What cherokee youth center does

Cherokee Youth Center is a private nonprofit youth development organization operating as a Tribal Program under the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina. It is chartered by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and provides after-school and summer programming for youth ages 5 through 18 (grades K-12) at two facilities: the main Cherokee Youth Center at 1570 Acquoni Road in Cherokee, NC and the Snowbird Youth Center branch in Robbinsville, NC. Core program areas include Sports & Recreation, Education, The Arts, Health & Wellness, Career Development, and Character & Leadership, supplemented by a Cherokee language and cultural preservation offering tied to the tribal mission.

Programming is delivered primarily through standard BGCA curricula including Power Hour, Project Learn, Smart Moves, Triple Play, Money Matters, Career Launch, and the BGCA character-building framework. The organization maintains an online Parent Portal for administrative interaction and an online donation page but does not disclose proprietary technology, software platforms, or digital learning systems; the technical stack appears limited to standard nonprofit operating tools (third-party online giving, parent portal, basic web presence). No AI, data, or advanced technology components are evidenced.

The revenue model is a nonprofit fee-for-service-plus-donation structure. Annual youth membership is $40 at the main Cherokee facility and $10 at Snowbird; summer program fees are $250 for ages 5-12 and $200 for ages 13+. A stated no-turn-away policy permits participation for families unable to pay, indicating that operating revenue is materially underwritten by tribal government appropriations, grants, or charitable donations rather than fees. No membership counts, enrollment figures, donation totals, or audited financials are disclosed.

Name

cherokee youth center

Legal name

Cherokee Youth Center

Website

https://cherokeeyouthcenter.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cherokee Youth Center is a Boys & Girls Clubs-affiliated nonprofit operating under the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, providing after-school and summer programming for youth ages 5-18 in Cherokee and Robbinsville, North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Summer camp programs
• Youth education services
• Character leadership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherokee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for after-school program at $40.00 per child per year (KG-12th grade). Summer program fees of $250.00 for ages 5-12 and $200.00 for ages 13 and up. Additional fees for late lunches, scan cards, and late pick-ups. The organization states no child will be turned away due to inability to pay.
2. Summer Program Fees: Seasonal summer programming with separate fee structure by age group. Full payment required by June 2nd of each year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cherokee Youth Center is an after-school and summer youth development program serving children ages 5-18 (grades K-12) across two locations in Cherokee and Robbinsville, North Carolina. As a chartered affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, it delivers structured programs in sports & recreation, education, the arts, health & wellness, career development, and character & leadership, including Cherokee cultural language programming. Membership is annual, with separate summer program fees by age group.

Product overview

Cherokee Youth Center operates as a multi-facility youth development organization affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The organization provides a unified portfolio of after-school and summer programs for children ages 5-18 across two locations (Cherokee Youth Center and Snowbird Youth Center). Core offerings span six program areas: Sports & Recreation, Education, The Arts, Health & Wellness, Career Development, and Character & Leadership. These are delivered through structured curriculum programs including Project Learn, Smart Moves, Triple Play, Power Hour, Smart Girls, and specialized teen programs like Keystone and Youth of the Year. The Teen Club provides age-appropriate programming with self-sign-out privileges for members over 16. The organization also offers seasonal Summer Specialty Clubs including Cherokee Language, Basketball, Cooking, and other activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After-School Program (Cherokee Youth Center)
• After-School Program (Snowbird Youth Center)
• Summer Program
• Teen Club

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate improvement and academic success through Power Hour homework program
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCherokee Youth Center is a chartered organization of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Benefits include access to BGCA program curricula (Power Hour, Project Learn, Triple Play, Smart Moves, etc.), national brand recognition, training resources, and youth development best practices. BGCA provides operational guidance and support through regional service centers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization of which Cherokee Youth Center is a chartered affiliate. Provides the program curricula, branding, and operational framework that CYC delivers; directly comparable mission and service model at network level.
• YMCA of the USA: National community-services organization offering youth development, after-school care, sports/recreation, and summer programs through local branches. Overlaps with CYC on membership-based youth programming and broader community-services mission.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of America (Local Affiliates Network): Other chartered BGCA local clubs serving specific communities. Operate under identical program frameworks (Power Hour, Triple Play, etc.) with similar after-school and summer programming; closest operational analog to Cherokee Youth Center.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): U.S. youth development organization delivering structured programs in STEM, agriculture, civic engagement, and healthy living. Comparable age range (K-12) and similar mission of building competence, character, and community contribution.
• Boy Scouts of America: Long-standing national youth development organization serving similar K-12 age range with structured programming in character, leadership, and outdoor activities. Comparable mission focus on positive youth outcomes and community-based delivery.
• Girls Scouts of the USA: National youth development organization for girls, offering structured programming in life skills, STEM, outdoor activities, and entrepreneurship. Comparable age range, membership-fee model, and youth development framework.
• Camp Fire: National youth development nonprofit offering after-school, summer, and teen programs with similar focus on inclusivity and whole-child development. Comparable mission, age range, and community-based delivery model.
• Police Athletic League (National PAL): Youth development nonprofit delivering after-school, sports, and mentoring programs to under-served youth in local communities. Comparable mission, target demographic, and program portfolio centered on youth enrichment.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programming to youth in under-served communities. Directly comparable after-school programming model with multi-pillar curricula spanning academics, sports, arts, and health.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (tribal-affiliated peer): Other Native American / tribal-affiliated youth development programs operated under similar tribal-government frameworks. Relevant comparators for governance, funding mix, and cultural-programming integration that CYC exemplifies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cherokee-Youth-Center-BGCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cherokee-youth-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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