COUNTRYSIDE CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTRE ASSOCIATION

What COUNTRYSIDE CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTRE ASSOCIATION does

Countryside Camp and Conference Centre Association, operating as Camp Shalom, is a Christian nonprofit summer camp and retreat center founded in 1970 and headquartered at 1985 Beke Road in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The organization serves three primary customer segments: children and youth attending overnight and day camp programs (including Munchkins, Munchkins Reloaded, Adventure Camp, Quest, and DISC Leadership Training); adults with special needs attending programs that have run for over 35 years (Special Support Camp, SPEC Arts, SPEC Sports, and SPEC Trek); and churches and youth groups that rent the facility's six accommodation and meeting buildings for retreats and conferences. The revenue model combines seasonal camper tuition, year-round facility rental income, and charitable sponsorship/donations, with pricing not publicly disclosed and registration handled through the CampBrain third-party platform.

Operations rely entirely on third-party technology — CampBrain for registration, standard website CMS, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) for marketing — with no proprietary technology, patents, or AI/ML capability disclosed. The organization maintains PCI DSS payment-data compliance for handling online registrations and donations. GTM is community-led through Ontario church networks and church-referral word-of-mouth, complemented by direct-to-consumer online registration, private tours, and direct booking for rental ministry. The camp is a member of Christian Camping International (CCI) and is governed by a board of directors.

Name

COUNTRYSIDE CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTRE ASSOCIATION

Legal name

Countryside Camp and Conference Centre

Website

https://countrysidecamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Countryside Camp and Conference Centre Association (Camp Shalom) is a Christian nonprofit summer camp and retreat center in Cambridge, Ontario, serving Ontario children, adults with special needs, and church/youth groups through faith-based camp programs and facility rentals since 1970.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

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

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Christian retreat facilities
• Special needs camping
• Youth camp services
• Conference centre rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

Canada

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. Summer Camp Programs: Revenue from overnight and day camp programs for kids (ages vary by program including Munchkins, Adventure Camp, Quest, DISC Leadership Training) and special needs adults (Special Support Camp, SPEC Arts, SPEC Sports, SPEC Trek). Programs are offered seasonally during summer months.
2. Rental Ministry: Facility rental revenue from churches and youth groups renting camp facilities including Centre Hall, Drost Lodge, Shalom House, Spruce Lodge, Guest Suites, and Seasonal Cabins. Available as individual buildings or combinations for retreats and conferences.
3. Sponsorship and Donations: Charitable giving program where individuals can sponsor campers who may not otherwise afford camp attendance. Also accepts general donations to support the organization's mission of making Jesus Christ known through camp experiences.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Countryside Camp and Conference Centre Association (operating as Camp Shalom) is a Christian summer camp and retreat centre in Cambridge, Ontario. It runs overnight and day camp programs for children (Munchkins, Adventure Camp, Quest, DISC Leadership Training), specialized programs for adults with special needs (Special Support Camp, SPEC Arts, SPEC Sports, SPEC Trek), and rents its facilities (Centre Hall, lodges, cabins, guest suites) to churches and youth groups for retreats and conferences.

Product overview

Countryside Camp and Conference Centre Association operates Camp Shalom as a multi-faceted Christian summer camp and retreat centre with three core programs: Kid's Camp (offering overnight and day camp programs including Munchkins, Munchkins Reloaded, Adventure Camp, Quest, and DISC Leadership Training for children); Special Needs Programs (providing Special Support Camp, SPEC Arts, SPEC Sports, and SPEC Trek for adults with special needs over 35 years); and Rental Ministry (offering facilities including Centre Hall, Drost Lodge, Shalom House, Spruce Lodge, Guest Suites, and Seasonal Cabins for church and youth group retreats). Additional support programs include camper sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. With 55 years of experience, the organization focuses on combining fun activities with Christian faith-based teachings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kid's Camp Programs Overnight and day camp programs for children offering age-appropriate sub-programs including Munchkins (young children), Munchkins Reloaded, Adventure Camp, Quest, and DISC Leadership Training for teens. Designed to combine fun outdoor activities with Christian faith-based teachings.
• Day Camp Day camp programming offering activities including swimming, archery, kayaking, canoeing, sports, music, and arts, with healthy lunches and snacks provided. Targeted at parents seeking supervised summer childcare.
• Special Needs Programs Specialized camp programs for adults with special needs, including Special Support Camp, SPEC Arts, SPEC Sports, and SPEC Trek. Programs focus on creative expression, physical activity, outdoor adventure, and community belonging.
• Rental Ministry Facility rental services for churches and youth groups seeking retreats and conferences. Offers various buildings including Centre Hall, Drost Lodge, Shalom House, Spruce Lodge, Guest Suites, and Seasonal Cabins, available individually or in combination. Includes catering, activities grounds, and team building areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many special needs campers return for over a decade, indicating high satisfaction and sustained engagement

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Christian Camping International (CCI)minorOthersThe camp displays the CCI (Christian Camping International) logo on its website, indicating membership in this Christian camping association. CCI likely provides networking, resources, and best practices for Christian camp operators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Camp Arowhon: Long-established Ontario summer camp with overnight programming and strong brand reputation. Comparable in legacy, Ontario geography, and family-recruitment motion.
• Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da: Ontario summer camp offering overnight programs for children with multi-activity programming. Comparable in target demographic, program structure, and Ontario-based operations.
• Camp Kandalore: Ontario summer camp offering overnight and day programs for children. Directly comparable in geography, multi-activity programming, and family-recruitment focus, though it operates as a private camp rather than a Christian-affiliated nonprofit.
• Camp Wenonah: Ontario overnight summer camp with multi-activity programming for children and teens. Comparable on geography, program structure (overnight + leadership tracks), and target demographic of Ontario families.
• Camp Towhee: Specialized Ontario summer camp serving children and youth with special needs. Closest peer for Countryside Camp's 35+ year Special Needs Programs, operating a similar mission-driven, therapeutic recreation model.
• Circle Square Ranch (Ontario): Christian-affiliated Ontario summer camp with similar programming mix for children and rental ministry for retreats. Directly comparable as a faith-rooted nonprofit competitor targeting overlapping church and family networks.

Broad incumbents

• Y Retreat/Cedar Glen (YMCA): YMCA-operated Ontario overnight and day camps including leadership programs. Comparable as established Ontario camp operators targeting similar family demographic, though broader portfolio rather than faith-specific nonprofit.
• Muskoka Woods: Large private summer camp and retreat centre in Ontario offering overnight, day, and leadership programs. Comparable to Countryside Camp as a multi-program Ontario camp and conference facility, though it is a larger commercial operator rather than a faith-rooted nonprofit.

Others

• Christian Camping International (CCI): Industry association of which Countryside Camp is a member. Not a competitor, but provides shared standards, training, and referral pathways across North American Christian camps.

Regional players

• Spring Hill Day Camp: Established day camp in Ontario offering multi-activity programming for children. Comparable in day-camp structure and parental childcare value proposition, though secular rather than faith-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfHczVM4Vys84luFQsasj4Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/countrysidecamp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/countryside-camp-camp-shalom-
• Instagraminstagram.com/countrysidecamp

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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