Name

Camp Sunshine Michigan

Legal name

Camp Sunshine Michigan

Website

https://campsunshinemichigan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Summer Camp & Disability Recreation Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

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 industry

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Special needs camp
• Inclusive recreation programs
• Developmental disability services
• Summer camp programs
• Nonprofit camp services

Headquarters

HQ city

Holland

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Lightkeeper Monthly Giving Program: Monthly donor program providing stable, predictable revenue. Donors receive quarterly newsletters, annual/mid-year giving statements, and 10% discount on Camp store merchandise.
2. One-time Donations: One-time online gifts supporting programming and mission. Organization is a 501c3 non-profit with all gifts tax deductible.
3. Planned Giving and Endowments: Accepts Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs, Donor Advised Fund grants, planned giving through estate plans, and endowment funds managed at Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area and Grand Haven Community Foundation.
4. Event Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships for camp sessions and events including Sunshine at Diamond Springs Golf Outing, Run for the Sun 5K, and various camp activities.
5. Amazon Wish List Donations: Direct donations of items from Amazon Wishlist that enhance the camp experience by making activities more accessible.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camp Sunshine Michigan provides free overnight and day camp programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, using a one-to-one camper/counselor pairing model at two Michigan facilities (Camp Henry in Newaygo and Camp Blodgett in West Olive). Programs are designed to meet participants' recreational, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational needs through activities including talent shows, dances, arts, music, and adventure days. All programming is funded through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer support.

Product overview

Camp Sunshine Michigan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1983 that provides inclusive summer camp experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates a portfolio of core camp programs including Overnight Camp sessions at Camp Henry in Newaygo and Camp Blodgett in West Olive, Day Camps, and Adventure Day events. Supporting these programs are fundraising events (Sunshine at Diamond Springs Golf Outing and Run for the Sun 5K), donor engagement programs (Lightkeeper monthly donor program, Amazon Wishlist, Donor-Advised Fund giving, and Planned Giving options), and various session sponsorship opportunities. All programs utilize a unique one-to-one camper/counselor model. Registration is managed through CampDoc, and volunteer/counselor programs are coordinated via Civic Champs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lightkeeper: Monthly donor program providing stable, predictable support with quarterly newsletters, annual statements, and 10% merchandise discount

Products and services

• Overnight Camp Programs Residential summer camp sessions held at Camp Henry in Newaygo and Camp Blodgett in West Olive, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with one-to-one camper/counselor pairing. Four sessions per year run across the two locations.
• Day Camps Daytime camp programming offering inclusive recreational experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities without overnight stays.
• Adventure Day Annual single-day event providing adventure activities and experiences for campers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Sunshine at Diamond Springs Golf Outing Annual golf fundraising event with corporate sponsorship tiers including Title Sponsor ($4,000) and Golf Cart Sponsor ($2,500).
• Run for the Sun 5K Annual 5K race held at Kollen Park in Holland, MI to raise funds and community awareness, with registration managed via RunSignUp.
• Session Sponsorships Corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities for camp sessions at tiered price points including Title Sponsor ($8,000), Talent Show Sponsor ($5,000), Dance Sponsor ($2,500), Activity Sponsor ($1,000), and Counselor Sponsor ($500).
• Lightkeeper Monthly Donor Program Recurring monthly donor program providing stable funding; donors receive quarterly newsletters, annual and mid-year giving statements, and a 10% discount on Camp store merchandise.
• Planned Giving and Donor-Advised Fund Giving Charitable giving options including Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs, Donor-Advised Fund grants, planned giving through estate plans, and endowment fund contributions held at Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area and Grand Haven Community Foundation.
• Amazon Wishlist Public Amazon Wishlist registry of needed supplies and equipment that donors can purchase to directly enhance the camp experience by making activities more accessible.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants receive one-to-one support enabling them to feel included, learn, and grow in friendship

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Civic ChampscoreTechnology or IntegrationVolunteer management and registration platform used for counselor applications, day volunteer scheduling, and overall volunteer coordination. All volunteer applications are hosted through Civic Champs.
• Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland AreaminorOthersHolds Camp Sunshine Endowment Funds as a fiduciary partner, managing long-term financial sustainability through endowment management.
• Grand Haven Community FoundationminorOthersHolds Camp Sunshine Endowment Funds as a fiduciary partner, managing long-term financial sustainability through endowment management.
• Camp Henry (Newaygo)coreOthersCamp facility location hosting two overnight camp sessions per year (May-June 2026).
• Camp Blodgett (West Olive)coreOthersCamp facility location hosting two overnight camp sessions per year (June 2026).
• Mary Free Bed GuildminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Run for the Sun 2024 event.
• Westlake EnvironmentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor for Camp Events 2024, underwrites camp fun and excitement for campers and counselors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-sunshine-michigan

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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