CAMP DESIGN

We design and build sustainable Camp & Retreat Communities

where people can come together to enrich their lives and create

life-long relationships.

Industry-Leading ExpertiseDomokur Architects specializes in the planning, design and construction of camps and retreat centers that support program

excellence and are beautiful, practical and cost-effective. We bring your dreams to life, from visioning to master planning,

architectural design to construction.

With over 100 years of combined experience working with every type of camp and retreat organization imaginable, we know

that an organization's program must drive design. It is this understanding of programmatic needs and operational realities that

sets us apart from more traditional firms. We partner with you to develop first-class facilities that flow and respond naturally to

your program and your specific site.

With our clients representing over 450 resident camps, day-camps and year-round retreat centers throughout the United States,

we are the acknowledged experts in the field. Our clients experience a high level of service, creativity, expertise and support

that is unparalleled in the industry.

Service and ValueOur comprehensive Client-Centered approach forms the foundation of our relationships with clients, many of whom have been

with us for decades.

We understand the life of the Camp & Retreat Professional. With years of hands-on experience in the industry, we speak your

language. Our goal is to help translate your dreams into a reality by developing clear benchmarks and realistic timelines. Our

design process ensures timely outcomes that resonate with your stakeholders, whether they are Board members, donors,

parents, staff, campers, or the broader community.

This brochure highlights key areas of service including:

• Visioning

• Existing Conditions

• Master Planning

• Architecture and Landscape Design

• Implementation

• Program Evaluation

• Market Analysis

• Strategic Planning

• Operational Modeling

• Goal Setting

• Mission Statement

• SWOT Analysis

• Historical Exploration

• Worksession Facilitation

• Community/Public Engagement

• Internet Survey Questionnaires

Visioning Services:

VISIONINGEvery plan has a starting point. Our Camp Team ensures that your plan gets the thoughtful and positive

jump-start it deserves. As an active partner, we can facilitate focus groups, multi-day visioning exercises,

or simple surveys. We can help you explore the boundaries of what is possible, taking the legal mandates

associated with complex projects into consideration. We are dedicated to moving forward with purpose, and

ensuring that project credibility and accuracy are enhanced.

As your ideas and dreams emerge, we will support you every step of the way. Stakeholder buy-in starts

here, and is critical to project momentum. We provide the tools you need to move forward with conceptual

sketches, life-like renderings, 3-dimensional plans, operational pro forma and/or feasibility studies. We have

the experience to bring all the ingredients together and lay the foundation for real success.

“ In these tough economic times, your knowledge of the industry and trends, your personal experience and most importantly your leadership skills are the foundations that contribute to the strategic success of any organization.” - Ms. Andy Jagger Chief Financial Officer Girl Scouts of Colorado

Existing Conditions Services:

• Base Map Development

• Topographical Survey

• Open Space & Facility Inventory

• Site Selection

• Condition Assessment

• Feasibility Studies

• Land Use Mapping

• Conservation Analysis

• Environmental Analysis

• Historical Preservation

• Site & Facility Analysis

• Systems Analysis

• Developable Land Mapping

• Existing Conditions Camp Map

EXISTING CONDITIONSDoes your current or potential site support the project vision and leave room for future

growth and expansion?

Do you have an accurate and expert inventory of the site, current buildings, facilities and an

idea of their realistic "shelf-life”?

There are so many questions associated with Master Planning. At Domokur Architects,

we have a multidisciplinary team capable of finding solutions to even the most complex

challenges. The service options we offer ensure your project gets exactly what it needs. We

are here to understand your operation, learn about your property, outline opportunities, and

help you make the best possible choices to provide a showcase for your investment.

“ ...I have relied on your broad range of experience with outstanding camps all over the country for accurate information on developmental trends and innovations. I have never been disappointed.” - Mr. Lloyd Griffith Former Director Camp Sea Gull

• Land Use Analysis

• Open Space Programming

• Site Improvements

• Landscape Design

• Circulation Design

• Reforestation

• Site Utility Recommendations

• Conservation & Preservation

• Phasing & Implementation Plans

• Opinion of Probable Construction Cost

• Presentations to Board Members, Staff, Etc.

• Fundraising Development Materials

Master Planning Services:

YMCA CAMP THUNDERBIRD

MASTER PLANNINGHow do we avoid building the right thing in the wrong place? What will the facility look like when it’s all done –

how will it flow? Is there room for expansion?

We have a building that means so much to generations of our campers & staff – can we salvage it for the future?

How do we leverage this plan to raise the money to build?

Understanding the relationships of current buildings, their history and traditions, what can be repurposed versus built

new is all part of the Master Planning process. In essence, it blends your program with the physical, and acts as a

template for the growth and development of the site.

Master Planning also provides a golden opportunity to engage stakeholders and ensure the voices of potential

investors are heard. Our Camp Team helps you make the case and guide you through this critical juncture where

thoughtful strategy results in project approval.

" With little practical experience in the methods utilized in developing a master plan, we were very concerned about how the process would evolve. Your professional attitude in guiding both management and the Board of Directors through the process and helping us to make decisions regarding the future of our facility was much appreciated." - Ms. Nancy Garran Executive Director Cape Cod Sea Camps

CAMP AKITA

• Camp & Retreat Housing

• Food Service & Maintenance Facilities

• Health & Wellness Centers

• Administrative Offices

• Swimming Pools, Water Features, Playgrounds

• Conference & Retreat Facilities

• Athletic Centers, Fields & Specialized Sports Areas

• Educational Facilities, Amphitheaters

• High/Low Ropes Challenge, Zip Lines

• Religious & Spiritual, Memorial Gardens

• Vehicular/Pedestrian Circulation, Exit/Arrival Sequencing, Wayfinding Systems, Hard & Soft Trails

• Greenways, Stormwater Management, Grading & Drainage

• Plant Selection, Landscape/Hardscape

• Signage, Furniture, Lighting, Site Amenities

Architecture and Landscape Design Services:

“ In 20 years of working with (them), they have finished each project on time, within the budget agreed upon, and always to the satisfaction of myself and my volunteers. I recommend, without hesitation, the Domokur (Camp) Team.” - Mr. Jerry Courtney President/CEO Heart of the Valley YMCA

Great designs must be physically interesting and functional, speak to the vocabulary and

culture of the client, and be driven by underlying programmatic needs. Domokur Camp and

Retreat designs are impressive, practical and budget sensitive. Our building and landscape

designs bring a "wow" factor that reinforces the quality of your services.

We believe that quality buildings and careful placement of program elements, plantings

and seating areas represent the physical expression of your commitment to participants

and programs. Our architectural designs understand that program drives facilities and the

attention to detail is what distinguishes our service. We strive to deliver a plan that allows

you to focus on the job at hand – service delivery in exceptional surroundings!

ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPE DESIGN

RIDGECREST SUMMER CAMPS

Implementation Services:

• Site & Building Engineering

• Environmental Graphics, Regulatory Signage

• Fundraising Support – Case Statements, Brochures

• Phasing Coordination

• Construction Administration

• Construction Management

• Bidding Support

• Owner's Representation

• Permitting Process

• Peer Review

• Consultant Coordination

• Construction Facilitation

• Post-Construction Services

• Constructability Reviews

CAMP CRESTRIDGE DINING HALL

FPDCC - MAPLE LAKE BOATHOUSE

NATURAL PLAYGROUND

URJ CAMP HARLAM

" Here at the Y we work with lots of vendors, suppliers, and groups. We get great satisfaction when we can call one of these providers a partner. We look at Domokur Architects as a Partner with this YMCA...I would highly recommend Domokur for any site planning, capital planning and architectural work needed." - Mr. Bill Barringer Director of Facility Development YMCA of Greenville

IMPLEMENTATIONTransitioning from vision to reality, from ideas on paper to breathtaking physical designs and structures, is where

Domokur truly comes into its own as your day-to-day partner.

We can create a plan that is time sensitive, will help generate capital investment and will launch the plan to your various

constituent groups. We also prepare project documents, plans and permits, and can work hand-in-hand with your local

team to facilitate a seamless process. As a full service firm, we coordinate and oversee every element, saving you time,

money and headaches! We take responsibility so that you can focus on core mission needs.

• Green Roofs

• Bioswales

• Solar Panels

• Passive Solar Heating

• Renewable Materials

Sustainable Best Practice Measures• Permeable Paving

• Storm Water Management

• Regional Materials

• Light Pollution Reduction

• Native Plantings

• Conservation Easements

• Low VOC Materials

• Sun Shades

• Water Efficient Fixtures

• Geothermal Heating/Cooling

ASBURY WOODS NATURE CENTER

THINK GREENOPERATIONAL COST SAVINGSThe Camp and Retreat sector should be at the forefront of green design – it just makes sense! The

footprints we leave on the lands we use need to be addressed in a thoughtful and educational manner in

order to ensure pristine long-term usage. As architects, landscape architects and environmental planners,

we are uniquely qualified to affect the regeneration of our built environments. We imagine a world designed

to protect and conserve the optimal health of all living things. Sustainable options can be included in the

analysis of your project.

CONTINUOUS GUTTER FORWATER COLLECTION

SOLAR PV PANEL SYSTEM

CONCRETE, THERMALMASS FLOOR

THERMAL MASS WALL

CLOSED LOOPGEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP

DIMMABLE LED LIGHTS

INVERTER FOR SOLAR PVPANEL SYSTEM

FSC CERTIFIED WOOD

ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES

GEOTHERMAL EXCHANGESYSTEM

STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFFROM RECYCLED CONTENT

R-40 INSULATION

OVERHANG TO PROVIDESOUTH SUMMER SHADE

TRIPLE GLAZE,OPERABLE WINDOWSFOR VIEWS, VENTILATIONAND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

RAIN WATER COLLECTIONTANK

RICHLAND RIDGE RETREAT HOUSE

“ Domokur Architects' growth in the Camp Market continues to validate the remarkable efforts of our Camp Team. We pride ourselves in providing a high level of service by building relationships and listening to our clients.” -Mike Domokur

“ Camp planning is really town planning for children. We design facilities that meet their housing, subsistence, wellness, recreational and spiritual needs in a rustic outdoor setting.” -Greg Copeland

4651 Medina Road Akron, OH 44321

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ABOUT OUR FIRM

For a list of our clients please visit our website

ABOUT OUR FIRMDomokur Architects is a 42 year young, full service architectural firm. Our experienced and talented staff provides objective expert opinion of how your program stands competitively today, and we help you explore creative options for the future.

A multi-disciplinary team of 30+ Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Planners, Project/Construction Administrators and Cost Estimators are at your disposal, offering unprecedented depth of resource to ensure that your needs come first and that your project outcomes are superior.

We firmly believe in the natural environment’s unlimited potential for influencing human development and personal growth. Our staff has the diverse professional training and project experience necessary to address the broad range of environmental concerns that impact projects in today’s complex development

field, including around a 1/4 of our staff being LEED® Professionals.

Gregory Copeland, RLACamp Design Expert

Melanie Spreen, RAProject Architect

Stefanie Smith, RA, LEED AP BD+CDirector, Camp Design Studio

Jessica Gaone, RA, LEED AP BD+CProject Architect

Jackie Kaminsky, LEED AP BD+C Camp Planner

John SimpsonCamp Planner

Camp Design Blog, www.campdesign.com

"Camp Design: Master Planning Basics" by Greg Copeland

Domokur Architects' website, www.domokur.com

Resources

REFERENCESMr. Matt Poese Director Camp Fitch YMCA North Springfield, PA814.844.6354mpoese@campfitchymca.org

Mr. Jeremy KlotzDirector Goldman Union CampZionsville, IN317.873-3361jklotz@urj.org

Mr. Garret LarsenPresident & CEOCho-Yeh Camp/Conf. CenterLivingston, Texas936.328.3200garretl@cho-yeh.org

Mr. Lloyd GriffithFormer Director YMCA Camp Sea GullArapahoe, North Carolina252.675.8196lgriffith@embarqmail.com

Mr. Phil BerryDirectorRidgecrest Camp for BoysRidgecrest, North Carolina 800.968.1630phil.berry@lifeway.com

Mr. Aaron SelkowDirectorURJ Camp HarlamBala Cynwyd, PA 19004610.668.0423 ext. 1034aselkow@urj.org

Mr. Bill Barringer Facility Development Director YMCA of Greenville Cleveland, South Carolina 864.242.1111 ext. 28 bbarringer@ymcagreenville.org

Ms. Sally DaleyFormer CEOGirl Scouts Hornets' Nest CouncilCharlotte, North Carolina704.560.9311salleyjeandaley@gmail.com

Ms. Page LemelDirectorKeystone CampBrevard, North Carolina828.884.9125 page@keystonecamp.com

Mr. Jerry CourtneyPresident/CEO Heart of the Valley YMCAHuntsville, Alabama256.428.9622jerry.courtney@ymcahuntsville.org

Question:What sets Domokur Architects' services apart from other firms?

Answer:We are a full-service firm who can be involved with your project from beginning to end and can tailor our services to fit your needs. Our hands-on approach allows us to work directly with our clients, contractors and other parties involved.

Question:Are Domokur Architects' fees for services competitive? We believe we can get it cheaper elsewhere.

Answer:It's more of a question of value! We provide a high level of services and expertise that you will not get anywhere else. There is always more than one way to solve a problem, but it's the end result that speaks volumes. We partner with clients to meet budget expectations and prefer to establish long-term working relationships with all of our clients.

Question:How do I know Domokur Architects' designs are better than those of other architects?

Answer:With more than 450 camp and retreat center clients and over 100 years of collective experience we bring more expertise to the table than any other firm in the U.S.

Question:How do we get started?

Answer:Give us a call at 330.666.7878 or e-mail us at camp@domokur.com.