Shames JCC on the Hudson

What Shames JCC on the Hudson does

Shames JCC on the Hudson (legally 'JCC on the Hudson,' EIN 23-7229163) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Jewish Community Center founded in 1929 and headquartered in a 75,000-square-foot facility at 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. The organization operates as a non-sectarian membership-based community center serving 6,000+ members of all faiths and backgrounds across Westchester's Rivertowns, with programming that spans the full life cycle: early childhood education, afterschool and Kidspace weekend childcare, summer and sleepaway camps, K-12 youth development, fitness and aquatics, adult enrichment, Jewish cultural programming, senior (Verve 55+) services, and adaptive/inclusive programs for individuals with disabilities.

The center operates a diversified programmatic stack across nine core verticals — Early Childhood & Families, Children & Youth, JCC Camps (Berkshire Hills sleepaway, Camp Twelve Trails day camp, River Friends Day Camp, J Sports Academy), Fitness & Wellness (including on-site physical therapy through partner ProClinix), Jewish Experiences, Supportive Services, Aquatics, Adult Enrichment, and Social Action — supported by The Ark event venue and an on-site café. Technology infrastructure is standard for the sector: a Daxko-based online registration and membership management platform, with no proprietary software or public API/app products disclosed.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid non-profit model combining membership subscriptions, tiered program fees (e.g., private swim lessons ranging $66–$132 for members vs. $77–$150 for non-members), facility and event-space rentals via The Ark, café and food service sales, day passes for non-members, lifeguard/certification course fees, and substantial foundation and government grants from funders including UJA Federation, the J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation, Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, ArtsWestchester, and New York State Council on the Arts. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the physical facility, online self-serve registration, off-site camp venues, community events, and partner referrals.

Name

Shames JCC on the Hudson

Legal name

JCC on the Hudson

Website

https://shamesjcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shames JCC on the Hudson is a 501(c)(3) Jewish Community Center in Tarrytown, NY serving 6,000+ members across all ages and faiths with fitness, aquatics, camps, early childhood education, Jewish programming, and adaptive services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Center Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Community center services
• Youth development programs
• Aquatics and fitness
• Early childhood education
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarrytown

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The JCC operates primarily as a membership-based organization. Membership provides access to facilities, programs, and member pricing across all offerings. The center has 6000+ members of all faiths and backgrounds.
2. Program Fees: Revenue generated from various programs including swim lessons, fitness classes, childcare, after-school programs, summer camps, adult enrichment, cultural events, and specialized programs. Programs are available to both members and non-members with differentiated pricing.
3. Aquatics Programs: Swim lessons (private, semi-private, group), swim team, Masters swimming, water safety courses, and aquatic fitness classes generate program revenue with tiered pricing for members versus non-members.
4. Facility Rentals and Event Space: The Ark event space generates revenue through venue rentals for private events, community gatherings, and cultural programming. The JCC also rents facilities for external events.
5. Daily Visitors and Day Passes: Non-members can access certain facilities and programs on a per-visit or per-program basis, contributing to revenue from casual visitors and community members not holding full memberships.
6. Café Operations: The on-site café serves breakfast, lunch, and takeout dinner, generating revenue through food and beverage sales to members and visitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shames JCC on the Hudson is a 75,000-square-foot non-profit Jewish Community Center in Tarrytown, NY that sells memberships, program registrations, swim lessons, camp enrollments, and event-space rentals. It serves 6,000+ members of all faiths with a comprehensive slate of fitness, aquatics, early childhood, youth, camp, adult enrichment, Jewish cultural, and supportive services programming for individuals with and without disabilities.

Product overview

Shames JCC on the Hudson is a 75,000 square foot community center serving Westchester's Rivertowns, offering programs for all ages from early childhood through seniors. The organization provides fitness and aquatics facilities, early childhood education, youth development including camps, adult enrichment, Jewish cultural programming, and specialized supportive services for individuals with disabilities. Programs span fitness/wellness (fitness center, group exercise, pickleball, pilates), aquatics (swim lessons, swim team, aquatic exercise), children/youth (afterschool, camps, childcare), adult enrichment (arts, lectures, book clubs), Jewish experiences, supportive services, and social action. The facility also includes The Ark event venue and an on-site café.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Ark: Event space operated by the JCC for community events, performances, and gatherings.
• Verve
• River Friends Day Camp

Products and services

• JCC Membership Annual/family membership providing access to fitness center, aquatics center, group exercise classes, and member pricing discounts across all programs for 6,000+ members of all faiths and backgrounds.
• Early Childhood Center Licensed early childhood education program for infants through pre-K, including Turning 2's transition program, classes for babies and toddlers, and afterschool enrichment classes for young families.
• Kidspace Weekend Childcare Drop-in weekend childcare service for families needing supervised care for young children during weekend hours.
• Almost Home Afterschool Program After-school care and enrichment program for school-age children, providing structured programming during the gap between school dismissal and parents' workday end.
• Berkshire Hills Sleepaway Camp Sleepaway summer camp for ages 7-16 affiliated with the JCC, offering specialty programming including Cooking Camp for neurodiverse adults, with all-inclusive activities, food, and lodging.
• Camp Twelve Trails Day Camp Day camp program for grades K-10 affiliated with the JCC, offering diverse summer programming for school-age children.
• River Friends Day Camp Summer day camp program for children ages 2-6 operating from the main JCC facility.
• J Sports Academy Sports-specific training and programming academy for youth and teens, affiliated with the JCC, offered during summer and year-round.
• Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons Individualized swimming instruction available for all ages and skill levels in 30-, 45-, and 60-minute sessions, with multi-lesson bundle pricing for members and non-members.
• Adaptive Swim Lessons Specialized swim instruction using the Swim Angelfish methodology for individuals with anxiety, attention difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, sensory challenges, coordination problems, and physical disabilities.
• Summer Swim Team Competitive swim training for Juniors (ages 10-12), Seniors (ages 13+), and Masters Swimming (adults 18+) with structured practices and competition preparation.
• American Red Cross Certified Courses American Red Cross certified training including Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor Certification, Babysitting Certification, and First Aid/CPR/AED training.
• Fitness Center & Group Exercise Member-access fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, plus group exercise classes, personal training ($40/hour), pickleball, Pilates, and ping pong.
• Physical Therapy with ProClinix On-site physical therapy services provided by ProClinix, offering rehabilitation and sports medicine services to JCC members and community members.
• Verve (Programs for 55+) Programs designed for adults 55 and older, including fitness, social activities, intellectual engagement, book clubs, and outings to address social isolation and active aging.
• Specialized Social & Recreational Programs Programs for individuals with varying abilities offering social, emotional, and life skills development including Reel and Meal movie events and Beauty and Bonding women's group, supported by multiple foundation grants.
• Up on Sundays Program Skill development program for ages 6-22 offering life skills and creative expression activities in a structured, supportive environment.
• Vocational Programs Vocational training and employment pathway programs for individuals with disabilities and special needs, offered as part of the Supportive Services portfolio.
• The W Connection Partnership Program Widow support programming delivered in partnership with The W Connection, including monthly in-person meetings, virtual peer-led programming, wellness webinars, book club, and social activities, with $50 off JCC membership.
• Bereavement Support Group (with WJCS) Spousal-loss bereavement support group facilitated by a licensed social worker with 30+ years of experience in bereavement support, in partnership with Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS).
• The Ark Event Space Event venue operated by the JCC for performances, musicals, dances, lectures, community events, and private event rentals.
• On-site Café On-site café providing breakfast, lunch, and takeout dinner service to members and visitors.
• Jewish Experiences Programming Jewish learning, living, and doing programs including Maccabi Games and Jewish community programming in the Rivertowns.
• Adult Enrichment Programs Creative arts and culture programs, opportunities for artists, lectures and discussions, dance and wellness classes, Verve (55+), J Resource Hub, and SocialRx for adult members.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and specialized.

• ProClinixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProClinix provides physical therapy services at the JCC facility, offering members and community members access to rehabilitation and sports medicine services on-site.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe JCC offers American Red Cross certified courses including Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor Certification, Babysitting Certification, and First Aid/CPR/AED training. The Red Cross provides curriculum and certification standards.
• The W ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational non-profit organization helping widows after loss. The JCC partners to offer monthly in-person support meetings, with JCC members receiving $50 off membership. Programs include virtual peer-led programming, wellness webinars, book club, and social activities.
• WJCS (Westchester Jewish Community Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer a spousal-loss bereavement support group. WJCS provides professional facilitation by a licensed social worker with 30+ years of experience in bereavement support.
• Giving RetrieverspecializedStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapy dog organization providing canine-integrated social skill enrichment programs. Therapy dogs support participants in building social-emotional skills, communication confidence, and executive functioning.
• RelationspotspecializedStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive social community for adults (21+) of all abilities expanding into Westchester. JCC hosts social mixers and events for neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals who find social situations challenging.
• Berkshire Hills Eisenberg CampcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSleepaway camp (ages 7-16) affiliated with the JCC system. Offers specialty programming including Cooking Camp for neurodiverse adults. Provides comprehensive summer camp experience with all activities, food, and lodging.
• Camp Twelve TrailscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDay camp program (grades K-10) affiliated with the JCC. Offers diverse summer programming for school-age children in the local community.
• J Sports AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports academy affiliated with the JCC offering sports-specific training and programming for youth and teens during summer and throughout the year.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Greater New York: YMCA of Greater New York operates membership-based community centers with fitness, aquatics, youth programs, and camps serving similar demographics. While not Jewish-affiliated, it competes directly for fitness and family programming dollars in the broader region.
• JCC Manhattan: JCC Manhattan is a Jewish Community Center in NYC offering fitness, cultural arts, early childhood education, and adult programs. It is the closest direct peer to Shames JCC in terms of mission, programming breadth, and membership-based community center model.
• Westchester Family YMCA: Westchester Family YMCA operates community centers across Westchester County offering fitness, aquatics, child care, and youth programs. It directly competes with Shames JCC for members and program participants in the same geographic market.
• JCC of Greater Baltimore: JCC of Greater Baltimore is a regional Jewish Community Center offering fitness, early childhood education, camps, and cultural programming. It is comparable as a multi-program Jewish community center with similar scope and revenue model.

Others

• JCC Association of North America: JCC Association is the continental umbrella for Jewish Community Centers. As Shames JCC's national affiliation body, it provides benchmarking and is the natural ecosystem coordinator for all JCC peers.
• UJA-Federation of New York: UJA-Federation is a major funding partner of Shames JCC. Comparable as a central Jewish communal infrastructure player that supports and connects JCCs across the New York region.
• Strauss Youth Camp / Camp Strauss: Camp Twelve Trails is the JCC's affiliated day camp and demonstrates the broader camp market structure. Other regional camps like Camp Ramah, Camp Poyntelle, and similar sleepaway/day camps compete for the same Jewish family summer camp market.

Emerging players

• Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS): WJCS is a Westchester-based nonprofit providing mental health, social services, and Jewish community programming. Shames JCC already partners with WJCS for bereavement support, and they share the Westchester Jewish services ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• 92nd Street Y (92Y): 92nd Street Y is a prominent New York City Jewish community center offering cultural programs, classes, and community engagement. It is directly comparable to Shames JCC as a Jewish community anchor with broad programming across ages, arts, education, and wellness.
• Side Hustle / Fitness Boutique Operators (Life Time Fitness): Life Time Fitness operates premium athletic club facilities with fitness, aquatics, family programming, and youth camps. As a higher-end for-profit competitor, it represents the premium fitness membership alternative to the JCC model in Westchester.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/shamesjcc
• Instagraminstagram.com/shamesjcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jcc-on-the-hudson

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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