the boys and girls club of lower merrimack valley

What the boys and girls club of lower merrimack valley does

Founded in 1999 and based at 18 Maple Street in Salisbury, Massachusetts, Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children and teens ages 6-18, or grades 1-12, in the Lower Merrimack Valley, including Amesbury and Newburyport. Its core offerings are after-school enrichment, elementary summer programming, and a teen summer day program, supplemented by sports and fitness, character and leadership, health and life skills, arts, and education and career-development activities. The service model is facility- and staff-based rather than technology-based: four full-time and twelve part-time employees deliver programs from a single Salisbury location, while transportation agreements with Amesbury and Newburyport school districts provide access to after-school care. No proprietary platform or model is disclosed; the organization's digital tools consist of its website, registration forms, and a Stripe donation portal. Revenue is mixed. Youth memberships cost $50 annually, summer programs cost $175 per week plus a $50 registration fee, and the Club rents rooms and event space; charitable donations and sponsors also support operations. Enrollment is promoted directly through the website, social media, local schools, community events, and word of mouth, while scholarships are available across membership, transportation, vacation, and camp programs.

Name

the boys and girls club of lower merrimack valley

Legal name

Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley

Website

https://bgclmv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley is a nonprofit youth development organization serving ages 6-18 in Salisbury, Amesbury, Newburyport, and nearby communities through after-school, summer, teen, arts, sports, academic, and leadership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYEDAMALAO

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Salisbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues of $50 per year per youth, which provides access to all after-school programs and services.
2. Summer Camp Fees: Summer Adventure Program costs $175 per week plus a $50 mandatory registration fee. Teen Summer Program also costs $175 per week with $50 registration. Deposits of $50 per session required to secure spots.
3. Club Rentals: Birthday party packages at $225 for 3 hours (gym and games room), additional hours at $75 each. Gym, games room, and classroom rentals at $75 per hour.
4. Donations and Contributions: Accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support programs and scholarships. Donation portal available via Stripe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley delivers after-school, summer, and teen youth development programs for children and teens ages 6-18 from its Salisbury, MA facility. Programs are organized around five core areas: sports/fitness/recreation, character and leadership, health and life skills, the arts, and education and career development. Revenue is generated from a $50 annual youth membership, weekly summer camp fees, facility rentals, and charitable donations, with scholarships awarded so no child is turned away due to financial need.

Product overview

The Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley is a non-profit youth development organization offering a unified portfolio of programs for children and teens aged 6-18. The core offerings include the After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP) during the academic year, the Summer Adventure Program for elementary-age children, and the Summer Teen Camp for middle and high school students. These programs are organized around five core areas: Sports, Fitness & Recreation; Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; The Arts; and Education and Career Development. Additional offerings include Club Rentals for community events and dedicated Teen Room facilities. The organization also runs specialized sub-programs such as the Games Room, Keystone Club, and various specialty classes in sewing, culinary arts, music, and woodworking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP/AESP) After-school drop-in program offered during the local school district calendar year for youth with a current club membership; activities span five core program areas (sports/fitness, character & leadership, health & life skills, the arts, education & career development). Operation hours 2:00-6:00 PM weekdays.
• Summer Adventure Program All-day summer program for children in grades 1-6, running June through August, including arts & crafts, athletics, games, nature hikes, talent shows, computer programs, and field trips. Pricing is $175 per week plus a mandatory $50 registration fee and a $50 deposit per session.
• Summer Teen Camp (Great Adventure Teen Program) Summer day program for teens in grades 7 and above featuring weekly water park trips, arts & crafts, fitness activities, field trips, and community service projects. Pricing is $175 per week with a $50 mandatory registration fee and $50 non-refundable deposit per week; Thursday movie day carries an additional $10 fee.
• Sports, Fitness & Recreation Programs Daily physical education activities and athletics including team sports, fitness challenges, aerobics, yoga, athletic leagues, and travel basketball and floor hockey teams (3 traveling basketball teams).
• Character and Leadership Development Programs Programs fostering leadership, civic responsibility, and critical thinking, including Youth of the Year, Keystone Club, community service projects, and Counselor in Training.
• Health and Life Skills Programs Life skills programming including the Sew Amazing Program, Culinary Program, and Garden to Table Garden Club that teach practical skills and healthy habits.
• The Arts Programs Arts and creative programming including Arts & Crafts, Dance, Music (with recording studio), Woodworking, and Photography.
• Education and Career Development Programs Academic support programs including Power Hour Homework Help, Youth Exploration in Science (YES), and computer technology for academic and professional success.
• Club Rentals Facility rental services for community events and private celebrations, including 3-hour birthday party packages at $225 (gym and games room) with additional hours at $75, and individual room rentals (gym, games room, classroom) at $75 per hour each.
• Annual Youth Membership Annual club membership priced at $50 per youth (less than ten cents a day), providing access to the After-School Enrichment Program and regular club activities; required for participation in summer programs and other offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2,000 members served since founding
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization of which BGCLMV is an affiliate. Operates the same youth-development mission, five core program areas (sports, character/leadership, health/life skills, arts, education), and Great Futures Start Here branding across 1,100+ clubs nationwide.
• Boys & Girls Club of Boston: Larger sibling Boys & Girls Club affiliate in Massachusetts operating the same five-pillar programming model at greater scale; useful benchmark for capital campaigns, scholarship funding, and teen-program offerings.

Direct peers

• YMCA of the North Shore: Regional YMCA serving the same North Shore / Merrimack Valley geography with comparable offerings — after-school care, summer camps, teen programs, sports/recreation leagues, and membership-based facility access. The most direct nonprofit community-youth competitor in the service area.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): National youth-development nonprofit focused on after-school programs, sports leagues, and mentorship for at-risk youth, organized in local chapters. Shares BGCLMV's character/leadership and sports-based youth-development model.
• 4-H Youth Development Program: National youth-development program (Cooperative Extension) offering after-school clubs, summer camps, leadership programs (Keystone equivalent), and STEM/arts programming for ages 5-19, with strong overlap to BGCLMV's education, leadership, and life-skills pillars.
• Camp Fire (formerly Camp Fire USA): National youth-development nonprofit offering after-school programs, summer camps, teen leadership (Camp Fire's teen programs parallel BGCLMV's Keystone equivalent), and SEL/character programming for ages 5-18.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem: Closest fellow Boys & Girls Club affiliate in the same North Shore region, operating the same five-pillar programming model for ages 6-18. Useful peer for member-fee pricing, scholarship benchmarks, and program-mix comparison.
• YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts: Regional YWCA serving the same North Shore geography with youth programming, after-school care, summer camps, and family support services overlapping BGCLMV's child-and-youth-services mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BGCLMV
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgclmv

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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