What YMCA Dallas does

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization founded in 1885, operating 16 family branches across the Dallas metroplex plus two specialty camps (ACA-accredited Camp Grady Spruce overnight camp on Possum Kingdom Lake and Camp on the Lake day camp on Lake Lewisville) and 27 day-camp sites. The organization also delivers before- and afterschool programs at 37+ partner elementary schools spanning 20+ independent school districts, reaching 1,491 children annually, and serves roughly 220,000 people each year through more than 100-250 distinct programs spanning youth sports, swim lessons, adaptive programming for individuals with disabilities, preschool, teen leadership, active older adult fitness, community health initiatives, and mental wellness. Its primary segments are youth and families, active older adults, military personnel, individuals with special needs, and corporate employers.

Name

YMCA Dallas

Legal name

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

Website

https://ymcadallas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 16 family branches, two camps, and school-based afterschool programs across six North Texas counties, serving roughly 220,000 people annually through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation and Youth Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Community fitness centers
• Youth sports programs
• After school childcare
• Summer camp programs
• Swim lessons aquatics

Headquarters

HQ city

Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Recurring membership fees from individual, family, and corporate YMCA memberships. Membership provides access to facilities, programs, and nationwide YMCA network.
2. Camp Programs: Fees for summer day camps, overnight camps (Camp Grady Spruce, Camp on the Lake), holiday camps, and specialty camps. Per-week pricing with member and non-member rates.
3. Afterschool Programs: Childcare fees for afterschool programs at partner school sites. Pricing varies by location and district, with member and non-member rates.
4. Donations and Grants: Charitable contributions through annual campaigns, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and community donations supporting financial assistance and program expansion.
5. Program Fees: Fees for additional programs including personal training sessions, nutrition coaching, youth sports leagues, swim lessons, and specialty programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is a nonprofit community organization that sells individual, family, corporate, and military memberships granting access to 16 fitness facilities across the Dallas metroplex. Beyond memberships, it sells program-specific services including group exercise, personal training, swim lessons and aquatics, youth/adult sports leagues, summer and holiday camps (day and overnight), afterschool care at partner schools, preschool and special-needs early education, mental wellness and evidence-based community health programs, and CPR/first-aid certification.

Product overview

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is a nonprofit organization operating as a multi-facility health and community organization with 16 facilities serving approximately 220,000 people annually. The core offering is the Family/Individual Membership program, which provides access to fitness facilities across all locations. The product portfolio includes Group Exercise Classes and Personal Training for fitness programming; Swim Lessons, Swim Teams, Lifeguard Training, and Safety Around Water for aquatic programming; Youth Sports (soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, flag football, cricket) for athletic development; Summer Camps (including overnight Camp Grady Spruce and Camp On The Lake, plus Day Camps at 27+ locations) and Holiday Camps for youth camping; Afterschool Programs, Preschool Programs, and The Ashford Rise School of Dallas for education and childcare; Teen Programs including Youth and Government, Model UN, Y-Achievers, and Teen Center for youth development; Adventure Guides for father-child bonding; Active Older Adults (AOA) programs with Renew Active partnership; Community Health Programs (Diabetes Prevention, Blood Pressure Monitoring, LIVESTRONG, FIT for Health); Mental Wellness Programs including the YES YOU CAN! initiative; CPR & First Aid Training for safety; Adaptive & Special Needs Programs including Miracle League and Champions League; Gaming Programs with mobile Game Truck; and the annual Turkey Trot fundraising event. Additional membership options include Corporate Membership and Military Membership. The organization also partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star. Together, these offerings span youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility across North Texas communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adventure Guides: A father-child bonding program featuring outdoor activities, campouts, and family adventures that began as Y-Indian Guide program in 1926.
• Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot
• Camp Grady Spruce
• Camp on the Lake
• Angel Camp

Products and services

• Family/Individual Membership Core YMCA membership that grants access to all 16 Dallas-area branches, group exercise classes, swimming, sports facilities, and Nationwide Membership access at participating YMCA locations across the country; available to individuals, families, and dependents.
• Group Exercise Classes Guided fitness classes including cycling, strength training, and cardio kickboxing led by certified instructors for members of all fitness abilities.
• Personal Training One-on-one training with certified personal trainers including free consultations, customized workout programs, and small-group training options such as PWRFIT and Athletes in Training; available in person or virtually.
• Nutrition Coaching One-on-one nutrition coaching with qualified coaches, including a free initial assessment and 30-minute coaching sessions delivered in person or virtually to support goals such as fat loss, athletic performance, and muscle building.
• Fitness Assessment Personalized appointment with the wellness team that evaluates mobility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance to help members start and track their fitness journey.
• Childwatch Drop-in childcare for family members aged 6 weeks to 10 years while parents work out, available up to two hours per day at most branch locations.
• Swim Lessons Swim instruction for all ages and skill levels including Water Acclimation, Water Movement, Water Stamina, Stroke Introduction, Stroke Development, and Stroke Mechanics programs.
• Swim Teams Competitive youth swim team program that develops teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy habits for YMCA members.
• Lifeguard Training Lifeguard certification program for participants aged 15 and older that also qualifies graduates to become swimming instructors or coaches.
• Safety Around Water Community water safety program teaching children essential water safety skills to help prevent drowning accidents through proper training.
• Youth Sports Year-round youth sports leagues including soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, T-ball, volleyball, flag football, tackle football, cheerleading, and cricket for all ages and skill levels.
• Camp Grady Spruce ACA-accredited co-ed overnight summer camp located on Possum Kingdom Lake in Graford, Texas for kids and teens ages 7-16, featuring boating, horseback riding, hiking, team-building, and equestrian programs.
• Camp On The Lake Premier waterfront day camp on Lake Lewisville serving kids ages 6-13 with kayaking, paddleboarding, archery, boating, tubing, and daily transportation from Dallas-area YMCA branches.
• Day Camps Day camps at 27+ locations across Dallas serving children ages 4-12 with weekly theme-based enrichment, outdoor learning, arts and crafts, fitness activities, field trips, and leadership opportunities.
• Angel Camp Adaptive summer day camp for children ages 8-18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, featuring archery, arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, and group games, offered at no cost to parents.
• Holiday Camps Camps offered during school holidays including Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break with structured activities such as arts and crafts, STEM, fitness, and special presenters.
• Adventure Guides Father-child bonding program featuring overnight campouts and outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, and team-building games that create lifelong memories.
• Teen Center at Park South Teen center for ages 12-15 offering sports, team building, arts, classes, swim lessons, service-learning projects, and academic support, plus access to Y-Achievers and Youth and Government programs.
• Youth Development Programs (Teens) Teen civic engagement and college-readiness programs including Youth and Government (government mechanics), Model United Nations (diplomacy simulation), and Y-Achievers (academic support, career exploration, and mentoring).
• Gaming Programs In-person gaming programs including a mobile Game Truck available for rent at events and Game Nights featuring 5-week casual gaming seasons with coaching.
• Afterschool Programs Before- and after-school childcare at 37+ partner elementary school sites across North Texas, combining homework help, enrichment activities, physical fitness, and social-emotional learning.
• Preschool Programs Preschool programs at Park South Family YMCA and Plano Family YMCA for children ages 2-5, promoting school readiness through play-based learning, early literacy, math, science, and character building.
• The Ashford Rise School of Dallas Inclusive early education at Moody Family YMCA for children ages 6 months to 6 years with and without disabilities, offering comprehensive education plus speech, occupational, physical, and music therapy.
• Active Older Adults (AOA) Fitness and wellness programming for adults 55+ including low-impact, arthritis-friendly land and water exercise classes, social events, educational sessions, and the Renew Active partnership with UnitedHealthcare.
• Community Health Programs Evidence-based community health programming including the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA (cancer survivor support), FIT for Health, and Get Up and Go (a 10-week child weight management program with Children's Health).
• Mental Wellness Programs (YES YOU CAN! Initiative) Mental wellness resources and programming addressing the youth mental health crisis through the YES YOU CAN! initiative, providing expert-led counselor training, camper wellness programming, family education, and professional on-site and virtual support.
• CPR & First Aid Training Heartsaver CPR & First Aid and American Safety & Health Institute certified training courses for individuals and businesses, meeting OSHA, TDFPS, and ECC standards.
• Adaptive & Special Needs Programs Inclusive programming including Miracle League Sports (baseball, basketball, swimming for people with disabilities), the Champions League multi-sport league, and adaptive training for children and adults.
• Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K and 8-mile race — the largest community fundraising event for YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, held for over 55 years with proceeds supporting YMCA programs.
• Corporate Membership Corporate wellness partnership offering employee memberships with no joiner fee, employer matching subsidies up to 15%, access to all 16 Dallas locations, nationwide YMCA reciprocity, private group exercise classes, and on-site nutrition seminars.
• Military Membership Discounted membership for active duty, reserve, and veteran service members of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard through the Armed Services YMCA and Department of Defense Outreach Initiative, with 20% off membership dues and waived joiner fees.
• Summer Camps (Day & Overnight) Summer camp portfolio including overnight camps at Camp Grady Spruce and Camp on the Lake plus day camps at 27+ Dallas-area locations, featuring sports, swimming, arts and crafts, STEM activities, and outdoor adventures for children and teens.

Quantifiable outcome

• 220,000 people served annually via programs, outreach, and events
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and GEHA launched a free Learn to Swim Program for North Texas children, providing water safety instruction to address drowning prevention.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded partnership provides free YMCA membership for Big and Littles, valid at all Dallas and Fort Worth locations. The partnership enables mentors and their Little siblings to access YMCA facilities, activities, swimming, sports courts, and exercise classes together.
• Grant Halliburton FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in YES YOU CAN! youth mental health initiative, providing searchable database of Texas mental health providers and resources along with mental health and addiction education.
• Metrocare ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in YES YOU CAN! initiative providing mental health services, behavioral health care, primary care, veteran services, and supportive social services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities.
• Momentous InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in YES YOU CAN! initiative, offering innovative mental health services, education, training, and youth development programs with goal to impact 1 million children and families by 2031.
• Center for BrainHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in YES YOU CAN! initiative, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, advancing brain health through cognitive neuroscience and providing brain break resources for mental wellness.
• NFL Players Association (Playerstrust)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNFLPA Playerstrust partnership supporting youth through YMCA programs, providing access to sports and fitness resources for young people.
• UnitedHealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRenew Active program available at no additional cost with UnitedHealthcare Medicare plans, helping active older adults stay fit, focused, and healthy through YMCA facilities and programs.
• Children's HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Get Up and Go program, a 10-week weight management program for children and their parents, providing families with tools for healthy habits.
• Texas Workforce CommissioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChildcare Group and Texas Workforce partnerships providing childcare assistance programs that help families afford afterschool programs through subsidies.
• Childcare GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChildcare assistance programs helping families afford afterschool programs. Partners at specific school sites in Dallas, Carrollton-Farmers Branch, and Irving.
• UKGcoreTechnology or IntegrationYMCA uses UKG Ready workforce management solution, saving 600+ hours annually in HR processes. UKG Pro delivered 169% ROI over three years per Forrester study cited.
• Dallas Independent School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfterschool program partnership at multiple elementary schools including Arthur Kramer, Junkins, Mata, Solar Prep for Girls and Boys, and Personalized Prep.
• Coppell Independent School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfterschool program partnership at Cottonwood Creek, Mockingbird, and Town Center elementary schools.
• Irving Independent School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfterschool program partnership at Brandenburg, Davis, John Haley, Lively, Schulze, Thomas Haley, TJ Lee, and Townsell elementary schools.
• Frisco Independent School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfterschool program partnership at Boals, Christie, Comstock, Elliott, Norris, Ogle, Robertson, Scott, and Shawnee Trail elementary schools.
• Midlothian Independent School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfterschool program partnership at Irvin and Vitovsky elementary schools.
• Royse City Independent School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfterschool program partnership at Herndon and Vernon elementary schools.
• Waxahachie Independent School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfterschool program partnership at Dunaway, Felty, Marvin, Northside, Shackelford, Simpson, Wedgeworth, and Wilemon elementary schools.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Greater Houston: Another large metropolitan YMCA association operating multiple branches with comparable fitness, camp, childcare, and community programming in the same state. Closest structural analog to YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas as a multi-facility 501(c)(3) Y operator.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas: Co-recipient with YMCA Dallas of the AdvoCare Rehydrate donation and competing nonprofit delivering youth-development, afterschool, and sports programs in the same Dallas-metro geography.
• Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Dallas: Nonprofit community center providing comparable fitness facilities, swim/aquatics, camps, early childhood education, and senior programming in the Dallas metroplex — a direct membership-club analog to the Y's family membership model.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: National premium fitness operator with broad family programming, swim, camps, and group exercise that competes for the same Dallas-metro discretionary membership dollars, though anchored in for-profit rather than nonprofit model.
• Fitness Connection (LA Fitness successor): Large multi-location low-cost gym chain with strong Dallas-Fort Worth footprint; competes for individual and family memberships that form the YMCA's revenue base.
• Planet Fitness: National ultra-low-cost gym brand with significant North Texas presence; represents the budget-tier competitive pressure on YMCA's commoditized membership pricing.
• Gold's Gym: Established national fitness brand with Texas locations overlapping YMCA's service area; competes for adult and family memberships in the same metro.
• Equinox: Premium-tier fitness operator with Dallas outposts competing for affluent Active Older Adults and corporate wellness members targeted through the Y's Renew Active partnership.

Others

• The Salvation Army North Texas: Comparable faith-rooted 501(c)(3) operating youth programs, camps, and family services in North Texas; analogous mission-driven nonprofit but distinct service mix.

Regional players

• Camp Champions (Blanco, TX): Established Texas private summer overnight camp serving similar age cohorts to Camp Grady Spruce; comparable in camp accreditation and family-pricing model though state-wide rather than Dallas-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/YMCAofMetroDallas
• Facebookfacebook.com/YMCADallas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymca-of-metropolitan-dallas
• Instagraminstagram.com/ymcadallas
• Xx.com/ymcadallas

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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