Camp Haiastan of the AYF

What Camp Haiastan of the AYF does

Camp Haiastan of the Armenian Youth Federation Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization operating the first Armenian summer camp in the United States, established in 1951 on a 100+ acre woodland property along Uncas Pond in Franklin, Massachusetts. The organization runs overnight camp sessions for children ages 8–14 and day camp programs for ages 5–7, blending traditional American camp activities (swimming in an Olympic-sized pool, canoeing/kayaking on the 25-acre pond, archery, athletics, arts and crafts, a ROPES challenge course) with Armenian cultural programming delivered through Hye Jahm (Armenian school), traditional dance, history lessons, and community-led lectures. Facilities include 18 cabins with bunk accommodations, a dining hall with full kitchen, an indoor function hall, an outdoor pavilion, basketball courts, and an athletic field.

The business model is diversified across camper tuition and registration fees for one-week to multi-week sessions, on-site camp store sales, an annual raffle ($100 tickets, three $5,000 prizes drawn in summer), tax-deductible donations channeled through Givebutter and an Amazon Gift List, need-based and partner-funded scholarships, and off-season facility rentals (September–November, April–May) to external groups up to 175 people via Eventective. Distribution and marketing are community-led: referrals flow through Armenian Youth Federation chapters, Armenian churches, schools, the Armenian Relief Society, and the Armenian National Committee of America, supported by a website, Instagram, Facebook, and Constant Contact email newsletters. Operational technology consists of third-party SaaS (campmanagement.com for enrollment, Bunk1 for parent communications, Givebutter for donations) layered on traditional physical infrastructure; the organization has no proprietary technology products. The camp is governed as an affiliate of the Armenian Youth Federation, with a small staff (1–10 employees) plus seasonal counselors, and is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2026.

Name

Camp Haiastan of the AYF

Legal name

Camp Haiastan of the Armenian Youth Federation Inc.

Website

https://camphaiastan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp Haiastan of the AYF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) operating the first U.S. Armenian summer and day camp since 1951 on a 100+ acre Franklin, MA site, serving Armenian-American youth ages 5–16 with overnight and day programs combining traditional recreation and Armenian cultural education.

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

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Immersion & ESL Camps (EDAMALAG)

Keywords

• Armenian youth camp
• Summer camp programs
• Overnight camp programs
• Day camp services
• Cultural heritage education

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

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. Camp Tuition and Registration Fees: Primary revenue from camper tuition for overnight and day camp sessions. Families pay session fees for their children to attend camp programs ranging from one-week to multi-week sessions.
2. Camp Store Operations: On-site camp store sells merchandise, snacks, and personal items to campers. Staff purchases are deducted from paychecks. Revenue from camp store sales to campers and staff.
3. Annual Raffle: Annual raffle with $100 tickets offering three $5,000 prizes drawn throughout the summer (July 12, July 26, August 9). Proceeds support camp mission, programs, and activities.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations from families and supporters to support camp operations, scholarships, facility enhancements, and campground improvements. The camp is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
5. Camp Rentals: Private event space rental during non-camping season (September-November & April-May) to external groups such as Girl Scouts, weddings, corporate events, and community organizations. Facilities can accommodate groups of 175 people.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Camp Haiastan of the AYF operates Armenian youth summer and day camp programs on a 100+ acre woodland property on Uncas Pond in Franklin, MA. The camp combines traditional recreational camping activities (swimming, archery, ropes course, athletics, boating) with Armenian cultural education including Hye Jahm (Armenian school), traditional dance, songs, history lessons, and community-building programming. Overnight residential sessions serve children ages 8-14, while day camp programs serve children ages 5-7.

Product overview

Camp Haiastan operates as a traditional Armenian summer camp offering a unified program combining cultural education and recreational camping activities. The core offerings consist of Overnight Camp (residential sessions for campers ages 8-14) and Day Camp (for children ages 5-7), both centered on Armenian heritage programming, outdoor activities, and community building. The camp supplements its programs with ancillary services including the Camp Store, need-based scholarships, camp rental facilities, and an annual raffle fundraiser. The camp operates on a 100-acre woodland property in Franklin, MA, featuring an Olympic-sized swimming pool, Uncas Pond, athletic fields, cabins, and various activity areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overnight Camp

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Armenian Youth Federation (AYF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAYF Camp Haiastan is operated by the Armenian Youth Federation. The AYF is the parent organization that established and continues to govern the camp, providing mission alignment around Armenian youth development, cultural preservation, and community building. The camp is officially 'Camp Haiastan of the Armenian Youth Federation Inc.'
• Armenian Relief Society (ARS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARS chapters offer scholarships for Armenian youth to attend Camp Haiastan. Families are encouraged to contact local ARS chapters for additional financial support beyond camp's own scholarship program.
• Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorANCA offers scholarships for attending Camp Haiastan. Families encouraged to reach out to ANCA for additional financial assistance.
• Armenian Churches and SchoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Armenian churches and Armenian schools are mentioned as additional sources of community scholarships for families seeking financial support for camp attendance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Homenetmen: Armenian athletic and scouting organization operating summer camp and youth programs across the diaspora. Directly comparable as a fellow Armenian heritage youth-development organization offering camp, athletic, and cultural programming in the U.S.
• Seeds of Peace: Operates summer camp programs for youth from conflict regions, combining identity-based education with traditional camping activities. Comparable model of mission-driven youth development with structured cultural and recreational programming.
• Camp Agudah: Jewish overnight summer camp network providing heritage-based cultural and religious programming alongside traditional recreational activities. Comparable business model, demographic focus, and nonprofit funding structure to Camp Haiastan.
• AGBU (Armenian General Benevolent Union): Operates Armenian summer programs, camps, and youth initiatives across the global Armenian diaspora. Direct peer given its parallel mission of cultural preservation through youth programming and similar revenue model of tuition, donations, and grants.
• Camp Ramah: Network of Jewish overnight summer camps combining cultural/religious education with traditional recreational programming. Closely comparable business model and target demographic (heritage-identity youth) to Camp Haiastan's Armenian cultural programming.

Others

• Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts: An existing Camp Haiastan rental customer that also operates its own regional camp properties. Comparable as a nonprofit youth organization with seasonal residential programming and off-season facility rentals in the same New England geography.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater Boston: Operates summer day camps, overnight camps, and youth programs across the Greater Boston/Franklin region. Comparable in facility rental and youth camp programming but serves a general audience rather than a specific heritage community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CampHaiastan
• Instagraminstagram.com/ayfcamphaiastan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-haiastan-of-the-armenia-y

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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