New Britain-Berlin YMCA

What New Britain-Berlin YMCA does

The New Britain-Berlin YMCA operates as the New Britain-Berlin branch of the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA association, a Connecticut nonprofit community organization headquartered at 50 High Street, New Britain, and led by CEO John Benigni. The merged association was formed in 2017 by combining the Meriden and New Britain-Berlin YMCAs, and today serves more than 11,600 members with a staff of 826 plus 172 summer seasonal positions. Programs are delivered across ten plus locations spanning dedicated fitness centers, athletic facilities, art centers, child care sites inside local schools, an outdoor sports park, and the Hart House Residence for single working men.

The organization's portfolio covers seven program verticals: Child Care (infant/toddler, preschool, before/after-school care, vacation fun days, snow day club, child watch); Health and Fitness (group exercise, personal training, CrossFit, massage, blood pressure self-monitoring, cardiac rehabilitation, workplace wellness); Aquatics (adult and youth lessons, Seals competitive swim team); Sports (basketball, soccer, T-ball, pickleball, gymnastics, karate, ski club, cornhole league, golf simulator); Camps (Camp Thundermoon day camp with traditional and specialty tracks plus bus transportation); Education (American Red Cross certification courses, STEM Academy with NASA/3M/Cox/Napier Foundation grant funding, Youth and Government civic program); and Arts (art, dance, piano, origami, salsa/kizomba). Pricing mixes annual/monthly membership dues, per-session program fees, weekly child care subscriptions, and Medicare-subsidized senior access via Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit, and Renew Active.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring membership dues, one-time program and registration fees, and a recurring grants and donations stream from foundations (Cox Charities, 3M, Napier Foundation, NASA), corporate partners, the United Way, and individual giving. Distribution is regional within New Britain, Berlin, and Meriden through direct membership, school-embedded programs, online self-serve registration via Daxko, and phone or in-person sign-up. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on third-party SaaS such as TeachingStrategies tadpoles for parent communication and standard YMCA back-office systems, and the technology stack is not a differentiator.

Name

New Britain-Berlin YMCA

Legal name

New Britain-Berlin YMCA

Website

https://nbbymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The New Britain-Berlin YMCA is a Connecticut nonprofit community organization delivering child care, fitness, aquatics, sports, camps, arts, STEM education, and senior wellness to more than 11,600 members across New Britain, Berlin, and Meriden through school-embedded programs and dedicated YMCA facilities.

Ownership category

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Product category

Community fitness and youth services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Community fitness membership
• Licensed child care
• Before and after school care
• Summer day camp
• Youth sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Britain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees for individuals and families providing access to fitness facilities, pools, and group exercise classes
2. Program Fees: Fees for child care, summer camp, swimming lessons, sports programs, arts programs, STEM programs, and educational courses
3. Grants and Donations: Funding from foundations including Cox Charities, 3M, Napier Foundation, and NASA for STEM education programs

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

New Britain-Berlin YMCA is a community-based nonprofit that delivers membership-based access to fitness facilities, pools, and group exercise classes, alongside a broad portfolio of fee-based programs including licensed child care, preschool, before/after school care, summer day camp, youth and adult sports, aquatics, arts classes, STEM education, and American Red Cross certification courses. One membership covers all Meriden-New Britain-Berlin association locations, and programs are also delivered at partner elementary and middle school sites.

Product overview

New Britain-Berlin YMCA operates as a community nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services organized into distinct categories: Child Care (infant/toddler care, preschool, before/after school care, school vacation programs, snow day club, child watch), Health & Fitness (group exercise classes, personal training, massage therapy, specialized health programs), Camps (Camp Thundermoon day camp with traditional and specialty programs), Arts (dance, music lessons, origami, visual arts), Education (Red Cross certifications, STEM Academy, Youth and Government), Sports (basketball, gymnastics, karate, pickleball, swimming, and more), and Aquatics (swim lessons and competitive swim team). The organization also provides residential housing through Hart House Residence and event venue services. These programs are unified by the YMCA's mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, with membership-based and program-fee access models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Thundermoon: Summer day camp program for youth ages 5-14 offering traditional camp activities, art, cooking, sports, STEM, and theater camps at McGee Middle School in Berlin, CT.

Products and services

• Infant & Toddler Care Licensed infant and toddler child care providing a safe, nurturing environment with experienced teachers; for working parents of children from infancy through toddler age.
• Preschool Programs High-quality nurturing preschool programs preparing children for success in school, available at multiple New Britain and Berlin sites.
• Before & After School Care School-day before and after care programs at New Britain and Berlin elementary schools, with combo AM/PM packages for families needing full-day coverage.
• School Vacation Fun Days Full-day supervised programming for K-5 children on school vacation days and holidays, at New Britain and Berlin locations.
• Snow Day Club Drop-in child care offered on snow days for K-5 students, with sliding multi-day pricing for members and non-members.
• Child Watch Included child watch service for full YMCA members while they work out, available for children 6 months to 12 years old.
• Health & Fitness Membership Full facility and program membership providing access to fitness centers, pools, group exercise, and program discounts at all Meriden and New Britain-Berlin YMCA locations.
• Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program (B.P.S.M.) Four-month clinically guided blood pressure self-monitoring program that includes weekly one-on-one meetings and a complimentary blood pressure cuff, following American Heart Association guidance.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Maintenance cardiac rehabilitation program for graduates of phase one/two care, focusing on phases three and four under registered nurse supervision.
• CrossFit Licensed CrossFit training at the Meriden Y Athletic Center featuring functional movements scaled for all ages and fitness levels.
• Group Exercise Classes Adult group exercise classes including Boot Camp, Yoga, Pilates, ZUMBA, Spinning, Strength Circuit, Tai Chi, Water Aerobics, and Silver Sneakers Classic at New Britain and Meriden locations.
• Personal Fitness & Training Individual and partner personal training with nationally certified staff, with sessions tailored to personal goals and ability.
• Workplace Wellness Customized corporate wellness programs for local employers, including on-site classes, fitness center management, special membership rates, and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Massage Therapy Licensed massage therapy services offering stress reduction, muscle relief, and sports recovery in 30-minute and 1-hour sessions.
• Camp Thundermoon Summer day camp at McGee Middle School for ages 5-14 offering traditional activities plus specialty camps in art, cooking, sports, STEM, and theater, with optional bus transportation.
• Traditional Day Camp Traditional summer day camp for K through grade 10 featuring games, water activities, arts and crafts, and sports designed to build confidence and friendships.
• Specialty Camps Specialty summer day camps offering focused programming in art, cooking, sports, STEM, and theater for campers exploring specific interests.
• Camp Bus Transportation Bus transportation for Camp Thundermoon with multiple New Britain pickup and drop-off locations to ease family logistics.
• Art Classes Mixed media art classes for ages 7+ taught at the Meriden YMCA Art Center (Art Garage) in a fun, creative environment.
• Belly Dancing Low-impact belly dance class for adults of all ages, taught by instructor Laska in multi-week fall sessions.
• Dance Programs Dance classes for kids and teens ages 3 and up in Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Acro, Lyrical, and Modern, with competition track optional.
• Salsa & Kizomba Classes Adult salsa and kizomba lessons for individuals and couples ages 18+, taught by Edward Trueheart.
• Piano Lessons Private piano lessons for children building confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music in a supportive environment.
• Origami Workshops Origami workshops for various age groups, including summer fun sessions and seasonal decoration classes.
• Red Cross Certification Courses American Red Cross certification courses in Babysitting with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguard Certification, Lifeguard Recertification, and CPR/First Aid, valid for two years.
• STEM Programs STEM Academy programs including Outdoor STEM Adventures, Engineering Structures, STEAM Explorations, Robotics, and Satellite Design Challenge, delivered at Mountain Mist Outdoor Center.
• Youth and Government Model government civic engagement program for middle and high school students, run in partnership with Berlin High School and New Britain High School.
• Youth & Adult Sports Programs Comprehensive youth and adult sports programs including basketball, disc golf, flag football, gymnastics, karate, pickleball, ski club, soccer, T-Ball, volleyball, cornhole, and Sports Sundays.
• Men's Basketball League Adult men's basketball league ages 18 and up with playoffs and a championship, running Sunday evenings from October to December.
• Youth Basketball Youth basketball programs including Fall Basketball Training & League for ages 5-15 and the Alton Brooks Basketball League for ages 4-15.
• Friday Night Ballers Free co-ed basketball league for grades 6-8 with two games per night at the New Britain YMCA gymnasium and a season-ending family event.
• Golf Simulator Skytrak Golf Simulator with open play in half-hour and one-hour increments, included with Health Center membership.
• Gymnastics Gymnastics at the Meriden YMCA Athletic Center offering youth and adult lessons, team programs, USAG-certified coaches, and classes for students with special needs.
• Karate Japanese Shotokan Karate classes for ages 5 through adult led by a 4th degree black belt chief instructor, focusing on balance, strength, focus, coordination, flexibility, and endurance.
• Pickleball Pickleball program with open play and beginner lessons, offered multiple days a week with member and non-member pricing.
• Ski Club Berlin YMCA Ski Club partnership with Mount Southington for grades 3-12, providing transportation, supervision, lift tickets, equipment rental, and lessons.
• Soccer & T-Ball Fall Soccer and T-Ball training program introducing young athletes ages 4-10 to sports fundamentals in a fun, positive environment.
• Cornhole League Cornhole league with team and individual options including the Sizzling Senior Summer program for members and a fall league for ages 16 and up.
• Adult Group Swim Lessons Adult Learn-to-Swim group lessons on Thursday evenings, capped at 5 participants, covering swimming fundamentals and water safety.
• Children's Group Swim Lessons Children's swim lessons across YMCA progressive stages including Swim Starters, Swim Basics, and Swim Strokes, with multiple session options.
• Seals Swim Team Competitive and recreational swim team for ages 5-18 through the Seals, with opportunities to compete in USA Swimming meets.
• Rec Express Free summer drop-in program at Willow Street Park for children grades K and up, featuring games, sports, STEM, enrichment, and arts and crafts.
• Hart House Residence Short and long-term housing for single working men age 21 and older, offering furnished single-occupancy rooms with community amenities at the Hart House.
• Birthday Parties Birthday party packages including Pool Party, CrossFit Kids Party, and Gymnastics Party options at YMCA locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 11,600 members served through the combined association

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Link Mechanical Services, Inc.minorOthersCommunity partner of the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA, appearing on the community partners logo section of the website
• New Britain Bees BaseballminorOthersCommunity partner organization supporting the local community through partnership with the YMCA
• Berlin Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA operates before/after school care programs, preschool, and infant/toddler care within Berlin elementary schools including Hubbard Elementary, McGee Middle School, Griswold Elementary, and Willard Elementary. Youth and Government program delegations are run by teachers from Berlin High School.
• City of New BritainminorOthersCommunity partner and local government supporter of the YMCA, listed on community partners section
• Consolidated School District of New BritaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA operates before/after school care programs in New Britain elementary schools. Youth and Government program delegation is run by teachers from New Britain High School.
• United WayminorOthersCommunity partner organization supporting the YMCA through partnership
• American Heart AssociationminorOthersYMCA's Blood Pressure Self Monitoring (B.P.S.M.) program follows American Heart Association recommendations for self-monitoring blood pressure
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA offers American Red Cross certification courses including Babysitting Training, Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguard Certification, and CPR/First Aid courses. All certifications valid for two years.
• Mount SouthingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki Club partnership with Mount Southington ski resort for winter skiing programs for Berlin Schools Grades 3-12
• CT Lions ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlan Daninhirsch CT Lions Pathfinders Disc Golf Course at YMCA Outdoor Center. CT Lions support the Pathfinders program for children with diabetes including summer camp sessions at Mountain Mist.
• CT Alliance of YMCAscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Meriden YMCA belongs to CT Alliance of YMCAs, working together to strengthen communities. The alliance is comprised of 23 YMCAs, each volunteer led, advocating for needs of children, families, and individuals throughout Connecticut.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mandell Jewish Community Center: Greater Hartford area community center offering fitness, aquatics, child care, camps, arts, and senior programming under a nonprofit model — overlapping mission and product breadth with the YMCA.
• LA Fitness: National mid-priced fitness club operating Connecticut locations with broad fitness, group exercise, and pool amenities. Direct competitor for adult family memberships.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-development nonprofit franchise with overlapping after-school, camp, and teen programming. Competes for the same youth/family demographic and the same school-district and foundation grant pools.
• Planet Fitness: National low-cost fitness chain with multiple Connecticut locations. Competes for the price-sensitive individual adult membership segment that underpins YMCA dues revenue.
• Anytime Fitness: Global 24/7 franchise fitness operator with Connecticut locations. Competes for convenience-driven adult fitness members, particularly outside core YMCA operating hours.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of New Britain: Local youth-development nonprofit serving the same New Britain geography with after-school, summer camp, and youth programming. Competes directly for the same youth and family segments and grant funding.
• Wallingford YMCA: Neighboring Connecticut YMCA offering a comparable mix of membership fitness, child care, youth sports, and aquatics. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and product portfolio within the same CT Alliance of YMCAs.
• Southington Community YMCA: CT Alliance of YMCAs member serving a similar suburban Connecticut market with membership, child care, sports, swim, and camp offerings. Closest peer on geographic and program-mix dimensions.
• West Hartford YMCA: Connecticut YMCA operating under the same statewide alliance, providing fitness, aquatics, youth programs, and child care in a comparable community-nonprofit model.
• Greenwich YMCA: CT Alliance of YMCAs member delivering a similar full-lifecycle mix of fitness, child care, swim, sports, and camp programming. Strong product and operating-model comparability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/nbbymca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-britain-berlin-ymca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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