What BGC Kawarthas does

BGC Kawarthas is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1970 and headquartered in Lindsay, Ontario, that delivers child and youth development programs across the Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough regions. Its core service portfolio includes licensed child care, before- and after-school programs (JK through grade 6), summer camps and PA day programs, sports leagues, one-on-one music lessons (Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Drums) at $20 per half-hour, youth drop-in services (Warehouse Youth Centre for ages 12-25 in Lindsay; The Loft for ages 12-17 in Fenelon Falls), and support services covering mental health and youth justice. The organization also operates a fleet of four 24-passenger buses serving 13 schools, logs approximately 97,095 meals and 91,232 snacks annually, and serves 400+ unique youth at the Lindsay Warehouse alone. It is not a technology company; its digital infrastructure is limited to WordPress, Microsoft 365, Moodle, osTicket, and an ActiveNet online registration portal.

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, with a separate BGC Kawarthas Foundation serving as the fundraising arm. Revenue is generated through a mix of program registration fees, facility rentals ($35-$95/hr), government and foundation grants (including a $2.1 million Ontario-funded licensed child care expansion project for 2027), donations, corporate sponsorships, and event proceeds from annual flagship fundraisers including the Dream Ball and the Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic Golf Tournament (now in their 32nd year). BGC Kawarthas holds HIGH FIVE and Canadian Centre for Accreditation credentials, complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and operates under a 'No. More. Barriers.' philosophy that provides financial assistance to ensure program accessibility. In 2024 the organization rebranded from Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes to BGC Kawarthas, aligning with the national BGC Canada network while preserving its local identity.

Name

BGC Kawarthas

Legal name

BGC Kawarthas

Website

https://bgckawarthas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BGC Kawarthas is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1970 that delivers licensed child care, before- and after-school programs, summer camps, youth drop-in services, sports, and music lessons to children and youth across the Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough regions of Ontario, Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG), Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• Licensed child care
• Before after school care
• Summer camp programs
• Community recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lindsay

HQ country

Canada

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. Program Registration Fees: Revenue from registration fees for various programs including after-school care, summer camps, sports programs, and music lessons. Fees vary by program type with financial assistance available to ensure accessibility.
2. Transportation Services: Transportation is provided as an essential service for families, with fleet of four 24-passenger buses. Bus advertising and sponsorship opportunities are offered as revenue-generating options.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The BGC Kawarthas Foundation raises funds through general donations, monthly giving, major donor programs, planned giving, and targeted giving campaigns. The Foundation organizes annual events including the Dream Ball and Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic Golf Tournament.
4. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting out club facilities including rooms, music centre, and studio spaces. Pricing varies by time of day and space type.
5. Government Funding and Grants: Funding from government sources including the Government of Ontario for child care and various foundation grants such as Ontario Trillium Foundation. A $2.1 million project for licensed child care expansion was funded.
6. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for fundraising events like the Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic Golf Tournament, with various sponsorship tiers from Hole Sponsor to Lead Sponsor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BGC Kawarthas is a nonprofit charitable organization that delivers in-person child and youth development programming across the Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough regions of Ontario. Its core offerings include licensed child care, before- and after-school care, summer and PA day camps, youth drop-in services through the Warehouse Youth Centre and The Loft in Fenelon Falls, children's sports leagues, beginner music lessons, transportation services, and supporting programs such as holiday hampers. Revenue is generated from program fees, donations, government and foundation grants, sponsorships, and facility rentals, with financial assistance provided to remove access barriers.

Product overview

BGC Kawarthas is a charitable non-profit organization providing a portfolio of integrated youth development services across the Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough regions. The organization operates Before & After School Programs, Summer Camps, Youth Drop-in programs (including The Loft in Fenelon Falls), Children's Sports leagues, Music Lessons, Licensed Child Care, and Support Services. Transportation, meal programs (97,095 meals and 91,232 snacks annually), and facility rentals support the core service delivery. The organization does not offer a technology product platform but rather delivers in-person youth services through multiple program types serving children, youth, and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Loft: Youth drop-in program for ages 12-17 in Fenelon Falls, offering after-school programming including meals, mental health support, physical fitness, and academic support
• Warehouse Youth Centre
• PEAK

Products and services

• Before & After School Programs Licensed before- and after-school care programs serving children from JK through Grade 6 with locations across the Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough regions.
• Summer Camps and PA Day Programs Full-day camp programming offered during summer, PA days, holiday breaks, and March Break that includes sports, arts, outdoor activities, and supervised recreation for school-aged children.
• The Loft Youth Drop-In (Fenelon Falls) Free after-school drop-in program for youth aged 12-17 in Fenelon Falls, operating Tuesdays to Thursdays from 2:30-6pm, offering meals, mental health programs, fitness, and academic support.
• Warehouse Youth Centre Programs Youth drop-in and recreation services for young people aged 12-25 in Lindsay, serving all four area high school populations with after-school programming and evening activities.
• Peterborough Children's Sports Indoor and outdoor sports programs in Peterborough including Multi-Sport (Grades JK-SK), Rec Sports (Grades 1-2), and Basketball League (Grades 3-4), with financial assistance available.
• Music Programs One-on-one beginner music lessons in Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, and Drums for ages 6-18, offered Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30-7pm at the Warehouse Youth Centre at $20 per half-hour lesson.
• Licensed Child Care Licensed early learning and child care services for children, with a planned expansion adding dozens of new licensed spaces at the Lindsay site by 2027.
• Youth Support Services Community support programs including empowerment and self-esteem initiatives, Adventure Quest, and the Youth Justice Committee Program targeted at vulnerable youth.
• Transportation Services Fleet-based transportation for children attending BGC Kawarthas programs, with four 24-passenger buses serving 13 schools in Lindsay and surrounding areas, including transport for youth to Warehouse programs from local high schools.
• Facility Rentals Rental of club facilities including rooms, music centre, and studio spaces at $35/hr during regular business hours and $95/hr off-hours, with multi-room and 2+ hour discounts available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97,095 meals and 91,232 snacks served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jeff BeukeboomcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 August 2026Former NHL player Jeff Beukeboom serves as ambassador for the annual Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic Golf Tournament, a major annual fundraising event now in its 32nd year.
• Black Diamond Golf ClubminorOthers · 6 August 2026Venue host for the annual Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic Golf Tournament.
• Kawartha Works Community Co-operative (KWCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBGC Kawarthas partnered with KWCC to expand youth services to Fenelon Falls. This collaboration enabled the opening of The Loft youth drop-in program at 30 Colborne St. in Fenelon Falls.
• Summit MechanicalminorOthersSummit Mechanical served as nutrition sponsor for the James Strath after school program for January to February, providing support for healthy meal programs.
• Kawartha Mortgage GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKawartha Mortgage Group has hosted a holiday event in support of BGC Kawarthas Holiday Hampers for the past 2 years, helping provide holiday gifts to families in need.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YMCA Canada: YMCA Canada operates similar before/after school care, summer camps, youth recreation, and licensed child care programs across Ontario. It is a directly comparable community-based youth and family services nonprofit.
• Scouts Canada: Scouts Canada offers youth development programs for children and youth across Ontario, including outdoor education, leadership, and community service, paralleling BGC Kawarthas' youth programming.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada: BBBS Canada is a national youth mentoring nonprofit with local chapters that provide mentorship programs for at-risk youth, overlapping directly with BGC Kawarthas' vulnerable youth support mandate.
• 4-H Canada: 4-H Canada provides youth development programs focused on leadership, community engagement, and skill-building through local clubs, comparable to BGC Kawarthas' youth services structure.

Regional players

• Kawartha Lakes Food Source: Kawartha Lakes Food Source is a regional nonprofit addressing food insecurity in the same Kawartha Lakes region. It overlaps with BGC Kawarthas' meal program (97,095 meals annually) in service territory.
• Peterborough Youth Services: Peterborough Youth Services provides mental health and counseling for youth in the same Peterborough region where BGC Kawarthas operates, making it a comparable regional nonprofit peer in youth wellbeing.
• United Way Peterborough & District: United Way Peterborough & District funds and supports local social services including youth programs in the same region, overlapping with BGC Kawarthas' donor ecosystem and beneficiary population.

Emerging players

• Children's Aid Foundation of Canada: Children's Aid Foundation supports vulnerable children and youth through grantmaking and programs, intersecting with BGC Kawarthas' vulnerable youth services and family support mandate.

Others

• Ontario Trillium Foundation: Ontario Trillium Foundation is a major grantmaking body that has funded BGC Kawarthas and similar Ontario youth-serving nonprofits. It is a key funding ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• BGC Canada: BGC Canada is the national federation that BGC Kawarthas is affiliated with. It provides shared branding, standards, and advocacy across local BGC clubs, making it the closest umbrella peer and brand parent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bgckawarthas
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgckawarthas
• Xx.com/bgckawarthas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-and-girls-clubs-of-kawartha-lakes

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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