What Camp Mitchell does

Camp Mitchell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian summer camp and year-round retreat center operating a single mountaintop campus at 10 Camp Mitchell Road, Morrilton, Arkansas, atop Petit Jean Mountain. Founded over 70 years ago and supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas, the organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors and serves families, youth, wedding parties, and retreat groups across Central Arkansas and the surrounding region. Core offerings include age-tiered residential summer camps (grades 1-12), specialty camps for underserved populations such as the Dick Johnston Children's Camp (for children of incarcerated parents) and the Robert R. Brown Camp (for adults with disabilities), year-round lodging rentals (Grace Lodge, Darragh Cabin, All Good Gifts Cabins, Canterbury House), wedding packages anchored by the 1955 Chapel of the Transfiguration (listed on the National Register of Historic Places in January 2022), and meeting/gathering venues including Newport Lodge and Keller Hall.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer hospitality model with no proprietary technology beyond standard SaaS tooling: a Squarespace website, Ultracamp for summer registrations, direct-book.com for lodging, Constant Contact for email, and onrealm.org for donations. Food services are led by a Culinary Institute of America-trained Executive Chef, providing a differentiated culinary experience relative to typical camp fare, and the facility can accommodate overnight groups of 46+ in main lodging with expansion to 108 youth cabin beds. Revenue is generated from per-camper weekly fees (~$650), nightly lodging rates ($105-$1,090), wedding and event packages priced on inquiry, and a donations and campership fundraising program. Marketing relies on organic channels, the Episcopal Diocese network, and word-of-mouth rather than paid acquisition, and the organization employs a year-round staff of approximately 10 plus seasonal summer counselors.

Name

Camp Mitchell

Legal name

Camp Mitchell LLC

Website

https://campmitchell.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Mitchell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian summer camp and year-round retreat center on Petit Jean Mountain in Arkansas, operating residential youth camps, lodging rentals, weddings, and retreats under the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp & Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD), Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Retreat center lodging
• Wedding venue services
• Faith-based hospitality
• Youth camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Morrilton

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Programs: Week-long residential summer camp sessions for youth in various age groups (completed grades 1st-12th). Revenue generated through session fees charged per camper per week.
2. Facility Rentals - Lodging: Year-round rental of various lodging facilities including Grace Lodge ($1,090/night for whole lodge), individual rooms ($140/night), Darragh Cabin ($320/night), All Good Gifts Cabins ($105/night), and Canterbury House (contact for pricing). Multi-night minimums typically apply.
3. Wedding Packages: Weekend wedding retreat packages offering private use of facilities from Friday 3pm to Sunday 11am, including lodging for 46+ guests, five-meal catering, and access to venues (Chapel of the Transfiguration, Keller Hall, Hoke Lodge). Additional hourly rental options available (4-8 hours).
4. Retreat and Group Bookings: Facility available for leadership retreats, family reunions, and other group gatherings. Meeting and gathering spaces (Newport Lodge, Keller Hall, Chapel of the Transfiguration) available for rental.
5. Donations and Charitable Giving: The organization accepts donations for operating funds, campership (scholarship) funds, and capital improvements. Specific capital needs mentioned include a flatbed trailer ($3,000) and golf cart replacement. Donations processed through onrealm.org platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camp Mitchell operates a Christian summer camp and year-round retreat center atop Petit Jean Mountain in Central Arkansas. The facility offers residential summer camp sessions, lodging rentals, wedding ceremonies and receptions, meeting and gathering spaces, and on-site dining services. The organization is supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas and welcomes people of all faiths.

Product overview

Camp Mitchell is a traditional summer camp and retreat center offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on its mountaintop facility on Petit Jean Mountain in Arkansas. The core offerings include age-based Summer Camp Programs (with specialty sessions for specific populations), Lodging and Facility Rentals (cabins and lodges for groups), Wedding Services (venues and packages), Meeting and Gathering Spaces, and Food Services. The company operates year-round as a hospitality business rather than a technology platform, with services designed for families, retreats, weddings, and faith-based groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Programs Age-based residential summer camp sessions for campers completing grades 1st through 12th. Sessions include Senior High (9th-12th), Junior High (6th-8th), Middler (4th-5th), and Primary (1st-3rd), plus specialty camps: Dick Johnston Children's Camp (children ages 8-12 with incarcerated parents, free), Robert R. Brown Camp (adults 18+ with mental and physical disabilities, $480/week), and Camp Beyond the Rainbow (Queer-Focused Respite Camp). Pricing is $650/week per camper (standard) with payment plans available.
• Lodging and Facility Rentals Year-round rental accommodations for retreat groups and individual guests located atop Petit Jean Mountain. Properties include Grace Lodge (9 bedrooms, sleeps 26, $1,090/night whole lodge or $140/night per room), Darragh Cabin (2 rooms, pet-friendly, $320/night or $160/side), All Good Gifts Cabins (3 rustic suites with king/queen beds, $105/night), and Canterbury House (5 bedrooms, sleeps 16, contact for pricing).
• Wedding Services Wedding venue and retreat services featuring the historic 1955 Chapel of the Transfiguration (Gothic Revival open-air chapel, National Register of Historic Places 2022), Keller Hall (indoor reception venue), and Hoke Lodge. The Weekend Wedding Package provides private use of facilities from Friday 3pm to Sunday 11am, including lodging for 46+ guests, five-meal catering package, and access to all venues. Short-term 4-8 hour venue rentals also available.
• Meeting and Gathering Spaces Event and meeting venues available for rental including Newport Lodge (newly remodeled, 20-25 capacity), Jackson Chapel (indoor worship space, 30 capacity), Chapel of the Transfiguration (outdoor/open-air), and Keller Hall. Suitable for leadership retreats, team building, spiritual retreats, and family reunions.
• Food Services On-site dining and catering services with meals prepared by Culinary Institute of America-trained Chef Michael Campbell. Features fresh ingredients served buffet-style, available for summer camp sessions, wedding packages (five-meal catering), and retreat/event bookings. Special dietary accommodations available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weekend wedding venue accommodates 50 base guests with meals, expandable to 100+ additional event guests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Episcopal Diocese of ArkansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary organizational sponsor and supporter of Camp Mitchell. The Diocese provides governance through an independent Board of Directors, operational support, and connections to the Episcopal church network. Camp Mitchell is described as 'a thin Place for an encounter with the Risen Christ' aligned with Episcopal traditions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kanakuk Kamps: Faith-based residential summer camp network headquartered in Branson, MO serving similar youth segments with multi-week overnight programs. Comparable in mission, audience, and youth residential camp operating model.
• Pine Cove Christian Camps: Multi-location Christian summer camp operator in Texas serving families and churches with residential youth camps, retreats, and corporate/leadership retreats — comparable in mission and core offering to Camp Mitchell's summer program and retreat business.
• Camp Allen Conference Center & Retreat: Episcopal Diocese of Texas conference center offering summer camp, retreats, weddings, and lodging on a large single campus. Closest structural analog to Camp Mitchell as a diocesan-affiliated multi-program retreat venue with lodging and programming.
• Sky Ranch Christian Camps: Multi-site Christian summer camp and retreat organization operating structured youth programs and year-round retreat/wedding venues across the south-central US, comparable in faith-based youth programming, retreat offerings, and family/youth go-to-market.
• Camp Crucis: Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth summer camp and retreat center. Comparable faith-based youth summer camp operations with similar diocesan sponsorship model and inclusive programming stance.
• Kanuga (Episcopal Conference Center): Episcopal conference center and summer camp in Hendersonville, NC serving similar functions: Christian summer youth programs, adult retreats, weddings, and meeting facilities on a scenic single-site campus backed by an Episcopal diocese.
• Camp Saint-André (Episcopal Camp): Episcopal Diocese of San Diego summer camp and retreat facility offering youth summer programs, retreats, and weekend events on a single dedicated site — analogous diocesan-affiliated model with comparable program structure.
• Mount Sequoyah Center: Fayetteville, AR-based Christian (United Methodist) retreat and conference center operating retreats, weddings, and lodging in a similar Northwest Arkansas/Fayetteville-area geography and Central-AR regional overlap with Camp Mitchell.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-mitchell

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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