Nantucket Boys & Girls Club

What Nantucket Boys & Girls Club does

The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club (NBGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1945 and headquartered at 61 Sparks Avenue, Nantucket, Massachusetts. It serves children from pre-kindergarten (age 2.9) through 12th grade, reaching over 1,400 youth members and 1,100 households annually across more than 40 annual development programs. Its portfolio includes Club Jr. Preschool (licensed early childhood education), School-Year Membership (afterschool programs), a 9-week Summer Camp with three tracks (Tiny Tides, Harbor Crew, Island Explorers), Club Athletics, enrichment programs (Lego Robotics, E-Sports Club, Dance Team, STEAM, Junior Chefs), and teen programming. Operations are anchored by a 40,000-square-foot Clubhouse featuring a full gymnasium, art room, computer lab, teen center, commercial kitchen, and outdoor playground. 90% of full-time staff live in Club Housing, enabling deeper youth relationships. Technology infrastructure consists of a Salesforce-based Parent Portal for membership registration and a RAPTOR visitor management system for child safety. The Club maintains strategic partnerships with Stop & Shop (snacks), Nantucket Cottage Hospital (wellness), Nantucket Community Music Center (choir), Nantucket Dance Theater (dance), and Nantucket Youth Lacrosse. Safety is reinforced through a national Praesidium partnership providing a 24-hour child safety hotline.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: school-year membership dues ($410/year for one child, scaling to $1,050 for three children), summer camp tuition ($450/week), preschool tuition ($350/week plus registration and enrichment fees), individual donations and fundraising (Summer Groove gala, Community Fall BBQ, Golf Tournament), corporate sponsorships, foundation grants (Nantucket Golf Club Foundation, Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation, Community Foundation for Nantucket), facility rentals, and community drop-in programs (adult volleyball/basketball at $10/session, Mahjong Mondays at $20/session). The Tim Russert Summer Groove has raised over $18 million cumulatively since 2002. Financial aid and sliding-scale options are offered, and preschool participates in the Nantucket Preschool Pilot Program providing ~$4,000 per child in tuition assistance. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees led by Board Chair Bess Clarke (former Club kid) under CEO Jamie Foster, with a leadership team spanning operations, development, philanthropy, athletics, preschool, and programming.

Name

Nantucket Boys & Girls Club

Legal name

Nantucket Boys & Girls Club

Website

https://nantucketboysandgirlsclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1945 that serves over 1,400 youth ages 2.9-18 annually on Nantucket Island through preschool, afterschool, summer camp, athletics, and enrichment programs from a 40,000-square-foot Clubhouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Afterschool programming
• Preschool early education
• Summer camp services
• Youth athletics league

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantucket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and school-year membership fees for families; also offers teen-only membership options for Friday and Saturday night programs
2. Individual Donations & Fundraising: Direct donations, event-based fundraising through Summer Groove gala, Community Fall BBQ, and Golf Tournament. Also receives birthday donations from members like Stella Davis who raised $350+
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Business sponsorship program supporting athletic and school-year programs in exchange for gymnasium banner visibility and team t-shirt recognition
4. Grants: Foundation grants supporting specific programs such as the fleet van funded by Nantucket Golf Club Foundation and swim lessons funded by Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation
5. Facility Rentals: Gymnasium and multi-use spaces available for community rentals; also operates adult volleyball and basketball drop-in programs at $10 per session
6. Community Events: Mahjong Mondays at $20 per session supporting Club programs; Playground Pop-Ins offered free to attract new families

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club delivers year-round youth development programs for children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade at its 40,000-square-foot Clubhouse on Sparks Avenue. Core offerings include a licensed Club Jr. Preschool, school-year afterschool membership with enrichment and athletics, multi-track summer camps, and teen programming, supplemented by community drop-in recreation and signature fundraising events.

Product overview

The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club is a nonprofit youth organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The organization operates as a single unified offering anchored by its Club Jr. Preschool (for ages 2.9-5), School Year Membership (afterschool programs for grades 1-12), and Summer Camp Programs with three distinct tracks. The portfolio is enhanced by Club Athletics (year-round sports including basketball, lacrosse, tennis, swimming), Afterschool Programs (enrichment including Lego Robotics, E-Sports Club, Dance Team, Junior Chefs, STEAM programming), Community Recreation Programs (open gym, facility rentals), and signature fundraising events (Tim Russert Summer Groove gala, Sam Sylvia Golf Tournament, Community Fall BBQ). The Club also administers the Meghan Hughes Scholarship for college-bound seniors. Together, these programs serve over 1,400 youth members annually with year-round and summer programming at the 40,000-square-foot facility at 61 Sparks Avenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Jr. Preschool Licensed preschool program for children ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years old, featuring a play-based curriculum focused on early learning, social-emotional development, and kindergarten readiness. Tuition is $350 per week plus a $50 registration fee and annual enrichment fee, with financial aid available through the Nantucket Preschool Pilot Program (~ $4,000 per child).
• School Year Membership Afterschool membership program for children in grades 1-12 providing homework help, enrichment activities, athletics, leadership development, community service opportunities, and a safe environment. Priced at $410/1 child, $790/2 children, and $1,050/3 children per year, with pro-rated 50% enrollment after February 17, 2026 and free teen membership for Friday and Saturday night programs.
• Summer Camp Programs Comprehensive summer camp with three tracks: Tiny Tides (Pre-K/K, ages 2.9-5, 15 campers/week), Harbor Crew (incoming 1st grade, ages 5-6, 20 campers/week), and Island Explorers (incoming 2nd-8th grade, 140 campers/week). Each week is $450 and includes island adventures such as surfing, sailing, tennis, swimming, fishing, and field trips. Financial aid applications are due April 15, 2026.
• Club Athletics Year-round athletic programs including dodgeball, floor hockey, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, and swimming that promote teamwork, skill-building, and character development. Includes partnerships with Nantucket Youth Lacrosse and Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation for swim lessons, and serves 800+ member athletes annually.
• Afterschool Enrichment Programs Diverse enrichment programs for school-year members including Lego Robotics, Drawing with Faith, Book Club, Junior Chefs, Tween Junior Chefs, Crazy 8's Math, E-Sports Club, NBGC Choir, Dance Team (in partnership with Nantucket Dance Theater), STEAM with Town of Nantucket, and the Youth of the Year leadership program.
• Community Recreation Programs Drop-in recreational activities for the broader community including free Open Gym youth basketball (grades 2-12), adult volleyball and adult basketball at $10 per session, Mahjong Mondays at $20 per session, and Playground Pop-Ins offered free to attract new families. Facility rentals of gymnasium and multi-use spaces are also available.
• Meghan Hughes Scholarship $5,000 scholarship awarded to two Nantucket high school seniors who demonstrate academic standing and previous volunteer or work experience with the Club, supporting their pursuit of higher education. 2026 recipients are Estefany Tejada and Colby Lucas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of Nantucket High School graduates who are Club Kids advance to college (compared to 66% of non-Club Kids)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stop & ShopcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides free, healthy snacks daily during school year and summer programs. Partnership ensures Club can offer snacks without cost to families, addressing food insecurity among youth members.
• Nantucket Community Music CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Club to offer youth choir program and support Club carolers for community events including Nantucket Christmas Stroll. Enables Club to provide music programming without requiring dedicated staff.
• Nantucket Dance TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides dance instruction for Club Dance Team; also mentored Club members performing in Nutcracker production. Cora Iller, a former NBGC kid, serves as lead dancer and mentor.
• Nantucket Youth LacrossecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Learn to Play Lacrosse (grades 1-2), Senior Development Boys Lacrosse (grades 3-6), and Senior Development Girls Lacrosse (grades 3-6). Provides equipment borrowing and instruction.
• Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported Club Kids FIFA World Cup trip to Gillette Stadium. Part of broader network enabling professional development, advocacy, and resource sharing across Boys & Girls Clubs.
• Nantucket Cottage HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in safety and wellness initiatives. Collaborates on mental health support and best-in-class safety practices.
• Nantucket Family Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for family support services and mental health resources. Part of Club's network ensuring comprehensive support for members.
• Island KitchencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner for Tim Russert Summer Groove gala and Community Fall BBQ. Provides elegant sit-down dinner and barbecue spread for major fundraising events.
• Donelan Family WinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides wine pairings for Summer Groove gala dinner. Local winery supporting island nonprofits.
• Linda Loring Nature FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with summer camp program for island nature exploration activities.
• ACK Surf SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides surfing instruction as part of summer camp island activities.
• Nantucket Island Surf SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides additional surfing instruction options for summer camp programming.
• Siasconset Casino AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with summer camp for activities and island experiences.
• Handy & Dallaire EventsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent design partner transforming gymnasium into stunning venue for Summer Groove gala.
• Wheaton CollegeminorOthersAlice 'Tish' Emerson served as first female president. Connection through award recipient's background.
• Andrew W. Mellon FoundationminorOthersTish Emerson continued work in higher education through this foundation after Wheaton College presidency.
• Bartlett's FarmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Fall BBQ sponsor providing local produce and farm products.
• Nantucket Party RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Fall BBQ sponsor providing event rentals.
• Sandbar at JettiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Fall BBQ sponsor.
• Unite for Safe Social MediaminorOthersCommunity Fall BBQ sponsor focused on digital safety education.
• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership providing 24-hour Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) for reporting safety concerns. Supports Club's comprehensive safety culture and abuse prevention training.
• Nantucket LoomsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted Mimosas on Main Street during Christmas Stroll weekend. Gift bag contributor with Nantucket Looms soap products.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Urban League: National civil rights and youth development organization with comparable education, workforce readiness, and youth leadership programming. Operates at a vastly larger scale and on a different geography, but shares outcome-focused youth development orientation and federal/foundation funding channels.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater Boston: Broad incumbent offering youth development, aquatics, athletics, preschool, and summer camp across eastern Massachusetts; competes for similar membership dues and family enrollments but operates a wider portfolio including adult fitness.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization for the Boys & Girls Club movement; NBGC is an affiliate within this network and benefits from shared advocacy, training, and safety standards, making the network the closest structural peer.
• Cape Cod YMCA: Regional YMCA serving Cape Cod with youth development, preschool, summer camp, and family programming. Competes for similar families in the broader southeastern Massachusetts market and offers overlapping preschool and summer camp offerings.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Providence: Regional Boys & Girls Club affiliate in southern New England offering a comparable youth development model (afterschool, athletics, summer programming, scholarships) within the same BGCA network.
• Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine: Regional Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving coastal southern Maine communities; offers a comparable mix of afterschool, athletics, summer, and teen programming in similar small-community New England contexts.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Martha's Vineyard: Island-based Boys & Girls Club affiliate on Martha's Vineyard offering preschool, afterschool, athletics, and summer camp. Most directly comparable peer because it shares the island-community, seasonal-economy, and constrained-housing context.
• Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod: Cape Cod-based Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving youth with comparable programs (afterschool, athletics, summer camp) in a coastal Massachusetts community closely mirroring Nantucket's operating environment.
• Boys & Girls Club of Boston: Massachusetts-based Boys & Girls Club affiliate operating multiple youth development sites with comparable preschool, afterschool, athletics, and teen programming for a similar urban/regional member base.

Emerging players

• Police Athletic League: Nationwide youth development network providing athletics, mentorship, and after-school programming. Overlaps with NBGC in core youth development mission and athletics focus, but typically operates in urban settings rather than island communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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