Gilead Camp

What Gilead Camp does

Camp Gilead is a private 501(c)(3) Christian camp and conference center founded in 1948 and operating on a 26-acre campus along the Snoqualmie River in Carnation, Washington. The organization runs multi-generational programs including resident camps for youth in grades 3-12, day camps for grades K-3, multi-day family camps, and specialized retreats (Mother/Daughter, Father/Son, Fall Hymn Sing). It also monetizes its facilities through direct rental to churches and Christian ministry groups of 10-180 people. Operations are anchored by an 8-person core permanent staff led by Camp Director Jack Moyer (40+ years tenure) and Program Director Aaron Montalvo, with seasonal labor drawn from high school Counselor In Training and college summer staff pipelines.

Revenue mechanics combine four streams: per-camper tuition ($375-$410 per summer camper; $250 spring-break day camp; up to $1,000 per family for Family Camp), facility rentals ($60-$65 per person including meals and lodging) to church and ministry groups, merchandise sales via the Pop's Inn e-commerce storefront, and donations including the Memorial Scholarship Fund (established 1999) and a multi-phase Capital Campaign (Phase II septic system in progress with a $150K immediate need). Go-to-market is church-community driven rather than paid: 22+ member churches of the Baptist Network Northwest serve as the primary referral and distribution channel, supplemented by the Gilead Gazette newsletter, Instagram (@campgileadwa), and online word-of-mouth.

Affiliate registration runs on Active Network and the website is managed on SquareSpace — both third-party SaaS, with no proprietary platform or technology stack disclosed. Backed by 22+ member churches, an affiliated nonprofit parent (Baptist Network Northwest), and tenured leadership, Camp Gilead functions as a regionally embedded ministry rather than a growth-stage operating business. Its financial scale (small permanent staff, 180-person facility capacity, undisclosed financials) is consistent with a small regional non-profit; recent activity has centered on infrastructure renewal (Capital Campaign) and a 2025 leadership transition following the death of long-serving Program Director Kimberly Mallory.

Name

Gilead Camp

Legal name

Camp Gilead

Website

https://campgilead.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camp Gilead is a 501(c)(3) Christian camp and conference center founded in 1948 on a 26-acre Snoqualmie River campus in Carnation, Washington, serving youth, families, and Baptist-affiliated church groups through summer camps, family camps, retreats, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp & Christian Retreat Services

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 industries

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Christian summer camps
• Youth resident camps
• Family retreat programs
• Conference facility rentals
• Christian camp ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Carnation

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Camper Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from summer resident camps (Junior and Teen camps), day camps (summer and spring break), and family camp. Pricing varies by program type and duration.
2. Merchandise Sales (Pop's Inn): On-site retail store selling branded merchandise including beanies, hoodies, sunglasses, water bottles, stickers, coloring books, and camp accessories. Revenue from in-person camper purchases during camp sessions.
3. Facility Rentals: Conference and retreat facilities available to churches and Christian ministry groups of 10-180 people. Revenue from overnight lodging, meals, and facility use fees. Custom pricing based on retreat schedule.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Donations from individuals, families, and churches supporting camper scholarships, capital campaigns (current: new housing facilities and restrooms), and memorial funds. Memorial Scholarship Fund helps campers who cannot afford full tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camp Gilead operates a Christian camp and conference center on a 26-acre site along the Snoqualmie River in Carnation, Washington. It runs overnight Resident Camps for youth (grades 3-12), Day Camps for grades K-3, Family Camps, and seasonal retreats including Mother/Daughter and Father/Son events. The facility is also rented year-round to churches and Christian ministry groups of 10-180 people, providing lodging, meals, and meeting spaces. A branded merchandise store (Pop's Inn) sells apparel and accessories to campers and visitors.

Product overview

Camp Gilead is a Christian camp and conference center offering a portfolio of summer camp programs (Resident Camps for youth grades 3-12, Day Camps for grades K-3, and Family Camps), facility rental services for churches and Christian groups, and retail merchandise through Pop's Inn Online Store. The organization also runs fundraising events (River Run 5K) and maintains a Memorial Scholarship Fund for camper financial assistance. A Capital Campaign is currently underway for facility improvements including water and septic systems and new housing construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Resident Camps Overnight summer camp programs for youth including Junior Camps (grades 3-7) and Teen Camps (grades 6-12), running multi-day sessions throughout the summer. Activities include dirtboarding, skateboarding, swimming, archery, boating, crafts, and faith-based programming. Pricing $400 per camper for Junior Camps and $410 per camper for Teen Camps; includes lodging, all meals, activities, crafts, photos, and team t-shirt.
• Day Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• Many children come to find Christ as their personal Savior each week of camp
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Discovery Baptist Church, Gig HarborminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Restored the Gilead miniature train in 2014. Also donated deck skirting for Lower Cabins makeover in 2020.
• First Baptist Church of TumwaterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Donated mattresses in 2014 to support camp accommodations.
• Baptist Network NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Gilead is a ministry of the Baptist Network Northwest. This affiliation provides organizational oversight, theological alignment, and connects the camp to a network of 22+ member churches that support and refer campers to the ministry.
• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for Christian camps and conference centers providing resources, networking, and best practices for camp ministry operations.
• Baker Creek Bible ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated funds and assistance for the Chapel Bell Tower Refurbishing Project in Summer 2020. Church member Kevin and family provided donated funds.
• Member Churches (22 listed)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner22 member churches provide ongoing support through camper referrals, volunteer work groups, Eagle Scout projects, donations, and board governance. Includes churches throughout Washington State from Everett to Eastern Washington.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kanuga: Episcopal-affiliated camp and conference center in Hendersonville, NC. Comparable faith-based retreat venue with youth camps, family programs, and church retreat rentals — though regional rather than Pacific Northwest.
• Tall Timber Ranch: Non-denominational Christian camp and retreat center in Mossyrock, WA. Offers resident camps, family camps, and retreat rentals on a Pacific Northwest campus — directly comparable in mission, program mix, and geographic reach.
• Trout Creek Bible Camp: Bible-based youth and family camp in Otis, Oregon. Closest regional peer by Pacific Northwest geography and faith-based youth/family program offering.
• Warm Beach Camp: Christian camp and conference center in Stanwood, WA, with comparable offering of resident camps, family camps, retreat rentals, and RV hookups. Most direct geographic and programmatic peer in the Pacific Northwest Christian camp market.
• Forest Home: Christian camp and conference center in Forest Falls, California. Operates resident camps, family camps, and church retreats with a similar faith-based, multi-generational programming model.
• Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center: Faith-based camp and conference center in Felton, California. Comparable as a multi-generational Christian camp serving regional church networks with family programming, retreat rentals, and a 75+ year heritage.
• Aldersgate Center: Methodist-affiliated camp and retreat center in Turner, Oregon. Comparable Pacific Northwest faith-based retreat venue serving church groups and families for over 75 years.
• Kenwood Baptist Camp: Baptist-affiliated camp in Centralia, WA. Highly comparable in denomination alignment, Pacific Northwest geography, and youth/family camp programming.

Others

• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA): Industry association for Christian camps and conference centers of which Camp Gilead is a member. Provides accreditation, insurance, and best-practice resources — an ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater Seattle Camps: Includes Camp Colman, Camp Orkila, and other Pacific Northwest residential and day camps. Broader incumbent offering youth residential and family camp experiences that overlap with Camp Gilead's core programming but with secular, multi-faith positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/campgileadwa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-gilead

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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