Boys & Girls Club of Augusta, Maine

What Boys & Girls Club of Augusta, Maine does

The Boys & Girls Club of Augusta, Maine, operating under the trade name Augusta Teen Center, is a non-profit youth development organization founded in 2000 and headquartered at 244 Water Street in Augusta, Maine. It serves at-risk teens aged 11-17 in Kennebec County through ten interconnected programs: AfterSchool academic and recreational support, Outside The Box Nutrition (feeding 30-35 youth daily), the Future ME leadership and social-emotional learning initiative, a Summer Program, the SaferDrivers VR-based driver education program, the Edge career readiness program, the Paths to Adulthood holistic development track, and a restorative justice suite (Alternative to Suspension A2S, Diversion to Assets D2A, and Roads To Success) that diverts youth from the court system. The Augusta Teen Center is the only organization in the Augusta area offering free after-school programs to teens eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.

The organization operates a community-led go-to-market model, reaching teens through referrals and embedded partnerships with local schools (Cony Middle and High School, Gardiner High School and Middle School), the Augusta Police Department, the City of Augusta, the Augusta and Good Shepherd food banks, MaineGeneral, Kennebec Savings Bank, the Peter Alfond Foundation, United Way of Kennebec Valley, and more than 30 additional local businesses and civic groups. Its sole underlying technology of note is a virtual reality driving simulator used for the SaferDrivers program; no AI, API, or developer-facing platform is offered.

Funding flows entirely from charitable contributions: individual donations processed via PayPal, foundation and corporate grants, event fundraising (including the annual Shake Your Shamrocks auction), and local business sponsorships. The organization is governed by a volunteer board chaired by Sarah Sachs with Treasurer Christine Devine and Secretary Stephanie Byras, and is operationally led by CEO Ken Walsh and Executive Director Christopher Maloney, supported by a small paid staff of approximately six. There is no venture capital, private equity, or institutional ownership.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of Augusta, Maine

Legal name

Augusta Teen Center

Website

https://boysandgirlsclubofaugustamaine.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Boys & Girls Club of Augusta, Maine operates the Augusta Teen Center, a non-profit providing free after-school programs for at-risk teens aged 11-17 in Kennebec County, including academic support, VR-based driver education, restorative justice diversion, and nutrition services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Teen mentoring services
• Restorative justice programs
• Driver education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization relies primarily on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community members to fund operations and programs. The website features PayPal donation capabilities.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Funding received from foundations such as the Peter Alfond Foundation, as well as corporate sponsorships from local businesses like Hannaford, Kennebec Savings Bank, and others listed on their partners page.
3. Free Membership (No-fee service model): The Augusta Teen Center offers free after-school programs to teenagers eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, making services accessible to at-risk youth without direct program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Boys & Girls Club of Augusta, Maine (operating as the Augusta Teen Center) provides free after-school and youth development programs for teenagers in Augusta, Maine, with a focus on at-risk youth eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. Programs span academic support, leadership development, career readiness, restorative justice diversion (A2S, D2A, Roads To Success), nutrition education, summer enrichment, and a VR-based driver education simulator (SaferDrivers).

Product overview

The Augusta Teen Center operates as a unified suite of youth development programs designed to support teenagers, particularly those facing disadvantages, at-risk, low-income, or low-performing youth. The center offers ten interconnected programs: AfterSchool Program (academic support and activities), Outside The Box Nutrition (cooking and nutrition education), Future ME Project (leadership and social-emotional learning), Summer Program (enrichment activities), Roads To Success (restorative services), Alternative to Suspension A2S, Diversion to Assets D2A, Edge Program (career readiness), SaferDrivers Program (VR-based driver training), and Paths to Adulthood (holistic teen development). The organization is the only free after-school program provider for teens eligible for free/reduced school meals in the Augusta area, leveraging over 160 years of combined Boys & Girls Clubs youth development expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AfterSchool Program A blend of activities and academic support providing a safe, engaging environment for youth, including tutoring, homework assistance, truancy prevention, arts, recreation, nutrition activities, and pre-vocational training.
• Outside The Box Nutrition A community nutrition program teaching youth about proper nutrition and cooking skills, encouraging them to prepare wholesome, balanced meals from scratch using fresh, natural ingredients; feeds 30-35 youth daily.
• Future ME Project A teen leadership and social-emotional learning initiative using Experiential Learning Theory to help teens develop essential life skills through hands-on experiences while prioritizing mental well-being.
• Summer Program Summer programming offering sports leagues, arts workshops, STEM camps, and leadership training designed to channel youthful energy into enriching activities that promote personal growth and learning.
• Roads To Success A restorative program initiative guiding at-risk teens before they enter the court system, including Tools to Success for expelled students and other reintegration support.
• Alternative to Suspension (A2S) A constructive alternative to school suspension that engages students in activities at the center, focusing on social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and personal development.
• Diversion to Assets (D2A) A program for teens with first legal system encounters that fosters accountability by connecting them with positive adult and peer influences while developing personal assets and work readiness skills.
• Edge Program A workforce readiness program that provides teenagers with practical training and hands-on career exploration, connecting them with local partner businesses for resume-building experiences.
• SaferDrivers Program A virtual reality-based driver education program that allows teens to practice driving in dangerous conditions (night, wet roads, snowstorms) in a safe classroom environment.
• Paths to Adulthood (Journeys) A holistic youth development program for ages 11-17 encompassing financial literacy, social skills, emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and career preparedness to help teens navigate adolescence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves taxpayers potentially $33+ million annually by diverting at-risk youth from incarceration
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• City of AugustacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity government partnership for youth development services. The City collaborates with the Teen Center to support community youth.
• Augusta Police DeptcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership supporting restorative justice programs and providing referrals for at-risk teens to diversion programs.
• Cony Middle and High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school partnership for after-school programs, truancy prevention, and student referrals to Teen Center services.
• Gardiner High SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership for student referrals and collaborative youth development programming.
• Gardiner Middle SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddle school partnership for early intervention youth programs and referrals.
• Augusta Food BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership supporting the Outside The Box Nutrition program and food security for teen members.
• Good Shepherd Food BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food bank partnership supporting nutrition programs and food supply for teen nutrition initiatives.
• MaineGeneralmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partnership supporting teen health and wellness programming. Major sponsor of Shake Your Shamrocks event.
• United Way of Kennebec ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way partnership supporting community youth development funding and resources.
• HannafordmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery retailer partnership supporting nutrition programs and potentially food donations for teen nutrition initiatives.
• Kennebec Savings BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner supporting teen financial literacy programs and community investment in youth.
• Connected Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit union partnership for financial education and teen services.
• KV Federal CUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal credit union partnership supporting teen financial literacy.
• Lithgow LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library partnership for educational resources and programming collaboration.
• UMAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Maine at Augusta partnership potentially providing educational resources, volunteers, or pathways for teen members.
• Maine Arts AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts education partnership for creative programming and artistic development for teens.
• Augusta Downtown AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDowntown business association partnership supporting community events and local business engagement.
• Rotary of AugustamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService club partnership supporting community youth initiatives and fundraising.
• Bread of LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood ministry partnership supporting nutrition programs for teens.
• Capitol Club HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth-related organization partnership for program collaboration.
• AYCCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Youth Coalition partnership for youth leadership and development programming.
• Snow PondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partnership for youth programming and enrichment activities.
• Townsquare MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner providing marketing support, advertising, and community engagement through radio stations.
• Elks Lodge #964minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraternal organization partnership supporting youth programs and community events.
• O&P GlassminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of Shake Your Shamrocks event and community supporter.
• CushnocminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal brewery (Cushnoc Brewing) sponsor of events and community partner.
• Augusta FuelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company partnership supporting community programs.
• CCapraraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor and community supporter.
• CharliesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor and community supporter.
• DarlingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor and community supporter.
• Gosline InsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance agency partnership supporting community youth programs.
• Kennebec Land TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partnership potentially providing outdoor education and nature programming.
• NRFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistribution company partnership supporting events and programs.
• State LunchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood service partnership supporting nutrition programs.
• Statewide TowingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor and community supporter.
• JS McCarthy PrintersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinting company providing marketing materials support for events and programs.
• Best Life NutritionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNutrition-focused business partnership supporting wellness programs.
• C&M DistributorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistribution company sponsor and community supporter.
• Lisas Legit BurritosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal food business sponsor providing food for events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit providing one-to-one youth mentoring for at-risk children and teens. Comparable in mission focus on youth development, mentoring, and protective factors, though operating a different delivery model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National parent network of the Augusta chapter; operates the overarching youth development framework, programmatic standards, and federal/corporate fundraising infrastructure that the local club leverages. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization.
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that embeds site coordinators in schools to connect at-risk students with supports — directly comparable in mission (keeping at-risk youth in school) and partnership model with Cony and Gardiner schools.

Direct peers

• Police Athletic League (PAL): National network of police-affiliated youth clubs offering athletic, educational, and mentoring programs for at-risk youth. Highly comparable given the Augusta chapter's restorative justice partnership with Augusta Police Department.
• YMCA of Greater Augusta: Local Augusta YMCA offers youth programming, after-school care, and summer enrichment for children and teens. Comparable as a community-based youth development nonprofit operating in the same Augusta geography with overlapping programming.
• Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine: Another Maine BGCA affiliate serving youth in southern Maine communities. Directly comparable as a peer BGCA chapter delivering after-school, summer, and teen programs in a similar small-city context.
• Boys & Girls Club of Portland, Maine: Fellow Maine-based Boys & Girls Club chapter serving youth with after-school, summer, and teen leadership programs; the most direct geographic and programmatic peer in the state, drawing on the same BGCA framework.

Others

• United Way of Kennebec Valley: Local funder and partner that supports the Augusta Teen Center; comparable as a community-impact nonprofit operating in the same Augusta service area with overlapping youth and family program priorities.

Regional players

• Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP): Regional anti-poverty nonprofit serving Kennebec County with youth, family, and community services. Comparable as a regional nonprofit addressing similar socioeconomic challenges for youth and families in the same geography.

Emerging players

• Youth Build USA: National nonprofit providing workforce development, education, and leadership programs for opportunity youth. Comparable to the Edge Program's career readiness focus on at-risk teens in a structured program environment.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AugustaTeenCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcam

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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