The Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster

What The Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster does

Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster is a nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1939 and headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, operating as an affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. It serves nearly 2,000 youth ages 6-18 annually through four clubhouses, four community school partnerships with Lancaster-area elementary schools, and the Roberto Clemente Field facility, which engages 12+ partner organizations. The underlying service model is in-person youth programming — after-school care, summer camp, athletics, mentoring, and safety/character curricula — delivered by paid Youth Development Staff, interns, and volunteers, with no technology or AI component.

The revenue model combines individual donations, corporate sponsorships (often channeled through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program), planned giving, foundation grants, event revenue, and nominal participation fees: $1 annual membership and $10/week camp fees, with camp offered free for families unable to pay. Child safety is a documented operational priority, evidenced by partnerships with Praesidium (abuse-prevention standards), RAINN (since 2021), the YWCA, and Mental Health First Aid training.

The organization is led by CEO Karen Schloer, appointed in 2011, who has overseen the Roberto Clemente Field expansion (2018), the addition of community school partnerships, and the buildout of the safety-infrastructure stack. The 86+ year operating history and BGCA affiliation provide reputational and operational continuity, while the multi-site footprint and school-district integration create switching costs for participating families and limited direct competition in the immediate geography.

Name

The Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster

Website

https://bgclanc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster is a nonprofit youth development organization in Lancaster, PA, serving nearly 2,000 youth ages 6-18 annually across 4 clubhouses, 4 community school partnerships, and Roberto Clemente Field, funded via donations, sponsorships, and nominal program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Summer camp programs
• STEM education youth
• Workforce development teens

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individuals. Donation options include preset amounts ($25, $50, $100, $200, $600) or custom amounts. Monthly donor program called 'Great Futures Family'.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fee of $1/year for youth participants aged 6-18.
3. Summer Camp Fees: Camp Hogan summer program charges $10/week. SpArT Camp for teens ages 12+ is free. Non-refundable payments.
4. Corporate Sponsorship & EITC: Corporate sponsorship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program partnerships with businesses.
5. Planned Giving: Legacy giving and planned giving opportunities for long-term donor engagement.
6. Event Revenue: Event tickets and fundraising events generate revenue. Annual awards banquets serve 200 children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster delivers daily after-school programming (3:00-7:00pm, Monday-Friday) for youth ages 6-18 across four clubhouse locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with activities spanning academic support, STEM education, sports/recreation, arts, teen leadership, and workforce development. Summer programming includes Camp Hogan (ages 6-11, $10/week) and the free SpArT Camp (ages 12+) at the Ann B. Barshinger Campus. Services are supported by community school partnerships at four elementary schools and the Roberto Clemente Field outdoor recreation facility.

Product overview

The Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster is a non-profit youth development organization offering a portfolio of after-school and summer programs across multiple facilities in the Lancaster, PA area. The core offering is the Day in the Club Program, an after-school program (3:00-7:00pm M-F) for youth ages 6-18 featuring academic support, STEM learning, sports/recreation, arts, and teen-specific activities. The organization operates multiple Clubhouse facilities (Hill, Jack Walker, McMurtrie, Columbia) and partners with four elementary schools through Community School Partnerships. Summer programming includes Camp Hogan (ages 6-11) and SpArT Camp (ages 12+) at the Ann B. Barshinger Campus, plus full-day summer camp. The Roberto Clemente Field provides outdoor recreational facilities serving over 2,000 youth annually. Additional offerings include workforce development, career exploration, positive action/wellness programming, and internship/employment opportunities for young people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roberto Clemente Field: A fun, safe outdoor space for kids to play in the Southeast neighborhood of Lancaster City, renovated in fall 2018 and used regularly by community organizations.
• Camp Hogan
• SpArT Camp
• Ann B. Barshinger Campus

Products and services

• Day in the Club Program After-school program operating 3:00-7:00pm Monday through Friday for youth ages 6-18, featuring gym time, homework help, games, arts, supper club, and teen-specific activities including tech lab, sports, and leadership clubs.
• Camp Hogan Summer Program Outdoor summer camp for youth ages 6-11 featuring swimming, hiking, teambuilding, talent shows, arts and crafts, STEM activities, and group games; operates Monday through Friday with bus transportation provided at $10/week.
• SpArT Camp Free summer camp for youth ages 12+ at the Ann B. Barshinger Campus featuring Sports, Arts, Music, and Technology activities, plus field trips and guest workshops.
• Teen Programs Teen-specific programming for members aged 12-18 including Teen Time (tech lab, sports, Teen Leadership Club), career exploration, and workforce development.
• STEM Programs STEM learning programs serving 593 children in 2023-2024, emphasizing academic success through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
• Workforce Development Career exploration and workforce programs serving 148 members in 2023-2024, helping youth develop professional skills and career readiness.
• Positive Action Program Social-emotional skill-building and wellness program serving 187 members in 2023-2024, focusing on character development and positive choices.
• Roberto Clemente Field Renovated outdoor recreational field in Lancaster City's Southeast neighborhood, serving over 2,000 youth annually for outdoor sports activities and hosting 12 community partner organizations providing programming.
• Youth Development Staff Employment Year-round and summer employment opportunities for Youth Development Staff, offering professional development, benefits, and the ability to positively impact local youth.
• Internship Program Structured internship opportunities with three tiers: Service Learning (40 hours), Short-Term Placement (80 hours), and Long-Term Placement (120+ hours) for youth development and group management experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of members enjoy attending Boys & Girls Clubs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• PraesidiumcoreOthersNational partnership with Praesidium, one of the nation's leading child safety experts. Provides confidential 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) for staff, members, and families to report unsafe incidents or situations.
• YWCA LancastercoreOthersYWCA Lancaster operates the 24-Hour Local Sexual Assault Hotline (717-392-7273). Provides crisis intervention services, resources and referrals related to sexual violence, counseling inquiries, and medical advocacy at local hospitals.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing safety policies, programs, and training. BGCA works with leading experts in safety, security, and technology including FBI, CDC, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. National Child Safety Advisory Task Force membership.
• RAINNmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's leading organization dedicated to abuse prevention, awareness, and response. Partnership provides family resources for abuse prevention support. Club voted in July 2021 to implement RAINN recommendations for enhanced membership requirements.
• Keep PA Kids SafesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania Department of Human Services initiative focused on child safety. Part of BGCA's safety partnership network.
• Mental Health First AidsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership providing mental health first aid certification to staff and volunteers. Part of comprehensive safety and wellness programming.
• Crisis Text LinesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisis Text Line partnership provides additional mental health support resource for youth. Part of safety network.
• National Children's Advocacy CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides child advocacy resources and support. Contributes to safety and protection programming.
• The Safe Zone ProjectsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ inclusion and safety training resources. Part of comprehensive safety and inclusivity programming.
• Community Organizations (12 partners)supportingOthers12 community organizations ran programs on Roberto Clemente Field in 2022, providing 1,292 hours of programming. Organizations utilize the field for youth sports and recreation activities.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• YWCA Lancaster: Local youth and family services nonprofit in Lancaster that already partners with BGCL on crisis response. Comparable in mission, geography, and donor-base overlap; competes for the same charitable dollars and volunteer pool.
• Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta: Large Boys & Girls Clubs of America affiliate serving youth across metro Atlanta. Operates the same clubhouse + community-school hybrid model and competes for the same corporate EITC funding pools.
• Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia: Another Boys & Girls Clubs of America affiliate in Pennsylvania operating clubhouses, after-school programs, and summer camps under the same national brand. Closely comparable program portfolio and operating model at a larger urban scale.
• YMCA of Lancaster: Operates youth development, after-school, summer camp, and recreation programs in Lancaster County with membership-based access. Directly comparable mission, member base, and facility model to the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lancaster County: Youth mentoring and development nonprofit serving the same geography with a similar donor and volunteer base. Competes for youth-development funding and family mindshare.
• Lancaster Recreation Commission: Public-sector provider of youth recreation, sports, and after-school programming in Lancaster County. Comparable activity set (sports, summer camps, enrichment) with a different funding structure but overlapping participant pool.

Broad incumbents

• Scouts BSA: Long-established national youth development organization focused on character, leadership, and outdoor programming. Comparable mission pillars (character & leadership, healthy lifestyles) but a different delivery model (troops vs. clubhouses).
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): National youth development organization offering STEM, leadership, and workforce-style programming. Broader geographic and topical reach, but overlaps significantly on STEM (593 BGCL youth) and career exploration (148 BGCL youth) outcomes.

Emerging players

• Police Athletic League (PAL): National network of youth-serving organizations offering after-school enrichment, sports, and mentoring with a safety/mentorship overlay. Comparable programmatic scope and target population, though typically law-enforcement affiliated.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programming to youth in underserved communities. Comparable mission and outcome metrics, but typically partners with schools rather than operating dedicated clubhouses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BGCLanc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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