Mile High Pines

What Mile High Pines does

Mile High Pines, operated by Mile High Ministries, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization (EIN 95-6126305) that runs Christian camp and retreat programs for churches, schools, youth organizations, and families. The organization operates two physical locations in Southern California's San Bernardino National Forest: the flagship Mile High Pines site near Big Bear in Angelus Oaks, which can accommodate up to 300 guests across Upper Pines (130), Lower Pines (180), and the Summit Lodge; and the Alpine Retreat and Camp near Lake Arrowhead in Blue Jay, with capacity for up to 270 guests. Both sites provide lodging, meeting spaces, recreation (including high ropes courses and sports courts), and dining services in indoor and outdoor settings designed for chapels, worship, workshops, and group activities.

The organization's revenue is generated through four streams: (1) custom-quote group retreat and camp rentals to church groups, youth organizations, and families on a custom contract basis (minimum 25–30 guests per group); (2) programmed camps including Summer Camp, Family Camp, and Youth Retreats at Alpine; (3) the CODES outdoor education program serving K-12 schools at both locations with capacity for up to 150 students; and (4) donations supporting the nonprofit's faith-based mission. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with bookings facilitated through the website (milehighministries.org), per-location phone lines, and direct church partnerships. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer combined with direct outreach to church leaders, supplemented by Facebook, Instagram, and email marketing.

The underlying technology stack is minimal — a WordPress/Divi-based website, standard email newsletter, and social media channels. There is no proprietary software, app, or AI capability disclosed. The organization also maintains a global mission partnership with Passion Center for Children in Malawi, Africa, which extends its outreach narrative beyond the California operating geography. With 1–10 employees and operations concentrated in a single state, Mile High Pines functions as a small, asset-intensive nonprofit relying on physical camp infrastructure, faith-based programming, and direct community relationships rather than technology or scale advantages.

Name

Mile High Pines

Legal name

Mile High Pines Inc

Website

https://milehighpines.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mile High Pines is a 501c3 Christian nonprofit operating two camp and retreat facilities (Mile High near Big Bear and Alpine near Lake Arrowhead) in Southern California, serving church groups, schools, youth organizations, and families with lodging, programmed camps, and outdoor education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based 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)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Christian camp retreats
• Outdoor education programs
• Church retreat facilities
• Youth summer camps
• Family camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Angelus Oaks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retreat and Camp Rentals: Primary revenue stream from renting camp facilities to church groups, youth organizations, families, and other organizations. Facilities include lodging, meeting spaces, recreation areas, and dining services. Pricing is quote-based and custom for each group booking.
2. Program Camps: Structured camp programs including Summer Camp, Family Camp, and Youth camps. Groups can join pre-programmed camps or run their own programs at the facilities.
3. Outdoor Education (CODES): CODES program provides experiential education services for schools, creating hands-on learning experiences in natural environments for students.
4. Donations: As a 501c3 non-profit organization (EIN 95-6126305), Mile High Ministries accepts donations to support their mission of providing life-changing encounters with God through camp and retreat experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mile High Pines rents camp and retreat facilities at its Mile High (Big Bear area) and Alpine (Lake Arrowhead area) locations in Southern California to church groups, youth organizations, schools, and families. The organization provides lodging, meeting spaces, dining, recreation, and optional Christ-centered programming. It also runs structured program camps (Summer Camp, Family Camp, Youth Retreats) and the CODES outdoor education program for schools.

Product overview

Mile High Pines (operated by Mile High Ministries) is a Christian-focused camp and retreat center organization operating two distinct locations. The Mile High location near Big Bear is the flagship facility accommodating up to 300 guests across Upper Pines (130 campers), Lower Pines (180 campers), and Summit Lodge. The newer Alpine Retreat and Camp near Lake Arrowhead accommodates up to 270 guests. Both locations offer lodging, meeting spaces, recreation, and programmed camps including Summer Camp, Family Camp, and Youth Retreats. The CODES Outdoor Education program serves schools at both locations with experiential learning for up to 150 students. The organization provides Christ-centered camps and retreats designed for church groups, families, and organizations seeking spiritual development and recreation in mountain forest settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mile High Retreat Center Flagship retreat and camp facility located near Big Bear in the San Bernardino National Forest. Accommodates up to 300 guests across Upper Pines, Lower Pines, and Summit Lodge with indoor and outdoor function spaces for chapels, worship, workshops, and games. Available for church groups, families, and organizations.
• Alpine Retreat and Camp
• Family Camp Programmed family camp experience where Mile High provides all arrangements, including meals, activities, and accommodations for families. Open to homeschool families and general family units seeking a faith-based mountain retreat.
• Summer Camp Youth summer camp program offering outdoor activities, recreation, and spiritual development opportunities for children and teenagers. Held at the Alpine location.
• CODES Outdoor Education Program Christ-centered outdoor education program for schools centered on creating a fun, creative, and safe learning atmosphere. Encourages curiosity, character development, and experiential education in natural environments. Available at both Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead for up to 150 students.
• Youth Retreats Structured retreat programs designed for youth groups including activities, worship, and spiritual development opportunities. Available at both Mile High and Alpine locations.

Named customers4 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Passion Center for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission partnership with Passion Center for Children in Malawi, Africa. This represents Mile High Ministries' outreach to the 'uttermost parts of the earth' as part of their faith-based mission framework based on Acts 1:8.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forest Home: Forest Home is a Christian camp and retreat center in Southern California with multiple locations serving church groups, schools, and families with Christ-centered programming. It is the most direct competitor to Mile High in the same SoCal faith-based retreat market.
• Thousand Pines: Thousand Pines is a Christian summer camp and retreat center in Southern California's San Bernardino mountains offering group retreats, summer camps, and outdoor education. Its location and faith-based programming make it a direct regional competitor to Mile High's SoCal facilities.
• Pine Cove: Pine Cove operates multiple Christian camps across Texas with year-round programming including summer camps, family camps, and group retreats. Its multi-location Christian camp platform mirrors Mile High's two-property faith-based retreat model.
• Hume Lake Christian Camps: Hume Lake is a long-established Christian camp and conference center in the Sequoia National Forest region of California. It serves church groups, families, and youth with Christ-centered programming in a mountain forest setting, comparable to Mile High's offerings.
• Mount Hermon: Mount Hermon is a Christian conference and retreat center in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California serving churches, schools, and families with retreat programming. It is comparable in offering faith-based group lodging and programming in a California mountain setting.
• Kanakuk Kamps: Kanakuk operates multiple Christian summer camps in Missouri and Arkansas serving youth and families with Christ-centered programming. Its multi-location Christian camp model with both summer camps and family programs parallels Mile High's programmed camp offerings.
• Glorieta Camps: Glorieta Camps is a Christian camp and retreat center in New Mexico with summer camps, family camps, and group retreat programming. Its Christ-centered, multi-program faith-based camp model is comparable to Mile High's mix of summer camp, family, and group retreat offerings.
• Sandy Cove Ministries: Sandy Cove Ministries is a Christian conference and retreat center on the Chesapeake Bay serving churches and organizations with retreat programming. Comparable in providing faith-based group accommodations, meeting spaces, and Christ-centered programming.

Broad incumbents

• Young Life: Young Life is a major non-profit Christian youth organization that operates multiple camp properties across the U.S. It is a much larger incumbent in the faith-based youth camp space, with overlapping programming for youth retreats and summer camps.
• Cru: Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) is a large interdenominational Christian ministry that operates retreat and conference facilities. As a broader incumbent in Christian ministries, it overlaps with Mile High's church- and faith-based retreat mission at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/milehighpines
• Instagraminstagram.com/milehighpines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mile-high-pines

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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