Pozez Jewish Community Center

What Pozez Jewish Community Center does

The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jewish community center headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, incorporated in 1980 with predecessor programs dating to 1969 (Camp Achva). The organization serves individuals and families across Northern Virginia — from infants to seniors — through a vertically integrated portfolio spanning fitness and aquatics (J-Fit Health Club with a six-lane pool, gymnasium, pickleball courts, cycling studio, and outdoor turf), early childhood education (ECLC preschool plus an Alexandria satellite at Beth El Hebrew Congregation), school-age care (Chai 5 after-school program), day camps (Camp Achva, Camp Kesher for neurodiverse teens and young adults, and the free Horizon Day Camp-Metro DC for children battling pediatric cancer in partnership with Sunrise Association), adult enrichment (language classes, author talks, Israeli programming via the Shiri Rahamim Shlichut Program with JAFI), arts (Bodzin Art Gallery, Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center), and inclusion/disability services (sensory room, adapted sports, social skills).

The underlying technology layer is modest and operationally focused rather than proprietary: a 'My J' mobile and desktop booking app for class and swim lane reservations, a Salesforce Experience Cloud member portal, Constant Contact email marketing, and Classy.org for donation processing. The website (thej.org) and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) handle marketing and community engagement.

The business model is membership-driven and philanthropic-supported. Revenue streams include monthly membership dues (J-Family, J-Journey, and J-Pass tiers), program and class fees (swim lessons, personal training, camps, ECLC), philanthropy (Annual Fund, Chai Society at $1,800+ donations, Legacy Society bequests, endowment, corporate sponsorships), facility rentals for life-cycle and corporate events, and $20 day passes for non-members. Dues and program fees cover less than 80% of annual operating expenses, with philanthropy bridging the gap. GTM combines a membership-based sales motion with event-driven engagement across a deep programming calendar and a member referral program offering one month free. Pricing tiers are tiered by household, individual, couple, and senior, with discounted or complimentary access for military, clergy, first responders, INOVA employees, and FCPS teachers.

Name

Pozez Jewish Community Center

Legal name

Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia

Website

https://thej.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jewish community center in Fairfax, VA, serving Northern Virginia residents of all ages and backgrounds through fitness, aquatics, early childhood education, camps, adult enrichment, arts, and inclusion/disability programming funded primarily by membership dues and philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation and Jewish Community Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYEDAMALAO

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

Keywords

• Jewish community center
• Fitness and recreation
• Early childhood education
• Summer camp programs
• Inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly and annual membership dues from J-Family, J-Journey, and J-Pass tiers provide recurring revenue. Membership includes access to fitness facilities, pools, programs, and member discounts.
2. Program and Class Fees: Fees for swim lessons, fitness classes, personal training, adult enrichment courses, camps (Camp Achva, Camp Kesher, Sunrise Day Camp, Horizon Day Camp), and early childhood learning center programs.
3. Philanthropy and Donations: Annual Fund, Chai Society ($1,800+ donors), Legacy Society bequests, tribute gifts, endowment funds, and corporate sponsorships cover less than 80% of annual operating expenses not covered by dues and program fees.
4. Facility Rentals: Rental revenue from hosting bar/bat mitzvahs, organizational meetings, celebrations, memorial services, graduations, fundraisers, proms, gymnasium, pool, and outdoor facility rentals.
5. Day Passes and Guest Fees: $20 day passes for non-members and J-Pass members to access fitness and aquatics facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Pozez JCC operates a membership-based Jewish Community Center in Fairfax, VA, delivering fitness and recreation (J-Fit Health Club, 25-meter heated indoor pool, gymnasium, pickleball courts, cycling studio), early childhood education (ECLC preschool with Alexandria satellite), youth and specialty day camps (Camp Achva K-10, Camp Kesher for neurodiverse teens/adults, Sunrise/Horizon Day Camp for children with pediatric cancer), after-school care (Chai 5), adult learning and cultural programming (Bodzin Art Gallery, Israel/Shlichut, enrichment classes), inclusion and disabilities services, Jewish community engagement, and facility rentals.

Product overview

The Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia is a Jewish community center offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across fitness and recreation, early childhood education, youth camps, adult enrichment, and community services. The core offering is the J-Fit Health Club, which provides fitness facilities including a gymnasium, aquatics center, group fitness classes, personal training, and recreational sports. The organization operates multiple camp programs (Camp Achva, Camp Kesher, Sunrise Day Camp, Camp Gadol), early childhood learning centers (ECLC), and after-school programs (Chai 5). Additional offerings include adult learning, Israel programs, art gallery exhibitions, inclusion services, and community resources. The My J mobile app serves as the member portal for reservations and facility access. The center operates as a membership-based nonprofit organization with facilities rental services available for community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Achva: Day camp for grades K-10 serving the Jewish community
• Camp Kesher
• Sunrise Day Camp
• Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC)
• Chai 5
• Growing Jewish Families (GJF)
• Bodzin Art Gallery
• Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center
• Camp Gadol

Products and services

• J-Fit Health Club Premier fitness facility offering an indoor fitness center with weight and cardio areas, outdoor turf gym, full-court gymnasium with basketball and pickleball courts, and a cycling studio for members and the community.
• Aquatics Center Heated six-lane indoor 25-meter swimming pool with graduated depth from 3.5' to 8' and an accessible ramp, supporting lap swim, swim lessons, exercise classes, and free swim for members and day-pass guests.
• Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) Preschool program for young children located at the Pozez JCC in Fairfax with a satellite preschool at Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria; founded on a Jewish values-based educational approach.
• Camp Achva Day camp for children in Grades K-10, originally founded in 1969 as a Jewish values-rooted summer camp experience; one of the JCC's heritage programs.
• Camp Kesher Day camp for neurodiverse teens (Grades 9-12) and young adults (ages 18-27) that builds friendships and independence skills through field trips and group activities.
• Sunrise Day Camp / Horizon Day Camp Free day camp for children ages 3.5-16 battling pediatric cancer, operated in partnership with the Sunrise Association and affiliated with Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital and Children's National.
• Chai 5 After-School Program After-school program for school-age children offering structured programming and supervision during hours after the regular school day, including vacation day programming.
• Growing Jewish Families (GJF) Program organizing Jewish holiday and values-based experiences for families raising young children, including PJ Library, Shalom Baby, and J-Family Ambassadors.
• Adult Enrichment & Learning Intellectually stimulating adult programming including author talks, language classes (Yiddish, Hebrew, Spanish), and lifelong learning opportunities through the Adult Learning Institute.
• Israel Programs / Shiri Rahamim Shlichut Program Program connecting community members with Israel through the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Community Shlichim initiative, featuring Israeli emissaries placed in the Northern Virginia community.
• Bodzin Art Gallery Year-round art gallery featuring rotating exhibitions by contemporary artists, housed in the Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center.
• Inclusion & Disabilities Services Programs for individuals with disabilities and neurodiverse conditions including social skills classes, social events, adapted sports, sensory room access, and linkage to Camp Kesher.
• J-Family Membership Primary membership category providing full access to fitness center, aquatics, group classes, recreational programs, and all J facilities and amenities for households, individuals, couples, and seniors. Required for ECLC, Chai 5, and Camp Achva enrollment.
• J-Journey Membership Mid-tier membership category with limited facility access at a reduced monthly rate and the option to add day-pass upgrades.
• Facilities Rentals Rental of gymnasium, pool, performance hall, dance studio, and Cultural Arts Center for bar/bat mitzvahs, organizational meetings, celebrations, memorial services, graduations, fundraisers, and proms.
• Camp Gadol One-week, half-day camp experience for active adults ages 55+ featuring creative exploration and nostalgic camp activities.
• My J App Mobile and desktop application for members to book fitness classes, schedule pool reservations, manage accounts, and receive facility updates on iOS, Android, and desktop.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Key strategic partner in the Northern Virginia Jewish community. Multiple board members serve on both organizations. The Pozez JCC is listed as a Partner Agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.
• Sunrise AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership to operate Horizon Day Camp-Metro DC, a free day camp for children ages 3.5-16 battling pediatric cancer. The camp launched in 2022 and welcomed 32 campers its first summer. Free to families. Affiliated with Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital and Children's National.
• ReelAbilities Film FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013The Pozez JCC was among the first agencies to bring the ReelAbilities Film Festival (founded in NY in 2007) to its community in 2013. Screens award-winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations.
• George Mason UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Hosted JCC Association's ArtFest for Jewish teens on GMU campus in 2008. Multiple GMU faculty and staff serve on the JCC Board of Directors.
• Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007The Pozez JCC-Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Community Shlichim Program places Israeli shlichim (emissaries) in the community. First shlicha was Shiri Rahamim (2007). Program renamed The Shiri Rahamim Shlichut Program after her passing from cancer in 2015. Connects the Northern Virginia Jewish community to Israel.
• Beth El Hebrew Congregation (Alexandria)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Partnership to operate ECLC satellite preschool at Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria (opened 2006-2007).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sid Jacobson JCC: Large JCC on Long Island offering comparable fitness, aquatics, early childhood, day camp, and adult enrichment programming — a like-for-like JCC comparable in scale and mission to Pozez.
• Sunrise Association: National operator of free day camps for children with cancer — Pozez's Horizon Day Camp partner, replicating the same model across multiple regions. Comparable through the pediatric-oncology day camp programming line.
• Bender JCC of Greater Washington: A nearby JCC in the greater Washington, DC region offering fitness, aquatics, early childhood education, camps, and Jewish cultural programming — operating the same membership-and-program model for a similar demographic and competing for the same NoVA/MD Jewish families.
• 92nd Street Y (92NY): Historic New York Jewish community center combining fitness, cultural programming, adult education, and arts — comparable in mission depth and program breadth, though at significantly larger scale.
• JCC of Greater Washington (DC): Direct competitor JCC located within the same DC metropolitan area, providing fitness, aquatics, camps, early childhood, and Jewish engagement programs to overlapping member households in the regional Jewish community.

Regional players

• Camp Ramah: National network of Jewish summer camps — competing with Camp Achva for Jewish day/overnight camp enrollment across the Mid-Atlantic, with similar Jewish-educational programming but different camp format.
• Shir HaMa'alot: A smaller Northern Virginia-area Jewish community program; serves as a regional peer offering comparable Jewish engagement, education, and family programming in the same NoVA geography.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: Premium national fitness club chain with multiple NoVA locations — competes for fitness and aquatics members against J-Fit Health Club with newer equipment, larger class schedules, and broader geographic convenience.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Washington: The national membership-based community recreation brand's DC-area affiliate — competing for the same fitness, swim lesson, and family-program dollars in Northern Virginia but without the Jewish cultural mission.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: Roof organization that funds and convenes Jewish agencies in the DC region — a strategic partner and complementary ecosystem player rather than direct competitor, but shapes funding flows that affect Pozez's philanthropy base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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