Camp Seewackamano

What Camp Seewackamano does

The YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County operates Camp Seewackamano as one of three seasonal youth camp programs (alongside Camp Starfish and Camp Wiltmeet) under a regional nonprofit serving Kingston and Ulster County, New York. The organization delivers a multi-vertical community services portfolio including summer camps, before/after school childcare at 13+ elementary school sites, swim lessons and certified lifeguard/water safety training, group fitness and personal training, youth and adult sports leagues, bicycle education programs, and the Kingston YMCA Farm Project for urban food education. Member families and individuals access the main Kingston Broadway facility (507 Broadway) through monthly subscriptions ranging from $25 (Teen) to $119 (Family Plus 2 Adult) with a one-time joiners fee, plus pay-as-you-go fees for programs, certifications, facility rentals, and birthday parties.

The underlying technology stack consists of the Daxko operations platform for program registration and facility scheduling, and Brightwheel for childcare enrollment tracking — standard SaaS tools rather than proprietary systems. The business model blends recurring membership subscriptions, transactional program and certification fees, facility rental income, and philanthropic fundraising through the Strong Kids Campaign and event-based giving (Pro-Am Golf Tournament, Tour de Kingston, Dan Potter Memorial Scholarship Breakfast). The organization accepts NY State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidies for eligible families and offers a sliding-fee scholarship program ensuring access regardless of ability to pay, distinguishing it from for-profit childcare and fitness competitors.

Distribution occurs through direct membership sales, school-district channel partnerships for on-campus childcare, day passes for non-members, and community-event-based fundraising. Strategic alliances with O+ Festival (community health), New Paltz BMX and Bike Friendly Kingston (youth cycling), Wiltwyck Golf Club (fundraising venue), and the League of American Bicyclists (curriculum licensing) extend program reach. The organization is governed by Heidi Kirschner as Chief Executive Officer and operates as part of the national YMCA network providing nationwide membership reciprocity across 10,000+ participating YMCAs.

Name

Camp Seewackamano

Legal name

The YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County

Website

https://ymcaulster.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Seewackamano is a summer camp program operated by the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County, a regional nonprofit serving Kingston and Ulster County, NY families through summer camps, before/after school childcare at 13+ schools, swim and fitness programs, and bicycle education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Youth recreation
• Children's camp
• Outdoor youth programs
• Camp experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly membership dues ranging from $25 (Teen) to $119 (Family Plus 2 Adult), with one-time joiners fees of $50 for adults or $10 for teens/young adults. Payment options include monthly automatic withdrawal or annual/semi-annual/quarterly payments.
2. Program Fees: Fees for camps, childcare, fitness classes, swimming lessons, certified training programs, birthday parties, and facility rentals. Programs include Camp Seewackamano (summer camp), School's Out before and after school programs, and various recreational activities.
3. Facility Rentals and Day Passes: Revenue from renting facilities for events, meetings, and other activities. Day passes available for pool and fitness center access.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Strong Kids Campaign and other fundraising efforts support scholarships and community programs. The organization does not receive government subsidies for scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camp Seewackamano is a summer camp program operated by the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County, providing outdoor recreation and youth development activities for children during summer months. It is one of three summer camp programs (alongside Camp Starfish and Camp Wiltmeet) operated by the YMCA in Ulster County, New York. The camp is offered as part of the YMCA's broader portfolio of youth, family, and community programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Seewackamano: A summer camp program operated by the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County
• Camp Starfish
• Camp Wiltmeet
• Kingston YMCA Farm Project

Products and services

• Camp Seewackamano Summer camp program offering outdoor recreation and youth development activities for children during the summer months, operated by the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County.

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• O+ FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with O+ Festival, a local nonprofit healthcare access organization. The partnership supports community health initiatives and the belief that healthcare should be community-powered.
• Wiltwyck Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Pro-Am Golf Tournament partnership with Wiltwyck Golf Club supporting the YMCA's scholarship fund and community programs.
• Bike Friendly KingstonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with local bike advocacy and education group to hold regular 'Slow Rides' for families and beginner riders. Supports community bike education initiatives.
• New Paltz BMXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create an indoor balance bike program for youth aged 1-5 years. Combined expertise in youth cycling education.
• Ulster County School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBefore and after school childcare programs operated on school campuses at 13+ locations including Chambers, Crosby, Edson, George Washington, JFK, Ernest C. Myer, Ellenville, Lenape, Highland, Meagher Pre-K, and Marlboro Elementary schools.
• Ulster County Department of Social ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepts NY State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidies for eligible families at childcare and before/after school programs.
• Bruderhof CommunitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting the Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament and community events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater New York: A larger regional YMCA operating the same membership, childcare, camp, and aquatics model at greater scale; comparable because it shares the national YMCA brand, mission-driven nonprofit structure, and sliding-fee philosophy.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit youth development network offering after-school programming, sports, and membership-based youth services; comparable as a broader-incumbent mission-driven organization with parallel program model and donor base.

Direct peers

• Camp Starlight: Pennsylvania sleepaway summer camp with traditional programming, athletics, and aquatics; comparable as a family-fee residential camp competing for the same Northeast family camper demographic.
• 92nd Street Y (92Y): Historic Jewish community center offering membership, camps, childcare, swim lessons, and senior programming; comparable because it shares the community-center/membership/nonprofit model spanning camps, fitness, and youth services.
• Boys & Girls Club of Kingston: Local youth development nonprofit in the same Kingston market offering after-school programming, sports, and youth services; comparable because it competes head-to-head for the same school-age families and donor base in Ulster County.
• Camp Echo Lake: New York sleepaway summer camp offering traditional overnight programming for children; comparable because it competes for the same family campers in the Hudson Valley/Northeast market with similar activity-driven programming.
• JCC Manhattan: Urban Jewish community center operating fitness, aquatics, early-childhood education, and senior programs on a membership-fee model; comparable as a membership-based nonprofit community center with parallel program mix.
• Camp Towanda: Pennsylvania-based traditional sleepaway summer camp for children with broad athletic and arts programming; comparable as a family-fee summer camp competing for the same Northeast family camper demographic.
• Camp Kenwood for Boys: Sibling-camp operation (with Camp Evergreen for Girls) running traditional overnight summer programming in the Northeast; comparable as a family-fee, activity-rich summer camp for children.
• New York YMCA Camp: Sleepaway summer camp operated under the same YMCA brand; comparable as the closest brand-aligned overnight camp peer competing for the same family-camp segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YMCAKingstonUlster
• Xx.com/ymcaulster
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingston-ymca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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