Boys & Girls Club of Newark

What Boys & Girls Club of Newark does

Boys & Girls Club of Newark (BGCN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1938 (with community roots dating to 1908), operating six locations across Newark, New Jersey: one main Clubhouse (the Cynthia M. Banks Clubhouse at 1 Avon Avenue) and five school-based sites at KIPP NJ Charter schools (Upper Roseville, LIFE, SEEK, SPARK/JUSTICE, and THRIVE/BOLD academies). The organization serves approximately 600 children ages 5-18 during the school year and 300+ during summer camp, delivering daily after-school programming (3:00pm-7:00pm) and six-week summer enrichment (8am-5:30pm). Program tracks include aquatics, STEM (housed in the Samsung-powered Lachman Family STEM Center), teen leadership, and wellness, with on-site integrated health services including the READY Family Wellness Center (mental health counseling), the KinderSmile-operated Children's Dental Center, and the Children's Vision Center (partnered with Eyecare 4 Kids). The organization is also the designated Northeast Regional Trauma Informed Training Center for Boys & Girls Clubs of America and hosts an annual three-day trauma-informed intensive training for outside youth development professionals.

BGCN's business model is a hybrid of program fee revenue and philanthropic contributions. Membership and program fees include $100 registration plus $150/month plus $50 annual membership for ages 5-12, $50 registration plus $80 school-year plus $100 annual membership for teens 13-18, and summer camp fees of $925 for a first child and $825 for siblings. Financial assistance through Programs for Parents (PFP) and case-by-case scholarships extends access to lower-income families. The remainder of revenue comes from individual donations, corporate sponsorships, event fundraisers (Annual 5K to Wellness, Great Futures Golf Outing, Day for Kids Community Fair), facility rentals, planned giving, matching gift programs, and grants from major supporters including Apple, Prudential Foundation, Lachman Family Foundation, Toyota, UFC, HBSE, Devils Youth Foundation, Samsung, Papa John's Foundation, and the State of New Jersey.

The organization employs 61 staff and reports no proprietary technology platform; it uses the third-party DESSA social-emotional screening tool to screen 250+ youth annually. Quantified outcomes include a 63% increase in summer-program children reading seven days a week, a 13% increase in children interested in learning new words after one semester, and a reduction in youth identified as needing support from 13% to 9% following wellness services. Over 1,000 children have received free dental care through the on-site center, and over 100 families have been counseled and assisted.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of Newark

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark, Inc.

Website

https://bgcn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Boys & Girls Club of Newark is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1938 that provides after-school programming, summer camp, STEM, wellness, dental, and mental health services to approximately 600 children ages 5-18 across six Newark, NJ locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Community Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYEDACAHAD

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Summer camp services
• Community wellness services
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Program Membership Fees: Monthly fees for after-school programming ($150/month for ages 5-12, $80 for teens 13-18), annual membership fees ($50 and $100 respectively), and summer camp fees ($925 first child, $825 sibling rate).
2. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations through online platforms, corporate donations, and foundation grants from major supporters including Apple, Prudential Foundation, Lachman Family Foundation, and many others across tiered giving levels.
3. Matching Gift Programs: Employer matching donation programs where companies match employee contributions to BGCN.
4. Planned Giving: Bequests and estate planning gifts where supporters include BGCN in their wills or trust.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Event sponsorships for the Great Futures Golf Outing, Annual 5K to Wellness, Day for Kids Community Fair, and other fundraising events.
6. Facility Rentals: Rental of club facilities including gym ($200/hour), multipurpose room ($175/hour), classroom spaces, dance studio, games room, swimming pool, and kitchen ($150/hour) to community members for events and gatherings.
7. Volunteer Grant Programs: Corporate volunteer grant programs where companies donate based on employee volunteer hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Club of Newark provides youth development programming for children ages 5-18 across six Newark locations, including daily after-school care, six-week summer camp, aquatics, STEM education, teen leadership programs, and integrated community health services encompassing dental care, vision care, and behavioral wellness counseling.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Club of Newark (BGCN) operates as a unified youth development organization offering a portfolio of programs across six locations. The core offerings include After School Programs and Summer Camp for children ages 5-18, supplemented by specialized program tracks in Aquatics, STEM (housed in the Samsung-powered Lachman Family STEM Center), Teen programming, and Wellness. The organization provides integrated health services including the READY Family Wellness Center for mental health support and the Children's Dental Center (KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center) for dental care. BGCN also offers trauma-informed training for other organizations and operates a Teen Center focused on leadership and career readiness. The BGCN Clubhouse at 1 Avon Avenue serves as the main facility, with five additional school-based sites at KIPP charter schools across Newark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Programs Daily after-school programming for children ages 5-12 at six locations throughout Newark, offering academic support, STEM activities, physical play, healthy snacks, and social-emotional learning from dismissal until 7:00 p.m.
• Summer Camp Six-week summer enrichment program (Big Ideas – Future Leaders) offering swimming, STEM, literacy, dance, sports, wellness, art, and field trips for children ages 5-12 and teens 13-18, operating Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm at the main clubhouse.
• Teen Center Dedicated programming at the main clubhouse for teens ages 13-18 focused on leadership, career readiness, and life skills, including college resume building, workforce development, and financial literacy.
• Aquatics Programs Comprehensive swimming programs including Learn to Swim, Free Swim, and Swim Team, offered at the state-of-the-art aquatic center within the main clubhouse.
• STEM Programs Science, technology, engineering, and math programming including 3D Printing, Robotics, Website Building, App Development and Coding, and STEM Ambassadors, housed in the Lachman Family STEM Center powered by Samsung.
• Wellness Programs Holistic wellness offerings including Healthy Habits, Culinary arts, SMARTGIRLS, SMARTMOVES, Triple Play, and Fall and Spring Basketball, promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
• Core Programs Essential youth development programs including Literacy, Power Hour (homework help), Public Speaking, Passport to Manhood, Keystone Club, and Youth of the Year leadership development.
• READY Family Wellness Center A trauma-informed wellness center offering free behavioral and emotional health counseling, social-emotional screening using the DESSA tool, individual and group counseling, family engagement services, and nutrition education programs for Club members and the Greater Newark community.
• Children's Dental Center (KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center) On-site dental home offering preventive cleanings, checkups, fillings, extractions, root canals, and oral health education for children and families, operated in partnership with the KinderSmile Foundation at the main clubhouse.
• Trauma-Informed Intensive Training Three-day professional development experience for youth development professionals from across the Northeast Region, focused on integrating trauma-informed practices throughout organizations, hosted annually by BGCN.
• Facility Rentals Rental of BGCN clubhouse facilities including gym ($200/hour), multipurpose room ($175/hour), classroom spaces, dance studio, games room, swimming pool, and kitchen ($150/hour) to community members for events and gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13% increase in children interested in learning new words after one semester
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025National organization partnership made the TODAY Show feature opportunity possible.
• TODAY ShowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 December 2025National television feature showcasing BGCN and Ms. Banks on the national stage, providing significant publicity.
• Disrupt Foods FranchisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-organized the World's Largest Pizza Party world record attempt with BGCN at Prudential Center.
• City of NewarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025City partnership for the World's Largest Pizza Party event celebrating Newark's spirit and unity.
• KinderSmile Foundation / KinderSmile Community Oral Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019KinderSmile Foundation took over operation of the Dental Center at BGCN in 2019. Provides comprehensive dental care services including cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and oral health education for children and families at the 1 Avon Avenue location.
• SamsungcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Samsung powers the Lachman Family STEM Center, offering youth hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math.
• Eyecare 4 KidscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership to provide the Children's Vision Center offering vital eye care services to local youth as part of the 2015 Clubhouse renovation.
• Bike ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Volunteer-run bicycle shop where all proceeds support BGCN's programs and services.
• National Children's Advocacy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party safety expert providing guidance for BGCN's policies and approaches to child protection.
• KIPP NJ Charter SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 5 KIPP NJ Charter schools (Upper Roseville Academy, LIFE Academy, SEEK Academy, SPARK/JUSTICE Academy, THRIVE Academy) to provide school-based after-school programming at their facilities, expanding BGCN's reach to 6 locations across Newark.
• National Child Help PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBGCN is a leading Trauma-Informed Organization in Newark through this partnership, training a local network of providers in trauma assessment and evidence-based interventions.
• Rutgers Expanded Food and Nutrition Education ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with BGCN nutrition coordinator to deliver nutrition education workshops to youth.
• Community Food Bank of New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Weekend Pack Program providing nonperishable and fresh foods twice a month to enrolled families, improving food access and nutrition security.
• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership providing confidential 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) and safety expert guidance for child protection policies and practices.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party safety expert providing guidance for BGCN's policies and approaches to child protection.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation providing proven program frameworks, training resources, safety standards, and brand credibility. BGCN hosts regional trauma-informed training for the Northeast region.
• Boys & Girls Clubs in New JerseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level affiliation connecting BGCN with other New Jersey clubs and state resources.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National parent organization and network of 5,000+ Boys & Girls Clubs. BGCN is an affiliate chapter leveraging BGCA's program frameworks, safety standards, and brand, while contributing back through the Northeast Regional Trauma Informed Training Center role.
• National Urban League: Large national civil rights and urban-services nonprofit with local affiliates running youth programming, workforce development, and wellness initiatives. Comparable urban-mission focus and reliance on corporate/foundation funding.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Paterson: Neighboring New Jersey Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving a similar urban youth population (ages 5-18) with after-school, summer, and teen programs. Most direct comparable for member mix, fee structure, and operating model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County: Another NJ-based multi-site Boys & Girls Club affiliate operating after-school and summer programming for youth in urban communities. Direct peer for regional funding competition and programming benchmarks.
• YMCA of Newark and Vicinity: Local YMCA chapter offering after-school programming, swim lessons, summer camp, and youth development in the same Newark footprint. Closest non-BGC direct competitor for member enrollment and corporate sponsorships.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): National youth services organization operating local chapters delivering after-school programs, athletics, and youth development to urban youth. Comparable mission, member base, and reliance on civic and corporate partnerships.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit operating local affiliates providing after-school and summer programming focused on academic enrichment, leadership, and wellness for youth. Comparable service mix and youth-development outcome orientation.
• After-School All-Stars: National provider of free after-school programs to youth in underserved communities, operating in multiple U.S. cities. Comparable target population, free/subsidized model, and school-based delivery model.

Others

• KIPP New Jersey: Charter school network and BGCN's core facility partner at five of six locations. They share the Newark youth-education mission but operate schools rather than youth development programming — enabling partner rather than competitor.
• Community Food Bank of New Jersey: BGCN's food-security partner providing the Weekend Back Pack Program. Adjacent nonprofit serving overlapping Newark families; comparable funder relationships but not a direct competitor for youth programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bgcn

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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