Camp Deerpark Inc.

What Camp Deerpark Inc. does

Camp Deerpark Inc. is a nonprofit Christian camp and retreat center operating on a 402-acre property in Westbrookville, New York, approximately 80 miles northwest of New York City. Founded in 1968 when the Mennonite Action Program (MAP) acquired the property for $85,000, the camp is owned by and operates as a ministry of 18 Mennonite churches of New York City, functioning as a bridge between urban and rural Mennonite communities. The organization delivers three core programs: Summer Children's Camp (ages 8-13) and Teen Camp (ages 14+); Church Retreats for groups seeking spiritual restoration and fellowship; and Family Retreats focused on nature-based bonding. Facilities include Spruce Lodge (38 beds), six Promise Woods log cabins (12 beds each), seven motel units, campsites, and Faith Chapel with meeting spaces.

The business model is hybrid: roughly 50% of operating income comes from program and registration fees (summer camp at $300/week with seasonal early-bird discounts; retreat packages ranging $197-$282 per adult for 2 nights and 5 meals; à la carte lodging and meals), while the remaining ~50% is derived from donor contributions including direct donations, scholarships, capital campaign gifts, bequests, endowment gifts, and the Promise Circle monthly recurring giving program. Pricing is standardized per person by age band (Adult/Child/Infant), and a Family Assistance Fund is offered to ensure affordability. Distribution is primarily through direct phone booking, the campdeerpark.org website (available in English and Spanish), and referral relationships through the 18 owning churches. Technology infrastructure is a WordPress-based website with DonorPerfect for donation processing, Google Maps for location services, and site plugins for knowledge base and login functionality.

The customer base consists of three primary segments: urban children and teens (primarily from NYC Mennonite communities and metropolitan families), church groups and youth ministries requiring retreat facilities, and families seeking nature-based vacations. Go-to-market relies on community-led referrals through church networks, word-of-mouth from prior campers, email newsletters (the "Kneemail"), and annual benefit banquets. The site features a 10-person staff plus seasonal summer employees, with leadership including an Executive Director, two Program Directors, Operations Director, Food Service Director, Facilities Director, and Office Manager/Bookkeeper. Operational partnerships include Freedom Farm (local produce), Mennonite Mission Network (SOOP volunteer program), and LifeX Marketing (website management). The 2008 "A Time to Build" capital campaign sought to raise over $3 million for facility improvements and remains in progress, with final Promise Woods cabins still under construction.

Name

Camp Deerpark Inc.

Legal name

Camp Deerpark

Website

https://campdeerpark.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camp Deerpark is a nonprofit Christian camp and retreat center on a 402-acre property in Westbrookville, NY, owned by 18 Mennonite churches of NYC and serving children, church groups, and families with summer camps, retreats, and nature-based programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Camp & Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAOAD

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

SECONDARYTHAGAOAI

Group Camping & Scout Camps

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

SECONDARYTHAMAJAD

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds

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

Keywords

• Christian camp services
• Summer camp programs
• Church retreat facilities
• Family retreat center
• Group lodging accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Westbrookville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program and Registration Fees: Revenue from summer camp registrations, family camp fees, and church retreat bookings. Fees are charged per person for lodging, meals, and activities. Approximately 50% of operating income comes from contributions.
2. Donations and Contributions: Approximately 50% of operating income is derived from donor contributions including direct donations, scholarship funds, capital campaign gifts, bequests, endowment gifts, and the Promise Circle monthly giving program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camp Deerpark is a nonprofit Christian camp and retreat center offering overnight summer camps for children ages 8-13 and teens 14+, church group retreats, and family retreats on a 402-acre property in Westbrookville, NY. It provides lodging (Spruce Lodge, Promise Woods cabins, motel units, campsites), meals, recreational activities, and Christian programming as a ministry of 18 Mennonite churches of New York City.

Product overview

Camp Deerpark is a Christian camp and retreat center ministry operated by the Mennonite Churches of New York City. The organization offers a portfolio of services centered around three core programs: Summer Children's Camp (overnight camps for children 8-13 and teens 14+), Church Retreats (for groups seeking spiritual restoration and unity building), and Family Retreats (to strengthen family bonds through outdoor experiences). Accommodations include Spruce Lodge (38-person capacity), Promise Woods log cabins (six cabins with 12 beds each), and seven motel units. Additional services encompass food service, the LEAD leadership development program, and various donation/scholarship programs including the Promise Circle monthly giving and the A Time to Build capital campaign for facility improvements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Promise Woods Village: Cabin accommodations within the camp featuring six child cabins and two staff cabins with 12 beds each
• Promise Circle
• LEAD Program
• Kneemail

Products and services

• Summer Children's Camp Overnight summer camp for children ages 8-13 and teens 14+, featuring activities like hiking, swimming, rafting, basketball, volleyball, and wagon rides, integrated with Christian education through chapel, Bible classes, and campfire devotions.
• Church Retreats Retreat programs for church groups offering facilities for group unity building, spiritual restoration, and fellowship in a calm, relaxing setting. Includes meeting spaces, lodging, and meals.
• Family Retreats Family camp programs designed to strengthen family bonds through outdoor activities, nature experiences, and quality time together, located in the Lower Shawangunk Mountains 80 miles from NYC.
• Spruce Lodge Accommodation Main camp building with 12 rooms accommodating 38 people, featuring living room, dining room, kitchen, and administrative offices. Includes rustic-style dining and common areas.
• Promise Woods Cabins Six rustic log cabins in a pine forest, 5-minute walk from Spruce Lodge. Features 12-bed capacity, private side rooms, showers, and private campfire areas. Cabins #6, #7, #8 require minimum 8 guests.
• Motel Accommodations Seven motel units with private bathrooms, each containing a double bed and bunk beds. Includes Faithfulness Suite renovated as ADA-accessible room.
• Faith Chapel Chapel with two meeting rooms: Faith Chapel (80 seats) and Sunroom (60 seats), plus a Basement Hall with fireplace, ping pong, and foosball tables.
• Food Service Modern American cuisine with innovative menus and fresh food, partnering with Freedom Farm for seasonal produce. Features festive dining experience with attentive service.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Mennonite churches of New York CityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Camp Deerpark is a ministry owned by 18 Mennonite churches of New York City. These churches form the core constituency and provide ongoing support, volunteers, and campers. The camp serves as a bridge between urban Mennonite communities and rural ministry.
• Freedom FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreedom Farm provides Camp Deerpark's kitchen with season's freshest produce. This partnership ensures access to locally sourced, high-quality ingredients for the camp's dining service, supporting the camp's commitment to excellent food service.
• Mennonite Mission Network (SOOP Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOOP (Service Opportunities for Overseas Personnel) volunteers through Mennonite Mission Network serve at Camp Deerpark. Long-term volunteers and interns serve through this program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Camp Mardela: Christian summer camp and retreat center on the Eastern Shore of Maryland offering youth camps, family programs, and group retreats. Comparable to Camp Deerpark in faith-based overnight camp operations plus multi-segment retreat programming.
• Silver Bay YMCA: Family-friendly conference and retreat center in upstate New York on Lake George offering lodging, meals, and spiritual/educational programming. Comparable to Camp Deerpark in retreat-and-conference-center format, Northeast U.S. location, and group retreat orientation.
• Camp Luz (Origen): Mennonite-affiliated summer camp and retreat center in Ohio with year-round retreat facilities. Closely comparable to Camp Deerpark as a faith-based, denominationally-owned camp offering summer youth programs and church/family retreats.
• Sandy Cove Ministries: Christian conference and retreat center on the Chesapeake Bay offering lodging, meals, and programming for church groups, families, and individuals. Comparable to Camp Deerpark in ministry-driven retreat model, lodging tiers, and group retreat focus.
• Camp Hebron: Faith-based camp and conference center in central Pennsylvania offering summer camps, retreats, and outdoor recreation on a large wooded property. Directly comparable to Camp Deerpark in mission (Christian ministry), product mix (overnight camps + group retreats), and rural setting serving urban/Northeast constituencies.
• La Foret Conference & Retreat Center: Colorado-based retreat center owned by Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ, offering lodging, meals, and programming for church and family groups. Directly comparable as a denominationally-owned retreat facility with a similar ministry-and-hospitality revenue mix.

Broad incumbents

• Ridgecrest Conference Center: Large LifeWay-affiliated Christian conference center in the Blue Ridge Mountains offering lodging, meals, camps, and programming. Comparable in core retreat operations but operates at much larger scale and broader denominational scope than Camp Deerpark.
• LifeWay Christian Resources: Southern Baptist publishing and ministry organization that operates camp and conference facilities. Comparable in the broader Christian retreat and camp ministry ecosystem, but operates at corporate scale across many sites.
• Word of Life: Faith-based organization operating camps, conferences, and education programs in the Adirondacks and beyond. Comparable to Camp Deerpark as a Christian camp operator with summer youth programming and retreat facilities, but at much broader organizational scale.

Emerging players

• Fresh Air Fund: New York-based nonprofit that sends urban children to rural summer camps. Comparable to Camp Deerpark's urban-rural bridge model for underserved urban youth, though Fresh Air Fund is a placement/intermediary rather than a single site operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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