Camp Cedar Cliff, Inc.

What Camp Cedar Cliff, Inc. does

Camp Cedar Cliff, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian summer camp operating on approximately 300 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, on property historically associated with the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove. The organization was re-established as an independent non-profit in 2006 after the prior Cove Camp ceased operations in 2005, and today serves children in grades K-10 through day camp and overnight programs, alongside adult and family specialty retreats and a free camp week for children affected by cancer. Facilities include 8 cabins supporting roughly 225 overnight campers per session, a climbing tower, horse stables, and other outdoor amenities; year-round operations are staffed by approximately 15-20 full-time employees with seasonal headcount expanding to ~100 summer staff.

The camp's product mix spans summer day camp (~$480/week), overnight camp sessions (~$800-$3,090 per session), specialty retreats (Father Son Man Camp, Mother Daughter Retreat), group and corporate retreats, and the charitable Week of Joy program. Revenue mechanics combine per-camper tuition, retreat and group booking fees, and philanthropic donations, with the organization distributing approximately 250 need-based scholarships annually. A stock donation program and partnerships with hospitality chains (Marriott's AC Hotel and Aloft, Kimpton, Holiday Inn) extend the fundraising and accommodation infrastructure beyond the immediate Asheville market.

The underlying operating technology is the third-party CampMinder / CampInTouch registration and family communication platform — an industry-standard SaaS used across the camp sector — with no proprietary technology or disclosed data assets. The business model is therefore asset- and labor-intensive: revenue is driven primarily by physical facility utilization during the ~9-week summer season and supplemented by year-round retreat bookings and donor support, with no AI, software licensing, or recurring SaaS revenue stream of significance.

Name

Camp Cedar Cliff, Inc.

Legal name

Camp Cedar Cliff, Inc.

Website

https://campcedarcliff.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Cedar Cliff is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian summer camp in Asheville, NC serving K-10 children through day and overnight programs, plus adult/family retreats and a free camp week for children affected by cancer, funded by tuition, retreat fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE)

Keywords

• Christian summer camps
• Youth overnight programs
• Summer day camps
• Outdoor youth ministry
• Group retreat services

Headquarters

HQ city

Asheville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: Fees for day camp, overnight camp, and various program levels (Trail Blazers, Pioneers, Explorers, Mountaineers). Revenue is session-based with deposits required at registration.
2. Trading Post Merchandise: Camp store selling merchandise including clothing, mugs, candles, stickers, and camp souvenirs. Purchases made via pre-deposited camper accounts.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations to scholarship fund and general operations. Accepts checks, Zelle, Venmo, stock donations, and planned giving. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
4. Group Retreats: Youth group, family, school, and college retreat rentals with lodging, meals, and activities. Pricing varies by group size and duration.
5. Special Event Retreats: Specialized retreats including Mother Daughter Retreat ($300/pair) and Father Son Man Camp ($300/pair) with all meals, lodging, and activities included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Cedar Cliff operates a Christian youth summer camp ministry on 300 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, providing tiered day and overnight programs for rising K through 10th graders (Day Camp, Trail Blazers, Pioneers, Explorers, Mountaineers), plus the free Week of Joy program for children affected by cancer. The organization also runs group retreats for churches, schools, and family groups; themed family retreats (Father Son Man Camp, Mother Daughter Retreat); community events (Spring Festival); and a scholarship program that funds approximately 250 camper experiences annually.

Product overview

Camp Cedar Cliff operates as a unified summer camp program offering multiple tiered residential and day camp experiences for youth from rising kindergarten through 10th grade. The core product portfolio includes five main camp programs: Day Camp (K-5th, $480/week), Trail Blazers (2nd-4th, $800), Pioneers (4th-6th, $1,525), Explorers (7th-10th, $1,545), and Mountaineers (7th-10th, $3,090 for two weeks). A distinctive offering is the Week of Joy, a free camp for children affected by cancer. Beyond summer programs, the organization operates group retreat services, seasonal retreats including Father Son Man Camp and Mother Daughter Retreat, and community events like the Spring Festival. Supporting services include on-site trading post (camp store), a scholarship program serving 250+ children annually, and summer staff employment opportunities. All programs incorporate Christian ministry elements focused on spiritual growth, outdoor recreation, and youth development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Camp Day camp program for rising K-5th graders running Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with lunch and snack included. Activities include archery, climbing wall, swimming, zipline, BB guns, slip 'n slide, and crafts. Priced at $480 per week with optional add-ons.
• Trail Blazers Three-night overnight camp experience (Sun-Wed) for rising 2nd-4th graders featuring Adventure Ball, camp activities, s'mores, and spiritual growth. Optional day camp add-on Thursday-Friday for $200. Base session priced at $800.
• Pioneers Six-day overnight camp for rising 4th-6th graders with archery, BB guns, climbing wall, camping skills, disc golf, intermediate ropes course, overnight camp-out, and pool Olympics. Priced at $1,525 per session.
• Explorers Six-day overnight camp for rising 7th-10th graders featuring whitewater rafting, pool Olympics, high ropes course, Bible studies, and diverse outdoor adventure activities. Priced at $1,545 per session.
• Mountaineers Thirteen-day (two-week) overnight camp for rising 7th-10th graders with advanced programming including rappelling off Cedar Cliff, lake day with paddleboards, multiple overnight camp-outs, wilderness skills, and extended adventure activities. Includes cabin picture, online video access, and whitewater rafting. Priced at $3,090 per session across 4 sessions.
• Week of Joy Free annual camp program for children affected by cancer. Eligible participants include children (or siblings) with a cancer diagnosis who completed treatment at least six months prior, or children whose parent died of or is currently being treated for metastatic cancer. Offered as both overnight (rising 4th-10th) and day camp (rising K-5th) tracks. Fully funded by sponsors and donors; designed in partnership with Judy Phillips, Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner.
• Father Son Man Camp Annual father-son weekend retreat for fathers and sons currently in K-12th grade. Features outdoor games, activities, fellowship, meals, and cabin lodging. Priced at $300 per pair (one father and one son), with $150 for each additional son. All meals, lodging, and activities included.
• Mother Daughter Retreat Annual mother-daughter weekend retreat for mothers and daughters currently in K-12th grade. Features activities, fellowship, worship, and cabin lodging. Priced at $300 per pair (one mother and one daughter), with $150 for each additional daughter. All meals, lodging, and activities included.
• Group Retreats Customizable retreat packages for youth groups, family groups, school trips, and college groups accommodating up to 300 guests on the 350-acre retreat campus. Includes lodging, meals, recreation equipment, and staff supervision. Activities include climbing wall, BB guns, zip line, archery, pool, and more. Quote-based pricing varies by group size and duration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 scholarships awarded annually to children who otherwise could not attend camp
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Billy Graham Training Center at The CovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Cedar Cliff is located on property adjoining the 1200-acre Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove. Access to camp is through The Cove property. The property originally served as Cove Camp started by Billy Graham in the 1980s before closing in 2005. Camp Cedar Cliff re-opened as a non-profit in 2006.
• Charles Schwab (Stock Donation Account)minorOthersCharles Schwab account established for stock and securities donations. DTC Number: 0164 Code 40. Account Number: 9054-1654. Contact: Matthew Burril, Brick Street Equity Management.
• Marriott Hotels (AC Hotel & Aloft)minorOthersDiscounted hotel rates offered to camp families at AC Hotel & Aloft Hotel near Asheville. Discounted camp rate available May 1 through August 31st.
• Kimpton Hotel ArrasminorOthersDiscounted hotel rates offered to camp families at Kimpton Hotel Arras in Asheville with 'Happier Camper Rate' available.
• Holiday Inn Asheville EastminorOthersHotels offering 20% discount to camp families near I-40 Exit 55. Camp receives rebate for every booking through their link.
• Local Christian Counseling MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with a local Christian counseling ministry who advises camp staff on mental health situations that arise during the summer. Mental health guidelines established in coordination with this partner.
• Judy Phillips (Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Week of Joy program serving children affected by cancer. Judy Phillips is Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor of Nursing who helps design and support the special week for cancer-affected families.
• Spring Festival SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Spring Festival community event sponsored by local businesses including Marie Reed Team, Radius, TSO, Avernore, Alex Dinley, Hipps, Pine View Buildings, Charmed Boutique, JMR, MTN Merch.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kanuga: Episcopal conference, retreat, and summer camp center in Hendersonville, NC (Western NC mountains). Comparable in mountain retreat geography, Christian ministry positioning, group retreat business, multi-tier summer youth programming, and donor-supported nonprofit operations.
• Camp Ton-A-Wandah: Christian summer camp in Hendersonville, NC serving girls primarily. Directly comparable as a faith-based camp in the same Western NC geography offering tiered overnight programs with outdoor adventure and spiritual formation components.
• Ridgecrest Conference Center: Large Christian conference and retreat center in Ridgecrest, NC (Blue Ridge Mountains) that also operates summer youth camps. Comparable in Christian ministry positioning, mountain retreat geography, group retreat business, and Asheville-adjacent catchment area.
• Camp Pinnacle: Christian adventure summer camp located in Hendersonville, NC, within an hour of Camp Cedar Cliff. Offers comparable multi-week overnight programs with similar outdoor adventure components (whitewater rafting, climbing, horseback riding) for similar grade ranges and uses a similar Christian ministry positioning.
• Bonclarken: Christian conference center and youth summer camp in Flat Rock, NC, near Hendersonville. Directly comparable as a faith-based camp and retreat facility in Western NC serving similar church, school, and family group markets with overnight lodging and program offerings.
• Camp Cheerio: Christian summer camp in the North Carolina mountains (Boone area) offering overnight and day programs with similar grade-level tiers (K-12th) and adventure activities. Comparable in faith-based positioning, multi-tiered overnight program structure, and scholarship-driven access.
• Camp Rockmont: Christian summer camp for boys in Black Mountain, NC (just east of Asheville). Highly comparable in geography, Christian ministry positioning, adventure-based programming (climbing, ropes, water sports), and multi-tier grade-based overnight offerings.
• YMCA Camp Watia: Outdoor adventure camp operated by the YMCA of Catawba Valley near Asheville, NC. Directly comparable in geography (Western NC mountains), age range served, adventure programming (whitewater rafting, climbing, swimming), and day/overnight camp offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Lifeway Christian Resources: Large Southern Baptist organization that has historically operated Glorieta and Ridgecrest conference centers with summer camps. Comparable in faith-based positioning and youth summer programming, but operates at significantly greater scale as a national publisher and conference operator.
• Young Life: Large national Christian youth ministry organization that operates multiple summer camps and is headquartered in Colorado Springs. Comparable as a faith-based youth organization but operates at much greater scale across many camp properties, not directly competing in Camp Cedar Cliff's specific Western NC market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-cedar-cliff

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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