Camp Mary Orton is seeking $600,000 to renovate its main lodge to allow for year-round programming and increased revenue. The lodge, built in 1938, currently has safety issues with its restrooms, terrace, and lack of heating. The proposed renovations include constructing a new restroom building, rebuilding the terrace and stairs, and adding windows, doors and basic heat. These improvements are estimated to increase annual revenues by 67% and allow the camp to serve 3,000-5,000 more people each year. The renovated lodge is projected to generate $85,000 in annual revenue, double its current revenue.

1. Camp Mary OrtonLodge ImprovementsPresentationExecutive Summary 2011“Minutes from Columbus… But a World Away!”

2. Camp Mary Orton Lodge ImprovementsCamp SummaryCamp Mary Orton’s Mission: To strengthen families and communities by providing opportunities for personal growth, be a place to experience nature and respite, and be a resource that contributes to the mission of Godman Guild.Overview:For over 100 years, Camp Mary Orton (CMO) has provided character building outdoor adventure and summer camp programs for Columbus inner city northside youth at virtually no cost to campers. Combined with camp’s other services, including youth leadership development, educational and recreational programs and team building, over 100,000 Central Ohio residents have benefited from CMO services since 2000 alone. CMO has 167 acres of beautiful fields, creeks and ravines in a unique location just north of I-270 in Columbus. Our goal is for CMO to become self-sustaining in order to continue to expand these valuable community services. To this end, CMO offers several revenue-generating services and partners with United Way community care programs.Situation:Presently, CMO’s main facility for all aspects of its programming and revenue generation is the lodge, built in 1938. While the lodge itself is in remarkable condition, the restroom area, rear terrace and stairway are now closed due to age and safety considerations. Maintaining safe buildings and grounds is critical for campers and, coupled with the fact that the lodge has original windows and no heat and can only be used for a portion of the year, both the overall camping experience and revenue generating potential of our main building are highly limited. For example, the average camper spends an estimated one hour per day traveling to and from the current restroom facilityat an adjacent building which reduces programming time and impacts our curriculum. Need: CMO is seeking $600,000 for the renovation of its main lodge and energy improvements that will increase our capacity to provide year round programs. We project that these improvements will increase our annual revenues by 67% and allow us to serve 3,000 – 5,000 additional area residentseach year with our valuable programs and services, as well as increase our ability to accommodate additional volunteers. We have initiated our project with 10% already funded, and are planning to begin construction no later than spring 2012 with completion scheduled for June 1, 2012.

3. Camp Mary Orton Lodge ImprovementsLodge Images - Current

4. Camp Mary Orton Lodge ImprovementsEnhancements SummaryRestroomsThe current bathrooms for the lodge, located beneath the terrace, are closed due to age and deterioration. The short-term solution has been to utilize portable rented toilet facilities and/or have campers and guests walk the distance to the new Indoor Activity and Conference Center facilities which is across the property.Several alternative approaches to upgrading the restrooms have been studied, and a new stand alone restroom building connected by a walkway has been chosen as most cost effective and efficient. Improvements include:Construction of 8 lavatory units and 6 sinks in an adjacent structure; Construction of an access deck/walkway from the lodge to restrooms; andDevelop ADA standards to meet code requirements.Terrace and Stair EnhancementsThe classic rear terrace and stairway on the lodge have deteriorated since their construction in 1938 and are now closed for safety considerations. The deck and stair will be built from composite materials for extended life and beauty.Improvements include:Demolish current terrace;Build new foundation walls and seal exposed areas;Construct new deck around lodge with stair access; andImprove ADA access.Energy Improvements:General seasonal improvements to the lodge would help allow for year round programs. Improvements would include: New windows and doors and the addition of a basic comfort heat option.

5. Camp Mary Orton Lodge ImprovementsEnhancement Concept SummaryExisting 1938 Lodge FacilityNew Terrace OverlookNew Lavatory Facility

6. Camp Mary Orton Lodge ImprovementsHigh Level Rental Improvement ModelSummaryProposed updates are expected to double the revenue-earning potential from $40,000 to $85,000;

7. Increases come from a combination of increased weeks available for rental, as well as the increased rental rates from facility improvements;

8. Camp expects approximately 3% variable costs per year, or $2,500 per year (weekly cleaning, increased utilities and monthly maintenance);

9. Improvements increase capacity to nearly 90%.NotesNo additional Camp Headcount is needed to support growth;

10. Camp rental rates are 10-15% below similar venue rental rates.Detailed Financial Improvement Model in Appendix

11. Camp Mary Orton Lodge ImprovementsFund Raising SummaryProject Cost Overview – Est.Rest Room Enhancements – $230KTerrace & Stair Enhancements - $240KEnergy Savings Enhancements - $135KProject ScheduleDesign/Engineering – CompleteProject Commencement – 3/2012Project Completion – 6/2012