Boys & Girls Club of Harford & Cecil Counties

What Boys & Girls Club of Harford & Cecil Counties does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford & Cecil Counties is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization headquartered at 400 Lewis Street, Havre de Grace, Maryland, that delivers youth development programming to children and adolescents ages 5-18 in Harford, Cecil, and Kent Counties. Founded in 1990 and operating under the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America umbrella (EIN 52-1701612), the organization runs an estimated 11-50 employees across multiple branch locations (Aberdeen, Bel Air, Havre de Grace, Edgewood, Elkton), school-based licensed child care sites, and a mobile unit branded Club on the Go that reaches under-resourced communities alongside food access programming. Core offerings include the After School Program, Licensed Child Care, Summer Enrichment, and the Aberdeen Family Swim Center, supplemented by five programmatic categories covering Character & Leadership (Keystone, Torch Club, Youth of the Year), Education & Career Development (Power Hour, Career Launch, Junior Staff, Money Matters), Health & Life Skills (Smart Moves, Passport to Manhood, SMART Girls), The Arts (ImageMakers, National Fine Arts Exhibit), and Sports, Fitness & Recreation (Triple Play, Badges for Baseball). Membership is open regardless of ability to pay, supported by fundraising.

The delivery model is built on the BGCA national program framework, with branch managers and dedicated directors for traditional clubs and school-based programs under CEO Derek DeWitt. Safety infrastructure includes a 24-hour toll-free child safety hotline operated in partnership with Praesidium, mandated background checks and reporting protocols, and national coordination with the FBI, CDC, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and National Children's Advocacy Center. The Harford County Sheriff's Office co-delivers the Badges for Baseball program, embedding law-enforcement engagement into youth sports. Marketing and outreach run through the organization's website, email newsletter, social media, and community events such as the annual Catch-A-Pig race.

Revenue derives from three streams: tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations; government grants including the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers award for Maryland Out-of-School Time Programs; and program membership fees paid by families. The organization holds no proprietary software platform, mobile application, or disclosed technology stack and functions as a traditional in-person service provider rather than a technology company.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of Harford & Cecil Counties

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford & Cecil Counties

Website

https://bgcharfordcecil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford & Cecil Counties is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing after-school programs, licensed child care, summer enrichment, and a mobile youth development initiative for children ages 5-18 across Harford, Cecil, and Kent Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After school care
• Licensed child care
• Summer enrichment programs
• Character leadership development

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit that relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
2. Government Grants: The organization applies for and receives government grants, including the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant for Maryland Out-of-School Time Programs.
3. Program Membership Fees: Families pay membership fees for their children to participate in after-school programs, licensed child care, and summer enrichment programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford & Cecil Counties is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides safe, fun, and affordable out-of-school programming for youth ages 5-18. Core services include After School Programs, Licensed Child Care in school locations, a Summer Enrichment Program, and the Club on the Go mobile initiative that delivers youth development programming and food access to under-resourced communities. Programs span character and leadership, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness, and recreation.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford & Cecil Counties operates as a unified youth development organization offering a portfolio of programs and services centered around its core After School Program. The main programs include Club on the Go (a mobile initiative for underserved communities), Licensed Child Care, and Summer Enrichment Program. These core offerings are supplemented by five program categories—Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation—which provide specific initiatives like Triple Play, Badges for Baseball, Keystone, Torch Club, Power Hour, Career Launch, Smart Moves, and ImageMakers. The organization functions as a traditional nonprofit service provider rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Program Youth development programming providing a safe, fun, and affordable environment for children with caring, trained youth development professionals during after-school hours.
• Licensed Child Care Licensed care in school locations in Harford, Cecil, and Kent Counties providing before and after school child care services.
• Club on the Go A revolutionary mobile initiative providing youth development programming and food access to under-resourced communities.
• Summer Enrichment Program Summer programming providing youth development activities and enrichment opportunities during out-of-school time.
• Character & Leadership Development Programs including Keystone, Torch Club, and Youth of the Year that develop leadership skills and civic responsibility in youth.
• Education & Career Development Programs including Power Hour, Career Launch, Junior Staff, and Money Matters that support academic success and career exploration.
• Health & Life Skills Programs including Smart Moves, Passport to Manhood, and SMART Girls that promote healthy behaviors and life skills development.
• The Arts Arts programs including ImageMakers: National Photography Program and National Fine Arts Exhibit for creative development.
• Sports, Fitness & Recreation Programs including Triple Play and Badges for Baseball that develop fitness, positive leisure time use, and social skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth graduate from high school
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PraesidiumcoreOthersNational safety expert partner providing a 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE or [email protected]) for Club members and staff to report any incident or situation they feel is unsafe. Praesidium is one of the nation's leading safety experts.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrencoreOthersLeading child safety organization partnered nationally with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to develop safety practices and provide guidance for policies.
• National Children's Advocacy CentercoreOthersNational organization providing child safety training and guidance to Boys & Girls Clubs staff.
• National Child Safety Advisory Task ForcecoreOthersNationally, Boys & Girls Clubs of America works with this task force made up of leading experts and organizations to develop state-of-the-art safety solutions.
• Blue Ribbon TaskforcecoreOthersNationally, this local Club leaders task force is charged with providing input on safety direction and key safety initiatives for Boys & Girls Clubs.
• Mental Health First AidcoreOthersNational program that teaches skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse, integrated into Club safety training.
• Crisis Text LinecoreOthersConfidential text message service for youth in times of crisis, made available to Club members nationally.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreOthersNationally, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has partnered with the FBI to contribute to the development of safety practices that benefit all youth-serving organizations.
• Centers for Disease ControlcoreOthersNationally partnered to contribute to the development of safety practices that benefit all youth-serving organizations.
• Harford County Sheriff OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheriff Office Deputies instruct the Badges for Baseball program, teaching fundamentals of baseball and softball to children ages 5-12. This partnership combines sports programming with positive law enforcement relationships.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing program frameworks, training, safety guidelines, and resources to local clubs. The local organization operates under the national Boys & Girls Clubs brand and mission.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 4-H (National 4-H Council): National youth development organization with comparable focus on character, leadership, STEM, and life-skills programming delivered in partnership with schools and communities. Overlaps on education/career and character development categories.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (national): The national umbrella organization that charters and supports local affiliates including this club. Comparable as the parent of the same brand, programs (Triple Play, Power Hour, Keystone), and youth development framework.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth-mentoring nonprofit operating local affiliates in the same geography. Comparable on youth-outcome reporting (graduation, behavior), volunteer-driven service model, and donation/grant funding mix.

Direct peers

• YMCA of Maryland: Regional YMCA network offering after-school programs, licensed child care, summer camps, and youth sports/character development in the same Harford/Cecil/Mid-Atlantic geography. Most direct comparator for multi-channel community youth services.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): National youth development organization co-delivering sports and mentorship programs with local law enforcement, mirroring the Badges for Baseball partnership model. Targets a similar age group (5-18) with comparable after-school and athletic programming.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington: Larger regional BGCA affiliate operating in adjacent Mid-Atlantic territory. Most directly comparable in mission, funding model (donations + grants + fees), program portfolio, and youth-development outcomes framework.

Regional players

• Cecil County Public Schools Community Education: School-district-run enrichment and out-of-school-time programs in Cecil County. Comparable in mission (supervision and enrichment) and direct overlap in the school-based channel.
• Harford County Public Schools Extended Day Programs: The local school district's own before/after-school programs compete directly for the same working-family segment in Harford County. Most relevant regional competitor for the licensed child care line.

Others

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: National child-safety partner of BGCA. Comparable as a strategic partner contributing to the club's safety framework rather than a direct service competitor.
• United Way of Central Maryland: Regional funder and convener that often regrents dollars to youth-serving nonprofits like this one. Comparable as a regional funder of the same outcomes and overlapping donor base in Maryland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bgcharfordcecil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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