Aim High Academy

What Aim High Academy does

Aim High Academy is a privately-held, single-location youth activity, athletics, and academics facility founded in 1996 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The company operates a 23,000-24,000 square foot facility at 3355 South County Trail that houses a state-of-the-art gymnastics center (three in-ground trampolines, two pit systems, two spring floors, competition-grade apparatus including five uneven bars, three high bars, and multiple beams) alongside an Early Learning Center with dedicated learning areas for art, dramatic play, construction, and literacy. The company serves children from 8 months to 18 years across recreational and competitive gymnastics (Levels 2-10, XCel, plus the Cosmic Kids adaptive program), preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs, Universe-ity before/after school care with transportation, summer day camps, gymnastics training camps, and school vacation camps. It is described as the premier gymnastics club in Rhode Island.

The company monetizes through a diversified mix of subscription/recurring tuition (gymnastics classes, preschool/Pre-K, before/after school care, camps), transactional meet fees (e.g., $70 per athlete for hosted competitions), and ancillary one-time packages (birthday parties, overnight events, scouting/team events) plus a small on-site pro shop for gymnastics apparel. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the Jackrabbit Class registration platform on its website, supported by YouTube-hosted virtual tours, social media, and word-of-mouth. The facility also hosts competitive gymnastics meets (including the 2027 Hope Classic and Boys Aim High Classic) that attract external regional clubs and generate meet-fee revenue. Jennifer Patterson is identified as Founder and Executive Director.

Operationally, Aim High Academy is a founder-operated, independent small business with no disclosed parent company, no institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no patent portfolio. Its competitive position rests on a combination of capital-intensive specialized equipment, USA Gymnastics-certified coaching staff, ~30 years of local brand reputation in Rhode Island/New England, and a vertically-integrated facility offering gymnastics, preschool, childcare, and camps under one roof.

Name

Aim High Academy

Legal name

Aim High Academy

Website

https://aimhighacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aim High Academy is a privately-held, single-location youth athletics and education facility in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, offering recreational and competitive gymnastics, preschool/Pre-K, before/after school care, and camps for children ages 8 months to 18 years across Rhode Island and the broader New England region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Gymnastics and Education Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inquiry/Project-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAF)

Keywords

• Youth gymnastics instruction
• Preschool programs
• Summer day camps
• Before after school care
• Competitive gymnastics teams

Headquarters

HQ city

East Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Gymnastics Classes: Recreational and competitive gymnastics instruction for boys and girls across multiple skill levels, charged on a monthly tuition basis.
2. Educational Programs: Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs with half-day and full-day options, charged on a monthly or per-session basis.
3. Camps: Summer day camps, gymnastics training camps, and school vacation camps offered at various schedules and price points.
4. Gymnastics Meets: Hosting competitive gymnastics meets for external clubs, with meet fees charged per athlete (e.g., $70 per athlete).
5. Pro Shop: Retail sales of gymnastics apparel and accessories at the physical facility.
6. Birthday Parties: Gymnastics-themed birthday party packages for children ages 4-12, hosted at the facility.
7. Overnight Events: Overnight event packages for groups including activities, food, and supervision.
8. Scout/Team Events: Special group events for scouts and teams with activities, snacks, and certificate/badge opportunities.
9. Universe-ity Before/After School: Transportation from schools to the facility plus childcare with homework help and enrichment activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aim High Academy is a single-location youth activity, athletics and academics facility in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that delivers recreational and competitive gymnastics instruction for boys and girls from beginner through Level 10/XCel, alongside preschool and pre-kindergarten educational programs, before/after school care, and seasonal camps. Programs are delivered in a 23,000+ square foot facility equipped with competition-grade gymnastics apparatus and a dedicated Early Learning Center.

Product overview

Aim High Academy is a multi-program youth activity and athletics facility offering recreational and competitive gymnastics instruction alongside educational programs and seasonal camps. The core product portfolio includes gymnastics programs (Cosmic Kids adaptive, Tumbling, Little Stars, Rising Stars, and Competitive teams for boys and girls), educational programs (Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Universe-ity before/after school care), and camp programs (Summer Day Camp, Gymnastics Training Camp, and Vacation Camp). Additional offerings include special events (birthday parties, overnights, scouting events), a Pro Shop, and hosted gymnastics competitions. The 23,000+ square foot facility features state-of-the-art gymnastics equipment including in-ground trampolines, pit systems, spring floors, and specialized preschool equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnastics Programs Recreational and competitive gymnastics instruction for boys and girls, from beginners through Level 10 and XCel programs, including Cosmic Kids adaptive program, Tumbling, Little Stars, Rising Stars, and Men's & Women's Competitive teams. Designed for children from 8 months through 18 years in Rhode Island.
• Educational Programs Preschool for children age 3 by September 1st, Pre-Kindergarten for age 4, and Universe-ity before/after school care with transportation, homework help, tutoring, and enrichment activities. Half-day and full-day sessions available with maximum 18 children per day and 1:9 teacher-to-child ratio.
• Camps Summer Day Camps for ages 3-10, Gymnastics Training Camps for girls ages 7-13, and School's Out Vacation Camps offering arts & crafts, games, gymnastics, and adventure play. Theme-based weekly programming.
• Special Events

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Goddard School: Private preschool franchise with play-based, accredited early-childhood curriculum delivered year-round in purpose-built facilities. Closely comparable to Aim High's preschool/Pre-K programs in customer segment, recurring tuition model, and facility-driven service delivery.
• Kidokinetics: Mobile youth sports and fitness program provider delivering multi-sport instruction to children at schools and childcare centers. Comparable in child age range served, parent customer, and structured skill-development value proposition, though delivered offsite versus Aim High's single-facility model.
• Primrose Schools: National franchise operating accredited early-childhood education and preschool programs. Comparable to Aim High's Early Learning Center / preschool offering in target age, tuition-based subscription model, and family positioning.
• USA Gym World (various independent US clubs): USA Gymnastics-sanctioned independent clubs deliver recreational and competitive team programs under the same Levels 2–10 and XCel framework Aim High uses. Many operate as single-location, capital-intensive facilities with similar coaching and meet-hosting dynamics.

Direct peers

• Gold Medal Gymnastics: Multi-location gymnastics training center offering recreational and competitive team programs (Levels and XCel) similar to Aim High's competitive pipeline. Comparable capital-intensive facility model and family-centric programming.
• My Gym: Franchise network providing structured gymnastics, fitness, and motor-development classes for infants through pre-teens. Closely comparable to Aim High in target customer (young children and parents), recurring class-based revenue model, and emphasis on early skill progression.
• British Swim School: Franchise providing year-round swim instruction to children using a small-group, recurring-class model in purpose-built facilities. Operates in the same youth sports instruction category as Aim High with comparable subscription tuition dynamics and parent-facing sales motion.
• The Little Gym: International franchise offering gymnastics, motor-skill development, and parent-child classes for children ages 4 months through 12 years. Operates in the same youth gymnastics instruction category as Aim High with comparable age-range coverage and class-based recurring tuition.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater Providence: Regional YMCA operating youth gymnastics, preschool, before/after-school care, and summer camp programs in the same Rhode Island market. Overlaps directly with Aim High across gymnastics instruction, early-childhood education, and camp offerings, with broader community-recreation breadth.

Regional players

• Napoli Gymnastics: New England-area gymnastics club offering recreational and team instruction with competitive team pathways. Comparable in sport category, age range served, and training philosophy to Aim High's boys' and girls' competitive programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9HayDFpxofPLInk0-YqvxQ
• Xx.com/aimhighacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/aimhigheg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aim-high-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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