Timberlake Ranch Camps, Inc.

What Timberlake Ranch Camps, Inc. does

Timberlake Ranch Camps, Inc. is a private, Christ-centered nonprofit summer camp and retreat facility incorporated in Nebraska and operating since 1977 on a 500-acre property along the Platte River in Marquette, NE. The organization delivers overnight summer camp programs segmented by age (K-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-10th grade), a specialized Horsemanship Camp, single-day Day Camps, and Family Camp weekends on Memorial Day and Labor Day. Programming integrates faith-based content (operating in agreement with the EFCA Statement of Faith) with outdoor activities such as swimming, high ropes, kayaking, horseback riding, and crafts, supported by roughly two dozen buildings including Fort Timberlake cabins, Lakeside Cabins, Tree-Topper Cabins, a Dining Pavilion, a Chapel, and the Timberlake Activity Center.

The business operates multiple revenue streams. Core camp tuition is unit-priced (K-3rd traditional camp $200, 4th-6th camp $405, Horsemanship Camp $455, Day Camp $55/child/day, Family Camp base $75/family). Year-round group facility rentals (cabins $50-$185/night, RV sites $25/night, catering for 20+ guests) extend utilization beyond the summer window for church retreats, school field trips, family reunions, and corporate retreats hosting 5-150 guests. Supplementary income comes from premium activity fees (high ropes, trail rides, zorb ball, The BLOB) and tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals, families, and churches.

Distribution is dominated by referral channels — primarily local EFCA and evangelical church partnerships that recommend Timberlake to member families — supplemented by a content-driven website (timberlake.org), email/newsletter outreach, JCL & WIT recruitment retreats, and social/photo galleries. Registration runs through the third-party CampBrain portal with phone and email support. Leadership includes a Camp Administrator, Director of Development, Maintenance Director, Guest Services Director, Program Director, Kitchen Lead, and Hospitality Coordinator, supporting 11-50 employees. The organization is CCCA-listed and operates without disclosed external equity, debt funding, or parent-company ownership.

Name

Timberlake Ranch Camps, Inc.

Legal name

Timberlake Ranch Camps, Inc.

Website

https://timberlake.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Timberlake Ranch Camps, Inc. is a Nebraska-based, Christ-centered nonprofit operating since 1977 on 500 acres along the Platte River, offering summer overnight and day camps, horsemanship programs, family camp weekends, and year-round group rentals for churches, schools, and families in the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp and Retreat Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121)

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

Keywords

• Youth summer camp
• Christ-centered camp
• Horsemanship programs
• Group retreat rentals
• Leadership development camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Marquette

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Overnight Summer Camp Programs: Revenue from residential summer camp programs for K-10th grade, including traditional camp, horsemanship camp, and mini camp options. Programs range from 2-6 nights with pricing from $200-$455 per camper.
2. Day Camp Programs: Single-day camp programs for K-6th grade at $55 per day. Multiple sessions offered throughout the summer.
3. Family Camp: Weekend family camp packages at $75 per family plus optional lodging. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend programs include activities and Saturday dinner.
4. Group Facility Rentals: Year-round rental of camp facilities to churches, schools, families, and organizations. Pricing from $50-$185 per cabin per night or $10-$15 per person for larger groups. Includes catering services for groups of 20+.
5. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals, families, and churches to support camper experiences and camp operations. Tax-deductible contributions.
6. Premium Activity Fees: Additional fees for premium activities including high ropes course ($200/hr), trail rides ($20/person/hour), hayrack rides ($30/half hour), Zorb Ball ($150/hr), The BLOB water activity ($75/hr), and campfire setups ($25).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Timberlake Ranch Camps, Inc. runs multi-day residential summer camps, day camps, horsemanship camps, family camps, and youth leadership programs (JCL/WIT) for children in kindergarten through 10th grade on a 500-acre Christ-centered campus along the Platte River in Marquette, Nebraska. The organization also rents its facilities to churches, schools, families, and other groups for retreats and events.

Product overview

Timberlake Ranch Camps is a Christ-centered camping organization offering a portfolio of summer camp programs and year-round facility rentals across 500 acres along the Platte River in Marquette, Nebraska. The core offerings include overnight camps for various age groups: K-3rd Grade Camp (Traditional and Mini options), 4th-6th Grade Camp, 7th-10th Grade Camp, and specialized Horsemanship Camp for 4th-10th graders—all featuring faith-based programming, outdoor activities, and cabin accommodations at Fort Timberlake. Additional programs include Day Camp for K-6th graders, Family Camp weekend retreats, and youth leadership development through the Junior Cabin Leader (JCL) and Wrangler in Training (WIT) programs. The organization also operates a summer staff employment program and offers group rental facilities including cabins, campsites, meeting spaces, and activity areas for church retreats, school groups, and family reunions when summer camp is not in session.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• K–3rd Grade Summer Camp Age-specific summer camp sessions for children in kindergarten through third grade, offered on the 500-acre Platte River campus as part of the multi-tier residential camp program.
• 4th–6th Grade Summer Camp Age-specific summer camp sessions for children in fourth through sixth grade, offered as the middle tier of the camp's residential and day summer programming.
• 7th–10th Grade Summer Camp Age-specific summer camp sessions for youth in seventh through tenth grade, forming the oldest tier of the camp's residential program and feeding the JCL and WIT leadership tracks.
• Horsemanship Camp Specialty horse-centered summer camp session providing equestrian instruction and horsemanship activities for youth on the ranch's facilities.
• Day Camp Non-residential day camp program that allows children to participate in camp activities during the day without an overnight stay on the ranch.
• Family Camp Multi-generational summer camp sessions designed for families to attend together, providing shared programming and lodging on the ranch campus.
• JCL/WIT Leadership Programs Junior leadership development programs for older campers, including Junior Counselors in Leadership (JCL) and Wilderness Instructor Training (WIT), combining service, mentorship, and outdoor skill-building.
• Group Retreat Rentals Rental of the ranch's lodging, meeting, and outdoor facilities to churches, Christian schools, families, and other groups for retreats, conferences, and reunions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of young people have professed faith in Jesus or deepened their spiritual journey over the camp's history

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Crestridge Retreat Center (EFCA): EFCA-affiliated Christian camp and conference center in Ridgecrest, North Carolina, serving as the denominational flagship retreat and camp site; comparable doctrinal alignment and EFCA church sponsorship channel.

Direct peers

• Kanakuk Kamps: Long-running Christ-centered summer camp network in the Midwest offering multi-week overnight programs for K-12 youth with similar faith-based programming, church referral channels, and family-friendly activity menus.
• Pine Cove Camps: Christian summer camp operator in Texas running multiple resident camp sites serving youth and families with overnight and day programs, comparable faith-based differentiation and tiered pricing model.
• Student.Life Camps: Church-group-focused Christian summer camp network running multi-week overnight programs organized around sponsoring church groups; mirrors Timberlake's church-led group acquisition motion.
• Royal Family Kids' Camps: Faith-based nonprofit running overnight summer camps for foster children through local church partnerships; comparable faith-based positioning and church-led volunteer pipeline.
• CentriKid Camps: Lifeway's network of Baptist-affiliated summer camp sites across the Southeast serving elementary and middle schoolers, comparable in church-referral acquisition, faith-based programming, and overnight camp pricing.
• WinShape Foundation: Faith-based camp and retreat organization affiliated with Chick-fil-A running multi-week summer camps at Mt. Berry, Georgia; directly comparable Christ-centered overnight programming and retreat rental offerings.
• Eagle Lake Camp: Christian family camp in Colorado operating overnight youth programs and family retreats, parallel to Timberlake in faith-based programming, multi-age tiered sessions, and seasonal operating model.
• Forest Springs Camp and Retreat Center: Christian camp and retreat center in northern Wisconsin offering summer youth camps, horsemanship programming, and year-round facility rentals — closely comparable scope of programming and seasonality.
• Lake Ann Camp: Christian family camp and retreat center in northern Michigan offering overnight youth camps, family camps, and year-round facility rentals — directly analogous to Timberlake's portfolio across age groups and seasons.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/timberlakeranch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/timberlake-ranch-camp

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