Alfond Youth & Community Center

Name

Alfond Youth & Community Center

Legal name

Alfond Youth & Community Center

Website

https://clubaycc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth and Family Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aqua Fitness Classes (HSADABAL)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Community recreation services
• Licensed childcare programs
• Aquatics and swim lessons
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and monthly membership programs providing access to facility amenities, programs, and services for youth, families, adults, and seniors.
2. Program Registration Fees: Fees for structured programs including swimming lessons, sports camps, dance classes, martial arts, day camp, and specialty camps.
3. Facility Rentals: Rental of facility spaces including party rentals, Camp Tracy rentals, and The Lodge at McGrath Pond for events.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Philanthropic contributions through annual appeals, Founders Club, Hall of Fame events, and golf tournaments including Deuces Wild Golf Tournament and Allen Golf Classic.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is a multi-program youth and family services organization operating a community center in Waterville, Maine, plus Camp Tracy and The Lodge at McGrath Pond in Oakland. It sells annual/monthly memberships and program registrations across aquatics, athletics, licensed childcare, dance, martial arts, teen programming, wellness, and day/overnight camp experiences for youth, families, adults, and seniors in Central Maine.

Product overview

Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is a community center offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services organized as a multi-category platform. Core offerings include Aquatics Programs (indoor pools, municipal pool, swim lessons, Dolphins Swim Team), Athletics (youth sports with Athletics Access For All initiative), and Camp Tracy (day camp, specialty camps, overnight camp with The Lodge at McGrath Pond venue). Additional youth programming encompasses Licensed Childcare, Dance, Martial Arts, NinjAdventure Zone, Teen Programming (including Restorative Justice), and Unified Champion Club. Wellness services include nutrition programs, personal training, and wellness classes for adults and seniors. The organization also operates facility rentals (parties, MLB Replica Ballparks), offers an Affordable Access Program for financial assistance, and hosts signature fundraising events including the annual Polar Plunge. AYCC uses Daxko for online program registration and membership management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Tracy: Overnight and day camp program operated by the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Oakland, Maine
• The Lodge at McGrath Pond

Products and services

• Aquatics Programs Comprehensive aquatics programming including indoor pools, municipal pool access, Red Cross certifications, swimming lessons, and the Dolphins Swim Team, serving youth and families in Central Maine.
• Youth Athletics Youth athletics programming featuring the Athletics Access For All initiative, athletic tournaments with DTB, and access to track and gymnasium facilities for youth participants.
• Camp Tracy Overnight and day camp programs including day camp, specialty camps, and New England Sports Camps located at 302 McGrath Pond Road, Oakland, Maine.
• Licensed Childcare State-licensed childcare services including after school programs, mentoring, summer enrichment, and gardens and greenhouse food programs for children and families.
• Dance Programs Youth dance instruction and performances offered to AYCC members and program registrants.
• Martial Arts Youth martial arts instruction and skill-building programming for AYCC youth members.
• NinjAdventure Zone Adventure-style ninja obstacle course programming for youth, available during school vacations and standard AYCC operating hours.
• Teen Programming Teen-focused programming including restorative justice programs and other support offerings tailored for adolescent members.
• Unified Champion Club Youth programming promoting inclusion and unity through sports and activities for participants of all abilities.
• Wellness Center Wellness services including nutrition programs, personal training, and wellness classes for youth, adults, and seniors.
• The Lodge at McGrath Pond Dining center and event venue at Camp Tracy's McGrath Pond location, available for private events and community rentals.
• Parties & Facility Rentals Event spaces and facilities available for private parties and community rentals at the AYCC campus.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting youth and family programs through United Way network and resources
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation and standards partner for Camp Tracy and summer camp programs
• Colby CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege players and coaches support youth volleyball clinics and athletic programs
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Red Cross certifications and swim program support including IM Phelps Swim Grant partnership
• City of WatervillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for Alfond Municipal Pool Complex and community recreation services
• Allen Insurance and FinancialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Allen Golf Classic sponsor; proceeds support AYCC and youth camp programs
• Michael Phelps FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIM Phelps Swim Grant providing swim lesson access and opportunities for local youth
• DTB (Down To Business)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for athletic tournaments and sports programming

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of the USA: The national YMCA network operates membership-based community centers with aquatics, athletics, childcare, and youth development programming — structurally the closest comparable to AYCC, including the same membership-fee revenue model and diversified program portfolio.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs operate youth-focused community centers offering after-school programming, athletics, and youth development, with similar non-profit funding (memberships, donations, grants) and similar reliance on community partnerships — directly comparable to AYCC's youth and family focus.
• JCC Association of North America: Jewish Community Centers operate multi-program community centers with aquatics, fitness, camps, childcare, and cultural programming on a membership basis — directly comparable to AYCC's one-roof community model, with similar revenue mix of memberships, program fees, and donations.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): 4-H is a youth development organization offering camps, mentoring, and enrichment programs, structurally similar to AYCC's licensed childcare, summer enrichment, and mentoring offerings, with comparable reliance on community partnerships and grant funding.
• Camp Takajo: Camp Takajo is a long-established summer camp in New England offering overnight camp experiences and specialty programs — directly comparable to AYCC's Camp Tracy, including the structure of overnight and day camp offerings and McGrath Pond-style lakeside lodging.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): PAL operates youth centers offering athletics, mentoring, and after-school programming in community settings — comparable to AYCC's teen programming, restorative justice initiatives, and Unified Champion Club inclusion work.

Regional players

• Greater Waterville YMCA (now YMCA of Greater Waterville / Central Maine YMCA): The Central Maine YMCA serves the same Waterville/Central Maine region as AYCC with aquatics, fitness, childcare, and youth programming — a direct regional competitor for memberships and program registrations in the same local market.
• Boys & Girls Club of Waterville Area: The local Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving the Waterville area offers youth development programming comparable to AYCC's after-school, mentoring, and teen programs, with overlapping target population in the same geography.

Emerging players

• Goldfish Swim School: Goldfish Swim School is a national swim-lessons franchise with similar learn-to-swim, swim team, and Red Cross-style programming — directly comparable to AYCC's Aquatics division and Dolphins Swim Team, though operating on a private, for-profit franchise model.

Others

• Daxko (technology vendor): Daxko is the operations/membership software platform that AYCC uses for online registration and member management — listed as an ecosystem participant (enabling technology vendor) rather than a competitor, but materially relevant given how central the platform is to AYCC's GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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