YMCA of Glendale

What YMCA of Glendale does

YMCA of Glendale is a California-based nonprofit community organization founded in 1922, operating a single physical facility in Glendale, California, and a residential summer camp (Camp Fox) on Catalina Island that has run continuously since 1926. The organization delivers youth and family programming (swimming lessons, basketball, cheer, gymnastics, karate, dance, youth government), adult fitness programs (group exercise, water fitness, pickleball, karate, personal training), day camps, and Camp Fox multi-week residential sessions for ages 8-17 plus a Labor Day Family Camp. Ancillary offerings include an on-site hotel, a VIRTUAL Y 24/7 online wellness platform, memberships, and volunteer/donation channels.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary: program registration and scheduling run on the third-party Daxko operations platform, with additional internal use of Google Sheets. There is no custom software, no public API, and no AI/ML capability disclosed. Operations are asset-heavy and people-driven, with 11-50 employees delivering in-person programming across the Glendale facility and Catalina Island camp.

YMCA of Glendale's business model combines earned revenue from membership dues and program fees with charitable funding from individual donations, Amazon Smile rebates, an Annual Golf Tournament, and an Annual Gala Dinner. Pricing is unit-based and disclosed: $1,150 per Youth/Teen Camp session, $400 per Family Camp weekend, plus standard membership tiers. The organization also offers financial assistance on a first-come, first-served basis, funded through donations. Customer segments are horizontal, with Youth & Families as the primary segment and Adults/Seniors and Camp Attendees as secondary, all served within the Southern California geography.

Name

YMCA of Glendale

Legal name

YMCA of Glendale

Website

https://glendaleymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YMCA of Glendale is a nonprofit community organization founded in 1922 that operates a fitness and youth development facility in Glendale, California, and Camp Fox, a residential summer camp on Catalina Island serving children, teens, and families in Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation and Wellness Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Community recreation services
• Youth development programs
• Summer camp programs
• Fitness center services
• Nonprofit community center

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees charged for camp programs including Youth & Teen Camps at $1,150 per session and Family Camp at $400 per weekend.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Nonprofit funding through individual donations, Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Gala Dinner, and Amazon Smile program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

YMCA of Glendale is a nonprofit community organization that delivers youth development, adult fitness, and family recreation programs through its Glendale facility. The organization operates Camp Fox, a residential summer camp on Catalina Island since 1926, and provides membership-based access to its fitness center, swim lessons, group exercise, personal training, karate, pickleball, and youth sports programming. It funds operations through membership fees, program fees, donations, and fundraising events, and offers financial assistance to community members in need.

Product overview

YMCA of Glendale operates as a community nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of health, fitness, and youth development programs. The organization functions as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include Youth & Family Programs (swimming lessons, basketball, cheer, dance, gymnastics, karate, and activity centers), Adult Fitness Programs (group exercise, water fitness, pickleball, karate, and personal training), and Camp Fox - a residential summer camp on Catalina Island with separate tracks for youth (ages 8-17), teens (ages 12-17), and families. Additional offerings include day camps, a fitness center, VIRTUAL Y online wellness platform, membership services, hotel accommodations, and volunteer/donation support programs. The organization uses third-party registration and scheduling systems (Daxko and Google Sheets) for program management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Fox: Summer resident camp on Catalina Island operated by YMCA of Glendale since 1926, serving youth ages 8-17 with land and sea activities including ocean swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing, tubing, hiking, archery, and challenge ropes courses.

Products and services

• Youth & Family Programs Comprehensive youth and family programming including swimming lessons, youth basketball, cheer class, fitness and dance, gymnastics, youth government, karate, and kids activity center for children and families.
• Adult Fitness Programs Fitness offerings for adults including group exercise, water fitness, karate, pickleball, and personal training designed for various fitness levels and ages.
• Camp Fox Residential summer camp program on Catalina Island offering youth camps (ages 8-17), teen camps (ages 12-17), and family camp with activities including ocean swimming, paddle boarding, fishing, archery, and challenge ropes courses.
• Day Camp Day camp programs including spring day camp and summer day camp for youth, providing supervised daytime activities and recreation during school breaks.
• Fitness Center Full-service fitness facility with gym equipment and access for members, open Monday-Friday 6:00am-10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm, and Sunday 9:00am-1:30pm.
• Membership YMCA membership providing access to facilities, programs, and fitness center amenities for individuals and families.
• VIRTUAL Y Virtual wellness platform providing 24/7 online fitness and wellness content for members.
• Personal Training One-on-one fitness training services connecting members with certified personal trainers to help reach individual fitness goals.
• Hotel On-site hotel accommodations for visitors and families attending programs at the YMCA facility.
• Pickleball Pickleball program with open play sessions and structured play, offered Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am-12:30pm utilizing gym facilities converted into dedicated courts.
• Karate Martial arts classes developing balance, coordination, speed, and strength while building self-confidence and discipline, with classes at multiple times including Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Gregg Bussjaeger Memorial FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Golf Tournament partner. The YMCA of Glendale partners with the Gregg Bussjaeger Memorial Foundation each year to raise money to Help the Youth of Today. The Golf Tournament is held on October 2, 2026.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the YMCA of Glendale whenever customers shop on AmazonSmile.
• Glendale Unified School DistrictminorOthersParking partnership. Additional parking is available at the Glendale Unified School District locations on Kenwood St. and Wilson Ave. Available Monday-Friday 5pm-10pm and Saturday 8am-5pm.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LA Fitness: Established full-service fitness club chain offering gym, group classes, pools, and kids' programs. Directly comparable to YMCA adult fitness programming in the Glendale/greater LA market with overlapping member demographics.
• Planet Fitness: National low-cost fitness chain offering gym access and basic amenities at $10–$25/month. Competes directly with YMCA of Glendale's fitness center for adult members prioritizing price and convenience.

Emerging players

• Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles: Regional youth development nonprofit offering troop programs, summer camps, and outdoor adventure experiences. Comparable to YMCA youth and Camp Fox offerings, especially for the female youth segment, though not a full-service fitness facility.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of America: National nonprofit youth development organization offering after-school programs, sports leagues, and summer camps. Directly comparable mission of youth development and family services, often competing for the same donor dollars and member families in Southern California.
• Pali Adventures: California-based overnight summer adventure camp for kids and teens offering specialty programs (action, creative, extreme sports). Comparable to Camp Fox as a premium-priced resident camp targeting the same age group with multi-activity programming.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles: The larger regional YMCA association serving greater Los Angeles. Directly comparable as a nonprofit community recreation and youth development organization with membership-based fitness, swim, and camp programming across Southern California, operating in overlapping geography.
• Stephen C. Paul Jewish Community Center (JCC): Local Jewish Community Center offering fitness center, youth programs, summer camps, and membership-based recreation. Closely mirrors the YMCA of Glendale's mission and revenue model in the same Southern California market.
• Camp Fox competitors — Catalina Sea Camp: Marine-focused resident summer camp on Catalina Island serving similar youth demographics (ages 8–17) with ocean activities. Directly competes with Camp Fox for Catalina-resident campers and pricing.

Others

• Daxko (operations platform): Third-party SaaS provider of YMCA management software for registration, billing, and member management. Acts as a technology vendor/ecosystem partner underlying YMCA of Glendale's program operations.
• Catalina Express (camp logistics partner category): Boat transportation provider between Long Beach and Catalina Island. Functions as a critical infrastructure/ecosystem partner enabling Camp Fox's resident camp logistics rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/glendaleymca
• Xx.com/YMCAOFGLENDALE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymca-of-glendale

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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