Ludlow Boys Club & Girls Club Corporation

What Ludlow Boys Club & Girls Club Corporation does

The Ludlow Boys & Girls Club, Inc., doing business as the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth and family services organization headquartered at 91 Claudia's Way in Ludlow, Massachusetts. The organization is affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, and is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) for school-age childcare and summer programming. It delivers a multi-program portfolio spanning licensed Before & After School childcare for grades K-8 (EEC License #9121648, $58-$84 per week), a Summer FUN Program ($200 per child per week), Preschool, Youth Athletics, Youth Aquatics (including the Ludlow Sea Lions swim team), Youth Fitness, and STEAM/Teen Programs, alongside adult and senior fitness memberships, fitness classes (yoga, bootcamp, pickleball, aquacise), and personal training sessions ($30-$150).

The Club serves more than 3,000 children and teens annually and operates a tiered membership model (Senior, Adult, Family, Youth) at a single physical site, supplemented by facility rentals and an active development program that includes the annual ONE Campaign, the Heritage Club endowment, and scholarship funds (Darlene J. Rae and Jason Thompson Memorial). Distribution runs through walk-in/front-desk enrollment, the Daxko online registration portal, and an indirect channel via a Hubbard Library partnership that allows youth to check out a Club membership pass with a library card. Recent capital improvements — including an outdoor sports court, ball field renovation, restrooms, security cameras, and flooring upgrades — have been funded in part through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants channeled via Massachusetts state legislators.

Governance is provided by a local Board of Directors drawn from area institutions, and leadership transitioned in 2023 with Josue Irizarry appointed President & CEO on June 12, 2023, succeeding Chile Salazar. The organization has no parent company, no outside institutional investment, and generates revenue through a mix of subscription memberships, recurring program fees, summer program unit pricing, donations, and ancillary service fees.

Name

Ludlow Boys Club & Girls Club Corporation

Legal name

Ludlow Boys & Girls Club, Inc.

Website

https://ludlowbgc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ludlow Boys & Girls Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Ludlow, Massachusetts, affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, that serves over 3,000 youth and adults annually through licensed childcare, summer camp, preschool, youth athletics, aquatics, STEAM programs, and adult fitness memberships at a single community facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child Care Services (624410), Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAA

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDACAHAD

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

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHSAAAHAD

After-School Enrichment & Activities Facilitation (Arts/STEM/Clubs)

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/After-School Care & Homework Supervision

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Before after school care
• Community recreation services
• Summer camp programs
• Youth athletics aquatics

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludlow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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: The Club generates recurring revenue through annual and monthly membership fees across multiple tiers: Senior, Adult, Family, and Youth. Memberships include unlimited access to fitness facilities, pool, open gym, fitness classes, and aquacise.
2. Childcare Programs: Before-school and after-school childcare programs for children in grades K-8 are offered at licensed facilities, generating weekly fee revenue ($58 before school, $84 after school).
3. Summer Camp Fees: The Summer Fun Program charges $200 per week per child, providing full-day childcare for children in grades K-8 during summer months.
4. Donations and Fundraising: The Club receives charitable contributions through its annual ONE Campaign, planned giving/endowment programs (Heritage Club), and specific scholarship funds including the Darlene J. Rae Scholarship Fund and Jason Thompson Memorial Fund.
5. Program Fees: Revenue from personal training sessions, youth athletics, aquatics programs, and STEAM/teen programs. Personal training ranges from $30-$150 per session depending on membership status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center (also known as the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club) operating licensed before- and after-school childcare, a Summer FUN day camp, preschool, youth aquatics/athletics/STEAM programs, adult fitness memberships, personal training, and facility rentals in Ludlow, Massachusetts. Programs are delivered under the Boys & Girls Clubs of America framework and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing.

Product overview

Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club operates as a multi-program community youth and family center offering a unified portfolio of programs and services. The core offerings include Youth Programs (Summer FUN Program, Before & After School Programs, Preschool, Youth Athletics, Youth Aquatics, Youth Fitness, and STEAM & Teen Programs) for children from preschool through age 17, and Adult Programs (Fitness & Athletics, Membership, and Personal Training) for adults 18 and older. The Club also provides financial assistance through the Darlene J. Rae Scholarship Fund and offers Facility Rentals for community events. All programs operate under the Boys & Girls Clubs of America framework and are designed to serve youth and families in the Ludlow, Massachusetts community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sea Lions Swim Team: Youth competitive swim team participating in the Pioneer Valley Swim League

Products and services

• Summer FUN Program Full-day EEC-licensed summer day camp for children in grades K-8, providing themed weekly activities, STEM projects, swimming, arts & crafts, and field trips at $200 per week per child.
• Before & After School Programs EEC-licensed (Program License #9121648) before-school and after-school childcare programs for children in grades K-8, with weekly fees of $58 (before school) and $84 (after school).
• Preschool Licensed early-childhood education program for preschool-age children following EEC regulations, with a science-focused curriculum and lead-teacher-led classrooms.
• Youth Aquatics (Sea Lions Swim Team & Lessons) Swim programs for youth, including the Ludlow Sea Lions competitive swim team competing in the Pioneer Valley Swim League and swim lessons across skill levels.
• Youth Fitness Fitness programming for youth, including Teen Open Gym sessions for ages 13–17 with age-appropriate access to fitness facilities and classes.
• STEAM & Teen Programs Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math enrichment programming for youth and teens, including MakerSpace activities and rotating program offerings.
• Adult Fitness & Athletics

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ children and teens impacted annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ludlow Cultural CouncilminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022The Ludlow Cultural Council, supported by the Mass Cultural Council (state), provided grant funding that enabled the Club to bring back free or low-cost community events including the Father & Daughter Dance, Day for Kids, Rag Shag & Trunk or Treat, and Floating Pumpkin Patch, reaching 800+ youth and 400+ adults.
• Dangelo's (Ludlow)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2021The Club partnered with Dangelo's in Ludlow for the Dangelo's Neighborhood $10K Giveaway Program, participating to win a $10,000 donation through community voting at dangelos.com/10kGiveaway.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Club is affiliated with the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America organization, which provides program frameworks, training, advocacy, and best practices. The affiliation was highlighted during the 2024 Annual Meeting with BGCA representative Karen MacDonald in attendance. The Club follows BGCA's five core program areas and participates in national initiatives like Youth of the Year.
• Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs advocates for state funding and provided training and support to the Club. The organization was represented at the Club's 2024 Annual Meeting by Jenn Aldworth and Cindy Brosseau.
• Hubbard LibraryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Club partnered with Hubbard Library to allow youth under 18 to borrow a Club membership pass using their library card, enabling access to Open Swim, Open Gym, Fitness Center, Open Game Room, and Yoga. This partnership expands the Club's reach into the community.
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts (ARPA Funding)coreOthersThe Club received ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding through state legislators including Former Senator Eric Lesser and Senator Jake Oliveira, enabling capital improvements including ball field renovation, outdoor sports court, outdoor restrooms, concession stand, security cameras, and flooring upgrades.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greater Springfield YMCA: A regional YMCA serving greater Springfield, MA - immediately adjacent to Ludlow. Offers the same combination of licensed childcare, summer camp, youth sports/aquatics, fitness memberships, and personal training, making it the most direct local competitor for both youth programs and adult fitness memberships.
• Springfield Boys & Girls Club: Another BGCA affiliate operating licensed youth development, before/after school, and summer programs in the same Pioneer Valley region. Shares BGCA framework, EEC-equivalent licensing environment, and small-city community-center operating model.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell: A Massachusetts-based BGCA affiliate of similar scale serving the Lowell area. Operates the same mix of licensed before/after school childcare, summer camp, youth athletics, aquatics, and teen programs under the BGCA umbrella.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke: A neighboring Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving youth in Holyoke, MA. Operates the same BGCA program framework, licensed before/after school childcare, summer camp, youth athletics, and aquatics in a comparable small/mid-sized western Massachusetts community - making it the closest direct operational peer.

Emerging players

• 4-H (National 4-H Council): A national youth development organization focused on STEM, agriculture, and civic engagement. Overlaps with Ludlow BGC's STEAM programming and youth-development mission, but delivered through club-based and after-school models rather than facility-based recreation.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): A national youth development nonprofit with similar mission (safe environments, youth sports, mentorship) but a distinct law-enforcement-affiliated identity. Comparable in service mix (youth athletics, recreation, after-school programming) but smaller and more locally fragmented than BGCA.

Others

• Daxko: The Club's technology vendor for online registration, program management, and member billing. Relevant as an enabling/ecosystem peer rather than a competitor - understanding the platform stack helps contextualize the Club's operational scale.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: The national YMCA federation. While Ludlow BGC is not a YMCA, YMCAs across Massachusetts compete head-to-head with Boys & Girls Clubs for membership, childcare, swim, and youth sports - making the Y network the broader incumbent against which BGCA affiliates position.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Boston: A larger BGCA affiliate operating multiple sites across greater Boston. Uses the same BGCA program framework but at significantly greater scale, with multiple locations, more developed development infrastructure, and broader program portfolio.

Regional players

• JCC Greater Boston: A Jewish Community Center operating fitness, aquatics, childcare, camp, and youth programming in the Greater Boston area. Direct operating-model peer (facility-based multi-program community center), though serving a different geographic market than Ludlow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ludlow-community-center-randall-boys-girls-club

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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