Boys & Girls Club Of West Chester/liberty

What Boys & Girls Club Of West Chester/liberty does

Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 2014 and headquartered at 8749 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester, Ohio. Its mission is to enable young people, especially those who need services most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. The Club serves students in grades K-12 with structured after-school programming (Monday–Friday, 2:30–7:00 pm), a full-day summer camp, the evidence-based Club Fit health and nutrition program (run in partnership with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center), Workforce Wednesday career-readiness sessions, and ancillary community services including a Senior Coalition and bereavement support. The flagship West Chester facility opened in January 2018, and a second location in Mason/Deerfield is planned to launch in August 2026 through a partnership with Resurrection Church Mason. The Club reports 553 active members and 1,100 children supported annually, with a stated goal to grow youth served by 30% over the next three years across Butler and Warren Counties.

The Club's operating model combines direct family enrollment with school-district partnerships (Lakota Local Schools is primary, Mason City Schools for the new site) that supply walkable transportation infrastructure and direct parent referrals. Revenue is blended across annual membership fees ($200 per child for the school year), weekly summer camp fees ($150/week), Club Fit subscriptions ($10/month for community youth), donations and corporate sponsorships (Taco Bell Foundation, Nike Factory Store, FC Cincinnati, Panda Cares), passive-giving programs (Kroger Community Rewards, Amazon Smile), event-based fundraising (Boehner Classic, Steak & Burger Dinner, Ross Stores campaign, pickleball tournament), and the three-tier Circle of Friends annual giving campaign (target $500,000 against a ~$1.7M operating budget). The technology stack is intentionally light: MyClubHub, a Salesforce-based parent portal, handles enrollment and communication; FinalForm coordinates Lakota transportation; Edmentum Exact Path is offered free to members for adaptive academic practice.

The organization operates as a licensed affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and benefits from the national brand, standardized child-safety frameworks (Praesidium hotline, NCMEC partnerships), and national fundraising channels. Day-to-day leadership rests with CEO Damon Knoche (a former educator with 13+ years in nonprofit executive roles), Club Director Matt Weil, Director of Member Services Quentin Miller, Director of Community Development Jen Berti, Director of Academics Yiren Xiao, and Founder Patti Alderson, with governance provided by a local Board of Directors. The Club is deliberately community-led rather than technology-led — its competitive edge comes from physical infrastructure, school-district relationships, and recurring donor loyalty, not from software or AI capabilities.

Name

Boys & Girls Club Of West Chester/liberty

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty

Website

https://bgcwcl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2014, that delivers after-school, summer camp, fitness, and workforce-readiness programs to K-12 youth in Butler and Warren Counties, Ohio, serving 553 active members and 1,100 children annually across two sites (West Chester flagship and Mason/Deerfield launching August 2026).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school care
• Summer camp services
• Community youth services
• Nonprofit child services

Headquarters

HQ city

West Chester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from annual and program membership fees. Annual school-year memberships are $200 per child (covering August through May), with prorated rates for mid-year registration. Summer camp is priced at $150 per member per week, with discounts for 3rd+ household members. Club Fit Program Memberships are available for $10 per month for community youth. Membership fees fund operational expenses including staffing, programming, transportation (for Lakota K-9th grade), and daily snacks.
2. Annual Fundraising Campaigns (Circle of Friends): The annual Circle of Friends Campaign targets $500,000 of the organization's approximately $1.7M annual budget. Three giving levels include Impact Circle ($10,000+ one-time), Champions Circle (programmatic/operational support), and Blue Door Society (monthly recurring). The 2025 Annual Impact Report documents dollars raised of $520,000. Donations fund operating expenses and capital expenses beyond regular membership fee coverage.
3. Individual Donations and Sponsorships: The Club raises funds through one-time donations (via GiveLively platform), event-based fundraising (Steak & Burger Dinner, Boehner Classic Golf Outing, Club Rally Pickleball Tournament), and corporate sponsorships. Ross Stores campaigns allow customers to donate at checkout, with Ross matching up to $400,000 nationally. Corporate partners including Taco Bell Foundation, Nike Factory Store, FC Cincinnati, and Panda Cares provide programmatic enrichment, sponsorships, and in-kind support. The annual budget is approximately $1.7 million.
4. Program Memberships (Club Fit): Community members who are not Club members can purchase a Club Fit Program Membership for $10 per month. This enables youth ages 6–18 to access the evidence-based HealthWORKS! exercise and nutrition programming without full Club membership. Quarterly nutrition education sessions are provided by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center registered dietitians. This creates a secondary revenue and engagement stream from the broader community.
5. Facility Rentals: The Club generates revenue by renting its facilities (gymnasium, event rooms) to community groups, organizations, and individuals for private events. Rental inquiries are handled through an online form on the Club's website. This represents a minor ancillary revenue stream supporting facility cost recovery.
6. Retail Loyalty Programs (Passive Giving): Passive giving revenue is generated through Kroger Community Rewards (organization #21334) and Amazon Smile programs. Shoppers who link their accounts designate the Club to receive a percentage of qualifying purchases at no cost to the shopper. The Ross Stores Campaign also generates donations at checkout across three local Ross locations, with Ross matching donations up to $400,000 nationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty provides affordable after-school, summer camp, and youth development programming for students in grades K-12 at its West Chester facility and grades 3-9 at its upcoming Mason/Deerfield location, with services spanning Academic Success (homework help, Edmentum tutoring), Healthy Lifestyles (Club Fit/HealthWORKS! fitness and nutrition), Character & Leadership, and Life & Workforce Readiness. Annual memberships are priced at $200 per child, summer camp at $150 per week, and Club Fit access at $10 per month, supported by an approximately $1.7M annual budget funded through fees, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty operates as a youth development organization offering a portfolio of programs and memberships. The core offerings include Youth Membership Programs serving K-12 students with focus on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Character Education & Leadership, and Life & Workforce Readiness. The main programs include the After-School Program (school year, M-F 2:30-7:00pm) and Summer Camp (full-day summer program). The Club Fit Program Membership provides specialized health and fitness programming in partnership with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The new Mason/Deerfield Membership extends services to the Mason/Deerfield community. Additional offerings include Workforce Wednesday for career exploration and community services such as Bereavement Support and Senior Coalition programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club Fit: Health and fitness program in collaboration with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center's HealthWORKS! program, providing exercise and nutrition education for youth ages 6-18
• Team Blue Door
• Circle of Friends Campaign

Products and services

• Youth Membership Programs Year-round Club membership program serving youth grades K-12 (and grades 3-9 at Mason/Deerfield), focused on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Character & Leadership, and Life & Workforce Readiness. Members access after-school programming, summer camp, Club Fit, and enrichment activities.
• After-School Program School-year after-school program running Monday through Friday, 2:30-7:00 pm, with Power Hour homework help, Edmentum tutoring, age-specific homerooms, and free Lakota Schools K-9 busing. Priced at $200/year.
• Summer Camp Full-day summer program (8:30 am-5:30 pm) offering art, athletics, STEM, and partner-led activities. Priced at $150 per week per member for the first and second household members, with a discounted rate for 3rd+ members and financial assistance available.
• Club Fit Program Membership Evidence-based health program in partnership with CCHMC HealthWORKS!, providing physical exercise and quarterly nutrition education led by Registered Dietitians. Available to non-Club members ages 6-18 at $10/month, with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays (teens at 4:00 pm, elementary at 5:00 pm).
• Mason/Deerfield Membership After-school membership at the Mason/Deerfield location (Resurrection Church Mason), Monday-Friday 2:30-6:00 pm, serving grades 3-9 with walkable access from all Mason City School campuses. Annual membership priced at $200.
• Workforce Wednesday Career-readiness program that connects Club teens with local professionals who speak about their careers and job roles, building awareness of workforce pathways.
• Bereavement Support (Companions on A Journey) Faith-based ongoing grief support program for children ages 3-18 and their families who have experienced a death, delivered in partnership with Companions on A Journey at the Club facility on the first Tuesday and second Thursday of each month.
• Senior Coalition Senior activities program hosted at the Club facility Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-1:30 pm, with a $55/year membership. Activities include Bingo, Book Club, Bunco, Cards, Chair Volleyball, Line-dancing, Pickleball, and Pokeno.

Quantifiable outcome

• 275% membership growth over four years (2022-2026)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Resurrection Church MasoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2026Resurrection Church Mason hosts the new Boys & Girls Club of Mason/Deerfield location at its facility (6315 S. Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040). The church provides physical space for the Club's after-school programming serving grades 3-9, making the site walkable from all Mason City School campuses.
• Lakota Local SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school district partner providing bus transportation for K-9th grade students to the Club daily. Club staff coordinate with school administrators to establish meeting points and escort members from school campuses to the Club. Parents must use FinalForm to register for transportation. The partnership enables the Club's transportation-dependent service model and facilitates direct enrollment referrals through school communications.
• Butler County United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerButler County United Way is listed as a core program partner supporting the Club's enrichment initiatives. United Way partnerships typically provide funding, volunteer resources, and community coordination to strengthen local social service organizations.
• Focus on YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocus on Youth provides an on-site therapist who leads life groups for Club youth, addressing mental health and social-emotional development needs. This partnership directly addresses youth mental health within the Club environment.
• Companions on A JourneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based grief support program providing services at the Club for children, teens, and families who have experienced a death. Meets on the first Tuesday and second Thursday of each month at the Club facility at 8748 Cincinnati-Dayton Road.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (HealthWORKS!)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCHMC partners with the Club to replicate its nationally-recognized HealthWORKS! evidence-based exercise and nutrition program. Registered Dietitians from CCHMC conduct quarterly nutrition education sessions at the Club using the Healthy Eating Plan curriculum. The Club Fit program addresses CCHMC's 3-month waitlist for HealthWORKS! at the main campus. Dr. Robert Siegel from CCHMC's Center for Better Health and Nutrition provides program endorsement.
• Butler Tech Bioscience ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents in Butler Tech's Bioscience program (preparing for careers in exercise science, healthcare, sports medicine, nursing) gain hands-on clinical experience by assisting Club staff in delivering Club Fit programming under guided supervision. This partnership provides workforce development for future healthcare professionals while supporting Club programming.
• Taco Bell FoundationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaco Bell Foundation supports career and college readiness programming at the Club, providing enrichment in areas of special interest to Club members through its national youth philanthropy initiative.
• Nike Factory StoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNike Factory Store (Cincinnati) partners with the Club to provide enrichment programming and potentially in-kind support (athletic apparel/products) for youth programming.
• FC CincinnatiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional soccer club provides enrichment programming and engagement opportunities for Club youth, potentially including player visits, clinic events, or tickets to matches.
• Panda CaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPanda Cares, the charitable arm of Panda Restaurant Group, supports the Club through programmatic enrichment, providing resources that enable youth programming at the Club.
• Ross StoresmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerRoss Stores runs an annual in-store fundraising campaign (February–March) at three partnering Ohio locations (West Chester, Springdale, Fields Ertel). Customers donate at checkout; Ross matches donations up to $400,000 nationally. Last year's campaign raised over $4 million nationally, with 80% of every dollar going to each store's nearest Boys & Girls Club.
• The Master GardenersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Master Gardeners provides gardening enrichment programming at the Club, offering skill-building in horticulture and nutrition through garden-based learning for Club members.
• PraesidiumcoreOthersPraesidium, one of the nation's leading child safety experts, provides the Club's 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE/7233) and [email protected]. The national partnership with Praesidium is part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's broader safety infrastructure, providing incident reporting, safety policy guidance, and staff training support.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization provides brand licensing, standardized safety frameworks, advocacy (U.S. PROTECT Act), national partnerships (FBI, NCMEC, CDC, Praesidium, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, National Children's Advocacy Center), and access to national fundraising campaigns (Ross Stores). The national organization advocates for improved background screening systems and provides guidance on safety policies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: National youth development organization delivering after-school, STEM, and life-skills programming via local county extensions, competing for the same youth, family, and donor pool under a comparable supplemental-education umbrella.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization of which the subject Club is an autonomous affiliate. Provides standardized safety frameworks (Praesidium, FBI, NCMEC), advocacy, branding, and national fundraising partnerships explicitly cited in the Club's value proposition.
• YMCA of the USA: National network offering after-school care, summer camps, youth development, and senior programming with similar mission, revenue mix (memberships, donations, facility rentals), and family demographic — overlapping the Club across most service lines.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth-mentoring nonprofit operating through regional affiliates in the same Greater Cincinnati market, competing for the same family, donor, and volunteer base for structured youth development outcomes.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Central Ohio: A sister BGCA affiliate in central Ohio operating on the same national framework, with comparable scale, school-district partnership model, and summer-camp portfolio — useful as a sizing and governance benchmark.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit operating school-based after-school programs for K-12 youth in underserved communities — directly comparable service model, member demographic, and funding model to the subject Club.
• National Police Athletic League: National network of youth development organizations offering after-school, athletic, and enrichment programming under a comparable youth-development, donation-supported model.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati: A regional BGCA affiliate serving Cincinnati-area youth with after-school and youth development programming under the same national framework — most direct geographic peer for membership, donation, and volunteer competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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