline and high ropes, waterfront activities with super slide, team building programs, and various outdoor sports. Additional services include TL Mail for camper communication and an on-site camp store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TL Mail: One-way email service for campers to receive messages from family during camp sessions

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Presbyterian Church (PCA), Jackson, MississippicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1970Twin Lakes is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Jackson, MS, established in 1970. The church intends Twin Lakes to provide a center for spiritual nourishment and physical relaxation for FPC, their families, friends, and guests as well as others outside of their church with like motives.
• Canopy Children's SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Robert Leard serves as an Executive Board Member for Canopy Children's Solutions, indicating a community partnership in the children's services sector.
• Woodward Hines Educational FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Robert Leard serves as an Executive Board Member for Woodward Hines Educational Foundation, indicating community involvement in educational initiatives.
• Christian Camp and Conference Association (Deep South Region)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErin Bennett, Assistant Camp Director, serves as current President of Christian Camp and Conference Association for the Deep South region, indicating organizational membership and leadership in the industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montreat Conference Center: Presbyterian-affiliated conference center and retreat facility in the mountains of western NC. Comparable as a faith-based conference and retreat venue serving church groups with lodging and meeting facilities.
• Camp Gilead: Christian summer camp and retreat center in Polk City, FL serving Florida and the Southeast with youth summer camp programs and church retreats. Comparable camp + retreat business model in a similar geography.
• Kanuga Conference Center and Camp: Episcopal-affiliated conference center and summer camp in Hendersonville, NC offering similar dual-purpose retreat and youth camp programming on a large lakefront property. Directly comparable as a denominational camp and conference center in the Southeast US.
• Ridgecrest Conference Center (LifeWay): Southern Baptist-affiliated conference and retreat center in Ridgecrest, NC serving church groups with lodging, meeting space, and youth programming. Comparable denominational retreat and youth camp model.
• Covenant Point Bible Camp: Christian Reformed camp and retreat center in Iron River, MI offering summer camps and conference/retreat programming. Comparable denominationally-anchored camp + conference model with similar faith-based mission.
• Awanita Retreat Center: Christian retreat center in Awanita, SC offering lodging, meeting spaces, and recreational activities for church groups and conferences. Comparable church-group retreat and conference operations.
• Camp Caraway: Presbyterian-affiliated summer camp and retreat center in Asheboro, NC offering residential summer camp and church retreat facilities. Direct peer as a regional faith-based camp and conference operation.
• Winshape Retreat at Mount Berry: Faith-based retreat center operated by the Chick-fil-A Foundation in Rome, GA offering retreat and conference programming for churches and groups on a large property. Comparable in mission-driven retreat operations.

Emerging players

• YMCA Camp Lakewood: Large YMCA-operated summer camp and retreat facility in Potosi, MO with summer camp programs and group retreat rentals. Comparable as a multi-use camp and conference operation, though non-denominational.
• Kanuga Outdoor Properties / Camp Pinnacle: Presbyterian-affiliated summer camp in Hendersonville, NC offering youth summer programming. Comparable as a regional faith-based summer camp operation, though without Twin Lakes' full conference center business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TwinLakesMS
• Instagraminstagram.com/twin_lakes_camp/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/twin-lakes-camp-conference-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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