Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County

Name

Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County

Legal name

Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County

Website

https://jccoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Merage JCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center in Irvine, California operating a 220,000+ sq ft campus delivering preschool, after-school care, summer camps, fitness, aquatics, senior services, and Jewish cultural programming to Orange County families across all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Center Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAFAB

Community Center Education Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Community & Public Education Programs (Libraries, Community Centers)

SECONDARYBPAGADAC

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAJAL

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Community center services
• Youth fitness programs
• Jewish cultural programming
• Early childhood education
• Summer day camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and monthly membership subscriptions providing access to fitness facilities, programs, and member benefits. Family-based passes include household coverage.
2. Program Fees: Fees for childcare (JDiscovery), after-school care (Club J), camps (Camp Haverim, Camp Yeladim), enrichment classes, fitness classes, and birthday parties.
3. Day Passes and Single Sessions: Drop-in rates for JDiscovery ($25 per session), pool access, and special event tickets.
4. Donations and Grants: Charitable contributions from donors, foundation grants (Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County), and scholarship funding for program accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County operates a 220,000+ square foot community campus in Irvine, California, providing membership-based access to fitness and aquatics facilities, group exercise classes and personal training, along with extensive family programming including preschool/early childhood education, after-school care, summer day camps, youth sports, arts and cultural programming, and Jewish life and community events. Services are delivered on-site and through an on-demand virtual content library, supported by a nonprofit 501(c)(3) funding model that combines membership fees, program fees, and charitable donations.

Product overview

Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County operates as a comprehensive community center offering diverse programming across multiple service categories. The organization functions as a multi-service platform providing childcare and early childhood education (JDiscovery childcare program, Aronoff Preschool, Club J after-school care), summer camps (Camp Haverim, Camp Yeladim, Sunrise Day Camp), fitness and wellness services (group fitness, aquatics, personal training, sports), youth development (JStage theatre, Maccabi Games, teens programming), adult programming (PrimeTime Adults for 55+), arts and culture (OC Jewish Arts Festival, Israeli Film Series), Jewish life programming, culinary arts, and on-demand digital content. The center serves as a 220,000+ square foot facility with health/fitness complex, gymnasium, swimming pool, theatre, and kosher café, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Haverim: Day camp program for grades TK-11 featuring sports, arts, outdoor adventure, and aquatics.
• Club J
• JDiscovery
• JStage
• Sunrise Day Camp - Orange County

Products and services

• Fitness and Wellness Comprehensive health and fitness facilities including group fitness classes, personal training, aquatics programs, and wellness services for JCC members and drop-in visitors.
• Aquatics Aquatics programming including lap swimming, water fitness classes, swim lessons, and the JCC Waves competitive swim team.
• Pilates Group Pilates fitness classes offered as part of the center's fitness and wellness programming for members.
• Pickleball Pickleball programming and court access for community members seeking recreational and competitive play.
• Aronoff Preschool Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool and toddler care program incorporating Jewish values and emergent curriculum for children from infancy through preschool age.
• JDiscovery STEAM-based childcare program for children ages 18 months to 8 years, offering drop-in sessions and enrichment activities while parents use fitness facilities.
• Club J After-school childcare and enrichment program for grades K-8 providing transportation, snacks, and two daily enrichment classes, with optional homework assistance.
• Camp Haverim ACA-accredited day camp for grades TK-11 featuring sports, arts, outdoor adventure, and aquatics, with multi-session summer programming.
• Camp Yeladim Summer camp for children ages 6 weeks to TK, running session 1 from June 15 - July 3 as the introductory camp experience.
• Sunrise Day Camp - Orange County Day camp program for children providing summer activities and programming in partnership with Merage JCC.
• JStage Youth theatre program offering acting workshops and theatrical productions for children and teens.
• Maccabi Games Sports competition programming including Jr. Maccabi Games for ages 5-12 with sports and arts activities.
• PrimeTime Adults 55+ adult programming including wellness classes, lifelong learning, games, social groups, and fitness activities designed for seniors.
• Teens and Tweens Teen and tween programming providing activities and social opportunities for older youth in the community.
• Culinary Arts Cooking classes and culinary programming for children and adults, including holiday cuisine and specialty workshops.
• OC Jewish Arts Festival Annual arts festival featuring Jewish cultural programming, arts exhibitions, and cultural events.
• Israeli Film Series Film series featuring Israeli cinema and Jewish-themed films for community viewing and discussion.
• Jewish Life Programming Jewish community programming including Reflections, OC Jewish Historical Society activities, and religious/cultural events.
• On-Demand Programming Virtual/on-demand content library including fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, Jewish life programming, arts classes, and author conversations available for streaming.
• Birthday Parties Birthday party packages including pool parties, sports parties, STEM parties, art parties, and music/dance parties for children.
• JCC Cares Volunteer opportunities for community members of all ages to engage in service projects.
• JDiscovery Enrichments Enrichment classes for preschool children ages 3-5 blending STEM education with social-emotional learning.
• JDiscovery Cover Days Flexible childcare options on days when preschool is closed, offering half-day and full-day care for children ages 2-5.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,987+ cumulative camp experiences delivered
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Braid Theatre CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026Collaboration for L'Chaim America! Jewish community celebration of America's 250th Anniversary. The Braid Theatre Company presents inspiring Jewish stories through innovative stage presentations celebrating untold Jewish narratives.
• Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alotminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026Co-presenter of L'Chaim America! celebration event. Partnership between Merage JCC and Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot for Jewish community cultural programming.
• Discovery CubecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJDiscovery STEM-based childcare program developed in partnership with Discovery Cube, providing innovative and stimulating educational experience for young children. The partnership enables hands-on experiments, interactive learning stations, and creative arts areas focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
• AccrisoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite and membership management software provider. Accrisoft Freedom platform enables website experience, events and ticketing, content management, membership directories, staff directories, photo galleries, and news management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bender JCC of Greater Washington: Full-service Jewish community center with fitness, early childhood, camps, and arts programming, comparable in scope and nonprofit structure.
• Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan: A large Jewish Community Center offering fitness, aquatics, early childhood, camps, and cultural programming; directly comparable JCC model differing mainly by geography.
• Katz JCC (Jewish Community Center of Southern New Jersey): Operates a large campus with fitness, aquatics, childcare, and camps for the Jewish and general community, closely paralleling Merage JCC.
• Alper JCC Miami: Regional JCC providing fitness, preschool, camps, and Jewish cultural programs under one campus, mirroring Merage JCC's multi-service community hub model.

Others

• JCC Association of North America: The umbrella network of JCCs across North America; an ecosystem body providing standards and support rather than a direct competitor.
• JCCs of North America (local: Merage JCC): Peer JCC network affiliation providing shared branding and programming frameworks relevant to Merage JCC's operations.

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Learning Companies: Large childcare and early education provider competing with Merage JCC's preschool, JDiscovery, and after-school (Club J) offerings.
• Life Time: Premium athletic/fitness club operator with aquatics, childcare, and family programming that competes with Merage JCC's fitness and wellness segment.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit delivering youth after-school programs and camps; overlaps with Merage JCC's youth and family services though without the fitness/faith focus.

Regional players

• YMCA of Orange County: Nonprofit community center in the same territory offering fitness, aquatics, childcare, and camps to families, competing for similar members and programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MerageJCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/meragejcc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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