78th Precinct Youth Council

What 78th Precinct Youth Council does

78th Precinct Youth Council, operating as 78 Youth Sports, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 11-2947101) founded in 1984 and headquartered at 1521 10th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. It delivers year-round youth sports programming across baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, bowling, and pickleball, with age-based divisions running from Pee Wee through Junior levels, plus an adult softball league. The organization serves approximately 4,000 children annually, making it one of the largest youth sports programs in New York City, and complements its league offerings with seasonal summer camps (Camp Bulldog at $550/week and the Multi-Sport Academy at $500/week), the Brooklyn Bulldogs travel program, the Power-Ed Hitting Lab, and private instruction. Programming is delivered at Prospect Park Baseball Fields, Washington Park, and a storefront in Brooklyn.

The business model combines registration fees for leagues, camps, and clinics with charitable donations and corporate sponsorships accessible through the 78YS Portal and the website. Financial aid and scholarships are offered to maintain accessibility for lower-income families. The technology stack is built on the Crossbar platform, which powers registration, scheduling, team management, communication, and photo uploads, supported by a mobile app on iOS and Android and a Calendly integration for hitting lab reservations. Marketing is conducted primarily through word-of-mouth, newsletters, the website, community volunteers, and corporate sponsor visibility, with no reliance on paid digital acquisition. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates with a small staff of approximately 8 employees.

Name

78th Precinct Youth Council

Legal name

78th Precinct Youth Council, Inc.

Website

https://78pyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

78th Precinct Youth Council (d/b/a 78 Youth Sports) is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides year-round youth sports leagues, summer camps, and private instruction across baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, bowling, and pickleball, serving approximately 4,000 children annually through the Crossbar platform and Prospect Park facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Programs

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ)

Keywords

• Youth sports programming
• Youth baseball leagues
• Summer sports camps
• Nonprofit sports organization
• Private sports instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Sports Programming Fees: Registration fees for youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics across multiple sports (baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, bowling, pickleball, adult softball). Fees are per-session or per-week for camps, and per-season for leagues.
2. Summer Camp Fees: Camp Bulldog (baseball) at $550/week and Multi-Sport Academy at $500/week. Early drop-off, late pick-up, and single-day drop-in rates are available as add-ons. Sibling and multi-week discounts are offered.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization accepts charitable donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 11-2947101) and partners with corporate sponsors. Donation links are present on the website alongside sponsor acknowledgment sections.
4. Private Instruction and Hitting Lab: Offers Power-Ed Hitting Lab reservations and private instruction sessions as additional paid programming alongside group leagues and camps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

78th Precinct Youth Council (d/b/a 78 Youth Sports) operates year-round youth sports programming in Brooklyn, NY, including age-divisioned leagues in baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, bowling, and pickleball, summer camps (Camp Bulldog and Multi-Sport Academy), the Brooklyn Bulldogs travel program, and private sports instruction plus the Power-Ed Hitting Lab. Programs serve approximately 4,000 children annually and are sold to Brooklyn families through an online registration portal, a physical storefront, and park-based venues in Prospect Park and Washington Park.

Product overview

78 Youth Sports is a nonprofit youth sports organization operating as a single unified program portfolio rather than a modular platform. The organization provides year-round youth sports programming including seasonal league sports (baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, bowling, pickleball) with age-based divisions, and seasonal summer camps (Camp Bulldog for baseball, Multi-Sport Academy for multi-sport exposure). Additional offerings include the Brooklyn Bulldogs travel program, Power-Ed Hitting Lab for specialized training, and Private Instruction for individual coaching. The programs serve over 4,000 Brooklyn children annually across multiple sports and skill levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Bulldog Summer baseball camp held in Prospect Park from mid-June through mid-August for boys and girls ages 7-12. Staffed by Bulldogs coaches and current/former college and high school players, providing baseball skill instruction through structured games and live gameplay at $550/week with a 50-camper-per-session cap.
• 78 Multi-Sport Academy Six-week summer multi-sport camp running July 13 through August 21 at Washington Park and Prospect Park Baseball Fields, covering basketball, baseball, kickball, and flag football with daily skill instruction, games, competitions, and team-building activities at $500/week with sibling and multi-week discounts.
• Brooklyn Bulldogs Travel Program Elite travel team program offering competitive youth sports opportunities in the Brooklyn area, linked prominently on the 78 Youth Sports navigation and sharing coaching staff with Camp Bulldog.
• Youth Baseball (Co-Ed) Leagues Co-ed youth baseball leagues with age-based divisions including Pee Wee, Rookies, Lions, Pony, Cubs, Bantam, Super Bantam, Grasshopper, and Freshman levels for Brooklyn youth.
• Girls' Softball Leagues Girls' softball leagues with divisions including Mustangs, Broncos, and Colts for Brooklyn youth.
• Youth Basketball Leagues Youth basketball leagues with Pony, Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior age-based divisions for Brooklyn youth.
• Flag Football Leagues Flag football leagues with Big 10, Big 12, and SEC divisions for Brooklyn youth.
• Youth Bowling League Youth bowling league program offered as part of the 78 Youth Sports multi-sport portfolio.
• Youth Pickleball League Youth pickleball league program offered as part of the 78 Youth Sports multi-sport portfolio.
• Adult Softball (21+) League Adult recreational co-ed softball league for participants aged 21 and older in Brooklyn.
• Power-Ed Hitting Lab Specialized baseball and softball hitting instruction facility providing private training and development opportunities for youth players, with reservations booked through Calendly.
• Private Instruction One-on-one coaching and training sessions for individual skill development across baseball, softball, and other sports offered as add-on programming alongside group leagues and camps.
• Camps & Clinics Various summer camp programs and skill development clinics for youth athletes in Brooklyn, supplementing the seasonal league and core camp offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000 children participate annually in organized leagues and camps

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CrossbarcoreTechnology or IntegrationCrossbar provides the technology platform powering 78 Youth Sports’ operations, including team management, league scheduling, registration, communication, and photo uploads. The partnership is evidenced by Crossbar branding in the footer, mobile app listings, and operational integration across all program types.
• Brooklyn BulldogscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrooklyn Bulldogs is an affiliated baseball program connected to 78 Youth Sports, linked prominently on the main navigation. Camp Bulldog is run by Bulldogs coaches and staffed with current and former college and high school players, creating a talent pipeline and brand affiliation.
• PPBA (Prospect Park Baseball Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPBA is referenced via a logo link on the 78 Youth Sports website, indicating a collaborative relationship within the Prospect Park baseball community.
• Corporate SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe organization maintains a sponsors page and thanks sponsors with logo placement on the website. Specific sponsor names are not listed in the source material, but the sponsorship program is active and supports the nonprofit’s mission.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Little League International: National youth baseball organization operating local leagues with age-based divisions. Comparable because 78 Youth Sports operates similar baseball divisions (Pee Wee through Freshman) under community-based league structures.
• Babe Ruth League: National youth baseball and softball organization with Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth divisions. Directly comparable as a youth baseball governing body that local affiliates like 78 Youth Sports often operate under or alongside.
• New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL): NYC nonprofit providing youth tennis and education programming with a community/scholarship mission. Comparable as a NYC youth sports nonprofit focused on accessibility and multi-program delivery.
• Asphalt Green: NYC nonprofit operating sports and fitness facilities with youth leagues, camps, and instructional programs. Comparable as a Brooklyn/Manhattan-based community youth sports organization with similar instructional and league offerings.
• Pop Warner Little Scholars: National youth football organization offering flag and tackle football leagues with age-based divisions. Comparable to 78 Youth Sports' flag football leagues (Big 10, Big 12, SEC divisions) in structure and target audience.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): NYC-based nonprofit youth organization offering sports, education, and recreational programming. Most directly comparable peer given its NYC footprint, police-affiliation history, and broad youth sports programming serving thousands of children.
• DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI): NYC nonprofit providing youth sports, education, and community programming. Comparable as a mission-driven NYC youth sports nonprofit with year-round leagues, camps, and a focus on accessibility for underserved families.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater New York: Large NYC nonprofit offering youth sports leagues, camps, swimming, and recreation across multiple branches. Overlaps in youth sports programming, multi-sport exposure, and community-based access in Brooklyn and beyond.
• NYC Parks Department Recreation Centers: Municipal operator of youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics across NYC parks including Prospect Park. Comparable as the public-sector provider of similar programming on shared facilities used by 78 Youth Sports.

Emerging players

• USA Pickleball: National governing body for pickleball promoting youth and amateur play. Comparable through its youth league programming, though focused exclusively on pickleball rather than a multi-sport portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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