Camp Of The Hills

What Camp Of The Hills does

Camp Of The Hills is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian summer camp and retreat ministry founded in 1990, operating on a 105-acre campus at 1552 County Road 344 in Marble Falls, Texas. The organization runs week-long overnight summer camps for youth ages 8-18 across eight sessions (May-August), supplemented by Poiema discipleship camps (ages 15-18), TimberNook-based day camps (ages 4-8), and outdoor education field trips for PreK-12 schools. Beyond summer programming, it operates the nine-month Immerse Internship for young adults 18+, year-round retreats and facility rentals for groups of 30-150, and a 9-month internship pipeline.

The business model is donation-led: approximately 80% of operating funds come from charitable gifts (one-time, recurring, in-kind, planned, and endowment), while the remaining ~20% comes from subsidized camper registration fees ($60 sponsor-group / $100 individual versus a $1,800 true-cost rate) and retreat/rental income. A sponsor-group channel (churches and community organizations such as Packsaddle Church and ARK of Highland Lakes) functions as the primary distribution mechanism for reaching low-income and at-risk youth. Technology footprint is minimal — CampDocs for registration and Amazon Wishlists for donations — with no proprietary platform.

The organization has cumulatively served over 35,000 children since 1990 and currently serves 8,000+ people annually across Texas, with a year-round paid staff of 1-10 augmented by 40-50 seasonal university-student counselors and a Board of Directors chaired by Paul Brochu. In 2023-2024 it extended internationally by incubating Camp of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa, and in 2025 appointed Kevin Ludlum as Executive Director. The organization holds active Texas DSHS youth camp licensing and is preparing for its Summer 2026 season.

Name

Camp Of The Hills

Legal name

Camp of The Hills

Website

https://campofthehills.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp Of The Hills is a 501(c)(3) Christian summer camp and retreat ministry in Marble Falls, Texas, serving over 8,000 youth and adults annually through overnight camps, day camps, outdoor education, internships, and retreats, with ~80% of operating funds from charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Summer Camps and Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Faith-based summer camps
• Youth retreat ministry
• Outdoor education programs
• Discipleship internships
• Camp retreat rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Marble Falls

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. Charitable Donations: Approximately 80% of operating funds come from charitable gifts from donors. Multiple donation mechanisms including one-time gifts, monthly recurring gifts, sponsorship of campers, in-kind donations, and planned giving through endowments.
2. Camper Registration Fees: Registration fees charged to campers. Discounted rates ($60-$100) for youth meeting mission criteria through sponsor groups or individually, with true cost of $1,800 per camper for those not meeting criteria.
3. Retreats & Rentals: Cabins, cottages, kitchens, meeting rooms, and grounds available for rental to youth groups, church retreats, family reunions, and business retreats year-round. Rental income supports making summer camps accessible to low-income communities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camp Of The Hills is a nonprofit Christian camp and retreat ministry that runs overnight summer camps (including Poiema overnight camps and Summer Day Camps), outdoor education programs, retreats and facility rentals, and the Immerse Internship for young adults. Programming is offered to children, youth, and families through individual registrations and through church and youth-group sponsor partnerships, with a stated emphasis on serving low-income and at-risk campers via donor-supported sponsorships.

Product overview

Camp of the Hills is a Christian summer camp and retreat ministry operating primarily during summer months (May-August) with year-round programming. The organization offers seven distinct programs: (1) Traditional Overnight Summer Camps for youth ages 8-18 with age-differentiated weekly sessions, (2) Poiema Discipleship Camps for high schoolers ages 15-18 combining service with spiritual formation, (3) Summer Day Camps for ages 4-8 including TimberNook sensory-rich outdoor programs, (4) Outdoor Education field trips for PreK-12th grade during the school year, (5) Immerse Internships providing 9-month work/life skills training for young adults 18+, (6) Retreats & Rentals offering facility access for groups 30-150, and (7) Camp of Good Hope, an affiliated camp in South Africa serving at-risk children. The organization serves over 7,500-8,000 people annually, primarily from low-income and vulnerable communities across Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Poiema Overnight Summer Camps Multi-day, overnight residential summer camp sessions for children and youth, integrating Christian discipleship formation with traditional camp activities such as challenge course, waterfront, and outdoor programming. Offered to individual families and church/youth-group sponsor cohorts.
• Summer Day Camps Day-long summer camp sessions for children and youth, blending faith-based programming with outdoor and recreational activities on the Camp Of The Hills campus. Designed for families preferring a non-overnight option.
• Outdoor Education Structured outdoor education programming for school, homeschool, and youth groups, using the camp's challenge course, waterfront, and natural areas for team-building and outdoor learning experiences.
• Retreats and Rentals Facility rental service that provides lodging, meeting space, food service, and access to camp activities for churches, ministries, schools, and organizations running their own multi-day retreats.
• Immerse Internship Residential ministry internship program for young adults that combines summer camp staffing with Christian discipleship formation and ministry training, functioning as a recruitment and leadership pipeline for summer staff.
• Camp of Good Hope Affiliated ministry associated with Camp Of The Hills staff and operations, referenced on the Camp Of The Hills website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35,000 children served since 1990
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Camp of Good HopeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Christian camp in Cape Town, South Africa modeled after Camp of the Hills. Established in 2023, it was founded with organizational structure, strategic planning, and initial funding from Camp of the Hills. COTH provided hands-on training for Joshua (Executive Director), helped launch operations, and continues to provide ongoing funding, training, and mission teams annually. In 2024, a property was purchased to serve as the permanent camp location.
• Highland Lakes Legacy Fund / Austin Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndowment funds established in 2012 with the Highland Lakes Legacy Fund, part of the Austin Community Foundation. Includes Legacy Endowment Fund and Counselor Fund for long-term ministry sustainability.
• Packsaddle ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch in Kingsland, Texas serving as a sponsor group for day camps. Qualifies children from the community to attend $40 day camp sessions for ages 4-8.
• ARK of Highland LakescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNonprofit organization serving at-risk youth in the Highland Lakes area as a sponsor group for day camp programs, enabling children to attend subsidized day camp sessions.
• TimberNookminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTimberNook provides nature-play camp programming developed by occupational therapists for day camps. COTH operates TimberNook day camps as a 'one-for-one' model where paid registrations support scholarships for low-income children.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kanakuk Kamps: Large Christian summer camp network based in Branson, Missouri, running multi-week resident camps for elementary, middle, and high school youth with discipleship and leadership tracks. Directly comparable to Camp of the Hills in faith-based mission, multi-session youth programming, and tiered camper pricing.
• Pine Cove Camps: Faith-based Christian summer camp operator headquartered in Tyler, Texas, running multiple residential camps, day camps, and year-round programs serving youth across the South-Central U.S. Closely matches Camp of the Hills' Christian camp model, Texas footprint, multi-program structure, and church-based distribution channel.
• Camp Champions: Premier Texas summer camp for boys and girls located in Marble Falls — the same city as Camp of the Hills. Comparable in Texas Hill Country location, residential camp programming, and lake/ranch-based outdoor activities, though Camp Champions is non-faith-based while COTH is Christian.
• Riverbend Retreat Center: Faith-based retreat and conference center in Texas hosting church retreats, youth events, and family reunions with cabin lodging and meeting facilities. Directly overlaps Camp of the Hills' Retreats & Rentals product line and church/youth-group target customer segment.
• Camp Longhorn: Long-running Texas residential summer camp located near Marble Falls in the Highland Lakes / Burnet area. Directly comparable geography, traditional overnight camp structure, and multi-week session model targeting youth in the Texas market.
• Covenant Heights: Year-round Christian camp and retreat center in the Presbyterian tradition running summer camps, retreats, and outdoor education programs. Closely matches Camp of the Hills' faith-based overnight camp, retreat facility rentals, and outdoor education program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Young Life: National Christian youth organization operating a network of Young Life camps across the U.S. (e.g., Saranac, Timberwolf Lake, Washington Family Ranch) focused on relational outreach to middle and high school youth. Overlaps with Camp of the Hills' faith-based youth mission and outreach to under-resourced communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/campofthehills
• Instagraminstagram.com/campofthehills
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-of-the-hills

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles36 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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