Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield

What Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield does

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth development organization founded in 1969 in Westfield, Massachusetts, originally operating out of a converted 1,295-square-foot pool parlor in downtown Westfield. Today the organization serves approximately 1,300 youth ages 2.9 through 18 across multiple program lines: licensed Before School and Kidz Klub after-school care (ages 5-12), a full-day Preschool Program for ages 2.9-5, General Membership for grades 7-12, Teen Center programming, plus a Technology Center, Visual Arts Studio, Performing Arts/Dance, Sports/Fitness and Recreation, Aquatics with the Rapids Swim Team, an Education Room, a Summer Food Service Program, and a Military Kids Club supporting children of active-duty personnel. The facility at 28 West Silver Street is open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and includes a 25-station computer lab with 30 tablet laptops, SMART Board education room, gymnasium, pool, and teen center — with a 2,500 sq. ft. Teen Center expansion ("Next Chapter") planned for the 300 enrolled teen members.

The organization is an independent affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America (which received a U.S. Congressional Charter in 1956), with day-to-day operations led by CEO Bo Sullivan and COO Kellie Brown, governed by a board led by Board President James J. Irwin. Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: subscription-based program fees (General Membership at $50-60/year, Kidz Klub/Preschool weekly and monthly fees with EEC childcare voucher acceptance), transaction-based facility rentals (gym $100/hr, batting cage $100/hr, boardroom $65/hr, pool/gym party packages $165), event-based fundraising (Golf Classic, Westfield Half Marathon/10K/5K, Celebrity Bartender Night, Sweetheart Dance, Gordy's First Race, Youth of the Year Dinner), donations and corporate sponsorships (Westfield Bank, Mestek, WEPCO, Whip City Fiber, Comcast, Dunkin'/Sardinha Family, and others), and grant funding including the Massachusetts DESE MA FRESH Farm-to-School grant. Distribution is direct on-site service supplemented by school transportation to and from Westfield Public Schools and surrounding communities including Southampton and Southwick; outreach is conducted through community events, school partnerships, the organization's website, monthly email newsletters, and organic social media.

The competitive position rests on a strong national safety and programming framework provided by BGCA, embedded relationships with Westfield Police, Fire, Public Schools, and the Department of Children and Families, and a multi-channel community fundraising apparatus. Strategic priorities include executing the Teen Center: Next Chapter expansion, deepening STEM programming through Mass Mentoring Partnership and Mystic Aquarium, expanding Military Kids Club reach, and sustaining the diversified event-based fundraising engine that has historically funded capital improvements.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, Inc.

Website

https://bgcwestfield.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield is a non-profit youth development organization in Westfield, Massachusetts, founded in 1969 and affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, serving approximately 1,300 youth ages 2.9-18 through licensed childcare, preschool, teen programming, arts, athletics, aquatics, and food services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Childcare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALAIAB

Club Sports Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Licensed childcare services
• After school care
• Preschool education
• Teen center programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Westfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and seasonal membership fees for youth programs including General Membership ($60 school year/$50 summer), Before School, Kidz Klub, and Preschool programs. EEC childcare vouchers accepted.
2. Room Rentals: Facility rentals including pool and gym party packages ($165), additional hours, and individual room rentals for gym ($100/hr), batting cage ($100/hr), and boardroom ($65/hr)
3. Event Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Golf Classic, Half Marathon/10K/5K, Celebrity Bartender Night, Sweetheart Dance, and Gordy's First Race New Year's Day run
4. Donations and Grants: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and grant funding from organizations supporting youth development and community programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield is a nonprofit youth development organization that provides licensed childcare, preschool, before/after school care, teen programming, aquatics, technology, arts, sports, and food services for youth ages 2.9-18 in the greater Westfield, Massachusetts area. The organization serves approximately 1,300 youth annually through on-site programming at its Westfield facility, supplemented by school transportation and community partnerships.

Product overview

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield is a youth development organization providing a portfolio of programs and services for children and teens ages 2.9-18. The core offerings include licensed childcare programs (Before School, Kidz Klub after school, and Preschool), General Membership for middle and high school youth, and specialized program areas covering Technology Center, Visual Arts, Performing Arts/Dance, Sports & Fitness, Aquatics, Education Room, and Teen Center. Additional services include Military Kids Club for children of active military personnel and Summer Food Service addressing childhood food insecurity. The organization also hosts fundraising events including the annual Golf Classic, Westfield Half Marathon, Gordy's First Race, Celebrity Bartender Night, Sweetheart Dance, and Thanksgiving Dinner. A major expansion project (Teen Center: Next Chapter) is underway to add 2,500 sq. ft. to serve the growing teen membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kidz Klub: Licensed before school, after school, and summer childcare for children ages 5-12.
• Preschool Program
• General Membership
• Teen Center
• Summer Food Service Program
• Triple Play
• Rapids Swim Team
• Power Hour
• My.Future

Products and services

• Kidz Klub State-licensed before school, after school, and summer childcare program for children ages 5-12 featuring social skill building, homework help, hands-on science, math and technology activities, swimming, and gym/outdoor play, with transportation from local schools and meals included.
• Preschool Program Full-day, year-round, state-licensed preschool program for children aged 2.9-5 offering early literacy, creative expression, technology and robotics exploration, and healthy habit development, with breakfast, lunch, and snack included.
• Before School Program State-licensed before school childcare program for children ages 5-12 offering transportation to Westfield schools and program beginning at 7:30am.
• General Membership Annual youth membership program for grades 7-12 offering access to Art Studio, Technology Lab, Gym, Education Room, Teen Center, Swimming, Games Room, and BGCA programming, including free dinner and snack plus transportation from Westfield Tech Academy and High School.
• Technology Center On-site technology center offering a 25-station computer lab, 30 tablet laptops, and Mondo Pad with programs including My.Future digital literacy, Computer Lab Power Hour, Robotics, 3D Design and Printing, Hour of Code, NetSmartz internet safety, ESPORTS, ImageMakers photography, and Digital Arts Club.
• Teen Center Dedicated teen programming including leadership building, post-secondary education preparation, career exploration, volunteering, technology and arts programs, homework help, sports and dance teams, Junior Staff opportunities, Summer Nights program, and Adulting 101 sessions for grades 7-12 youth.
• Aquatics and Rapids Swim Team Pool facilities and Rapids Swim Team for youth ages 5-18 offering stroke development, competitive swimming, and life skills including work habits, discipline, competition handling, and nutrition.
• Visual Arts Program Art Studio with professional art supplies and instruction featuring Daily Projects, National Fine Arts Program, ImageMakers Photography Program, and Media Club for video/audio production, digital photography, graphic design, and journalism.
• Performing Arts and Dance Program Dance Company offering classes for ages 3-18 in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, acro, and toddler dance, plus a competitive dance team and annual recital with trophy awards.
• Sports, Fitness and Recreation Gymnasium with multiple dividers for age-specific programs including basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, and other interclub sports, plus the Triple Play wellness program covering Mind (healthy habits nutrition), Body (fitness activities), and Soul (games rooms).
• Military Kids Club Program providing free childcare during military drill weekends for children ages 4-12 of active military members, featuring sports, activities, games rooms, pool, gymnasium, computer lab, and free nutritious meals.
• Summer Food Service Program Year-round childhood food insecurity program providing healthy meals and nutritional education, including summer food sites, SNAP-Ed nutrition promotion, and free snack and supper for after school program members.
• Youth of the Year Program National youth recognition initiative promoting moral character, leadership and service, in which candidates compete at local, state, regional, and national levels with scholarships awarded.

Quantifiable outcome

• Academic success through homework help, tutoring, and educational programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Golf Classic SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Annual golf tournament sponsors including Westfield Bank, Mestek Inc., WEPCO, Nextgen Roofing, Whip City Fiber, Edwards Jones, Peoples Bank, and many others. Event held June 1, 2026 in memory of Jim Oleksak Sr. and Dick Dyba.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing brand affiliation, proven program curricula, safety standards, training resources, national competitions (Youth of the Year, Fine Arts, Torch Club), and access to national network of 1,100+ clubs. Organization received U.S. Congressional Charter in 1956 and operates as part of this national movement.
• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational child safety expert providing 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) and email ([email protected]) for reporting incidents or safety concerns. Praesidium provides ongoing safety guidance and training resources.
• Westfield Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal safety partnership including Greater Westfield PAL (Police Athletic/Activities League) focused on changing attitudes about crime and generating individual responsibility for crime prevention. Officers serve on board including Chief Jerome Pitoniak.
• Westfield Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal safety partnership with Chief Patrick M. Egloff serving on board of directors. Collaboration on emergency preparedness and safety training.
• Westfield Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski on board. Provides transportation from schools, coordinates before/after school programs, and collaborates on summer food service program. Athletic Director Richard Lenfest represents Westfield State University.
• Department of Children and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for child welfare coordination and mandated reporting compliance. All staff and volunteers are mandated reporters required to report critical incidents to authorities.
• Mass Mentoring PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting STEM Mentoring program that pairs mentees with mentors to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through programs like Endangered Species and Ocean Exploration.
• Mystic AquariumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting STEM Mentoring program with educational content and expertise for science-related youth programming.
• KiwanisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for K-Kids program fostering good citizenship through service-learning opportunities for elementary-aged Club members in partnership with Kiwanis International.
• Half Marathon SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWestfield Half Marathon sponsors including Oleksak Lumber, WEPCO, Commercial Scale & Balance, Firtion Adams, Dunkin, Elm Electrical, Savage, Westfield Bank, Sarat Ford, Park Square Realty, and Shortstop. Event has raised ~$300,000 over 30 years.
• Empire One Running ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRunning club that approached the organization in 1994 with the idea for a half marathon fundraiser, which became the annual Westfield Half Marathon now raising significant funds.
• Dunkin' of Westfield / Sardinha FamilyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term sponsors of Youth of the Year program and Awards Dinner since 2003. Supporting youth recognition and leadership development.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministering MA FRESH (Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health) Grant for farm-to-school and early care programs supporting local food purchasing and nutrition education.
• Whip City FiberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal technology/internet provider sponsoring technology center programming including robotics and digital arts.
• ComcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting technology center programs and digital literacy initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National 4-H Council: National youth development organization offering STEM, agriculture, and leadership programming. Comparable mission of positive youth development with community-based delivery model.
• Boys & Girls Club of Springfield: Closest geographic peer in the same Western Massachusetts region. Sister BGCA affiliate operating similar youth development, childcare, and recreation programs in nearby Springfield, MA.
• Jewish Community Centers of North America: Network of community centers offering youth programming, childcare, sports, arts, and aquatics. Comparable facility-based community youth and family recreation model.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: National youth organization focused on girls' development through leadership, STEM, and life skills programming. Similar nonprofit youth development model with local council structure.
• Boy Scouts of America: National youth organization delivering character, leadership, and outdoor programming. Comparable mission of youth development with structured programs and community-based unit structure.
• YMCA of the USA: National community organization offering youth development, childcare, sports, and aquatics programming through local branches. Directly comparable mission, membership model, and facility-based programming approach.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization for the Boys & Girls Club movement. The Greater Westfield chapter is an affiliated member, operating under BGCA's brand, program curricula, and safety standards.
• Boys & Girls Club of Worcester: Regional BGCA affiliate in central Massachusetts. Operates comparable preschool, before/after school, teen, and recreation programs in a similar small/mid-sized New England city context.
• Police Athletic League: Community-based youth organization with police department partnership model. Offers similar sports, recreation, and youth development programming with civic law enforcement integration.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army: Large international charitable organization offering youth programs, childcare, and community services. Broader scope than Boys & Girls Club but overlaps significantly in youth and family programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bgca.military.outreach
• Xx.com/bgcwestfield
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcwestfield

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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