Cambridge Community Activities Program

What Cambridge Community Activities Program does

Cambridge Community Activities Program (Cambridge CAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in September 2003 and headquartered in Cambridge, Wisconsin. It operates as a multi-service community recreation and wellness platform serving the Cambridge School District area, with annual budget of $823,988 (2021) split between participant fees, grants, donations (61%) and tax levy support (39%) via Wisconsin State Statute 120.13(19) Fund 80.

The organization delivers a comprehensive suite of programs across four core service lines: (1) aquatics, including the Cambridge Area Community Pool (eight lanes at 25 yards with a 13-foot diving well), swim lessons, Blue Fins youth swim team, Masters Swim, water fitness, and American Red Cross certification courses; (2) youth and child care, including CAP CARE state-licensed group child care, Day Camp, Kids Get Ready, Tiny Trailblazers pre-K, and a supervised Youth Center for grades 5-8; (3) adult and fitness programs, including pickleball, volleyball, Jazzercise, a community fitness center co-located with Cambridge High School, and adult enrichment; and (4) community support services, including the Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center, Blue Jay Backpacks food program, Cambridge Wellness Collaborative, and Cambridge Area Resource Team (CART).

CAP's business model is structurally similar to a community-anchored multi-vertical service subscription platform. Revenue is generated through program registration fees (resident vs. non-resident rate differential), annual and 3-month facility memberships (pool and fitness), one-off rentals (pool, shelters, park admissions), private donations via Donorbox, and corporate sponsorships (e.g., Piggly Wiggly, Marcs Garage for swim team). Distribution is hyper-local within the Cambridge School District catchment, with 11-50 employees, an 11-member volunteer board of directors, and a core partnership with the Cambridge Foundation (which owns Ripley Park, an 18-acre beachfront facility managed by CAP). The technology stack is built on standard off-the-shelf SaaS: RecDesk for online registration, Brightwheel for childcare parent communication, Donorbox for donations, and Canva for newsletter design. There is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capability, and no mobile app.

Name

Cambridge Community Activities Program

Legal name

Cambridge Community Activities Program

Website

https://cambridgecap.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cambridge Community Activities Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers recreational activities, aquatics, childcare, youth athletics, adult fitness, and food assistance programs to residents of the Cambridge School District in Cambridge, Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Fees assessed based on the needs of each specific activity. Resident fees apply to Cambridge School District residents and non-residents pay higher rates. First program fee listed is for residents (R), second for non-residents (NR).
2. Facility Memberships: Annual, 3-month, and punch pass memberships for Pool and Fitness Center. Family, individual, and senior membership tiers available.
3. Tax Levy Support: Approximately 39% of budget ($321,356 in 2021) supported by tax dollars levied through Fund 80 via the Cambridge School District.
4. Donations and Grants: Private donations including Sunshine Fund for scholarships, Food Pantry donations, and general program support. Also receives grants and corporate sponsorships.
5. Rental Revenue: Revenue from facility rentals including pool rentals, shelter rentals at Ripley Park, and district facility usage fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cambridge CAP is a community-based nonprofit that delivers recreational, aquatics, childcare, and wellness programs across multiple facilities in the Cambridge, Wisconsin area. It operates the Cambridge Area Community Pool, a fitness center, a youth center, licensed childcare (CAP CARE and Day Camp), youth and adult athletics, and Ripley Park beachfront, supported by an online registration platform. Programs are funded through participant fees, memberships, facility rentals, donations, grants, sponsorships, and a tax levy through the School District's Fund 80.

Product overview

Cambridge Community Activities Program (CAP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2003 that provides comprehensive recreational and community services to the Cambridge, Wisconsin area. The organization operates as a multi-service platform offering diverse programs including aquatic facilities and lessons (Cambridge Area Community Pool), childcare services (CAP CARE, Day Camp), youth development (Youth Center, Youth Athletics, Youth Enrichment), adult programming (Athletics, Fitness Center, Enrichment), community support (Food Pantry, Blue Jay Backpacks, Cambridge Wellness Collaborative, CART), and outdoor recreation (Ripley Park with beach, disc golf, shelter rentals). These programs are coordinated through an online registration system (RecDesk) and a family communication app (Brightwheel), serving residents and non-residents of the Cambridge School District through a combination of membership fees, grants, donations, and tax levy support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cambridge Area Community Pool
• Swim Lessons
• Blue Fins Youth Swim Team
• Masters Swim
• Certification Courses
• Pool Rentals
• Water Fitness Classes
• CAP CARE Childcare
• Day Camp
• Kids Get Ready
• Tiny Trailblazers
• Youth Center
• Youth Athletics
• Adult Athletics & Fitness
• Adult Enrichment
• Fitness Center
• Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center
• Blue Jay Backpacks
• Ripley Park
• Disc Golf
• Shelter Rentals
• Community Events
• Youth Enrichment
• Sunshine Fund Scholarships
• Cambridge Wellness Collaborative
• Cambridge Area Resource Team (CART)
• Learn & Play

Quantifiable outcome

• 2021 Budget: $823,988 with 61% from program fees and donations, 39% from tax levy support

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge Foundation is the private owner of Ripley Park (18-acre beachfront property) and partners with CAP for park management. CAP manages the park on behalf of the foundation.
• School District of CambridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAP is a separate 501(c)(3) entity from the school district, but the district acts as fiscal agent through Fund 80 (Community Services Fund). Works together on many fronts with established working relationship. Cambridge Superintendent and School Board member serve as ex officio board members.
• Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionminorOthersFund 80 (community programs funding) is governed by Wisconsin State Statute 120.13(19) and falls under DPI oversight.
• Fort HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting Senior Enrichment Series workshops and Senior Luncheons with health-related programming topics.
• 4C MadisonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood resource organization referenced on CAP CARE Parent Resources page for childcare information and support.
• Wisconsin Department of Children and FamiliesminorOthersRegulatory body for CAP CARE state licensing. References YoungStar rating system, Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, and School Age Curricular Framework compliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Dane County: Regional YMCA offering membership-based fitness, aquatics, childcare, youth sports, and community programs across Dane County. Closest mission-aligned competitor combining wellness, recreation, and youth development under one nonprofit umbrella.
• Wisconsin Youth Company: Madison-based nonprofit providing school-age childcare, day camps, and enrichment programs. Operates as a state-licensed childcare provider with similar YoungStar framework alignment as CAP CARE.
• Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR): Madison-area municipal recreation program jointly operated with the Madison Metropolitan School District. Offers aquatics, childcare, youth and adult sports, fitness, and enrichment programs — directly comparable to CAP's multi-service model, just at much larger scale.
• Stoughton Parks & Recreation: Stoughton, WI municipal recreation department offering youth athletics, adult programs, aquatics, and community events for a small-to-mid-sized school district community — directly comparable service mix and demographic footprint.
• Boys & Girls Club of Dane County: Regional youth development nonprofit offering afterschool programs, sports leagues, and youth enrichment. Directly overlaps CAP's Youth Center and CAP CARE programming for school-age children.
• Sun Prairie Parks & Recreation: Municipal recreation department for neighboring Sun Prairie, WI serving a similarly-sized community with aquatics, youth sports, fitness, and community programs. Operates the Family Aquatic Center, youth leagues, and senior programming parallel to CAP's offerings.

Others

• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA): National trade association representing park and recreation agencies. Not a direct competitor but provides industry benchmarking, advocacy, and operational standards relevant to CAP's parks and recreation programming.

Regional players

• Fort Atkinson Parks & Recreation: Fort Atkinson, WI municipal recreation program serving a similar-sized rural school district with youth sports, aquatics, and community wellness programs. Comparable rural Wisconsin community recreation service model.
• Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry: Watertown, WI municipal recreation department providing youth athletics, aquatics at municipal pool, and senior programming — directly comparable to Cambridge CAP's aquatics and youth sports portfolio.
• Oregon Recreation Department (Oregon, WI): Oregon, WI municipal recreation program serving a small suburban school district community with youth sports, fitness, and community events. Directly comparable in size and service mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CambridgeCommunityActivitiesProgram
• Instagraminstagram.com/cambridgecap/?hl=en
• Xx.com/cambactivities

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles29 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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