The Family Y Young Men's Christian Association/ywco Of The Csra Inc

Name

The Family Y Young Men's Christian Association/ywco Of The Csra Inc

Legal name

Family YMCA of Greater Augusta

Website

https://thefamilyy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness & Wellness Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL)

Keywords

• Community fitness centers
• Youth development programs
• Childcare services
• Summer camp programs
• Adaptive aquatics

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly and annual membership fees charged to individuals and families for access to fitness facilities, group exercise classes, pools, and member benefits. Memberships are offered at Metro (regional access to all locations) and Branch (single location) tiers with various family configurations.
2. Program Fees: Fees charged for specific programs including summer day camps, overnight camps, swim lessons, swim team, sports leagues, childcare, and specialty camps. These are typically one-time or session-based fees.
3. Corporate Memberships: Discounted group membership rates offered to businesses as employee wellness benefits, providing corporate partners and their employees access to YMCA facilities.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Annual campaign donations, endowment contributions, capital campaign gifts, and charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The 2026 Annual Campaign raised $1,722,055.
5. Facility Rental and Event Revenue: Rental fees for facility usage and event spaces, including adapted pool parties and other facility bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 13 locations across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), offering membership-based access to fitness facilities, group exercise classes, pools, childcare, summer and overnight camps, swim lessons, adaptive programs for individuals with disabilities, food assistance, and corporate wellness partnerships. The organization also operates Camp Lakeside overnight camp, an Adapted Aquatics Center (Katie's Pool), and community programs including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and A Place to Dream.

Product overview

The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta operates as a multi-location community wellness organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of fitness, recreational, and social service programs across the Central Savannah River Area. The core offering consists of nine fitness and wellness centers providing gym access, group exercise classes, and childcare services. Youth development programs include summer day camps at nine locations, overnight camp at Camp Lakeside, and specialty camps such as Camp IVEY (adaptive camp for children with disabilities), R.O.C.K. Grief Camp, and Adventure Base Camp. Aquatics programming features swim lessons, swim teams, the Kathryn M. York Adapted Aquatics Center (Katie's Pool), and Safety Around Water programs. Adapted programs include the Total Access Gym, Miracle League baseball, and Exceptional Sports. Health initiatives encompass LIVESTRONG cancer survivor support and Cheryl's Kitchen food assistance. The organization also offers corporate wellness partnerships, Virtual YMCA online resources, American Red Cross certification courses, and a member referral program. These products function as an integrated community wellness ecosystem rather than separate modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A Place to Dream: Bed program providing beds, linens, stuffed animals and Bibles to children with improper sleeping arrangements across the CSRA.
• Healing Through Joy
• Cheryl's Kitchen Food Program
• Camp Lakeside
• Kathryn M. York Adapted Aquatics Center (Katie's Pool)

Products and services

• Fitness and Wellness Centers Multi-location fitness facilities offering gym access, group exercise classes, wellness programs, and fitness equipment across nine CSRA locations for individuals and families.
• Childcare Services Childcare and early childhood development programs including the Child Development Academy and before/after school care for working families.
• Summer Day Camp Day camp programs at nine locations across the CSRA offering arts, crafts, swimming, sports, and S.T.E.A.M. activities from May through August for children and youth.
• Overnight Camp at Camp Lakeside Overnight camp experience at Camp Lakeside in Lincolnton, GA featuring swimming, archery, kayaking, climbing wall, zipline, and character-building activities for youth.
• Camp IVEY Adaptive overnight camp for children ages 10-21 with developmental delays and disabilities, empowering independence through recreation and the arts at Camp Lakeside.
• R.O.C.K. Grief Camp One-day, no-cost camp for grieving children and teens ages 6-16 who have experienced loss of a parent or caregiver within the past two years.
• Adventure Base Camp Three-day, two-night overnight camp experience at Camp Lakeside designed for younger or first-time campers to discover overnight camp activities.
• Swim Lessons Group and private swim lessons for infants, youth, and adults at five locations, available year-round and during summer months.
• Swim Team Recreational swim teams including Aiken Armada and Barracuda Swim Team for ages 5-21, plus Armada Masters for adults 18+.
• Kathryn M. York Adapted Aquatics Center (Katie's Pool) State-of-the-art therapy pool at Wilson Family Y dedicated to individuals with physical and/or developmental challenges, considered the largest public therapy pool in the southeast.
• Total Access Gym Inclusive adapted wellness center at Wilson Family Y providing fitness equipment for people of all abilities including wheelchair users.
• Miracle League Baseball league for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities, featuring competitive and non-competitive leagues on a rubberized accessible field.
• Exceptional Sports Non-competitive adaptive sports league for ages 5-30 with disabilities, offering soccer, basketball, and flag football with buddy support.
• LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Evidence-based 12-week program supporting adult cancer survivors with strength training, cardiovascular endurance, and supportive community.
• Cheryl's Kitchen Food Program Food assistance program providing free meals, snacks, and pantry support to children and families, including summer food service and mobile feeding sites.
• A Place to Dream Program providing beds, linens, stuffed animals, and Bibles to children without proper sleeping arrangements across the CSRA.
• Corporate Membership Employer wellness partnerships offering discounted corporate gym memberships, nine CSRA locations, and nationwide YMCA access for employees.
• Virtual YMCA Online wellness platform included with membership offering recorded exercise classes, virtual personal training, family activities, and spiritual resources.
• Certification Courses American Red Cross certification courses including CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding offered at multiple branches year-round.
• Safety Around Water (SAW) Free water safety program teaching children essential skills to reduce drowning risk through partnership with Richmond County Schools.
• Facility Rental and Event Services Rental fees for facility usage and event spaces, including adapted pool parties and other facility bookings.

Quantifiable outcome

• LIVESTRONG participants show 16% improvement in 6-minute walk test, 49% upper body strength improvement, 39% lower body strength improvement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Children's Hospital of GeorgiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Family YMCA of Greater Augusta and Children's Hospital of Georgia to develop Camp Lakeside as an adaptive camp location for children with chronic health conditions. The Healing Through Joy campaign supports renovations and modifications to enable children with cancer, heart conditions, diabetes, and joint disorders to access traditional camp activities.
• Richmond County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing free Safety Around Water (SAW) water safety classes during the school year to all second graders in Richmond County Schools district.
• Bright From the Start (GA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for Summer Food Service Program providing free meals to youth ages 17 and under during summer months across Georgia locations.
• South Carolina Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for Summer Food Service Program providing free meals to youth ages 17 and under during summer months across South Carolina locations.
• Golden Harvest Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting YMCA Food Pantry operations, with household eligibility information shared to support aggregate reporting for the food bank partnership.
• WRDW-News 12/26minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for A Place to Dream program, providing news coverage and visibility for the bed program for children with improper sleeping arrangements.
• WellstarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for A Place to Dream Newborns program, providing portable cribs to infants in partnership with Wellstar.
• United Way CSRAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting the YMCA and its programs through the United Way campaign and community giving initiatives.
• Golden Harvest Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership for meal site coordination and food pantry supply support across the CSRA service area.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: Premium multi-service fitness operator with pools, group classes, youth programs, and family amenities. Comparable facility breadth but operates for-profit with significantly higher price points.
• Planet Fitness: National low-cost fitness chain with ~$10/month memberships. Competes for price-sensitive members and corporate wellness dollars, but does not offer youth development, camps, or adaptive programs.
• Gold's Gym: National fitness franchise with strength-training focus and group exercise. Competes for general fitness memberships but lacks the Y's youth development, childcare, and community-service portfolio.
• YMCA of the USA (National Council of YMCAs): National umbrella organization for the U.S. YMCA movement. The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is an independent 501(c)(3) within this federation - comparable on mission and brand but at vastly larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing services for people with disabilities and special needs, including adapted recreation, therapy, and camp programs. Overlaps significantly with the Y's Camp IVEY, Katie's Pool, Total Access Gym, and Miracle League offerings.
• Camp Twin Lakes: Georgia-based nonprofit camp network serving children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges. Directly comparable adaptive/medical-camp mission and Camp Lakeside-style programming.
• YMCA of Metro Atlanta: Large regional YMCA serving the greater Atlanta metro with membership, youth development, childcare, and adaptive programs. Closest direct peer - same brand and operating model, differentiated only by metro scale and service area.
• Jewish Community Center Association: Network of JCCs offering fitness centers, swim programs, summer camps, early childhood education, and senior services under a nonprofit community-center model. Closely aligned operating philosophy and product mix.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit operating youth development centers with memberships, after-school programs, sports leagues, and summer camps. Directly comparable mission, funding model (donations + dues), and youth/family customer base.

Others

• American Camp Association: National accrediting body and membership organization for camps. Adjacent rather than competitive - the YMCA is an ACA-accredited camp operator, and the association shapes camp standards and referral flows.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AugustaFamilyY
• Facebookfacebook.com/FamilyYofGreaterAugusta
• Instagraminstagram.com/familyyaugusta
• TikToktiktok.com/@familyyaugusta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/familyyaugusta

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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