Ymca Of Greater Oklahoma City

What Ymca Of Greater Oklahoma City does

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association operating 16 wellness centers, 2 outdoor camps (Camp Classen and Camp DaKaNi), 2 Child Development Centers, 30 Summer Day Camp sites, and a Military Welcome Center at Will Rogers International Airport across 26 communities in Central and Western Oklahoma. Founded in 1889 and formally incorporated in 1917, the organization serves approximately 250,000 people annually through three program pillars: youth development (youth sports leagues for 26,482 kids ages 3-16, swim lessons for 14,030 participants, childcare for 5,025 kids, teen leadership, overnight camps), healthy living (fitness memberships, group exercise, personal training, aquatics, LIVESTRONG for cancer survivors, SilverSneakers), and social responsibility (financial assistance scholarships, feeding programs, volunteer engagement).

The core technology stack is standard fitness and facility-management infrastructure: EGYM smart circuit strength equipment, Openpath mobile-based 24/7 access control at 11 of 16 locations, YMCA360 digital platform for live/on-demand fitness classes, and operational integrations with PicklePlay (pickleball reservations), My Sports Space (party rentals), Funraise (donations), Paylocity (HR), and Microsoft Forms (registrations). The organization runs two dedicated 50+ wellness centers (Pete White YMCA and Healthy Living Center) as MAPS 3 Wellness Center partnerships with the City of Oklahoma City.

Revenue is generated through membership dues (individual, household, and corporate tiers), program fees (youth sports, swim lessons, childcare, camps, personal training, SilverSneakers), facility rentals (birthday parties, community rooms, pools, Camp Classen weekend/mid-week rentals), and donations/capital campaign contributions. The Neighborhood monthly giving program ($10/$25/$50 tiers) and a $26 million philanthropic capital campaign support a $108 million facility expansion portfolio. The association provides $3,023,422 in annual financial assistance and is staffed by 1,600-2,000 employees depending on season. Leadership includes Executive Director Whitney Dunn and district-level executive directors across the geographic service area.

Name

Ymca Of Greater Oklahoma City

Legal name

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Website

https://ymcaokc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 16 wellness centers, 2 camps, and childcare sites across Central and Western Oklahoma, serving 250,000 people annually through fitness memberships, youth sports, childcare, camps, and senior wellness programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness and Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior/Low-Impact Group Fitness (HSADABAI), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Community fitness centers
• Youth development programs
• Childcare and daycare
• Summer camp programs
• Senior wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 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: Recurring membership fees for individuals, households, and corporate partners. Includes access to fitness centers, pools, group exercise classes, and member benefits.
2. Program Fees: Fees for youth sports, swim lessons, childcare, summer camps, personal training, and specialty programs like LIVESTRONG and SilverSneakers.
3. Youth Sports Registration: Registration fees for volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and other youth sports leagues with tiered pricing for members and non-members.
4. Facility Rentals: Rental fees for birthday parties, community rooms, pools, and outdoor spaces at various YMCA locations.
5. Donations and Fundraising: The Neighborhood monthly giving program, capital campaign contributions, and general donations supporting financial assistance and program delivery.
6. Capital Campaign Contributions: Major fundraising initiatives for facility expansion including Stillwater YMCA ($33 million), North Side YMCA ($35 million budget), Edmond YMCA, and Camp Classen ($4 million goal).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 16 wellness center locations across Central and Western Oklahoma. It delivers fitness center memberships, group exercise, swim lessons, personal training, youth sports leagues, before/after school child care, overnight camps (Camp Classen, Camp DaKaNi), teen leadership, senior wellness (Pete White YMCA, Healthy Living Center), and community support services including financial assistance, feeding programs, and a Military Welcome Center at Will Rogers International Airport.

Product overview

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is a nonprofit organization operating 16 wellness center locations across Central and Western Oklahoma, offering a comprehensive portfolio of health, fitness, youth development, and community service programs. The core offering centers on fitness memberships providing access to gyms, pools, and group exercise classes at all locations. Youth development programs form a major pillar, including organized sports (basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, flag football), aquatic programs (swim lessons, safety training), overnight camps (Camp Classen, Camp DaKaNi), child care, and teen leadership initiatives. Specialized 50+ wellness centers (Pete White YMCA, Healthy Living Center) serve older adults with tailored fitness and wellness programming. Premium add-on services include personal training, the Y Performance Center with FitCrew small group training, EGYM smart equipment circuits, Pilates instruction, and specialized pickleball facilities. The organization also provides community impact services including financial assistance scholarships, feeding programs, and a Military Welcome Center, all unified under a mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs building healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Classen: Year-round outdoor education and camping experiences located in Davis, Oklahoma in the Arbuckle Mountains. Operated since 1941.
• The Neighborhood
• YMCA360
• LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

Products and services

• YMCA Membership
• Youth Sports Programs
• Child Care and Child Development
• YMCA Camp Classen
• Camp DaKaNi
• Swim Lessons
• Personal Training
• LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
• SilverSneakers
• Teen Leadership Programs
• Adventure Guides
• Corporate Membership
• Financial Assistance
• Feeding Program
• Military Welcome Center
• Lifeguard Training
• Thurman Family Pickleball Center
• Birthday Parties and Rentals
• Pilates Fitness Center
• YMCA360
• The Neighborhood
• Pete White YMCA (50+)
• YMCA Healthy Living Center (50+)

Quantifiable outcome

• 249,781 people served in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Challenger SportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Challenger Sports Camps to host player development soccer camps for ages 3-14 during summer months. The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City provides facilities while Challenger Sports delivers professional coaching.
• Stillwater Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnering with Stillwater Public Schools to build a new 56,000 sq. ft. YMCA facility. The new location will be in the busiest part of town, removing barriers for families through childcare and ease of transportation.
• Oklahoma State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025OSU partnership for the new Stillwater YMCA, contributing to community investment alongside private developers and public partnerships.
• Stillwater Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Healthcare partner for the Stillwater YMCA capital project, supporting community health initiatives.
• City of StillwatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Municipal partnership supporting the Stillwater YMCA capital campaign and new facility development.
• Chris Paul Family FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Feed the Children and Chris Paul Family Foundation to provide essentials to 200 Midwest City Y families during holiday season.
• Feed the ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborative feeding program partnership providing essentials to families in need through Midwest City YMCA.
• Oklahoma City ThunderminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Thunder partnership for community events including Thanksgiving program bringing joy and support to neighbors.
• HomelandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Local business partnership for Thanksgiving community support event providing food and resources to families.
• OSU Women's BasketballminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025OSU Women's Basketball Coach delivered keynote at YMCA Prayer Breakfast, supporting fundraising efforts.
• OU Women's BasketballminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024University partnership bringing basketball team to Norman YMCA for holiday cheer and community engagement events.
• City of EdmondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Edmond to build new East Edmond YMCA at 15th Street and I-35, adjacent to Henderson Hills Baptist Church and INTEGRIS, alongside a new library facility.
• Metropolitan Library SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint facility development with the Metropolitan Library System at the new East Edmond location, creating shared programming spaces.
• United WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way logo appears on website, indicating partnership for community support and resource sharing.
• Not Your Average JoeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal coffee shop partner for The Neighborhood monthly giving program, hosting 'Coffee with Our Neighbors' events and providing free coffee cards for donors.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JCC Association (Jewish Community Centers): Federation of JCCs operating fitness centers, swimming, youth sports, summer camps, and senior programs under a community-mission model; closely analogous to the YMCA's portfolio and demographic breadth.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: One of the largest U.S. YMCA associations, running a comparable portfolio of membership fitness, youth sports, camps, and childcare across a major metro; useful benchmark for capital campaign scale and program diversification.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit youth development organization operating club-based programs (sports, education, childcare); overlaps significantly with the YMCA's youth development and community service missions and competes for philanthropic and grant dollars.
• American Camp Association accredited camps (e.g., Camp Winaukee): Accredited overnight summer camps comparable to YMCA Camp Classen and Camp DaKaNi; relevant for benchmarking pricing, capacity, and programming against peer outdoor education operators.
• Greater Houston YMCA: Another large multi-branch YMCA association offering fitness, youth sports, camps, childcare, and senior programs; comparable in scale (multiple wellness centers, summer/overnight camps, capital campaigns) and nonprofit community-based model.

Broad incumbents

• Planet Fitness: Leading low-cost national gym franchise with strong Oklahoma City presence; competes on price for value-oriented fitness consumers that the YMCA also serves through its membership dues model.
• Gold's Gym: National fitness chain with group exercise, personal training, and youth programs; relevant comparable for the YMCA's general fitness and group class revenue streams.
• YMCA of the USA (national federation): The national umbrella for ~600 independent YMCA associations in the U.S.; the most direct peer as it represents the same brand, mission, and operational model at scale, and is also an investor in the OKC association's Camp Classen capital plan.
• Life Time Fitness: National premium fitness operator with broad programming (group fitness, personal training, aquatics, youth programs); competes directly for adult and family memberships but lacks the YMCA's nonprofit mission and senior/financial-assistance programs.

Regional players

• Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department: Public-sector operator of community recreation centers, pools, and youth sports in the same Oklahoma City metro; competes for municipal users and partnership funding and is a key collaborator (MAPS 3 Wellness Centers) rather than a pure commercial competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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