BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PITTSFIELD INC

What BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PITTSFIELD INC does

The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires, Inc. (legal name: Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires, Inc.; TAX ID 042103925) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1900 by Zenas Crane and affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Headquartered at 16 Melville Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with a secondary 200+ acre site at Camp Russell on Richmond Shores, it delivers a multi-service youth development portfolio to children and teens ages 2.9 through 18 in Berkshire County. Core service lines include a Massachusetts DEEC-licensed Children's Center preschool (ages 2.9-6), a school-year Before & After School Program with bus transport via Pittsfield Public Schools, an 8-week summer day and sports camp at Camp Russell, youth sports leagues (basketball, football, hockey, swimming, baseball, jiu-jitsu), an ice rink with seasonal public skating, and character/leadership clubs (Keystone, Torch, Power Hour, Money Matters, Music Production). The organization celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2025 and, in 2026, members attended a FIFA World Cup match at Gillette Stadium through the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.

The business model blends earned program revenue with philanthropic support. Earned streams include an annual membership ($20 + $3 service fee), per-day childcare tuition ($18.50-$32.50/day depending on schedule), weekly camp fees ($215/week for grades K-8, $120/week for LIT grades 9-10), seasonal hockey ($800 for U10 Squirt), sports clinic and league fees, facility rentals for birthday parties and outside groups ($100-$500), and public skate admissions. Charitable revenue comes from individual donations, annual appeals, corporate sponsorships (Beacon Bank, Greylock FCU, MountainOne, Toyota, TD Bank, Papa John's, 99 Restaurant), and signature fundraisers including the Chili & Chowder Fest, the Gerard Miller Children First Golf Tournament, and Great Futures Night Out. Childcare vouchers are accepted through Seven Hills Company. The underlying technology is Stack Sports, used for online registration and member management across programs.

Distribution is direct-to-family and community-based: services are delivered on-site at owned facilities (Melville Street and Camp Russell) and through school-system partnerships. GTM relies on word-of-mouth among Berkshire County families, school referrals, local media (Berkshire Eagle, iBerkshires, Radio 95.5), Facebook and Instagram pages, email communications, the bgcberkshires.org website, and event-driven community engagement. Financial aid and scholarships are available, and Pittsfield Public Schools Food Services provides free lunch daily at Camp Russell.

Name

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PITTSFIELD INC

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires, Inc.

Website

https://bgcberkshires.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing licensed childcare, summer camp, youth sports, performing arts, and leadership programs to children and teens ages 2.9-18 across Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

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Product category

Youth Development and Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child and Youth Services (62411), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAA

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYEDACAAAL

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

Keywords

• Youth development
• Licensed childcare
• Summer day camp
• Youth sports programs
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Memberships: Annual membership fees providing access to programs and facilities. Memberships are $20-$23 per year and required for most programs.
2. Before & After School Program Fees: Daily or weekly childcare fees for school-year program. Rates vary by care type (before only, after only, full day, half days).
3. Summer Camp Fees: Weekly camp fees for Camp Russell. Day Camp and Sports Camp $215/week, LIT Program $120/week, with optional before/after care add-ons.
4. Program Registration Fees: Fees for sports programs, swim lessons, hockey, and other registered programs. Travel Basketball $175, Football $75, Summer Basketball Skills $125, Hockey fees varying by age division.
5. Facility Rentals: Birthday party and event space rentals. Gyms $100 for 2 hours, Pool $150 for 2 hours plus lifeguard costs, Ice Rink $150/hour, Camp Russell $300-$500 for events.
6. Donations & Fundraising: Charitable contributions from individuals and organizations. Annual appeals, major donor campaigns, and event-based fundraising including Chili & Chowder Fest and Golf Tournament.
7. Ice Rink & Public Skate: Admission fees for public ice skating sessions. Children (members) $5, Adults $8, plus skate rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth services organization that delivers licensed childcare (preschool for ages 2.9-6 and before/after school care), summer day camp at Camp Russell, youth sports leagues, performing arts, and character/leadership development programs for children and teens in Berkshire County. Membership is $20 annually and unlocks drop-in programs including Open Gym, Free Swim, Power Hour homework help, and the Triple Play nutrition program.

Product overview

The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires is a nonprofit youth services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs for children and teens. The organization operates a multi-service model consisting of licensed childcare (Children's Center for ages 2.9-6 and Before & After School Program for school-age children), summer camp (Camp Russell on Richmond Shores), youth sports programs (basketball, football, hockey, swimming, baseball, and more), performing arts (dance and drama), and leadership development clubs (Keystone, Torch, Book Club). The organization also maintains recreational facilities including a gymnasium, swimming pool, ice rink, and provides facility rentals. Membership ($20 annually) grants access to drop-in programs including Open Gym, Free Swim, Power Hour homework help, and Triple Play nutrition program. The club is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with 125 years of community service since 1900.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving thousands of children annually across multiple programs and locations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Beacon BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires. Listed among Thank You Sponsors on the organization website.
• Greylock Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and sponsor of the Triple Play program. Listed among Thank You Sponsors on the organization website.
• MountainOneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires. Listed among Thank You Sponsors on the organization website.
• ToyotaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires. Listed among Thank You Sponsors on the organization website.
• TD BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires. Listed among Thank You Sponsors on the organization website.
• Papa John'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires. Listed among Thank You Sponsors on the organization website.
• 99 RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOctober is Boys & Girls Club month at the 99 Restaurant Merrill Road location in Pittsfield. Customers can add donations to their bill in support of the Club.
• Seven Hills CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChildcare voucher provider accepted at the Club. Families with childcare vouchers work through Seven Hills for payment agreements.
• Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level alliance that coordinates opportunities for MA Club members including the FIFA World Cup experience through Governor Healey's initiative.
• Governor Healey (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, provided opportunity for Club members to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup match at Gillette Stadium.
• Berkshire PulsecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Berkshire Pulse and Pittsfield Public Schools for afterschool dance program. Program held at the Club and offers ballet, modern/jazz, Danza Latina, and African dance.
• Pittsfield Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides bus transportation for Before & After School Program. Collaboration on dance program. Sends annual appeal communications. School closure notifications shared.
• Pittsfield Public Schools Food ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free lunch daily for Camp Russell campers through the school department meal program.
• Stack SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform provider for online registration, member management, and program administration. Club uses Stack Sports for all program registrations including camp and sports.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing program frameworks, standards, brand identity, and support to local Clubs. BGC of the Berkshires is part of this national network.
• Greylock Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Triple Play program which teaches good nutrition and healthy relationships.
• UMASS AmherstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUMASS Head Coach Frank Martin hosted a free basketball clinic for BGC members in July 2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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