Camp Kuriakos

Name

Camp Kuriakos

Legal name

The Sylvan Lake Lutheran Bible Camp Association

Website

https://kuriakos.ab.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Summer Camp and Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Retreat facility rentals
• Outdoor education
• Faith-based camps
• Youth leadership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sylvan Lake

HQ country

Canada

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. Overnight Camp Programs: Revenue from summer camp registrations for various age groups (6-18) including day camps, mini camps, kids camps, junior youth camps, wilderness adventures, and senior youth camps. Pricing ranges from $260 to $660 per camper.
2. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting accommodations and spaces to guest groups including retreats, family reunions, and church groups. Facilities include Kuriakos Centre ($1,022/night), Dana Lodge ($355/night), ARC Facility ($280/night), Mary's Cottage ($140/night), and campgrounds ($53-64/night).
3. Retreat Programs: Revenue from specialized retreat programs such as Congregational Staff Retreat ($35) and Worship By Heart workshop ($400).
4. Outdoor School Programs: Revenue from school programs including day programs ($45/student) and overnight programs ($140-240/student). Also includes homeschool days at $45/student/day.
5. Donations: Charitable donations through CanadaHelps platform and other fundraising campaigns such as the Above and Beyond Campaign.
6. Family and Adult Camp Programs: Revenue from Prime Time Camp (adults 50+) and Summer Family Camps with various pricing tiers for couples, singles, and families ranging from $80 to $1,375.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camp Kuriakos operates a year-round faith-based summer camp and retreat center on Sylvan Lake in central Alberta, offering overnight and day summer camps for children and youth ages 6-18, Adult/Family Camp programs, curriculum-aligned outdoor school programs for K-12 students, and rental of multiple accommodation facilities (Kuriakos Centre, Dana Lodge, ARC Facility, Mary's Cottage, campgrounds) for church retreats, family reunions, school groups, and other gatherings. It also runs a multi-stage youth leadership development pipeline (SIT, LIT, STAND) and hosts themed retreat programs such as Worship By Heart.

Product overview

Camp Kuriakos is a Lutheran camp and retreat center offering a diverse portfolio of programs and facilities on the shores of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. The core offerings include Summer Camps (day camps, overnight camps, and specialty camps for ages 6-18), Adult/Family Camp, Kuriakos Outdoor School with school programs and homeschool days, and leadership development programs (SIT, LIT, STAND). Retreat facilities include the Kuriakos Centre (up to 66 guests), Dana Lodge (up to 28 guests), ARC Facility (up to 38 guests), Mary's Cottage (up to 10 guests), and campgrounds. Recreational amenities include waterfront activities, climbing wall, ropes courses, gymnasium, and outdoor spaces. The organization also hosts themed retreats such as Worship By Heart and Congregational Staff Retreats. All programs share common facilities and are coordinated through a centralized registration system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kuriakos Outdoor School: Educational programming for school groups including day programs, overnight programs, and homeschool days with activities like canoeing, climbing wall, archery, and wilderness skills.
• Worship By Heart

Products and services

• Summer Camps Overnight and day camps for children and youth ages 6-18, featuring activities such as swimming, canoeing, archery, climbing wall, campfire programs, and leadership development. Pricing ranges from $260 for Day Camp to $660 for 5-night Kids Camp.
• Adult/Family Camp (Prime Time & Family Camps) Family camp and Prime Time Camp (adults 50+) offering flexible stay options with shared meals, activities, and accommodations on Sylvan Lake. Pricing ranges from $80/night (single, per night) to $1,375 (family of up to 5 for full week).
• Kuriakos Outdoor School Educational programming for K-12 school groups including overnight and day programs with activities such as canoeing, climbing wall, archery, wilderness skills, and Paddle Canada certification. Overnight programs from $140-$240/student; day programs at $45/student/day.
• Homeschool Days Monthly outdoor education field trips for homeschool families featuring age-based activity groups with canoeing, climbing, archery, and survival skills, at $45/student/day.
• Youth Leadership Programs (SIT, LIT, STAND) Youth leadership development programs including Servant-in-Training (SIT ages 14-16), Leaders-in-Training (LIT ages 14-18), and STAND Leadership Track (ages 16-18) with hands-on camp experience. LIT is free with another camp registration or $660 standalone.
• Worship By Heart Retreat A workshop retreat on paperless worship leadership and biblical storytelling at $400/person, featuring training in scripture memorization and paperless song leadership, in partnership with the Network of Biblical Storytellers Canada and Music that Makes Community.
• Congregational Staff Retreat A day retreat for church staff and administrators at $35/person (includes lunch), focused on renewal, best practices, and networking.
• Guest Group Retreats and Facility Rentals Retreat facility rentals for church groups, family reunions, youth groups, and leadership weekends, offering the Kuriakos Centre ($1,022/night, up to 66 guests), Dana Lodge ($355/night, up to 28 guests), ARC Facility ($280/night, up to 38 guests), Mary's Cottage ($140/night, up to 10 guests), and campgrounds ($53-$64/night).
• Recreational Spaces On-site recreational facilities available to guest groups including a chapel (seating 150), waterfront with sauna and boat dock, campfire pits, playground, playing fields, basketball court, beach volleyball, gymnasium, and high/low ropes courses.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Canada (LOMIC)coreOthersAffiliation with LOMIC, the national Lutheran outdoor ministry organization. LOMIC provides networking, resources, and denominational support for Lutheran camps across Canada.
• Alberta Camping Association (ACA)coreOthersACA provides accreditation for Camp Kuriakos, indicating compliance with safety and quality standards for camping operations in Alberta.
• Canadian Camping AssociationminorOthersAffiliation with national camping association providing additional resources and industry connections.
• Network of Biblical Storytellers Canada (NBSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBSC is a partner organization for the Worship By Heart retreat, providing expertise in paperless worship leadership and biblical storytelling practices. Linnea Good serves as director of NBSC.
• Music that Makes CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for the Worship By Heart retreat, focused on developing and teaching embodied song leadership practices grounded in hospitality and welcome.
• CampWisecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline registration and management platform used for camper registrations, staff applications, and program management. CampWise provides the technical infrastructure for online enrollment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crystal Springs Mennonite Camp: A faith-based summer camp and retreat facility in southern Alberta near Raymond. Comparable as an Alberta-based overnight camp offering youth and family programs plus retreat rentals, competing for the same regional customer base.
• Ontario Pioneer Camp: A Christian summer camp in Ontario affiliated with the Brethren in Christ Church. Comparable as a faith-based Canadian overnight camp serving youth and families with similar age-tiered programming and cabin-style accommodations.
• Camp Squeah: A Christian camp and retreat centre in Hope, BC, operated by the BC Synod of the ELCIC. Directly comparable as a faith-based Canadian camp offering summer youth programs, retreat facilities, and outdoor school programming for schools and church groups.
• Circle Square Ranch: A Christian summer camp and retreat organization operating sites in Alberta and Ontario. Comparable as a faith-based Canadian camp running youth overnight programs, family camps, and school retreat rentals — directly competitive in the Alberta market.
• Luther Village at Grass Creek: A Lutheran-affiliated outdoor ministry and retreat centre on the shores of Lake Simcoe, Ontario. Comparable as a denominational Canadian camp offering summer youth programs, leadership development, and group retreat rentals.
• Frontier Lodge: A Christian summer camp and retreat centre in the BC interior. Comparable as a smaller Canadian faith-based camp providing overnight youth programming, family camps, and group retreat facilities on a lakeside property.
• Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre: A Christian camp and conference centre on Cultus Lake, BC, also affiliated with the Lutheran church in Canada. Closely comparable operating model combining summer youth camps, year-round retreat rentals, and faith-based programming in a similar facility footprint.

Others

• Bible Camp Society (Edmonton): An interdenominational camp network in Alberta. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem organization that aggregates and represents faith-based camps in the province, sharing customer referrals and industry standards.

Regional players

• Camp Chief Hector YMCA: A large secular overnight camp and outdoor education centre near Calgary, Alberta. Comparable in outdoor school programming and Alberta geographic footprint but operates as a secular, multi-fee-based camp rather than a faith-based facility.

Broad incumbents

• Muskoka Woods: A large, established private Christian summer camp and year-round retreat facility in Ontario. Comparable in core offering (overnight camps, retreat hosting, leadership programs) but operates at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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