YMCA Camp Coniston

What YMCA Camp Coniston does

YMCA Camp Coniston is a privately operated nonprofit sleepaway summer camp founded in 1911 and independently chartered by the YMCA since 1997, headquartered in Grantham, New Hampshire with its physical camp located on Second Lake in Croydon. It serves children and teens ages 8-16 across a portfolio of programs including two-week and one-week overnight camp sessions, 6-day Adventure Camp trips, 11-day Service Trips with community-service components (including Habitat for Humanity), and a multi-week Counselors-In-Training (CIT) East Coast and West Coast leadership program featuring American Red Cross lifeguard certification. It also operates year-round programming such as Youth & Government (a model-government program serving ~300 teens from 30 New Hampshire schools) and Camp Winning Spirit, a free weekend program in partnership with Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH for families of children with cancer since 1996.

The camp's operating technology stack is commodity rather than proprietary: camper registration, payment processing, health forms, alumni database, and photo galleries run on the third-party CampMinder/CampInTouch platform; the website itself is hosted on a shared server via Tidal Media with standard TLS/SSL encryption, scheduled backups, and off-site Secure FTP. The camp is dually credentialed through American Camping Association (ACA) accreditation (300+ standards reviewed every five years) and annual State of New Hampshire DHHS licensing.

YMCA Camp Coniston's revenue is generated through three streams: all-inclusive summer camp tuition under a tiered pricing model (Tier 1 full cost, Tier 2 subsidized, Tier 3 Financial Aid) for two-week, one-week, Adventure, Service, and CIT programs; tax-deductible donations and fundraising through the qgiv platform, Capital Campaign, #GivingTuesday, and Campership Fund; and fee-based optional add-ons (horseback riding lessons, stay-over fees). Pricing for 2026 two-week overnight camp ranges from $2,170 (Tier 2) to $2,560 (Tier 1), while CIT programs run $5,180-$6,570 depending on East Coast vs. West Coast. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via the camp website and social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), relying heavily on an active multi-generational alumni network for referral and donation support; the organization publishes a Fall Chronicle, calendar archives, and annual reports to maintain community engagement.

Name

YMCA Camp Coniston

Legal name

YMCA Camp Coniston

Website

https://coniston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

YMCA Camp Coniston is a nonprofit sleepaway summer camp in Grantham, New Hampshire, founded in 1911 and independently chartered by the YMCA since 1997. It serves children and teens ages 8-16 with overnight camp, adventure trips, service trips, and CIT leadership programs, alongside year-round youth development initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sleepaway Summer Camp

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAJAA

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYEDAMALAO

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

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYTHAMAJAJ

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Campgrounds, Glamping & RV Parks

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Youth development programs
• Overnight camp experiences
• Outdoor education programs
• Adventure camp trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Grantham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: All-inclusive fees for overnight camp, adventure camp, service trips, and CIT programs. Optional add-ons include horseback riding lessons and stay-over fees for month-long campers.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations through qgiv platform, capital campaigns for facility improvements (Lodge renovation), and Keep Coniston on the Map fundraiser. Tax ID: 04-3357821.
3. Camperships (Financial Aid): Financial assistance provided to families who cannot afford full tuition. Tier 3 pricing available for all programs. Board raises money specifically for financial assistance and facility improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YMCA Camp Coniston is a nonprofit sleepaway summer camp operating traditional overnight camp sessions (one-week and two-week), six-day adventure trips, eleven-day service trips, and Counselor-in-Training (CIT) leadership programs for youth ages 8-16. The camp also operates year-round programs including Camp Winning Spirit (a free weekend program for families affected by pediatric cancer) and Youth & Government civic engagement programs, all delivered from its Grantham, New Hampshire location on Coniston Road.

Product overview

YMCA Camp Coniston offers a portfolio of sleepaway summer camp programs for youth ages 8-16, including traditional overnight camps (2-week and 1-week sessions), adventure trips, community service programs, and a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) leadership program. The camp also operates year-round programming through its Camp Winning Spirit initiative for families affected by pediatric cancer, and Youth & Government programs for high school students. The organization functions as a nonprofit youth development organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Two-Week Overnight Camp Two-week overnight camp sessions for children ages 8-15 (must be 8 by June 24 and have completed 2nd grade). Includes waterfront activities, land sports, arts and crafts, and traditional camp programs. Four sessions available in summer 2026 (June 21–Aug 15).
• One-Week Overnight Camp (Session 5) Shorter introductory overnight camp experience for campers who have completed grades 2-6. Session 5 runs August 17-22, 2026.
• Adventure Camp Six-day adventure trips for campers ages 12-15 to destinations including Green Mountain Explorer, Quebec Quest, Coastal Navigator, Acadian Odyssey, Narragansett Navigator, and Northern NE Explorer.
• Service Trips Eleven-day community service trips for campers who have completed at least one year of high school and are ages 14-16, involving volunteer work such as Habitat for Humanity projects.
• CIT Program (Counselors-in-Training) Leadership development program for teens who turn 16 prior to June 24, preparing them for future camp counseling roles. Available in East Coast and West Coast versions, including American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR certification.
• Camp Winning Spirit Free extended weekend program for families of children with pediatric cancer, provided in partnership with Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH. Includes lodging, food, and activities at no cost to registered families.
• Youth & Government Program Youth civic engagement and model-government program for high school students throughout New Hampshire, including a student press corps that writes, edits, and publishes newspapers during sessions. Served 300 teens from 30 schools.
• Horseback Riding Lessons Optional horseback riding lessons for two-week overnight camp sessions. Available in 5-lesson ($275), 6-lesson ($330), or 11-lesson ($605) packages.
• Stay-Over Service $250 supervised stay-over service for four-week campers between Sessions 1 & 2 and Sessions 3 & 4, including meals, laundry, and activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110 lifeguards certified in summer 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Annual collaboration since 1996 to provide Camp Winning Spirit, a free extended weekend for families of children with pediatric cancer. Around 20-25 Coniston staff members run the weekend program with a volunteer medical professional on call. New London Hospital is approximately 15 minutes away for emergencies. All lodging, food, and activities are provided free of charge to registered families. The program celebrated 25 years in 2021.
• Stevens High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Youth and Government program serving approximately 300 teens from 30 schools throughout New Hampshire. Coniston staff work virtually with dedicated teachers to deliver sessions.
• Newport High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Youth and Government program serving approximately 300 teens from 30 schools throughout New Hampshire. Coniston staff work virtually with dedicated teachers to deliver sessions.
• Kearsage High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Youth and Government program serving approximately 300 teens from 30 schools throughout New Hampshire. Coniston staff work virtually with dedicated teachers to deliver sessions.
• New London HospitalminorOthersNearby medical facility approximately 15 minutes from camp, serving as backup medical resource for Camp Winning Spirit weekend program with volunteer medical professional on call.
• CampMinder (CampInTouch)coreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party service used for camper registration (including payment processing and forms management), alumni registration and database, photo gallery access for parents, and document management (health forms). Coniston uses CampMinder's CampInTouch platform for all online registrations. Coniston maintains links to CampMinder pages embedded in their website. CampMinder maintains their own privacy policy and is fully responsible for security and data collection on those pages.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Robindel: New Hampshire girls' overnight summer camp with traditional cabin-based programming. Comparable sibling-style competitor serving the same NH/New England family market with similar pricing structure.
• Camp Winadu: Traditional New England overnight summer camp offering sports, waterfront, and cabin-based programming for boys. Directly comparable cabin/sleepaway model targeting the same regional family demographic.
• Camp Takodah: YMCA-affiliated overnight summer camp in New Hampshire serving a similar age range with traditional multi-activity programming. Directly comparable as another YMCA-branded NH camp competing for the same regional family market.
• Camp Wekeela: Maine-based traditional co-ed overnight summer camp with diverse multi-activity programming. Comparable in scale, cabin-based lodging model, and youth development mission.
• Camp Pemigewasset: New Hampshire boys' overnight summer camp offering traditional sleepaway programming. Direct competitor in the NH market with similar age targeting and seasonal operation model.
• Camp Billings: Vermont-based traditional overnight summer camp with cabin lodging and multi-activity programming for youth. Comparable in operational scale, mission, and target demographic.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National YMCA federation that provides brand umbrella and infrastructure support to independently chartered camps like Coniston. Broad incumbent relationship rather than direct competitor, but shapes accreditation, brand recognition, and federation funding access.

Others

• American Camp Association: Industry body that accredits Coniston and 300+ peer camps. Functions as enabling ecosystem rather than competitor, but its standards framework shapes operational requirements and the competitive landscape Coniston operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8whe_pCJPm3i6LEBMqWL0g
• Facebookfacebook.com/YMCACampConiston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymca-camp-coniston
• Instagraminstagram.com/ymcacampconiston

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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