Company Research Report: Camp Discovery

Company Overview

• Name: Camp Discovery

• Mission: Camp Discovery exists to allow anyone with special needs to experience the joy of summer camp. The memories created at camp can have profound and lasting positive effects.

• Founded: The year 1983, with origins tracing back to the establishment of the Tennessee Jaycees Foundation in 1977.

• Founding Background: The inception of Camp Discovery was driven by initiatives from the ARC and the Tennessee Jaycees Foundation, with John Germ serving as President when the foundation was established.

• Key People:

• Merisa Judkins, Director (Contact for Summer Camp)

• Headquarters: 400 Camp Discovery, Gainesboro, TN 38562

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Camp Discovery is renowned as a week-long stay-over summer camp catering to adults and children with a variety of special needs, such as muscular dystrophy, cancer, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, etc.

Products/Services

Summer Camp

• Description: Camp Discovery offers a week-long summer camp experience for children and adults with special needs. The camp is aimed at providing a safe environment filled with activities such as campfires, arts, crafts, swimming, fishing, music, dancing, and more.

• Key Features:

• Week-long sessions held annually in June and July.

• Activities inclusive of nature trails, wilderness campout locations, and overlook areas.

• Specific weeks are designated for different age groups, such as Junior Week for ages 7-26.

Rental Venue

• Description: In addition to the summer camp, Camp Discovery’s facilities are available for rental to businesses and other groups.

• Key Features:

• The venue spans 183 acres nestled between the Town of Granville and Town of Gainsboro.

• Includes multiple buildings, pool, dock, and day-use and overnight facilities.

• Suitable for events such as weddings, company outings and retreats, festivals, business meetings, and more.

Recent Developments

• New Products/Features: No information is available regarding newly launched products or features.

• Partnerships and Sponsorships:

• Acknowledgment of sponsorship by companies such as Ted Warden Backhoe.

• Facilities and Infrastructure:

• The camp is located on Flynn’s Creek near Cordell Hull Lake, encompassing beautiful rolling hills and nature trails.

Future Plans

• Camp Discovery 2024 Schedule:

• Week 1: June 9–14

• Week 2: June 23–28

• Week 3: June 30–July 5

• Week 4: July 7–12 (Junior Week for ages 7-26 only)

• Week 5: July 14–19

• Week 6: July 21–26

Contact Information

• Summer Camp Inquiries:

• Director: Merisa Judkins

• Phone: 931-268-0239, Cell: 931-310-1319

• Email: director@jayceecamp.org

• Venue Rental Inquiries:

• Phone: 931-704-0394

• Email: booking@jayceecamp.org

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