Sheridan County YMCA

What Sheridan County YMCA does

Sheridan County YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community recreation organization founded in 1959 and headquartered at 417 North Jefferson St., Sheridan, Wyoming. It operates a single physical facility serving the Sheridan County area with a portfolio of programs spanning aquatics (swim lessons, water exercise, lap and open swim, lifeguard certifications), summer day camps (April–August, including Camp Roberts and Big Horn Fun Fridays & Shuttle), child development and early learning, drop-in childcare, youth sports (basketball, soccer), adult sports (pickleball, racquetball), and health & wellness programming (group fitness, active older adults, chronic disease management, community and corporate wellness). The organization also rents facility space for private events and group activities.

The YMCA makes money through a hybrid revenue model: recurring membership dues and program registration fees (processed through the Daxko online registration platform), one-time facility rental income, and donations / annual fundraising campaigns. Pricing is structured on a subscription basis with a Personal Pricing Plan (PPP) that applies sliding-scale discounts based on household income, family size, and benefits documentation (SSI, SSD, unemployment, food stamps, child support), renewable every 12 months. Active military discounts are also offered. Major revenue diversification comes from annual campaigns such as 'Give Your Heart to a Child' and capital campaigns such as the Vision 50 Remodel (completed 2023), supported by major foundation donors (Daniels Fund, Chandler & Mercedes Kibbee Foundation, Roberts Family Fund, Joe and Arlene Watt Foundation, among others).

The organization serves a diversified community member base across four primary persona segments — children and youth (ages 0–18), adults and families, active older adults (60+), and working parents seeking childcare — with no contracted enterprise customers. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the physical facility and the Daxko self-serve online portal, supplemented by social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletter, and community outreach. The facility was expanded in 2023 through the Vision 50 Remodel to add capacity for youth programs, health & wellness, and arts programming. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a Board of Directors and operating under the national YMCA association umbrella.

Name

Sheridan County YMCA

Legal name

Sheridan County YMCA

Website

https://sheridanymca.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sheridan County YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1959 that operates a single community recreation facility in Sheridan, Wyoming, serving local children, families, and seniors through aquatics, fitness, sports, camps, childcare, and senior wellness programs funded by memberships, program fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheridan

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. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees for individuals and families providing access to fitness facilities, pools, and program discounts
2. Program Registration Fees: Fees for structured programs including swim lessons, sports leagues, summer camps, and group fitness classes
3. Facility Rentals: Rental income from pool, gym, and facility space bookings for private events and group activities
4. Donations and Annual Campaigns: Annual giving campaigns such as 'Give Your Heart to a Child' and Vision 50 remodel campaign to fund programs and facility improvements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sheridan County YMCA operates a community recreation and wellness facility in Sheridan, Wyoming, delivering membership-based access to aquatics, group fitness, youth and adult sports, summer day camps, childcare, and family programming. Revenue is earned through recurring monthly membership dues, program registration fees, facility rentals, and donations supporting community access initiatives including an income-based Personal Pricing Plan.

Product overview

Sheridan County YMCA offers a portfolio of community health and wellness programs centered around a unified mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including Aquatics (swim lessons, water exercise, pool facilities, lifeguard training), Summer Day Camps (April-August including Camp Roberts), Family Programs (child development, drop-in childcare, birthday parties), Health & Wellness (group fitness, chronic disease programs, corporate wellness), Youth Sports (basketball, soccer), Adult Sports (pickleball, racquetball), and Facility/Camp Rentals. The YMCA also completed its Vision 50 Remodel Campaign in 2023 to expand facility capacity. Access to these programs is provided through membership tiers with financial assistance available through a Personal Pricing Plan for income-eligible individuals and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aquatics Programs Aquatics programming at state-of-the-art aquatic facilities offering swim lessons for youth and adults, water exercise classes, recreational lap and open swim, pool rentals, and lifeguard certifications.
• Summer Camp Programs Day camps running April through August including Camp Roberts and Big Horn Fun Fridays & Shuttle programs, offering summer camp experiences for youth.
• Family Programs Programs and activities designed to bring families together, including child development and early learning, drop-in childcare, and birthday parties.
• Health & Wellness Programs Health and wellness offering including group fitness (cardio, strength, mind-body), Active Older Adults programs, chronic disease management programs, and community and corporate wellness initiatives.
• Youth Sports Programs Seasonal youth sports programs including youth basketball, youth soccer, and youth policy programs.
• Adult Sports Adult recreational sports including Pickleball and Racquetball leagues and drop-in play.
• Membership YMCA membership providing access to facilities, programs, and amenities with monthly billing tiers, including Active Military discounts and the income-based Personal Pricing Plan for financial assistance.
• Facility & Camp Rentals Rental options for facilities, event spaces, and YMCA camps for private events, meetings, and group activities.
• Child Development & Early Learning Structured early learning and child development programming at the YMCA designed to support early childhood education.
• Drop-In Childcare Drop-in childcare services for families needing short-duration, flexible care while using the facility or running errands.
• Birthday Parties YMCA-hosted birthday party packages using facility space and programs for children's events.
• Community & Corporate Wellness Community and corporate wellness initiatives offered through the YMCA to local employers and community organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides equal access to facility through financial assistance programs

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DaxkocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing online membership and program registration platform at operations.daxko.com

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: Premium national fitness operator offering group fitness, swimming, sports, and family programming under a membership model. Comparable in scope of programming (especially aquatics and youth/family offerings) but operates as a for-profit at significantly higher price points.
• Anytime Fitness: Small-format 24/7 fitness franchise with broad U.S. rural and small-market presence. Competes for the same community-member fitness segment as Sheridan County YMCA in small-town geographies.
• LA Fitness / Esporta Fitness: Mid-tier national fitness chain providing group classes, swimming, and family programming. Comparable in breadth of family-oriented offerings though lacks the nonprofit community-mission positioning of a YMCA.
• Planet Fitness: Largest low-cost fitness chain in the U.S. with a heavily discounted membership model. Competes for the same Sheridan County adult fitness demographic as the YMCA's standard membership tier at materially lower monthly price points.
• Gold's Gym: Established national fitness chain offering group exercise, personal training, and youth programs under membership. Overlaps with the YMCA's adult fitness and youth programming categories as a for-profit competitor.
• National Recreation and Park Association: National trade association representing park and recreation departments that frequently compete with YMCAs for community fitness, sports, and aquatic programming. Comparable end-customer offerings but delivered through public-sector municipal operations.

Others

• Daxko: Technology vendor powering the YMCA's online registration and member management platform (operations.daxko.com). Enabling partner rather than a competitor, but deeply integrated into Sheridan County YMCA's operational infrastructure.

Direct peers

• YMCA of Metropolitan Denver: Regional YMCA branch operating multiple facilities under the same national YMCA brand. Comparable program portfolio (aquatics, youth sports, child development, wellness) and membership-based revenue model, though at materially larger geographic scale.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit network providing youth development, sports, and after-school programming through local affiliate clubs. Closely comparable to Sheridan County YMCA's youth and family programming mission and member-based community access model.
• JCC Association of North America: Federation of Jewish Community Centers operating multi-generational recreation, fitness, aquatics, and cultural programming. Directly comparable to the YMCA's faith-rooted, multi-generational community center operating model and nonprofit structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm8hoYBnHYSphnANN0MWo1w
• Facebookfacebook.com/SheridanCountyYMCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/sheridanco.ymca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sheridan-county-ymca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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