Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center

What Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center does

Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization founded in 1971 and owned by the Presbyteries of Tampa Bay and Peace River. It operates a single 170-acre year-round camp and conference center on the Alafia River in Lithia, Florida (Hillsborough County), offering an integrated portfolio of programs including residential summer camps, Adventure Day Camp, the Challenge to Change team-building program, the Connections retreat for young adults, the Discernment Through Service fellowship, and group retreat/conference hosting for churches, schools, community service agencies, and non-profits. The underlying offering is physical outdoor hospitality infrastructure (lodging, food service, meeting spaces, and recreational amenities such as canoeing, archery, climbing wall, zip line, and challenge courses) bundled with faith formation programming. The center employs 1-10 staff and is led by Executive Director Matthew Shick and Assistant Director Mark Orendorf.

The business model is a hybrid of facility rental/event hosting and charitable giving. Program fees are not publicly disclosed; pricing is quote-based via downloadable rate and information packets. Recurring revenue is supplemented by the Campfire Circle monthly giving program, one-time donations, and a structured planned-giving menu that includes bequests, gifts of stock, life insurance, retirement plan assets, and cryptocurrency. All gifts are tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-group via website booking forms, phone (813.685.4224), email ([email protected]), and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest), supported by donor storytelling through Cedarkirk Stories and an email newsletter. The geographic footprint is regional, limited to Florida, with no global operations or external investment structure.

Name

Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center

Legal name

Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center

Website

https://cedarkirk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating a single 170-acre year-round camp and retreat center on the Alafia River in Lithia, Florida, serving church groups, schools, families, and non-profit organizations with spiritual and youth programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Camp conference center
• Summer youth camps
• Spiritual retreat facilities
• Outdoor education programs
• Faith-based camping

Headquarters

HQ city

Lithia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: Monthly Campfire Circle recurring donations provide consistent operational funding. Annual one-time donations bridge the gap between operating revenue and program costs. Planned giving includes bequests through wills, revocable living trusts, gifts of stock/securities, life insurance, retirement plan assets, and cryptocurrency. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) making all gifts tax deductible.
2. Facility Rental and Event Hosting: Year-round facility rental for retreats, meetings, conferences, leadership training, camping, and outdoor experiences. Hosts church groups, family reunions, public and private schools, community service agencies, and non-profit organizations. Includes lodging, food service, and activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center operates a year-round camp and conference center on 170 acres along the Alafia River in Lithia, Florida. The center hosts residential summer camps, adventure day camps, challenge-based youth programs, young adult retreats, vocational discernment fellowships, and facility rentals for church groups, schools, and non-profit organizations. Programs combine outdoor recreation, spiritual formation, lodging, and food service in a natural distraction-free environment.

Product overview

Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center offers a unified portfolio of camp and retreat experiences centered on spiritual growth in a natural environment. The core offerings include Residential Summer Camps (overnight programs for youth), Adventure Day Camp, the Challenge to Change program (team-building challenge courses), and Connections Retreat (for young adults). Additional programming includes the Discernment Through Service fellowship for vocational exploration. The center also provides retreat and conference facilities for groups including church organizations, schools, and non-profits, with accommodations, food service, and activities. All programs are designed to foster community, faith development, and personal growth within 170 acres of woodlands along the Alafia River.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Campfire Circle: A monthly giving program where donors commit to regular monthly contributions to support Cedarkirk's ministry and operations.
• Discernment Through Service (DTS)
• Cedarkirk Adventure Day Camp
• Challenge to Change

Products and services

• Residential Summer Camps Overnight camping programs for children and youth offering developmentally appropriate activities, Bible studies, and opportunities to build lasting relationships in a natural environment.
• Adventure Day Camp Day camp program providing outdoor experiences and activities for children during summer months without overnight stays.
• Challenge to Change Program A program focused on challenge courses and team-building experiences for groups seeking personal and collective growth through outdoor challenge activities.
• Connections Retreat A retreat experience for young adults in their 20s and 30s focused on balancing faith practices with everyday life through sharing, worship, and community living.
• Discernment Through Service (DTS) Fellowship A fellowship program providing time for vocational discernment in an outdoor environment, allowing young adult participants to explore their faith and calling while living at and serving Cedarkirk.
• Retreat and Conference Facilities Rental Year-round facility hosting retreats, meetings, conferences, leadership training, and community events for church groups, schools, and non-profit organizations, including lodging, food service, and activities.
• Campfire Circle Monthly Giving Program A monthly recurring giving program where donors commit regular contributions to support Cedarkirk's ministry and operations; members receive a special newsletter from the executive director and program team.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Presbyteries of Tampa Bay and Peace RiverflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCedarkirk is owned by the Presbyteries of Tampa Bay and Peace River, which serve as the founding and governing organizations. These Presbyterian denominational bodies provide oversight, support, and connection to the broader church network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montreat Conference Center: Presbyterian-affiliated year-round conference and retreat center in North Carolina. Directly comparable as a faith-based, denominationally-owned camp and conference center serving church groups, youth programs, and retreat events.
• Lutheridge Camp & Conference Center: Lutheran-affiliated camp and conference center in Arden, NC. Comparable as a denominationally-owned nonprofit offering summer camps, year-round retreats, challenge courses, and outdoor programming for faith-based groups.
• Life Enrichment Center: Florida-based Christian retreat and conference center in Leesburg. Closest geographic peer, offering year-round lodging, dining, and meeting facilities for church groups, schools, and nonprofit organizations in the same regional market as Cedarkirk.
• Kanuga: Episcopal conference center and camp in Hendersonville, NC, hosting retreats, conferences, and summer camps. Directly comparable as a denominational nonprofit offering integrated camp and conference programming with lodging and food service.
• Ridgecrest Conference Center: Lifeway-hosted Baptist conference center in North Carolina offering year-round retreat, camping, and conference programming. Comparable as a large faith-affiliated multi-program facility serving church groups, youth, and families.

Others

• Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (Camp-Resort operators): Network of family camp-resorts across the US including Florida locations offering cabin rentals, RV sites, and recreational amenities. Adjacent peer illustrating how for-profit family-recreation campgrounds compete for the family-reunion and group segments Cedarkirk also serves.

Regional players

• Lake Yale Baptist Assembly: Florida-based Baptist retreat and conference center in Leesburg. Comparable as a regional faith-affiliated facility offering lodging, dining, and meeting space for church groups and Christian organizations.
• DaySpring Conference Center: Florida-based ecumenical retreat facility operated by the United Methodist Church. Comparable as a Florida retreat/conference center hosting church groups, schools, and nonprofits for overnight stays and events.
• Camp Winona: Florida-based interdenominational Christian summer camp for children and youth in DeLeon Springs. Comparable as a Florida faith-affiliated summer camp offering residential programs and outdoor activities.
• Warren Willis Camp: United Methodist-affiliated year-round camp and retreat center in Fruitland Park, Florida. Comparable as a faith-based Florida nonprofit offering summer camps, retreat facilities, and outdoor programming for church groups and youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/cedarkirkvideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/cedarkirk
• Instagraminstagram.com/cedarkirk
• Pinterestpinterest.com/cedarkirk

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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