Woodland Lakes Christian Camp

What Woodland Lakes Christian Camp does

Woodland Lakes Christian Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian camp and retreat center operating under the legal entity Clermont County Christian Assembly, Inc. from a 65-acre campus at 3054 Lindale Mt. Holly Road in Amelia, Ohio. The organization traces its origins to the early 1940s; nine cooperating Clermont County churches purchased a 65-acre farm in 1945 for $10,000, and in 1968 two predecessor camps (Lakeside Christian Service Camp and Pioneer Christian Service Camp) merged to form the present entity. The facility offers 425 beds across Pioneer Lodge (128), Buckeye Cabin (64), and seven Cedar Village Cabins (24 each), along with chapels, recreation amenities (high ropes course, zipline, climbing tower, lake, pool), and full catering.

The organization serves four primary segments: children and youth (ages 5 through high school) enrolled in graded summer camp programs; families participating in parent-child and family weekend programs; senior citizens attending dedicated Senior's Day events; and external groups — primarily its network of 30+ supporting churches plus other organizations — booking the facility for retreats and events of 25 to 250 guests. Approximately 1,500 youth participate in summer programming annually, with thousands more attending off-season events.

Revenue is generated through four streams: tiered camp registration fees ($55–$375 depending on program and timing), facility-based retreat bookings, on-site camp store merchandise sales, and tax-deductible donations from individuals and supporting churches. Distribution and marketing rely on the church network for top-of-funnel recruitment, the organization's website for program information and online registration (via CampWise), and community events including a Golf Scramble and 5K Trail Run. The Kroger Community Rewards program provides a supplementary passive donation channel. The organization operates with a small core team of approximately 7 staff, supplemented by seasonal summer staff and donated personnel embedded in supporting churches.

Name

Woodland Lakes Christian Camp

Legal name

Clermont County Christian Assembly

Website

https://woodlandlakes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Camp and Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD)

Keywords

• Religious summer camps
• Christian retreat centers
• Family camp programs
• Faith-based hospitality
• Youth outdoor recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Amelia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Camp Registration Fees: Individual and family camp programs with tiered pricing based on program type and registration timing; ranges from $55 for Day Camp to $375 for Senior High Extreme
2. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and supporters; one-time and monthly donation options available; recognized as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
3. Retreat Facility Booking: Retreat groups rent facilities for their own events; 425-bed capacity accommodates groups of 25-250; includes lodging, meals, and activities
4. Camp Store Sales: On-site retail sales of camp merchandise including apparel, accessories, and consumables to campers and visitors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Woodland Lakes Christian Camp is a nonprofit Christian camp and retreat center that runs multi-day summer camp programs for children and youth ages 5 through high school, family camp sessions, and facility rentals for organized group retreats. It operates a 425-bed, 65-acre property in Amelia, Ohio with lodges, cabins, RV sites, and primitive camping, and supports guests with land, water, and adventure recreation activities, dining services, and a camp store.

Product overview

Woodland Lakes Christian Camp operates as a four-season Christian camp and retreat center offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and facilities. The core offerings include seasonal summer camp programs for children ages 5 through high school graduation (including day camps, overnight camps, family camps, and experiential adventure camps), retreat facilities and services for groups of 25-250 guests, and diverse recreation activities spanning adventure (high ropes, zipline, climbing), land (archery, sports), and water (lake activities, swimming pool) categories. The company manages on-site lodging facilities including Pioneer Lodge (128 beds), Buckeye Cabin (64 beds), Cedar Village Cabins (7 cabins x 24 beds each), and specialty facilities such as the Lakefront Chapel (500 capacity) and Turtle Lake Chapel (150 capacity). Supporting services include a camp store selling merchandise and care packages, donation and volunteer programs, and Kroger Community Rewards partnership. The 425-bed facility serves as a regional resource financially supported by over 30 Christian churches in the tri-state area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Programs Multi-day overnight and day camp sessions for children and youth ages 5 through high school, including faith-based programming, land and water recreation, and on-site lodging and meals. Designed for individual campers whose parents register them through the camp's online registration system.
• Family Camp Programs Dedicated camp weeks for families to attend together, with lodging, meals, and joint recreation and faith-based programming designed for parents, children, and grandparents.
• Group Retreat Facility Rentals Facility and lodging rentals for groups of 25 to 250 guests, including meeting space, meals, and recreation access at the 425-bed Amelia, Ohio campus. Used by churches, faith-based organizations, schools, scouts, and corporate groups for multi-day retreats and conferences.
• Camp Store Merchandise On-site retail sales of camp-branded apparel, souvenirs, and related merchandise available to campers, retreat guests, and visitors.
• Donation Program Charitable giving program enabling individuals and churches to support the camp's ministry through one-time or recurring financial contributions at suggested donation tiers.
• Volunteer Program Structured volunteer opportunities for individuals and church groups to serve in camp operations, programming, maintenance, and retreat hosting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 1,500 young people participate in summer activities annually with thousands more in off-season programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Christian ChurchcoreOthersOne of 30+ supporting churches that financially support and promote Woodland Lakes Christian Camp. Provides youth and families to camp programs.
• Fairfield Church of ChristcoreOthersSupporting church partner providing congregational support and sending youth and families to camp programs.
• Felicity Christian ChurchcoreOthersSupporting church providing staff support (Jimmy Maupin serves as Worship & Administration Minister) and congregational participation.
• Parkside Christian ChurchcoreOthersSupporting church with strong involvement; staff member Tim Becker and family actively participate at camp.
• Georgetown Church of ChristcoreOthersSupporting church providing staff support (Leah Charles, Children's Ministry Director) and youth programming.
• LifeSpring Christian ChurchcoreOthersSupporting church providing staff support (Kati Sisson, Children's Minister) and congregational participation.
• Milford Christian ChurchcoreOthersSupporting church that hosts Family Weekend event at camp facilities.
• Living Springs Community ChurchminorOthersSupporting church providing staff support (Gary Troutman) for camp programs.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards partnership allows shoppers to designate Woodland Lakes as their nonprofit of choice, generating quarterly donations from shopping spend.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Cedarmore Camp & Retreat Center: Kentucky-based Christian camp and retreat center affiliated with the Church of Christ tradition. Competes directly with Woodland Lakes for the same tri-state church-group retreat and youth camp market.
• Indian Village Christian Camp: Indiana-based Christian camp and retreat center serving the same tri-state area (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana). Offers summer camp programs for youth and family retreats with similar faith-based programming and outdoor recreation amenities.
• Cross Timber Christian Camp: Oklahoma-based Christian camp in the Churches of Christ fellowship offering comparable summer youth programs and retreat facilities. Similar operational model with tiered camp pricing and church-supported structure.
• Camp Allyn: Ohio-based Christian camp where Woodland Lakes' predecessor program held its first sessions in the early 1940s. Operates summer camp programs and retreat facilities for similar Christian youth and family audiences in the Cincinnati/southern Ohio region.

Broad incumbents

• Kanakuk Kamps: Major Christian youth camp operator in Branson, Missouri, with multiple camp locations. Operates similar summer residential camp programs and family camp experiences at a substantially larger scale than Woodland Lakes.
• Pine Cove Christian Camps: Large multi-location Christian camp operator headquartered in Texas with multiple properties across the southern U.S. Operates summer youth camps, family camps, and retreat facilities at a far larger scale than Woodland Lakes, serving as a benchmark for the broader Christian camp industry.

Direct peers

• Butler Springs Christian Camp: Kentucky-based Christian camp and retreat center where Executive Director Andrew Johnson previously served as summer staff and board president. Operates similar summer youth camp and retreat programming in the same tri-state region.
• Bluegrass Christian Camp: Kentucky-based Christian camp referenced in the Executive Director's background as his childhood camp. Serves the same tri-state Christian youth and family market with comparable residential camp and retreat offerings.
• Lake Ann Camp: Michigan-based Christian camp and retreat center providing summer youth programs, family camps, and group retreat facilities. Comparable in scale, programming breadth, and nonprofit/faith-based operating model.
• Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center: Christian camp and retreat center in Pennsylvania offering summer youth programs, family camps, and year-round retreat hosting. Closely comparable in facility diversity (lodging, dining, recreation) and church-network support model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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