Mini Planet Fitness Opens in Ravens Boys & Girls Club

TIMONIUM, Md. (Dec. 17, 2025) – To help West Baltimore youth get active and improve their physical and mental wellbeing, Planet Fitness’ franchisee, Ohana Growth Partners (OGP) has opened a mini Judgement Free Zone® at the Baltimore Ravens Boys & Girls Club at Hilton Recreation Center (2950 Phelps Ln., Baltimore, MD 21229).

“We are super excited to be able to partner with Planet Fitness and Ohana Growth Partners on this mini Judgement Free Zone®,” said Andre Fountain, Director, External Affairs & Strategic Initiatives of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Baltimore (BGCMB). “The new fitness space positively impacts young people here in the Boys & Girls Club, providing them access to build their physical fitness and help them on their journey to be active for life.”

OGP built and equipped the mini Judgement Free Zone® in partnership with MJM Architects and CG Builders.

Featuring Planet Fitness’ signature purple and yellow colors and branded cardio, strength and functional exercise equipment, the 568-sq.-ft. mini fitness center replicates the Judgement Free™ environment of Planet Fitness clubs.

The space provides youth members ages 13 and older with the ability to exercise in an inclusive and encouraging workout environment, without the risk of being judged.

“When we heard that the new Boys & Girls Club would be designed as a place for youth to learn, lead and thrive and move, and that the Baltimore Ravens, Bisciotti Family Foundation and so many other amazing partners were getting involved, we knew this was something monumental and needed to be part of,” said OGP President Justin Drummond.

“The mini Judgement Free Zone® complements the Center's exceptional amenities and further BGCMB’s positive impact on the West Baltimore community. It’s an investment that keeps giving and an investment in the kids’ future selves,” added Drummond, who serves as an advisory board member with the BGCMB.

OGP has a longstanding tradition of supporting BGCMB, which includes hosting health and wellness days at OGP clubs, deploying fitness trainers to multiple BGCMB events, sponsoring 350+ kids to attend an Orioles game for the past four years, assisting with fundraising, mentoring “Youth of the Year” candidates and supporting BGCMB’s Passport to Manhood program.

The mini Judgement Free Zone® donation is an extension of Planet Fitness’ national philanthropic initiative, Judgement Free Generation®, designed to build youth self-confidence through fitness, and spread inclusivity and kindness. Together with its franchisees, members and partners, Planet Fitness has contributed more than $10.7 million to support youth wellbeing and pro-kindness initiatives.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Baltimore (BGCMB) enables all young people—especially those who need us most—to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. With more than 252,000 children in Maryland lacking access to out-of-school time programs, BGCMB is closing the gap one child, one Club, one community at a time. Through 10 Clubs serving more than 1,500 youth across Baltimore City, Howard County, and the Eastern Shore, BGCMB delivers high-quality programs built on four core pillars: health and wellbeing, academic success, character and leadership, and life and workforce readiness. Together, these pillars prepare young people to thrive today and build a brighter future for tomorrow. For more information, visit www.BGCMetroBaltimore.org.

About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of September 30, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.7 million members and 2,795 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

About Ohana Growth Partners, LLC
Ohana Growth Partners, LLC owns and operates 95 Planet Fitness health clubs with more than 790,000 members in Maryland, District of Columbia, Tennessee, Florida, Washington State, California and Michigan. It also is a joint venture partner with 25 clubs in Australia. In 2013, OGP was named The Inaugural Franchise of the Year by Planet Fitness Corporate. In 2014, the group was named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year for opening 11 clubs in 12 months as well as receiving the award for Highest BER (Brand Excellence Review) awarded by Planet Fitness Corporate. In 2015, the group was again named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year awarded by Planet Fitness Corporate. The following year, the group was given the Judgement Free Generation award for their exceptional work with the local boys and girls clubs in Tennessee by Planet Fitness Corporate.