Lone Prairie Camp

What Lone Prairie Camp does

Lone Prairie Camp is a non-profit Christian camp ministry headquartered in Ferintosh, Alberta, operating continuously since 1933. The organization serves Christian families, youth, and church groups through summer camp programs for grades 1-12, a Christian Leadership Training (CLT) program for grades 9-12, family camps, winter camps, and year-round retreat facility rentals. It operates from a 166-bed property that includes cabin blocks, specialty cabins, a yurt, a 150-seat chapel, a 100-seat dining hall, and a commercial kitchen, with summer programming running eight weeks (June-August) and the balance of the year dedicated to off-season retreats and group rentals.

The camp's core offering is its in-person, faith-based curriculum delivered on-site. There is no proprietary technology platform; registration runs on the Ultracamp third-party system and payments are processed via Stripe and PayPal. A new product line, PE 10 Distance Learning (launching in 2026 in partnership with Vista Virtual School), extends the camp into the accredited credit-course market for homeschool and online learners, marking the first material extension of the product surface beyond the physical Ferintosh site.

Lone Prairie's revenue model combines camper fees, facility rental income, food service, and charitable donations. Camper fees (summer programs priced $160-$570/week; family camp at $65-$130/person) cover approximately half of actual operating costs, with the remainder subsidized by donors and a $33,584 endowment reported in 2024. The organization is a CRA-registered charity (BN: 815987425RR0001) governed in partnership with 20+ shareholder Baptist churches through the Baptist General Conference of Alberta, with Ellerslie Road Baptist Church as a primary stakeholder. Customer acquisition flows primarily through word-of-mouth within the shareholder church network and direct bookings for facility rentals; the campership program subsidized 37 campers at roughly $11,765 in 2024.

Name

Lone Prairie Camp

Legal name

Lone Prairie Camp Ltd.

Website

https://loneprairiecamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lone Prairie Camp is a 1933-founded non-profit Christian camp ministry in Ferintosh, Alberta, operating eight-week summer programs, year-round facility rentals, and CLT leadership training for Christian families, youth, and church groups across 20+ shareholder Baptist churches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Camp and Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG)

Keywords

• Christian summer camps
• Youth leadership training
• Camp facility rentals
• Overnight camp programs
• Christian retreat center

Headquarters

HQ city

Ferintosh

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registrations: Camper fees for week-long overnight camps ranging from $160-$570 depending on program length and type (Squirt, Junior, Kid, Intermediate, Youth, CLT)
2. Facility Rentals: Year-round facility rentals to external groups including churches, clubs, sports teams, family reunions, school groups. Revenue from accommodation fees, food service, and program activities
3. Donations and Charitable Support: Registered charity accepting one-time and monthly donations, planned giving, endowment fund contributions. Camper fees are approximately 50% of actual cost due to donor subsidies
4. Food Service: Optional meal packages for campers and rental groups at $10-15 per meal depending on age

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lone Prairie Camp operates Christ-centred overnight summer camps for grades 1-12, a three-level Christian Leadership Training (CLT) program for high school students, family camp and winter camp weekends, and year-round facility rentals (cabin lodging, chapel, dining hall, commercial kitchen, and activity programming) to external groups. The camp also runs a Campership financial assistance program that subsidizes camper fees to approximately 50% of actual cost, supported by donations and 20+ shareholder Baptist churches.

Product overview

Lone Prairie Camp operates as a Christ-centered camp ministry offering a portfolio of programs including overnight summer camps for grades 1-12, a three-level Christian Leadership Training (CLT) program for high school students, Family Camp, and Winter Camp. The organization provides facility rentals for external groups year-round, offering lodging (approximately 166 beds across cabin-blocks and specialty cabins), meeting spaces (chapel, dining hall), and a commercial kitchen. Add-on modules include a Campership financial assistance program and PE 10 distance learning integration via Vista Virtual School. Activity programming includes archery, climbing tower, zipline, riflery, water sports, and various recreational activities available both to campers and rental groups for additional fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Programs Overnight summer camps for youth in grades 1-12, offering activities such as zipline, climbing wall, archery, riflery, arts & crafts, canoeing, and more. Programs include Squirt (Gr 1-3), Junior (Gr 2-4), Kid (Gr 3-5), Intermediate 1 & 2 (Gr 4-6), and Youth 1 & 2 (Gr 7-9), ranging from $160 (half-week) to $395 (full-week).
• Christian Leadership Training (CLT) Three-level leadership development program for high school students (completed grades 9-11) exploring Christian leadership in a community context. CLT 1 focuses on foundations of Christian life and leadership ($455); CLT 2 focuses on spiritual disciplines; CLT 3 focuses on the Great Commission and practical leadership ($200). Combined CLT 1&2 program offered at $570.
• Family Camp Multi-family overnight camp experience held over the August long weekend (July 31 - August 3, 2026). Includes cabin accommodations, meals, skill blocks, chapel services, family campfires, and full access to camp activities. Pricing at $130/cabin room or $65/person (adults $65, minors $30, under 5 free).
• Winter Camp Winter overnight camp for youth in grades 7-12, typically held in February. Features outdoor activities, games, hot chocolate, card games, and bonfire activities.
• Facility Rentals Year-round rental of camp facilities including cabin-blocks (166 beds), chapel (capacity 150), dining hall (capacity 100), commercial kitchen, and activity facilities. Available to churches, clubs, family reunions, youth groups, school groups, and other organizations. Pricing includes overnight accommodation at $21/person/24hrs, weekend packages at $117/person (ages 12+), and per-hour activity rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Camper fees subsidized to approximately 50% of actual cost through donor support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baptist General Conference of Alberta (BGCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBGCA is a key organizational partner providing loan financing for facility improvements (kitchen renovation, dining hall extension, garage addition, Crystal bathroom). BGCA also receives endowment fund investments. LPC reserves right to refuse rentals to groups that undermine mission or conflict with religious beliefs.
• Advisors with PurposeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing FREE and CONFIDENTIAL estate planning assistance for donors considering planned giving to LPC. Using this service does not obligate donors to include LPC in their will.
• Vista Virtual SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistance education provider offering Physical Education 10 course where LPC adult staff supervise the 50 hours of required activity for CLT program participants. Students register directly with Vista Virtual School.
• BGC Stewardship FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBaptist church-focused organization handling securities donations (for amounts less than $13,750) to LPC. Provides tax-efficient donation option for donors giving appreciated securities.
• Christian Camping Canada Council (CCCC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Christian camping organization handling securities donations (for amounts above $13,750) to LPC due to lower fees for larger donations.
• Donate A Car CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation program accepting RVs, boats, motorcycles and other vehicles for LPC. Provides free towing across Canada and issues tax receipts within 45 days.
• Ellerslie Road Baptist ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShareholder church serving as bus pickup/dropoff location for Edmonton campers. One of 20+ shareholder churches supporting LPC through volunteer recruitment, camper referrals, and community advocacy.
• Shareholder Churches NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 20+ Baptist churches (Abundant Life Church Calgary, Ambleside Baptist Edmonton, Calvary Baptist Drayton Valley, Castledowns Baptist Edmonton, Ebenezer Baptist Wetaskiwin, Ellerslie Road Baptist Edmonton, Entwistle Community Church, Gateway Community Church Hinton, Killam Baptist Church, Lansdowne Community Baptist Edmonton, Living Grace International Edmonton, and others) officially supporting LPC on an ongoing basis through governance representation and community support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Koinonia: Christian camp in New Brunswick offering summer youth programs, retreats, and group rentals. Comparable faith-based mission, multi-activity format, and year-round facility utilization.
• Circle Square Ranch: A Christian summer camp and retreat center operating in Alberta with similar youth programming, leadership training, and year-round facility rentals. Closest geographic and mission-aligned competitor to Lone Prairie Camp.
• Camp Squeah: Christian camp and retreat centre in Hope, BC operating summer camps, leadership development, and year-round facility rentals. Directly comparable faith-based mission and service offerings.
• Camp Evergreen: Year-round Christian camp and retreat centre near Calgary, Alberta offering summer camps, retreats, and facility rentals. Directly comparable in geography, faith-based mission, and programming mix.
• Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre: Christian camp and retreat centre in BC offering summer camps, leadership programs, and group rentals. Similar faith-based mission with multi-activity youth programming and year-round facility utilization.
• Cairn Centre (Camping Services): Christian camp located in Alberta providing summer camps, retreats, and conferences. Comparable as a Western Canadian Christian camp with overnight lodging and group rental offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Muskoka Woods: Large Canadian summer camp and year-round retreat facility in Ontario. Broader scale and broader audience (not exclusively Christian) but highly comparable in programming and rental offerings.
• Ontario Pioneer Camp: Long-established Ontario Christian camp with summer youth programs, leadership training, and retreat rentals. Comparable mission but larger scale and different geographic focus.

Others

• Christian Camping Canada Council (CCCC): National membership organization for Christian camps in Canada. Less a direct competitor and more an ecosystem enabler, but plays a key role in accreditation, donor give-back programs, and standards for member camps like LPC.

Emerging players

• Briercrest Camps: Christian college-affiliated summer camps in Saskatchewan offering youth programming and leadership development. Comparable faith-based mission with growing program offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/loneprairiecamp
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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