camp du lac-en-coeur

What camp du lac-en-coeur does

Camp et Auberge du Lac en Coeur is a non-profit outdoor recreation and education organization based in Lac-aux-Sables, Quebec, operating a multi-season camp and hospitality facility on the shores of Lac en Coeur. Founded in 1946, the organization has served Quebec families and schools for over 75 years. Its portfolio is organized into four service lines: overnight youth vacation camps (ages 5-16), family summer camps, year-round facility and venue rentals (including the renovated Auberge inn, chalets, La Chapelle with capacity for 120-130, and Grande Salle de l'Auberge), and outdoor education programs for schools (Classes Nature, with Classe rouge in autumn, Classe blanche in winter, and Classe verte in spring/summer). The Classes Nature program serves nearly 3,000 students annually from approximately 50 Quebec schools. Auxiliary offerings include March Break winter camp, English Camp, Swimming Camp, Leadership Camp for secondary 4-5 students, and a counselor-in-training pipeline (Programme Moniteurs) for youth aged 14-17.

The organization holds ACQ (Association des Camps du Québec) certification and is supported by a volunteer team and the Lac en Coeur Foundation, which provides financial assistance to expand access via the PAFACV program. There is no proprietary technology; operations run on third-party booking platforms (Reservit for facility and family camp reservations; Amilia for March Break and Leadership registrations), Interac e-transfer payments, and a WordPress website. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website, phone reservations, in-person visits, and bus transportation from Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan, supplemented by direct B2B relationships with Quebec schools.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time per-stay fees. Vacation camp tuition ranges from approximately CAD $290 (2 nights) to $724 (8 nights) per child; family camp accommodation ranges from $356 to $1,335 per stay depending on room size and length, with optional meal packages; venue rentals are priced per day (Chapelle $212, Grande Salle de l'Auberge $371). Pricing is presented before taxes, payment is via Interac e-transfer, and first deposits are approximately 40% non-refundable. The organization is privately held as a non-profit with no parent company, no venture backing, and no publicly disclosed financials.

Name

camp du lac-en-coeur

Legal name

Camp et Auberge du Lac en Coeur

Website

https://camplacencoeur.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camp et Auberge du Lac en Coeur is a Quebec non-profit operating since 1946 that runs youth summer camps (ages 5-16), family camps, school outdoor education programs serving nearly 3,000 students from 50 schools, and year-round facility rentals at its Lac-aux-Sables site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation and Youth Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Accommodation (721)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth summer camps
• Family camping experiences
• Outdoor education programs
• School nature classes
• Facility rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lac-aux-sables

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacation Camps: Summer camps for youth aged 5-16, including overnight stays with meals. Core revenue stream. Includes Maternelle, Primaire, Secondaire programs. Meals and lodging included in pricing.
2. Family Camps (Camps familiaux): Family-oriented camping experience with accommodation and optional meal packages. Renovated Auberge facility. Seasonal offering (summer).
3. Facility Rental: Rental of chalets, auberge rooms, La Chapelle, Grande Salle, and other venues to groups. Year-round availability outside summer season.
4. School Programs (Classes Nature): Outdoor education programs for schools including Classe rouge (autumn), Classe blanche (winter), and Classe verte (spring/summer).
5. Meal Services: Optional meal packages for family camp guests. Cafeteria services for school groups and camp participants.
6. March Break Camp: Winter camp programming during spring break period (March). Specialty programming with winter activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Camp et Auberge du Lac en Coeur operates outdoor recreation and lodging services from its Lac-aux-Sables site in Quebec, providing overnight summer camps for youth aged 5-16, family-oriented camping experiences, year-round facility and event-venue rentals (chalets, Auberge inn, La Chapelle, La Grande Salle), and school outdoor education programs (Classes Nature) reaching nearly 3,000 students annually. Pricing is bundled per camper, per night, or per room, with meals and animation included in most packages.

Product overview

Camp et Auberge du Lac en Coeur is a summer camp and outdoor education facility offering a unified portfolio of services centered on outdoor experiences in nature. The core offerings include vacation camps for youth (Camps de Vacances, ages 5-16), family camps (Camps Familiaux) with all-inclusive or animation-only options, year-round facility rentals (Location et Hébergement) featuring the Auberge inn, chalets, and event spaces including La Chapelle and La Grande Salle, and school outdoor education programs (Sorties Scolaires / Classes Nature) operating in autumn, winter, and spring/summer seasons. Supporting programs include a counselor-in-training track (Programme Moniteurs) and specialized camps such as Camp Leadership for teens and Camp Relâche for March break. The company has operated since 1946 and serves approximately 3,000 students annually from about 50 schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camps de Vacances (Youth Summer Camps)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 3,000 students from ~50 schools experience outdoor education annually

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Camps Quebec (Association des Camps du Québec)coreOthersACQ certification holder. Displayed certification logo on website footer indicating compliance with Quebec camp standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Camp Kawartha: Ontario-based summer camp and outdoor education center with strong school programs. Comparable in Classes Nature-style outdoor education mission and youth programming, though operating in a different province.

Direct peers

• Camp Mariste: Quebec summer camp with established multi-decade operating history and youth overnight programming. Comparable in mission-driven nonprofit structure and Quebec family-camp positioning.
• Camp Kanawana: Quebec YMCA-affiliated camp with youth overnight programming and outdoor activities. Comparable in program mix and Quebec family market, with the added scale of the YMCA network.
• Camp Nominingue: Long-established ACQ-certified co-ed summer camp in the Laurentians, Quebec. Operates multi-age youth programs with overnight lodging and activities, directly comparable to Camp du Lac-en-Coeur's core youth camp offering.
• Camp Ouareau: ACQ-certified Quebec girls' summer camp with multi-week overnight programming in nature. Comparable in program structure (Maternelle through Secondary), duration, and Quebec outdoor-pedagogy focus.
• Camp Kinkora: Quebec summer camp operator offering multi-age youth programming with traditional outdoor activities and overnight lodging. Competes in the same ACQ ecosystem and Quebec family market.
• Camps de l'Avenir: Quebec-based youth camp with multi-age overnight programming and outdoor activities, operating in the same ACQ-certified landscape and serving overlapping francophone Quebec family segments.

Broad incumbents

• SEPAQ: Quebec government-operated parks and outdoor destinations managing 46+ parks with cabins, campgrounds, and outdoor activities. A broad incumbent that competes for family outdoor-stay demand but at much larger scale across the province.
• Arbraska: Quebec outdoor adventure parks network offering treetop courses, zip lines, and outdoor activities. Adjacent competitor for family outdoor recreation dollars and group/school outings across Quebec.
• YMCA Canada (Camps): National organization running multiple residential camps across Canada (Quebec Day Camp, Camp Chief Hector, etc.). Broad incumbent with overlapping youth camp and outdoor education offerings but at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-et-auberge-du-lac-en-coeur

Compliance1 record

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Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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