Pineywoods Baptist Camp

What Pineywoods Baptist Camp does

Pineywoods Camp is a private nonprofit Christian camp and retreat center operating in Woodlake, Texas (approximately 90 miles north of Houston) since its founding in August 1945 by District II of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The organization exists as a ministry of participating Southern Baptist Associations and provides a distraction-free environment for Christian worship, training, discipleship, evangelism, and recreation. Its core offering is split between two product lines: (1) PowerPlus Summer Camps, including PowerPlus Preteen Camp (four sessions, grades 3-6, $310 per person in 2026) and PowerPlus Youth Camp (four sessions, grades 6-12, $375 per person in 2026), running June through August; and (2) year-round Retreat Facilities accommodating groups from 7 to 750 people, including dorm accommodations (850+ capacity), private motel/suite rooms, 14+ conference and meeting spaces (15-960 seats), and a 30-site RV park, supplemented by an Adventure Park with high-ropes course, zip lines, climbing tower, lake activities, and cafeteria dining.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: per-person summer camp registration fees with non-refundable deposits; retreat fees covering lodging (bunkhouse and private room rates), meals, activities, and meeting spaces with deposit-based reservation contracts; and tax-deductible monetary donations managed through a donor portal. Pricing tiers offer discounts to supporting ownership churches, Christian college groups, and Christian school groups on lodging only. Distribution is exclusively group-based — individual families, family reunions, weddings, and personal overnight stays are explicitly excluded. Customer acquisition relies primarily on denominational church networks and Southern Baptist Association referrals, with online reservation systems (Wufoo forms), email-based reservation workflows, and a website serving as operational infrastructure. Volunteer organizations including Texas Baptist Men, Volunteer Christian Builders, and Church Work Groups provide year-round construction and maintenance labor that materially reduces operating costs. The organization is led by a Director (Will Fisher) supported by ~15 full-time staff across operations, maintenance, food service, administration, and seasonal/summer staff management, with headcount expanding seasonally during the summer camp window.

Name

Pineywoods Baptist Camp

Legal name

Pineywoods Camp

Website

https://pineywoodscamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pineywoods Camp is a nonprofit Southern Baptist retreat center in East Texas, operating since 1945. It runs PowerPlus summer camps for preteens and youth, and year-round retreat facilities serving churches, civic groups, and schools with lodging, meeting spaces, and recreation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Camp & Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD), Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA), Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

Keywords

• Christian summer camp
• Retreat center rental
• Youth ministry camps
• Church group retreats
• Baptist camp facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodlake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registration Fees: Church groups pay per-person fees for students and adult sponsors attending summer camp sessions. Preteen camp costs $310 per person, youth camp costs $375 per person, with non-refundable deposits required at reservation.
2. Retreat Facilities and Services: Retreat groups pay for lodging (bunkhouse per person per night, private rooms per night with minimums), meals, activities, and meeting spaces. One meeting space is included at no extra cost; additional spaces incur fees.
3. Donations and Charitable Gifts: Pineywoods accepts monetary gifts from supporters, which are tax-deductible. Donor portal available for managing recurring gifts and giving history.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pineywoods Baptist Camp provides residential Christian summer camps (PowerPlus Preteen and PowerPlus Youth) for church youth groups, along with year-round retreat, conference, and meeting facilities. Its East Texas campus offers lodging, dining, recreation, RV park, and adventure amenities for Baptist churches, schools, and civic organizations.

Product overview

Pineywoods Baptist Camp is a Christian retreat center and summer camp ministry serving Southern Baptist churches in East Texas since 1945. The organization operates two primary programs: (1) PowerPlus Summer Camps including Preteen Camp (for grades 3-6) and Youth Camp (for grades 6-12), featuring worship, Bible teaching, and recreation; and (2) Year-round Retreat Facilities accommodating groups of 7-750 with dorm accommodations (850+ capacity), private motel rooms, conference/meeting spaces (14+ rooms, 15-960 capacity), and an RV park. Additional offerings include an Adventure Park with high-ropes course and zip lines, lake activities, dining hall meals, volunteer programs, and seasonal staff employment. The camp is located in Woodlake, Texas, approximately 90 miles north of Houston.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PowerPlus Preteen Camp: Summer camp program for children completing 3rd-6th grades. Four sessions offered in June 2026 at $310 per student/sponsor.
• PowerPlus Youth Camp

Products and services

• PowerPlus Preteen Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• 842 attendees and 72 decisions during first camp season in 1946
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Baptist Men (Cabinet, Camp & Furniture Builders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Baptist Men organizations contribute to camp development through construction projects and facility building. Their Cabinet, Camp & Furniture Builders division specifically supports camp infrastructure improvements. Year-round volunteer support for maintenance, beautification, and expansion.
• Volunteer Christian BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer Christian Builders provide construction expertise and labor for camp development projects. They contribute to year-round concurrent projects and basic upkeep of grounds as part of the volunteer work group network.
• Campers on Mission (Region IV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegion IV missions group that serves at Pineywoods through volunteer work and ministry support during fall, winter, and spring months.
• Church Work GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious church groups volunteer during fall, winter, and spring months contributing to maintenance, beautification, and expansion of facilities. Their involvement in construction projects is vital to camp development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Copass: Baptist camp and conference center in Texas serving church groups with summer camps and retreats. Comparable in mission, denomination alignment, and group-focused programming to Pineywoods.
• Glorieta Camps: Christian camp and retreat center in New Mexico offering summer camps and group retreats with adventure activities. Comparable in faith-based camp programming and group lodging.
• Highland Lakes Baptist Camp: Baptist summer camp and retreat facility in Texas with dorms, RV sites, and meeting spaces for church groups. Highly comparable in facility mix, denomination, and customer base.
• Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center: Large Baptist conference center in Oklahoma hosting summer camps and year-round retreats for Southern Baptist churches. Operates a similar ministry model with structured youth programming and lodging facilities.
• Riverbend Retreat Center: Texas-based Christian retreat center serving church and school groups with lodging and meeting facilities. Comparable in retreat-focused ministry model serving denominational customers.
• Lumen Christi Retreat Center: Christian retreat center hosting structured spiritual retreats, conferences, and group lodging. Comparable in retreat ministry model and group-only booking approach.
• Southland Baptist Camp: Southern Baptist camp offering summer youth camps and year-round retreats in the South-Central U.S. Comparable in faith-based programming, dorm lodging, and church group customer focus.

Regional players

• Camp Zephyr: Texas-based camp offering summer programs and retreat facilities, with a focus on Christian and youth programming. Comparable in facility offerings and Texas regional presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pineywoods-baptist-camp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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