Camp Evergreen

Name

Camp Evergreen

Legal name

Camp Evergreen

Website

https://camp-evergreen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Camping & Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Eco-Camps & Sustainable Camping Retreats (THAGAOAE)

Keywords

• Overnight summer camps
• Christian retreat center
• Youth outdoor programs
• Family camp experiences
• Group facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Sundre

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Fees: Revenue from overnight summer camps for kids aged 5-17, with tiered pricing options ranging from subsidized to full cost, covering 5-night base camps, out-trips, and developing leader programs.
2. Family Camp Fees: Revenue from family retreat programs including full week family camps (4 nights) and Summer's End Family Camp (3 nights), with accommodation and per-person pricing.
3. Group Rentals: Revenue from hosting school groups, scout groups, and retreat groups during fall, winter, and spring seasons. The camp operates year-round with guest group ministry.
4. Retreat Programs: Revenue from specialized retreats including Ladies Retreat and other themed retreats with tiered pricing.
5. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-receipted donations accepted for general fund, capital fund, special projects, and Campership Aid. Total annual donations of $20 or more are receipted for tax purposes.
6. Capital Campaign Funding: Major infrastructure projects funded through dedicated capital campaigns, government grants, and bridge loans. The septic system upgrade project (phases 4 and 5) involves $800,000 bridge loan from Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Legacy Fund.
7. Staff on Mission Program (StOMP): Donors can financially support seasonal staff through the Staff on Mission Program, which helps convert volunteer hours into paid hours for youth and young adult staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Camp Evergreen operates a year-round Christian camp and retreat center on the banks of the Red Deer River near Sundre, Alberta, offering overnight summer camps for youth ages 5-17, family camps, ladies retreats, leadership development programs, and facility rentals to school, church, and scout groups. Programming integrates outdoor adventure activities (high ropes course, climbing wall, horseback riding, archery, water sports) with Christian faith formation across a 79-acre riverside site.

Product overview

Camp Evergreen is a year-round Christian camp and retreat center in Sundre, Alberta, offering a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor recreation and faith-based programs. The core offerings include Summer Camp Programs for ages 5-17 (featuring Base Camp, Out-Trip, and Developing Leaders programs), Family Camps and Retreats, Group Facility Rentals, and Special Events. The camp integrates diverse activity offerings (horseback riding, climbing, archery, canoeing, zip-lining, paintball) with Christian ministry programming. Additional services include volunteer programs, the Staff On Mission Program (StOMP) for staff financial support, and Campership Aid for financial assistance. The organization operates as an independent society under the Alberta Societies Act with roots in the Mennonite Brethren tradition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evergreen-To-Go: An outreach program where camp experiences are brought to communities outside the camp property
• Green Spot Blog
• EverFrolf
• StOMP (Staff On Mission Program)

Products and services

• Base Camp (Overnight Summer Camp) Base Camp is Camp Evergreen's foundational overnight summer camp program for children and youth ages 5-17, offering 11 distinct off-site camping programs held on the 79-acre riverside site near Sundre, Alberta. Programming integrates outdoor adventure activities with Christian faith formation.
• Out-Trip Programs Out-Trip Programs are wilderness backcountry camping experiences offered as part of Camp Evergreen's summer camp portfolio, providing participants with multi-day backcountry adventures and outdoor skills development alongside Christian faith formation.
• Family Camp Family Camp is a multi-generational camp experience offered at Camp Evergreen, designed for families to attend together and participate in shared outdoor adventure activities and Christian faith-based programming on the riverside site.
• Ladies Retreat Ladies Retreat is a women-only Christian retreat program offered at Camp Evergreen, providing spiritual refreshment, fellowship, and rest for individual women or women's ministry groups.
• Developing Leaders Program The Developing Leaders Program is a youth leadership development program at Camp Evergreen, focusing on growing faith, leadership skills, and outdoor competence for teens and young adults.
• Group Facility Rentals Group Facility Rentals is a year-round service offered by Camp Evergreen to external groups including school groups, scout groups, and church retreat groups. The 79-acre riverside facility with its full suite of outdoor activities is rented on a per-person basis with access to adventure programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 seasonal staff supported annually through StOMP program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, foundational and core.

• Alberta Camping AssociationminorOthersCamp Evergreen is a member of the Alberta Camping Association, providing networking and industry resources for Christian camping ministry.
• Alberta Conference of Mennonite Brethren ChurchesfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal founding organization in 1963. The Alberta Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches selected the site and developed the program for the Conference's young people. While Camp Evergreen became an independent society in 2012, it maintains connection through shared confession of faith and legacy relationships.
• Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Evergreen takes its Confession of Faith from the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. Maintains ongoing partnership through Multiply (church multiplication ministry) and shared mission alignment.
• Columbia Bible CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for leadership development and potential staff recruitment from Bible college students interested in camping ministry.
• Plan to ProtectcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrganization committed to protecting children and vulnerable people. Camp staff receive Plan to Protect training as part of safety protocols.
• Gemstone Grass Fed BeefminorOthersAlberta farm that donates grass-fed beef to Camp Evergreen, supporting the camp's food service operations. Also supports capital projects financially.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pioneer Camps Canada: Network of Christian camps across Canada (Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic) offering overnight summer camps and leadership programs. Comparable in faith-based mission and overnight camp structure, though primarily Eastern Canada.
• RockRidge Canyon: Western Canadian Christian camp and retreat centre operated by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, offering summer camps, leadership programs, and group retreats. Comparable in mission, multi-denominational Christian market, and Western Canadian location.
• Circle Square Ranch: Christian ranch camps in Ontario offering horseback riding, adventure activities, and faith-based programming for youth and families. Comparable in equestrian + adventure programming mix and faith-based overnight camp model.
• Camp Cedar: A new Christian camp in BC operated by the MB Conference offering multi-activity summer camps and year-round retreats. Closely comparable in Mennonite Brethren affiliation and modern multi-activity programming.
• Camp Kandalore: Traditional overnight summer camp in Ontario offering multi-activity programming and leadership development. Comparable in multi-activity structure and youth leadership pipeline, though secular and not faith-based.
• Camp Squeah: A Christian overnight camp in Hope, BC operated by the Canadian MB Conference, offering multi-activity summer camps (ages 7-17) plus year-round retreat and guest group programming. Directly comparable in faith-based mission, MB denominational ties, and multi-activity structure.

Emerging players

• Camp Towhee: Specialty therapeutic camp in Ontario serving youth with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Comparable in overnight camp structure with outdoor adventure activities, though serves a more specialized therapeutic niche.

Broad incumbents

• Muskoka Woods: Larger Ontario-based multi-activity overnight camp and retreat centre with broader programming (sports, arts, leadership) and corporate group retreats. Comparable in multi-activity model and group rental/retreat business, though larger scale and secular.
• Y Canada / YMCA Camps: National YMCA network operating day and overnight camps across Canada with diverse activity offerings and family programming. Comparable in multi-activity programming and group/family retreat usage, though broader scale and secular.

Others

• Alberta Camping Association: Industry association that Camp Evergreen belongs to, providing networking, accreditation, and shared industry resources across Alberta camps. Relevant as an ecosystem/network peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/CampEvergreen
• Facebookfacebook.com/campevergreenAB
• Instagraminstagram.com/camp_evergreen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-evergreen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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