The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Carroll County Inc

What The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Carroll County Inc does

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization operating five Club locations across Carroll County, Maryland, serving children and teens ages 6-18. Founded in 2006 as the Boys & Girls Club of Westminster, the organization rebranded in 2023 to reflect its countywide footprint and is chartered under the Boys & Girls Clubs of America national network. Its core offerings include a supervised After School Program operating Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, a ten-week Summer Camp for ages 6-13 at $150 per week, and a Teen Leadership Programs portfolio that includes the Kahlert Leadership Academy, Youth of the Year, Leaders in Training, Keystone Club, and Torch Club. Supplementary programs include the Positive Action evidence-based social-emotional curriculum, a college and career Scholarships & Funds program, and five Core Program Areas (Arts, Education, Health & Wellness, Leadership & Service, and Sports & Recreation) anchored around the priority outcomes of Academic Success, Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

The organization delivers programs through fixed Club sites — Westminster Clubhouse, North Carroll Clubhouse in Hampstead, and school-based sites at Northwest, Sykesville, Oklahoma Road, and Mt Airy middle schools — plus an online Parent Portal for registration. Technology is not a core competency; the organization's value is delivered through in-person programming, mentorship (including McDaniel College student mentors and tutors), and structured curriculum. Key strategic partnerships include Carroll County Public Schools (signed 2010, providing bus transportation from eight school sites), McDaniel College (2010, mentors and college-readiness access), Carroll Hospital (2011, health and wellness programming), The Kahlert Foundation (Leadership Academy underwriter), LifeBridge Health, Carroll County Arts Council, and national corporate partners including Coca-Cola, Walmart, Kohl's, Lowe's, Comcast, and the Baltimore Ravens through the BGCA network.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit structure with two revenue streams: (1) program fees from families — $30 annual membership per child and $150/week for summer camp, with financial assistance available and a stated policy of never turning a child away for inability to pay; and (2) donations and contributions, which fund 99% of the operating budget and flow from individuals, corporations, foundations, and national BGCA partners. Operating cost is approximately $4,872 per child for 16 weeks of programming. The organization reports strong outcome metrics, including 98% of members on or above grade level academically, 84% earning mostly A's and B's, 96% expecting to graduate high school, and 86% expecting to complete post-secondary education. Governance rests with a Board of Directors led by Chair Ross Albers and Vice Chair Ben Yingling, with President & CEO Sean Davis overseeing a leadership team that includes Directors of Programs, Development, Impact & Strategy, Youth Wellness, Club Experience, Administration & Finance, and two Program Directors.

Name

The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Carroll County Inc

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County, Inc.

Website

https://bgccarrollcounty.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating five Club locations across Carroll County, Maryland, delivering supervised after-school programs, summer camp, teen leadership academies, and scholarship support to youth ages 6-18. Funding is 99% donation-based, with nominal $30/year memberships and $150/week summer camp fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Summer camp services
• Teen leadership programs
• Community youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westminster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization is 99% privately funded through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The website features multiple donation options including standard donations, scholarship funds, specific program sponsorships, and commemorative bricks.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership is $30 per child per year. This provides access to after-school programs and other Club activities. Financial assistance is available for families in need.
3. Summer Camp Fees: Summer camp runs 10 weeks at $150 per week per child. Additional fees include $25 nonrefundable deposit per week and $30 annual registration fee. Before/after care available for $10 per day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization that provides supervised after-school programs, summer camp, and teen leadership programs for youth ages 6-18 across five Club locations in Carroll County, Maryland. The organization operates within the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America framework, delivering programs across five Core Program Areas: The Arts, Education, Health & Wellness, Leadership & Service, and Sports & Recreation. Services are funded primarily through private donations, with modest annual membership fees and summer camp fees.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County is a multi-site youth development organization operating 5 Club locations throughout Carroll County, Maryland. The organization offers a unified portfolio of youth programs centered on its After School Program (serving ages 6-18), Summer Camp (ages 6-13), and Teen Leadership Programs (including Kahlert Leadership Academy, Youth of the Year, Leaders in Training, Keystone Club, and Torch Club). Supplementary offerings include the Positive Action evidence-based wellness program and a Scholarships & Funds program supporting members' post-secondary education. The five Core Program Areas—Arts, Education, Health & Wellness, Leadership & Service, and Sports & Recreation—are designed around three Priority Outcomes: Academic Success, Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. The Westminster Clubhouse serves as the primary location while the North Carroll Clubhouse houses the Kahlert Leadership Academy. The organization rebranded from Boys & Girls Club of Westminster in 2023 to reflect its countywide expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Program Supervised after-school programs and activities for youth ages 6-18, operating Monday-Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, providing a safe place to learn and grow with qualified staff. Includes academic support, character development, and enrichment activities across the five Core Program Areas.
• Summer Camp Ten-week summer program for children ages 6-13 running June through August, offering quality educational experiences, physical activities, field trips, swimming, and a safe environment for learning and fun. Cost is $150 per week per child.
• Kahlert Leadership Academy Weeklong immersive summer leadership program for middle and high school youth featuring professional skill-building, career exploration, team challenges, and mentorship at the North Carroll Campus in Hampstead, MD.
• Teen Leadership Programs Comprehensive teen leadership programming including Youth of the Year recognition, Leaders in Training, Junior Leaders, Keystone Club, and Torch Club for developing leadership skills and community service.
• Positive Action Evidence-based youth development program funded by the Community Health Resources Commission, implemented at five Club locations to improve student well-being, social-emotional skills, and academic readiness through a systematic curriculum.
• Scholarships & Funds Multiple scholarship programs for Club members pursuing post-secondary education, including the Rebecca Ross Albers Youth of the Year Scholarship, Chiavacci Family Scholarship, Shearer Discovery Scholarship, and others supporting college and career goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of Club members report being on or above grade level academically
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Carroll HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2011Partnership announced April 4, 2011. Carroll Hospital hosts Health Care Career Days and teaches youth about careers in healthcare. Partnership helps Club members and families learn about leading healthier lifestyles through nutrition and wellness programs.
• McDaniel CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2010Partnership signed November 4, 2010. McDaniel College students serve as mentors, academic tutors, and program facilitators. The partnership provides Club members access to college campus facilities including writing lab, library, cultural activities, and sporting events. College students model college readiness and help promote college enrollment.
• Carroll County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2010Official partnership agreement signed September 17, 2010. Partnership provides after-school services at William Winchester Elementary, Friendship Valley Elementary, Cranberry Station Elementary, Robert Moton Elementary, Westminster Elementary, East Middle School, West Middle School, and Westminster High School. CCPS provides limited bus transportation from these schools to the Boys & Girls Club.
• Westminster City Police DepartmentminorOthersLocal safety partnership as part of the organization's comprehensive safety policies and community safety network.
• Carroll County Sheriff's DepartmentminorOthersLocal safety partnership contributing to the organization's comprehensive safety policies and community safety network.
• Child Protective ServicesminorOthersRequired reporting partnership for mandated child safety reporting as part of the organization's mandatory reporting policies.
• PraesidiumcoreOthersNational child safety partnership providing a confidential 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) for staff, members, and families to report any incident or safety concern.
• LifeBridge HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal healthcare partner supporting health and wellness programming for Club members.
• Carroll County Arts CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal arts partner supporting arts programming for Club members.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing organization providing program frameworks, safety policies, training, national partnerships, and the Youth of the Year program. The local club is a member of this national organization.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Maryland Family Network: A statewide nonprofit supporting child-care and family-services infrastructure including after-school programs — adjacent peer with overlapping funder pools and policy-advocacy interests in Maryland youth services.

Direct peers

• YMCA of Central Maryland: A regional YMCA offering after-school care, summer camp, youth leadership, and membership-based recreation — overlapping youth programming, membership model, and Carroll County-area donor base.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Maryland: A fellow Baltimore-region Boys & Girls Clubs of America chartered affiliate operating multiple Club locations, providing after-school, summer, and teen leadership programming — directly comparable operating model and funder relationships.
• Boys & Girls Club of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County: Another Maryland BGCA affiliate running multi-site youth development programming including after-school and summer camp — closely comparable in mission, structure, and member demographic.
• Girl Scouts of Central Maryland: A youth-development nonprofit delivering leadership, life-skills, and outdoor programming to girls across central Maryland — directly comparable member-based nonprofit youth services model.
• 4-H (University of Maryland Extension): A federally supported youth-development program delivering leadership, STEM, and civic-engagement programming in Maryland counties — directly comparable in positive youth-development framework and county-level delivery.
• Scouts BSA / Boy Scouts of America – Mason Dixon Council: A regional council of BSA providing youth character, leadership, and outdoor programming across central Maryland and northern Virginia — comparable youth-development mission, volunteer-driven model, and donor base.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake: A regional youth-mentoring nonprofit pairing adults with at-risk youth in Maryland — comparable in mentoring-driven outcomes, school partnerships, and donor-supported operating model.
• Police Athletic League (PAL) of Baltimore: A youth-development nonprofit offering after-school, sports, and mentoring programs in the Baltimore region — comparable youth-serving nonprofit with law-enforcement safety partnerships similar to BGCCC.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (national): The national parent organization providing program frameworks, safety standards, national corporate partnerships, and the Youth of the Year pipeline — a broader incumbent that defines the operating playbook Carroll County executes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bgc_westminster
• Facebookfacebook.com/Boys-Girls-Club-of-Westminster-Maryland-523017641148339
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-girls-clubs-of-carroll-county

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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