Camp Alta

What Camp Alta does

Camp Alta is a private nonprofit Christian camp and retreat center located on a 20-acre property in Alta, California, on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, between Sacramento and Reno. Founded in 1949 and operating as a ministry since 1955, the camp is affiliated with an association of Southern Baptist churches in the Sacramento area and is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA). The organization runs structured camp programs including Kids Camp (grades 1-6), iFit sports-based Bible camp (middle school), EXO wilderness discipleship (middle and high school), Special Ministries for developmentally disabled campers, DayCamp (pre-K through 4th grade), and a summer internship program for college students.

The physical infrastructure comprises eight lodging facilities (Ponderosa Lodge with 80 beds being the largest, plus Cedar, Laurel, Elm, Maple, Oak, Redwood, and Spruce), multiple meeting spaces with capacity up to 100 seats, the Dogwood Dining Commons, an on-site Dogwood Bloom Café and espresso bar featuring coffee roasted on-site, a seasonal pool, and outdoor recreation including hiking trails, sports courts, and games. The camp can host up to 140 overnight guests and serves more than 17,000 meals annually, welcoming over 2,500 guests each year.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: per-camper registration fees for structured programs (Kids Camp at $195/camper and $145/counselor, iFit at $175), facility rental bookings from church groups and ministries (quote-based pricing for retreats ranging from weekends to week-long programs), and donations through three funds (Campership scholarships, Project Fund for facility improvements like the current Dogwood Dining Refresh, and an Unrestricted Fund for general operations). The staff is small, consisting of a Director, Camp Manager, Office Manager, Maintenance Coordinator, Housekeeping Lead, and seasonal summer personnel.

Name

Camp Alta

Legal name

Camp Alta

Website

https://campalta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp Alta is a nonprofit Christian camp and retreat center in the Sierra Nevada serving churches, ministries, and families from Northern California and Northern Nevada with lodging, meals, structured youth camp programs, and facility rentals on its 20-acre property.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based residential camp and retreat center

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Christian camp retreats
• Faith-based youth camps
• Retreat facility rentals
• Church retreat center
• Hospitality lodging meals

Headquarters

HQ city

Alta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Facility Rentals: Camp Alta rents its facilities (lodges, meeting rooms, dining) to church groups, ministries, and organizations for retreats and events. Pricing varies based on group size, duration, and services required (lodging, meals, meeting spaces).
2. Camp Program Registration: Revenue from registration fees for structured camp programs including Kids Camp ($195/camper, $145/counselor), iFit sports camp ($175), and other seasonal programs. These programs serve children entering grades 1-6 through high school.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Camp accepts financial donations through multiple funds: Campership Fund (scholarships for campers), Project Fund (specific facility improvements like Dogwood Dining Refresh), and Unrestricted Fund (general operational support). Also includes legacy/planned giving options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Alta operates a Christian camp and retreat center that rents lodges, meeting spaces, and dining services to church groups, ministries, and organizations for retreats and events, and runs structured faith-based camp programs for children and youth including Kids Camp, iFit sports camp, EXO wilderness discipleship, Special Ministries, and DayCamp. The 20-acre Sierra Nevada property supports up to 140 guests overnight and serves more than 17,000 meals annually.

Product overview

Camp Alta is a Christian camp and retreat center offering a coordinated portfolio of overnight camp programs and hospitality services. The core programs include Kids Camp (grades 1-6), EXO wilderness discipleship (middle/high school), iFit sports-based bible camp (middle school), Special Ministries (developmentally disabled), DayCamp (pre-K to 4th grade), and a Summer Internship Program. These programs are supported by facility rentals including eight lodging facilities (Ponderosa Lodge, Cedar Lodge, Laurel Lodge, Elm Lodge, Maple Cabin, Oak Cabin, Redwood Lodge, Spruce Lodge) with capacities from 6-80 beds, multiple meeting spaces (Ponderosa Meeting Room, Cedar Meeting Room, Creekside Room, Chapel), and dining services at Dogwood Dining Commons. Additional offerings include the Dogwood Bloom Café espresso bar, recreational activities, and retreat planning support. The camp can host up to 140 guests and serves more than 17,000 meals annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dogwood Bloom Coffee: Camp Alta's own roasted coffee served at the Dogwood Bloom Café and espresso bar, featuring freshly roasted beans prepared on-site.

Products and services

• Kids Camp Christ-centered summer camp program for children entering grades 1-6, featuring outdoor activities, swimming, games, crafts, daily worship, and Bible teaching tailored for kids. Registration opens April 1st annually at $195 per camper and $145 per counselor.
• EXO Wilderness Discipleship Adventure wilderness discipleship program for middle and high school students, launched in 2017 with multiple sessions offered.
• iFit Sports Camp Sports-based Bible camp for junior high and middle school students from Reno to San Francisco, designed to develop foundational fitness for body and soul. Pricing has been $175 per camper.
• Special Ministries Camp Camp program designed for developmentally disabled individuals, launched in 2017, providing an inclusive and supportive Christian camp experience.
• DayCamp Day program for children pre-K to 4th grade offering camp activities including swimming, hiking, and other outdoor experiences without overnight stays.
• Summer Internship Program Discipleship program for college students providing summer internship opportunities, hosting six interns as of 2018 for a summer of service and spiritual formation.
• Facility Rentals (Retreats & Events) Flexible rental options for lodges, meeting spaces, and dining services for church retreats, youth camps, and ministry events. Accommodates groups of various sizes with customizable options, ranging from weekend retreats to week-long programs.
• Lodging Facilities (Ponderosa, Cedar, Laurel, Elm, Maple, Oak, Redwood, Spruce) Multiple lodging facilities offering various room configurations and bed capacities, including Ponderosa Lodge (80 beds), Cedar Lodge (20 rooms), and smaller cabins ranging from 6-12 beds.
• Meeting Spaces Meeting rooms including Ponderosa Meeting Room (up to 100 people with AV), Cedar Meeting Room (70 capacity), Creekside Room, and Chapel.
• Dining Services at Dogwood Dining Commons Fresh, high-quality meals prepared on-site, including hearty breakfasts and warm dinners, served in the Dogwood Dining Commons.
• Dogwood Bloom Café & Espresso Bar On-site freshly roasted coffee with expertly crafted espresso drinks, lattes, and other beverages served at the Dogwood Bloom Café and Espresso Bar.
• Recreation Activities Various outdoor and indoor activities including pool (seasonal), hiking trails, frisbee golf, basketball, volleyball, field games, Nine Square in the Air, Gaga Ball, horseshoes, cornhole, ping pong, and foosball.

Quantifiable outcome

• Camp can host up to 140 guests at one time
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA)coreOthersCamp Alta is affiliated with the Christian Camp and Conference Association, a network of Christian camps across the country. This affiliation connects Camp Alta with churches and ministries seeking camp experiences and provides a framework for its summer camp ministry.
• Laguna Chinese Baptist ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinistry partner church that brought campers to Camp Alta in July 2015 during the Lowell Fire. The church trusted Camp Alta to host their camp program despite the nearby wildfire, demonstrating partnership in ministry.
• Cornerstone Community Church of SacramentominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinistry partner church that brought campers to Camp Alta in July 2015 during the Lowell Fire. Placed trust in Camp Alta to continue hosting their camp program during the fire emergency.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kanakuk Kamps: Large Christian summer camp network with structured youth programs and lodging. Comparable in mission (Christ-centered youth camp) and program-fee revenue model, but operates at significantly greater scale across multiple sites.
• YMCA Camp Oakhurst: Established youth summer camp and retreat facility in California offering traditional camp programming and group rentals. Comparable in overnight youth camp format, but operates under the broader YMCA umbrella rather than a faith-specific mission.

Emerging players

• CentriKid Camps (Lifeway Christian Resources): Lifeway's children's summer camp ministry offering short-format Christian camps. Comparable in target demographic (elementary-age campers) and Baptist denominational alignment, though delivered as a mobile program rather than a fixed site.

Direct peers

• Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters: Christian adventure/wilderness camp offering youth programs with overnight lodging. Comparable in mission (Christ-centered youth programming) and outdoor adventure format that overlaps with Camp Alta's EXO program.
• Camp Cedar Crest (Baptist): Southern Baptist-affiliated residential summer camp with structured youth programs and retreat facilities. Highly comparable in denominational alignment and program structure to Camp Alta.
• Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center: Northern California Christian conference center offering retreat lodging, dining, and youth/family programs. Operates a similar lodging-plus-program business model targeting churches and ministries in the same region as Camp Alta.
• Hume Lake Christian Camps: California-based Christian camp and conference center operating multi-generational youth and family camp programs with lodging, meals, and retreat facilities. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and product mix to Camp Alta.
• Forest Home Christian Conference Center: California-based Christian retreat and camp organization running youth camps, family camps, and church-group retreats with lodging and dining. Closely comparable in offering mix and church/ministry customer base.
• Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds: Christian conference grounds in Northern California providing lodging, dining, and retreat programming for churches and ministries. Comparable in geography and B2B retreat-rental model.
• Pine Cove Christian Camps: Multi-site Christian camp operator running youth summer camps and family retreats with on-site lodging and programs. Comparable in core business model — structured camp programming plus facility-based lodging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/campalta
• Facebookfacebook.com/CampAltaCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/campalta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-alta

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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