Active Kids Association of Sport (AKASPORT)

What Active Kids Association of Sport (AKASPORT) does

Active Kids Association of Sport (AKASPORT) is a 501(c)(3) Minnesota nonprofit incorporated in 2004, operating multi-sport youth sports programs in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Its core offering is the All Sports Summer Camp for grades K-6, a day-camp program running Monday-Friday from 7am-6pm with 6+ hours of daily sports-specific activity, rotating through 25+ sports on a weekly-thematic basis and including supervised field trips. Pricing is structured as a subscription tier with full-summer packages ($2,530-$3,565 for 10-13 weeks) and individual week registrations ($285-$355), plus a $6/day lunch add-on through Lisa's Catering. Complementary product lines include the SEALs Advanced Sports Training program for grades 4-7 (10-30 camper cohorts, $3,000-$3,200 for 10 weeks) positioned as a premium skill-development tier, the Speed of Play leadership and mentoring program for grades 7-9 ($1,400-$2,275), After School multi-sport programs at nine schools across five districts (Anoka-Hennepin, Spring Lake Park, Minneapolis, Mahtomedi, Robbinsdale), and School Release Day full-day camps ($65-$75/day) hosted at the organization's owned PARC facility in Blaine.

The business model combines fee-for-service program revenue with tax-deductible donations channeled through PayPal and GiveMN, plus corporate sponsorship from Scheels, Verizon, Allina Health, and the Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation. Distribution is direct-to-consumer for summer camps via the Active.com registration platform, and reseller-mediated for after-school programs through school district community education departments. AKASPORT reports operational reach of 6+ summer camp locations (Blaine, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Ramsey, Rogers, Circle Pines), 1,000+ kids impacted through All Sports Camp over 18 years, 1,800+ kids served through after-school programs since 2009, and a 70%+ annual staff return rate. The organization is led by founder Christopher Schulz with a board chaired by Josh Lupinek, and operates The PARC as an owned wellness/community facility that anchors year-round programming.

Name

Active Kids Association of Sport (AKASPORT)

Legal name

Active Kids Association of Sport

Website

https://akasport.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Active Kids Association of Sport (AKASPORT) is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 that runs multi-sport youth summer camps, after-school programs, and school release day activities for children ages 5-15 across the Twin Cities metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports & Recreation Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth sports camps
• After-school programs
• Multi-sport training
• School release activities
• Youth recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registration Fees: Full summer packages and individual week registrations for All Sports Camp, Speed of Play, and SEALs programs. Revenue generated from program fees charged to families.
2. After School Programs: After school multi-sport programs operated at partner schools through school district community education departments.
3. Donations and Scholarships: Tax-deductible donations through PayPal and GiveMN platform to support scholarship fund for low-income families.
4. School Release Day Programs: Full-day camp programs during school breaks at The PARC location, $65-$75 per day.
5. Lunch Program Add-on: Optional lunch catering service provided by Lisa's Catering at $6 per day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AKASPORT is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides multi-sport youth camps, after-school programs, and school release day activity programming for school-aged children. Its services are designed to give children structured athletic and recreational experiences outside of regular school hours.

Product overview

Active Kids Association of Sport (AKASPORT) is a 501(c)(3) Minnesota nonprofit youth sports organization incorporated in 2004, providing multi-sport programs and camps for children. The organization operates as a single unified program portfolio centered on youth sports and fitness, with three primary program offerings: the All Sports Summer Camp (a core day camp for grades K-6 featuring rotating multi-sport activities with weekly themes and field trips), the SEALs Advanced Sports Training program (an accelerated competition-focused track for grades 4-7 with smaller group sizes), and the Speed of Play Leadership & Fitness program (a middle school program for grades 7-9 combining sports participation with mentorship and community service). Supporting these core camps are year-round After School Programs (multi-sport enrichment at school districts across the Twin Cities), School Release Day programs (holiday camp at The PARC facility), and community initiatives including scholarships and community events. The organization also operates The PARC as its flagship wellness facility. All programs share a common mission of encouraging kids of all abilities to live an active lifestyle through multi-sport exposure rather than single-sport specialization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Speed of Play (SOP): Leadership & Fitness program for Grades 7-9, designed to help older kids stay active while learning leadership skills and mentoring younger campers
• AKA SEALs
• AKA School Release Days
• AKA After School
• AKA Scholarship Program

Products and services

• Multi-Sport Youth Camps Structured multi-sport camp experiences for school-aged children, providing exposure to multiple athletic activities in a supervised setting. Targeted at Minnesota families seeking recreational programming for their children.
• After-School Programs Structured sports and physical activity programs for school-aged children during after-school hours. Designed for parents/guardians seeking supervised athletic programming for their children outside the school day.
• School Release Day Activities Programming for days when school is not in session, offering children supervised athletic and recreational activities. Targeted at working parents needing childcare and activity programming on school release days.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 kids ages 5-15 impacted over 18 years of All Sports Camp
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lisa's CateringcoreOthersPrimary lunch provider for AKA summer camps and SEALs programs. Delivers healthy lunch options daily at $6/day. Sample menus available on website for each camp location.
• Rhody's Grill (Champions Hall)minorOthersLunch provider for Champions Hall camp location in Eden Prairie.
• National Sports CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary facility partner in Blaine hosting NSC Rink 7 and NSC Rink 8 camp locations. Also referred to as the 'largest sports facility in the world' providing indoor and outdoor access.
• ScheelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of AKA programs and events. Mentioned in sponsors section on main website.
• VerizonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of AKA programs. Mentioned in sponsors section on main website.
• GiveMNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonation platform for tax-deductible contributions to AKA scholarship fund and community support initiatives.
• Adrenaline Sports CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacility partner in Ramsey, MN hosting SEALs program and summer camps.
• Champions HallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacility partner in Eden Prairie, MN hosting SEALs program, All Sports Camp, and Speed of Play.
• Hopkins PavilioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity facility partner in Hopkins hosting summer camps for 7th year in 2026. Hopkins West Middle School added as second location.
• Hopkins West Middle SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool facility partner in Minnetonka, MN for second year of summer camp operations in 2026.
• Anoka-Hennepin School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school district for after school programs at Eisenhower Elementary, Johnsville Elementary, Oak View Elementary, and Coon Rapids Middle School.
• Spring Lake Park School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school district for after school programs at Northpoint Elementary, Woodcrest Elementary, Centerview Elementary, and Westwood Middle School.
• Mahtomedi School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school district for after school programs at OHA Elementary and Wildwood Elementary.
• Centennial SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool facility partner in Circle Pines for Speed of Play program location at Golden Lake Elementary.
• The PARCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKASPORT's owned wellness facility at 2180 105th Ave NE, Suite 200 in Blaine. Serves as gym, wellness facility, recovery center, and community builder. Primary location for school release day programs.
• Fishing for LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting vendor partner for Bullseyes for Bucks Archery Tournament and fundraiser.
• Minnesota DNRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided Wall of Shame Exhibit as supporting vendor for Bullseyes for Bucks Archery Tournament.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• JCC Association: JCCs operate community centers offering youth sports camps, after-school programs, and fitness facilities. Like YMCA, they represent a broader, more diversified community programming model that competes for the same families AKASPORT serves in the upper Midwest market.
• YMCA of the USA: YMCA operates community-based youth sports, summer camps, and after-school programs nationally through its local branches. While broader in scope and subsidized rather than premium-priced, it competes for the same families in the Twin Cities market and represents the lower-cost alternative to AKASPORT's premium offerings.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs provides after-school and summer programming for youth, including sports and physical activity components. It competes with AKASPORT for school-district partnerships and family mindshare in the Twin Cities region.

Direct peers

• Skyhawks Sports Academy: Skyhawks operates multi-sport youth camps and clinics for ages 4-14 across hundreds of U.S. locations. It is the closest national-scale analog to AKASPORT's All Sports Camp model — same multi-sport exposure philosophy, similar age range, similar school-district and municipal facility distribution.
• Steve & Kate's Camp: Steve & Kate's Camp operates premium-priced day camps with a self-directed, multi-activity curriculum. It competes with AKASPORT for the same premium-paying parent segment during the summer window, with comparable full-day supervision and flexible enrollment.
• US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps): US Sports Camps operates a national network of multi-sport and sport-specific youth summer camps under the Nike brand. It competes directly with AKASPORT for premium-paying families during the summer window and operates in many of the same regional markets.
• i9 Sports: i9 Sports runs youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics nationwide with a focus on age-based multi-sport participation. It competes for the same parent dollar and school-district partnerships as AKASPORT, with comparable youth-development framing and weekend/after-school scheduling.
• Amazing Athletes: Amazing Athletes delivers multi-sport youth programs for ages 2-6, including after-school enrichment at school districts. It overlaps with AKASPORT's youngest segment (K-6) and shares the multi-sport-exposure philosophy rather than single-sport specialization.
• National Academy of Athletics: National Academy of Athletics runs youth sports camps, clinics, and after-school programs with a multi-sport curriculum similar to AKASPORT's. It targets the same parent segment seeking structured physical activity and exposure to multiple sports for kids ages 5-15.
• Challenger Sports: Challenger Sports runs youth soccer camps and multi-sport clinics across the U.S. and Canada. It overlaps with AKASPORT on the SEALs Advanced Sports Training side (sport-specific skill development for grades 4-7) and on summer camp scheduling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

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