Blue Grass Christian Camp

What Blue Grass Christian Camp does

Blue Grass Christian Camp (BGCC) is a private nonprofit Christian ministry founded in 1949 and headquartered on a 40-acre property at 7463 Athens Boonesboro Road, Lexington, Kentucky. The organization operates a portfolio of summer camp programs for children and youth across Central Kentucky, including overnight camps (7/11 Camp for ages 7-11; Native and Tribal for grades 6-9; Camp Access for individuals 16+ with special needs) and day camps (Power Kids on the main property plus regional day camps hosted at partner churches in Frankfort, Mt. Sterling, Lexington, and Tates Creek). Pricing is per session and ranges from $111 to $445 plus tax, with day camps at the lower end and overnight camps at the higher end.

BGCC runs three distinct revenue streams: camper tuition paid through a third-party camp management registration platform (campmanagement.com); recurring and one-time donations routed through multiple funds (Scholarship, STORY Campaign capital fund, General, Staff Support, Alumni, and Community Engagement); and off-season facility rentals of its Campside and Retreatside venues for church retreats, school field trips, and private events. Donor early registration is gated to contributors giving at least $30/month or $360/year, tying programming demand to fundraising.

Year-round programming extends beyond summer via the Church & Family Resources program led by a dedicated director, encompassing Strategic Parenting Retreats, Marriage Retreats, Man Camp, parenting classes, and pulpit supply. Core staffing is small (1-10 employees) and supplemented by seasonal college and high-school summer staff recruited nationally for counselors, lifeguards, health assistants, kitchen crew, grounds, and videographer roles at $1,350 per six-week session. No proprietary technology or AI capability is evident; operations rely on standard registration, donation (Clovergive), and social media tools.

Name

Blue Grass Christian Camp

Legal name

Blue Grass Christian Camp

Website

https://bluegrasschristiancamp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blue Grass Christian Camp is a Lexington, Kentucky nonprofit Christian ministry founded in 1949 that runs overnight and day summer camps, year-round church and family resources, and retreat facility rentals for children, families, and churches across Central Kentucky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Summer 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

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Christian summer camps
• Youth day camps
• Retreat facility rentals
• Family ministry programs
• Church partnership events

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Camp Tuition: Fees charged for overnight camps and day camps. Programs include 7/11 Camp, Native, Tribal, Power Kids Day Camp, Remix Day Camp, and regional day camps in Frankfort, Mt. Sterling, and Lexington. Pricing ranges from $111 to $445 per session plus tax.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Donations through multiple funds: Scholarship Fund, STORY Campaign, General Fund, Staff Support, Alumni Fund, and Community Engagement Fund. Donors who give at least $30/month or $360/year qualify for early registration.
3. Facility Rentals: Retreat hosting for churches, school groups, and private events. Offers Campside facilities (cabins, pool, creek, fire pits, playground, pavilion, dining hall, chapel) and Retreatside facilities (meeting rooms, gym, kitchen, lodge rooms, high ropes elements).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Blue Grass Christian Camp operates Christian summer overnight camps and day camps for children and youth (ages 5 through adult special needs), alongside off-season retreat facility rentals and church partnership programs. Programming is faith-based, centered on youth discipleship, family empowerment, church encouragement, and community engagement, delivered on a 40-acre property in Lexington, KY and through regional church-hosted day camp locations across Central Kentucky.

Product overview

Blue Grass Christian Camp operates as a Christian youth ministry offering a portfolio of camp programs centered on faith-based youth development. The core offerings include overnight camps (7/11 Camp for ages 7-11, Native and Tribal for middle schoolers in grades 6-9, and Camp Access for individuals with special needs) and day camps (Power Kids Day Camp on the main property plus regional Remix Day Camp, Lexington Day Camp, Frankfort Day Camp, and Mt. Sterling Day Camp held at partner churches). Beyond summer camps, the ministry extends to year-round programming through the STORY Campaign (capital fundraising for facilities expansion), retreat facility rentals (Campside and Retreatside), seasonal summer staff employment with a CIT volunteer track, and Church & Family Resources programs including Strategic Parenting Retreat, Marriage Retreat, and other adult/family educational offerings led by the Church and Family Resource Director. All programs are designed around the mission of Disciple Youth, Empower Families, Encourage the Church, and Engage the Community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 7/11 Camp Overnight summer camp for ages 7-11 featuring action-packed activities including zipline, giant swing, creek kayaks, swimming pool, carpetball, gaga, 9-square, and themed parties. Gospel-focused program with counselor testimonies and Bible study. Tuition: $445 plus tax per session.
• Native Camp Overnight middle school camp (grades 6-9) with a motto of 'Embrace the Awkward,' featuring nightly worship, themed parties, doughnuts and dew, and color wars competitions. Tuition: $350 plus tax per session.
• Tribal Camp Unique overnight middle school camp experience (grades 6-9) with a small community setting, nightly campfires, off-site hiking and lake day trips, 'Martes Sucio' (Dirty Tuesday) games, and an optional weekend stay for campers signed up for two weeks. Tuition: $445 per week plus tax.
• Camp Access Weekend camp for individuals with special needs (most campers aged 16+), held over Labor Day Weekend. Campers are paired with buddies who assist with games and activities. Features worship, games, talent show, and leadership empowerment opportunities. Tuition: $190 plus tax.
• Power Kids Day Camp On-site day camp for ages 5-9 located at the Blue Grass Christian Camp property, featuring pool time, carpetball tournaments, zipline, creek activities, costume days, and chapel experiences. Pickup at 4:00 PM daily. Tuition: $295 plus tax per session.
• Frankfort Day Camp Regional day camp held at Capital City Christian Church in Frankfort, KY for children. Includes games, crafts, activities, Bible study, and a Friday field trip to the main camp property for zipline, giant swing, and pool activities. Tuition: $111 plus tax.
• Mt. Sterling Day Camp Regional day camp held at Gateway Christian Church in Mt. Sterling, KY. Includes games, crafts, activities, Bible study, and a Friday field trip to the main camp property. Tuition: $155 plus tax.
• Lexington Day Camp Regional day camp held at First Alliance Church in Lexington, KY. Includes games, crafts, activities, and a Friday field trip to the main camp property for zipline, giant swing, and pool activities. Price not publicly disclosed.
• Remix Day Camp Hybrid day camp hosted at Tates Creek Christian Church (3150 Tates Creek Road), mixing elements of 7/11, Power Kids, and Regional Day Camp. Field trips to main camp property on Wednesdays and Fridays; themed parties and activities on other days. Tuition: $250 plus tax.
• Campside Rental Off-season facility rental option including cabins, zero-entry pool, creek, two fire pits, playground, pavilion with carpetball tables, commercial kitchen, dining hall building, and chapel building. Available outside the summer camp season for church retreats, school field trips, team building, and private events.
• Retreatside Rental Off-season facility rental option including retreat center with 3 meeting rooms, gym, kitchen, retreat center lodge rooms, high ropes elements, and a fire pit. Available outside the summer camp season for church retreats, school field trips, and team-building events.
• Church and Family Resources Programs Off-season church partnership programming led by Church and Family Resource Director Keith Johnson, including Strategic Parenting Retreat, Healthy Families study, Rich Dialogue in Philippians, Relationship Principles of Jesus, Six Ways to Set Your Kids Up for Success, Marriage Retreat, Family Game Night, Man Camp, and Pulpit Supply.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards partnership allows supporters to designate Blue Grass Christian Camp as their Community Rewards partner using NPO#: 96860. Customers can link their Kroger account to support the ministry through everyday purchases.
• Capital City Christian ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner hosting Frankfort Day Camp. Provides facilities for day camp programming allowing BGCC to extend services to the Frankfort community. Third year of partnership.
• Gateway Christian ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner hosting Mt. Sterling Day Camp. Provides facilities for day camp programming allowing BGCC to extend services to the Mt. Sterling community. Third year of partnership.
• First Alliance ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner hosting Lexington Day Camp. Provides facilities for day camp programming in the Lexington area.
• Tates Creek Christian ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner hosting Remix Day Camp (3150 Tates Creek Road). Provides facilities for the hybrid day camp program that combines elements of 7/11, Power Kids, and Regional Day Camp with field trips to the main BGCC property.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes: National Christian sports ministry operating camps, Huddle groups, and athlete programming. Adjacent peer sharing faith-based youth development mission and summer camp programming with sports and recreational activity focus.
• Lifeway Christian Resources: SBC-affiliated organization operating Ridgecrest Conference Center and other camp facilities with summer youth programming. Comparable in faith-based camp programming and Baptist/Southern church-partner distribution, but at much larger national scale.
• Young Life: National Christian youth ministry organization operating summer camps and year-round club programming across the U.S. Comparable in faith-based youth development mission and summer camp programming, but at significantly larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Camp Cedar Ridge: Christian summer camp in Kentucky offering week-long youth programs with activities, chapel, and outdoor recreation. Direct comparable in faith-based youth ministry, Kentucky geography, and activity-based summer camp programming.
• Cedarmore Baptist Assembly: Kentucky Baptist Assembly camp located in Crestwood, KY offering summer youth camps, retreats, and church-group programming. Highly comparable in faith-based youth ministry model, Kentucky geography, church-venue distribution, and nonprofit operating structure.
• Royal Family Kids Camps: National network of Christian camps serving foster children and special-needs youth with buddy-based programming. Directly comparable to BGCC's Camp Access special-needs model with similar buddy system and faith-based mission.
• Crossings Ministry: Network of Baptist-affiliated summer camps in Kentucky (including Crossings at Cedar Point) serving youth and families with week-long residential programming. Direct comparable in faith-based camp programming, Kentucky geography, and church-partner distribution model.
• Kanuga Conference Center: Episcopal conference and camp center in Hendersonville, NC offering summer youth camps, retreats, and family programming. Comparable in faith-based residential camp model, multi-tier age programming, and retreat facility rental operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ILOVEBGCC
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgcc1949
• Pinterestpinterest.com/711camp/boards
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blue-grass-christian-camp

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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