Business Plan for Purchasing Cornerstone Christian Camp -- Executive Summary
Business Plan for Purchasing
Cornerstone Christian Camp
Executive Summary
• Cornerstone Christian Camp
• 121 Fellowship Ln. Glide, Oregon 97443
• Mission Statement: To provide a dedicated space for spiritual growth, community building, and youth development through engaging camp programs.
• Vision: To create a premier Christian camp that fosters faith, leadership, and lasting friendships.
Business Description
• Overview of Camp, Activities & Projected Activities
• Cornerstone Christian Camp (Currently Little River Christian Camp) is 17 1/2 Acres of mostly riverfront property that was established in 1939 as a Logging Camp. Purchased in 1959 By Retired Colonel John Barney for use as a Youth/Kid Camp. For the last 66 Years has provided a Camp Experience for Youth of all ages as well as Churches. A Facility that Fostered Faith and provided Spiritual Encounters for people of all ages. Many have Received Jesus Christ as there Lord and Savior and participated in programs to excel growth in a Spirit Filled
concentrated week. The Camp has 2 Camp Dormitories that sleep 45 per Dormitory as well as 8 houses on the existing camp property. A full camp would accommodate 160 people currently. Other features are:
• Dining Hall - Full Modern Kitchen with Indoor/Outdoor Dining.
• Meeting Hall
• Staff Building
• Snack Shack
• Small River Chapel
• Water Tank House
• Water pumping rights from River
• Access to 2 Swimming holes
• 2 large playing fields
• Large Outdoor Fire Pit
• Basketball Court
• 6 RV hookups
• Maintenance Shop
• VolleyCourt
• Horseshoe Pits
• Children's Playground.
• There is room on the property to install activities such as: • Bow & Arrows
• Gaga pit
• Zip-line
• Climbing wall
• Obstacle Course
• Horse Riding Trails in the Summer.
• On the River there also is a possibility to do a Inner Tube River Floats.
• Objectives:
• To Continue the Original Vision that was Established to Create a Place where the Christian Faith Could be Experienced and Grow.
• To Update and Expand the Entire Camp to Make a Modern, Beautiful Place for this Incredible Vision to continue for Young People as well as Adults.
• To Create Memorable Experiences for Young People and Adults that are Shared with Friends and Family.
• Short-term and Long Term Goals
• To Raise the Down Payment to Secure the Facility.
• To Secure Money & Materials to Renovate and Get Ready for Camps Summer of 2026.
• To Renovate with Volunteers Who have Captured the Cornerstone Christian Camp Vision.
• Successfully negotiate the purchase, secure funding, and maintain existing camp programs.
• Long-term: Increase outreach to local churches, expand programming, and enhance facilities.
• Legal Structure: Specify whether it will be a nonprofit organization, LLC, or other legal entity.
Market Analysis
• Target Market:
• SUMMER June thru August
• Youth Groups from local churches, ages (6-18) • Family Camps
• Encounter Weekend
• FALL September thru November
• Outdoor School
• Craft Retreats
• Senior Retreats
• Bikers Retreat
• Encounter Weekend
• WINTER December thru February • Winter Camps (Youth & Young Adult) • Praise and Worship Workshop Camp • Men’s Advances
• Marriage Retreats
• Encounter Weekend
• SPRING - March thru May
• Women’s Retreats
• Craft Retreats
• Encounter Weekend
• Outdoor School
• Youth Spring Breakaway
• Parenting Retreat
• Industry Overview:
• There is a shortage of these kind of facilities in the State of Oregon. Camps are booked up with Churches and Organizations keeping there same weeks year after year.
• Due to the Rise of Independent Nondenominational Churches there is a need for these Facilities.
• Marketing this Facility to Churches and Organizations would be highly effective in filling the calendar for the year.
• Currently working Joel Young at Grove Christian Camp to stay Competitive and Relative to the Roseburg Community and beyond.
Marketing Strategy
• Brand Positioning:
• New Name Chosen to Communicate Vision “Corner Stone Christian Camp”
• Reflects Jesus as the Center of all we do not with not a Denominational message but a Kingdom Message. • Camp will be identified and used strictly as a Christian Venue for events. New by laws will be established to reflect such.
• Promotion Strategy:
• Partner with local churches for referrals and promotions.
• Use social media and community events to raise awareness.
• Website Created to Communicate Camp and Amenities.
• Organize preview events or tours for church leaders and families.
• Allow a Yearly Opportunity for Pastors and Leaders to meet for free for Prayer and Fellowship.
• Pricing Strategy: Develop competitive pricing for camp fees, including options for scholarships to ensure accessibility for all youth.
• Secure CCC Partners in the area of Grants and One Time Gifts.
Operations Plan
• Facilities:
• Property is 17 1/2 acres with a great amount of river front.
Attached are all buildings and structures currently. Property needs to be updated and some buildings renovated and we have a combination of Volunteers and Hired Professionals to help. Some skilled and others helpers. Wolf Creek Job Corp is our neighbor always looking for projects for there young adults to be involved with.
• Projected Future Projects
- 300 seat modern fully equipped Chapel.
- Barn with 8 stalls for summer horse activity.
- New Bunk house for 80 more patrons.
• Staffing: We would have 3 Kinds of Staffing:
- Outdoor School Staff, Teachers, Counselors, Ect. - Regular Events Staff for Non Summer Events. Administrator, Cook, Groundskeeper /Maintenance, Ect.
- Summer Camp Staff, Counselors, Nurse, Wranglers, Lifeguard Ect.
• Camp Director Curtis Crittenden helping in process with a projected plan to hire as soon as funds are available. • Training and Discipleship will be involved for all staff for Spiritual Transformation and Skill Development in areas of responsibility.
• Programs: - Core Programs offered would be:
• SUMMER June thru August
• Youth Groups from local churches, ages (6-18)
• Family Camps
• Encounter Weekend
• FALL September thru November
• Outdoor School
• Craft Retreats
• Senior Retreats
• Bikers Retreat
• Encounter Weekend
• WINTER December thru February
• Winter Camps (Youth & Young Adult)
• Praise and Worship Workshop Camp
• Men’s Advances
• Marriage Retreats
• Encounter Weekend
• SPRING - March thru May
• Women’s Retreats
• Craft Retreats
• Encounter Weekend
• Outdoor School
• Youth Spring Breakaway
• Parenting Retreat
Financial Plan
• Purchase Costs:
• Estimate the total cost of purchasing the camp property, including any renovation costs. (See Camp Letter) - Total Cost - $1.2 million
- 40% Down - $480,000 + $720,000 to pay off. - Update/Renovation Cost - $1,000,000
- Start up cost for first 2 years - $300,000
TOTAL - $2,500,000
• Funding Sources:
• Identify potential funding sources, such as Partners, grants, loans, and fundraising campaigns.
• Communicate thru the Website Vision and Projected Kingdom Impact for people to get involved.
• Revenue Projections:
• Forecast revenue based on anticipated camp enrollment, retreat bookings, Other Events and fundraising activities. (See Attached Budget from Grove Christian Camp)
• Budgeting:
• Create a detailed budget covering operating expenses, including salaries, maintenance, utilities, and marketing. (See Attached Budget from Grove Christian Camp)
• Consulting Partnership with Grove Christian Camp and Director Joel Young who is run successful Camp is available for ideas and training.
Risk Analysis
• Potential Risks:
• Usually competition from other camps is a factor but do to shortage of camps in the area not projected to be a factor. This would be the only Functioning Camp in the Roseburg area do to the closing of Kellogg Christian Camp and Riddle Camp. **Note in conversation with Joel Young, Director of Grove Christian Camp he communicated to me personally “I get 2 to 3 calls a week of people to book a camp that at this time I can not accommodate.”
• Getting Camp secured and renovations accomplished in a timely matter, First season scheduled and operating, Raising money to secure are functioning as we create clientele. Possible economic challenges that no one can forecast. We have been in prayer over this and through His peaceful leading and confirmations we believe this is what The Lord would have us do at this strategic timing.
• Mitigation Strategies:
• Our plan to Mitigate potential risks.
- Raise the extra $300,000 to cover first 2 year start up. - Secure Yearly Partners to give into the Camp
- Have an experienced Camp Director to help us Communicate to the Northwest that we are here and what we offer. (Curtis Crittenden) - Resume available on request.
Appendices
Conclusion
Again Cornerstone Christian Camp has a Living Kingdom and Mission towards the Pacific Northwest:
• Mission Statement: To provide a dedicated space for spiritual growth, community building, and youth development through engaging camp programs.
• Vision: To create a premier Christian camp that fosters faith, leadership, and lasting friendships.
• Fill a need for Christian Camps in the area for all Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring Events.
• Create a Place of Encounter where those involved can be impacted and changed by the Presence God
Little River Christian Camp (Soon to be Cornerstone Christian Camp)