Mount Alvernia, Inc.

What Mount Alvernia, Inc. does

Mount Alvernia, Inc., doing business as Camp Alvernia, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit summer day camp located on a 15-acre waterfront property at 105 Prospect Road in Centerport, New York, on Centerport Harbor. Founded in 1888 and operated by the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn (a Catholic religious order that maintains direct operational control and functions as the parent organization), the camp has operated continuously for over 130 years and was temporarily suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic before resuming operations. The organization's primary customer segment is families residing in the Suffolk County / Long Island region with children ages 3 through 15; it serves approximately 900 children annually across four 2-week summer sessions with a peak capacity of roughly 500 campers at any given time and ~185-200 seasonal staff. A secondary segment — churches, schools, and youth organizations — uses the property year-round for retreats across three venue tiers. Leadership comprises Brother Larry Makofske (Executive Director, representing the Franciscan Brothers), Ben Esposito (Director), and Ariel Esposito-Bernard (Director of Development).

The camp delivers programming through a "Small Group/Big Circle" model in which groups of 8-10 campers travel together for activities while combining for larger community events, organized into six age-based cohorts (Ducklings, Sandpipers, Plovers, Ospreys, Herons, Eagles) plus a CITeagle leadership track for 15-year-olds. Core activities include daily swimming lessons, US Sailing Level 1 certification for older groups, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, sports, arts and crafts, dance, and nature programming, all framed around the "Alvernian Way" character values. The proprietary technology footprint is modest: registration and family communication are managed via the third-party CampInTouch platform, web traffic is tracked via Google Analytics, and tour scheduling runs through Calendly. The organization holds voluntary American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation, which covers approximately 300 safety standards, and operates in compliance with the New York State Department of Health's Subpart 7-2 of the State Sanitary Code. There are no patents, trademarks, mobile apps, or disclosed AI capabilities.

The revenue model is multi-stream and seasonal in concentration. Primary revenue is session-based camp tuition with options for full summer (8 weeks), 6-week, 4-week, and 2-week enrollment, priced in tiers by age: $1,850-$6,500 for CITeagle; $2,200-$7,600 for the Plover/Osprey/Heron cohort; and $2,400-$8,400 for the Duckling/Sandpiper/Eagle cohort. A non-refundable $500 deposit per session is required at registration, with sibling discounts ($300, $400, $500 off for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd+ additional campers respectively) and full payment due by April 15, 2026. Secondary revenue streams include optional Sailing Certification ($150/session), merchandise via the camp Canteen, and year-round retreat facility rentals. The camp supplements tuition revenue through tax-deductible donations to the Alvernia's Angels financial-aid fund and via a portfolio of local business sponsors (e.g., LaMay's Tree Service, Nicole Cuoccio Orthodontics, Seymour's Boatyard, Waldorf Risk Solutions, Foley Contracting, Ivy Oaks, and Huntington Coach Corp). Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via the camp property and the CampInTouch portal, with geographic reach effectively limited to Suffolk County / Long Island.

Name

Mount Alvernia, Inc.

Legal name

Camp Alvernia

Website

https://campalvernia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mount Alvernia, Inc. (d/b/a Camp Alvernia) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit summer day camp founded in 1888 by the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, serving approximately 900 children ages 3-15 annually on a 15-acre Centerport Harbor waterfront property, with year-round retreat facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Day Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs (THAAAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Summer day camp
• Youth development programs
• Retreat center facilities
• Swimming and sailing
• Nonprofit camp services

Headquarters

HQ city

Centerport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: Camp tuition serves as the primary revenue stream. Tuition is session-based with full summer, 6-week, 4-week, and 2-week options. Programs are tiered by age group (Duckling/Sandpiper/Eagle, Plover/Osprey/Heron, and CITeagle). Additional fees for optional programs like Sailing Certification ($150/session).
2. Donations and Sponsorships: As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Camp Alvernia accepts tax-deductible donations to support need-based financial aid (Alvernia's Angels tuition assistance fund). Local businesses sponsor the camp through lanyard sponsorship program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mount Alvernia, Inc., operating as Camp Alvernia, runs a nonprofit summer day camp serving approximately 900 children ages 3-15 each summer through age-tailored programs (Ducklings, Sandpipers, Plovers, Ospreys, Herons, Eagles) plus a CITeagle teen leadership track. Activities center on a 15-acre waterfront property on Centerport Harbor and include daily swimming, US Sailing certification, boating, sports, arts and crafts, and character development. Year-round, the property is also rented as a retreat center with three distinct venues for church, school, and youth groups.

Product overview

Camp Alvernia is a single-location summer day camp operated by the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, offering age-based programs for children ages 3-15 organized into six camper groups (Ducklings through Eagles) plus a CITeagle leadership program. The camp provides a comprehensive suite of activities centered around a 15-acre waterfront property on Centerport Harbor, including daily swimming, sailing certification, boating, sports, arts & crafts, and special events. Year-round, the facility operates as a retreat center with three distinct venues: the Alvernia Retreat Center (25-100 people), St. Francis Center (2-20 people), and LaVerna Hermitage (1-2 people).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Day Camp Programs (Ducklings, Sandpipers, Plovers, Ospreys, Herons, Eagles)

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving approximately 900 children every summer with nearly 200 employees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• LaMay's Tree ServiceminorOthersFull-service tree company providing landscape maintenance services. Has been working residential and commercial job sites for over 50 years with 5 Arborists on staff. Sponsors Camp Alvernia as part of their community involvement.
• Nicole Cuoccio OrthodonticsminorOthersModern orthodontic office offering all phases of orthodontic treatment including braces and Invisalign. Dr. Nicole is a Board Certified Orthodontist and Platinum Invisalign Provider. Sponsors Camp Alvernia events and programs.
• Seymour's BoatyardminorOthersFamily-run marine business in Northport Harbor, operated by the Weber family since 1996. Sponsors Camp Alvernia due to shared dedication to fostering the next generation of boaters and preserving maritime traditions.
• Waldorf Risk SolutionsminorOthersPrivately held insurance broking and risk management firm dedicated to religious and nonprofit sectors, including camps. Founded in 1928, serving dioceses, schools, and religious organizations throughout the United States.
• Foley ContractingminorOthersLocal residential building contractor with 42 years of experience, specializing in home renovations and complete makeovers. Sponsors Camp Alvernia as a headlining sponsor.
• Ivy OaksminorOthersProfessional pest control company contracted for tick, mosquito, and poison ivy control on camp property to maintain environmental safety for campers.
• Huntington Coach CorpminorOthersTransportation company providing bus services, mentioned as a sponsor of Camp Alvernia campfire nights and events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 4-H (National 4-H Council): National youth development organization offering summer camps and outdoor programming with positive youth development framing directly aligned with Camp Alvernia's Alvernian Way values.
• YMCA of Long Island: Operates multiple summer day camp and youth development programs across Long Island (and nationally), with broader mission scope but overlapping summer camp, swim, and youth character programming.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: National nonprofit youth development network offering summer programming, character building, and outdoor activity, overlapping with Camp Alvernia's youth development mission at a much larger scale and reach.

Direct peers

• Harbor Hills Day Camp: Long Island-based coed day camp operating in Centerport, NY (same ZIP as Camp Alvernia), serving a similar affluent Suffolk County family segment with waterfront activities, ages 3-15 programming, and premium pricing tiers.
• Woodmont Day Camp: NJ-based coed day camp serving ages 3-14 with waterfront activities (two pools, lake), ACA accreditation, and tiered age-programming similar to Camp Alvernia's Duckling-through-Eagle grouping.
• Crestwood Country Day Camp: Long Island day camp in Huntington serving children with age-tiered programming, swimming, and activities, directly competing in the same Suffolk County feeder market for Camp Alvernia.
• Breezemont Day Camp: Established Westchester County, NY coed day camp for ages 3-15 offering swimming, sports, arts, and adventure programming on a large property with similar staff-to-camper ratios and premium tuition positioning.

Regional players

• Camp Towanda / Camp Lakeland: Sleepaway brother-sister camps in Honesdale, PA serving similar Northeast-affluent families with character-driven programming, comparable premium pricing tier and ACA accreditation; not a direct day-camp competitor but draws from the same family pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/campalvernia
• Instagraminstagram.com/campalvernia
• TikToktiktok.com/discover/camp-alvernia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-alvernia

Compliance2 records

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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