Camp Y Noah

What Camp Y Noah does

Camp Y Noah is a traditional youth and family camp organization operating as a program of the Akron Area YMCA, a non-profit entity headquartered in Ohio. It runs overnight and day camps for children ages 6–17 on a 250-acre campus in Green, Ohio, surrounding a 30-acre freshwater lake, with facilities that include a 55-foot climbing tower, an equestrian center, paddle craft, hiking trails, a dining hall, and sleeping accommodations for up to 420 people. The camp is ACA-accredited and has operated continuously since 1907.

The product portfolio spans core overnight camp and day camp (offered at eight Akron-area YMCA locations at $100–$310 per week), a year-round Equestrian Center serving riders from age 3, specialty adult retreats (Women's Weekend, Books & Bonfires Reading Retreat, Winter Camp, Kids Night Out), and group facility rentals for corporate retreats, weddings, Scout groups, and school field trips. Group size support ranges from 10 to over 300 attendees. Revenue mechanics combine per-camper registration fees, per-event retreat pricing, facility rental fees, and donations that fund need-based scholarships. Marketing runs primarily through the gotcamp.org website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X), and word-of-mouth within the Akron YMCA community.

The organization is governed as a non-profit with no venture or private equity ownership; it employs 80+ staff and operates a related program — Akron Rotary Camp (founded 1924) — serving children and adults with disabilities. Competitive positioning rests on long-tenured brand heritage, accredited safety standards, the scale of its physical footprint, and integration with the broader YMCA network rather than proprietary technology or differentiated intellectual property.

Name

Camp Y Noah

Legal name

Akron Area YMCA

Website

https://gotcamp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp Y Noah is a non-profit YMCA camp in Green, Ohio, operating traditional overnight and day programs for children ages 6–17 on a 250-acre site with a 30-acre lake. It also runs year-round equestrian lessons, adult retreats, and facility rentals serving Northeast Ohio families and groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Summer Camps

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth summer camps
• Overnight day camp
• Equestrian programs
• Group retreats
• Camp facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Wadsworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Camp Registration Fees: Revenue generated from camper registration fees for various programs including overnight camp, day camp, equestrian programs, and specialty retreats
2. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting camp facilities during non-camp seasons for retreats, conferences, weddings, team building, school field trips, and outdoor education programs
3. Donations and Scholarships: Non-profit donations that go towards scholarships to help children attend camp regardless of ability to pay

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Camp Y Noah operates a traditional YMCA-affiliated summer camp providing overnight and day camp programs for children ages 6–17, alongside an equestrian center, specialty themed retreats (e.g., Women's Weekend, Books & Bonfires Reading Retreat), and group facility rentals on a multi-acre outdoor campus operated by the Akron Area YMCA.

Product overview

Camp Y Noah is a traditional summer camp organization operating as part of the Akron Area YMCA. The organization offers a unified portfolio of camping programs centered around YMCA Camp Y-Noah, a 250-acre traditional camp in Green, Ohio. The core offerings include Overnight Camp (ages 6-17) and Day Camp, supplemented by specialty programs such as the Equestrian Center, Kids Night Out, Winter Camp, Women's Weekend retreats, and Books & Bonfires Reading Retreat. Additionally, the facility offers group rentals and retreats for school groups, scouts, corporate events, and conferences. The camp has been providing care and enrichment for children since 1907 and is ACA accredited.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Equestrian Center: Year-round riding lessons for students ages 3 and up, summer camp programs, birthday parties, and public trail rides

Products and services

• YMCA Camp Y-Noah Overnight Camp Traditional multi-week residential summer camp for children and teens offering outdoor recreation, cabin lodging, and structured activities on the YMCA's rural campus.
• Day Camp Daily summer day camp program for younger campers that provides structured outdoor activities, games, and skill-building experiences without overnight lodging.
• Equestrian Center Programs Riding lessons, horsemanship classes, and equestrian-themed camp sessions operated on the camp's on-site horse facility and led by an Equestrian Director.
• Kids Night Out Short evening supervised program for children that provides themed activities and social recreation for parents seeking drop-off care on scheduled nights.
• Winter Camp Seasonal cold-weather camp program that adapts the camp's outdoor activities to winter conditions for school-break campers.
• Women's Weekend Retreat An adult-themed overnight retreat designed for women, combining outdoor activities, relaxation, and group programming at the camp facilities.
• Books & Bonfires Reading Retreat A themed literary overnight retreat combining outdoor fireside gatherings with reading-focused programming for adult participants.
• Group Rentals & Retreats Venue rental service that books the camp's grounds, cabins, dining hall, and activity areas to outside groups for retreats, corporate events, and family gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 staff employed to ensure quality programming
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 August 2026Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. is the presenter sponsor for Rotary Camp's 17th Annual Cornhole Tournament scheduled for August 29, 2026. The event helps provide financial assistance to over 1200 children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities and mental health disorders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Tekoa: Methodist/YMCA-affiliated traditional camp in North Carolina offering overnight, day, and equestrian programming with year-round retreats. Comparable as a faith/YMCA-network affiliated camp with similar multi-activity programming and retreat-rental business.
• Camp Kenwood: Traditional brother-sister overnight camp in NH with a long heritage and full multi-activity programming. Closely comparable on traditional overnight camp format, family positioning, and breadth of activities.
• Camp Towanda: Long-established private traditional overnight camp in Honesdale, PA serving a similar family demographic with comparable multi-activity programming (sports, water, adventure) and pricing structure. Highly comparable on product offering and target customer.
• Camp Pinnacle: Traditional co-ed overnight camp in North Carolina known for adventure activities (climbing, water sports, equestrian). Comparable on overnight programming breadth, equestrian offering, and family positioning.
• Camp Echo Lake: Long-running traditional overnight camp in upstate New York offering multi-activity programming on a lake. Comparable in product format (traditional overnight camp on a sizeable property with a lake), customer segment, and pricing tier.
• Camp Fitch: ACA-accredited YMCA overnight camp in Pennsylvania with a 116-year history, equestrian program, and lake-based waterfront activities. Directly comparable because it shares the YMCA affiliation, ACA accreditation, and the traditional-camp-plus-equestrian mix.

Broad incumbents

• Girl Scouts of the USA: National youth organization operating resident and day camps across the country serving girls with programming focused on outdoor skills, leadership, and personal development. Comparable on youth-development mission, summer-camp product format, and non-profit operating model.
• 4-H Youth Development Program: National youth-development organization operating a large network of 4-H camps across the U.S. with a similar youth-development mission and broad geographic reach. Comparable on mission (youth development through camp) and target audience (ages 6-17), though much larger in scope.
• YMCA of the USA: National YMCA federation that operates and affiliates hundreds of resident and day camps across the U.S. Comparable as the broader network providing the brand, donor pipeline, and YMCA operating standards that anchor Camp Y-Noah.

Regional players

• Camp Cedar: Traditional overnight summer camp in Ohio with a multi-activity program and equestrian component. Comparable as an Ohio-based traditional camp with equestrian programming and overlapping Northeast Ohio feeder market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/akronareaymca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtEajcDxs-SGxN7_ccilNTg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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