Vacances Evasion

What Vacances Evasion does

Vacances Evasion is a French non-profit association (Association loi 1901), founded in 2001 and headquartered in Montpellier, that organizes supervised vacation programs for children and adolescents aged 6–18. Its core offering is the colonies de vacances — overnight camps operating during all French school holidays with durations of 7, 14, or 21 days — delivered through 70 distinct programs spanning sports (ski, snowboard, canoe, climbing, equestrian, motorsports), beach, mountain, artistic, scientific, and international categories. The association additionally operates 6 ALSH (Accueil de Loisirs Sans Hébergement) day-leisure centers for children aged 3–12, school-trip Classes Découverte, customized Minicamps, Périscolaire after-school programs, and Handicap/Inclusion services for children with disabilities including autism.

The business is operated by 129 permanent employees supported by seasonal BAFD/BAFA-certified staff, maintaining a 1:5 adult-to-child supervision ratio. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a website (vaceva.com, colos.vaceva.com) and reservation hotline, complemented by channel partnerships with Comité d'Entreprise, local collectivities, and school networks. The association holds mandatory Agrément Jeunesse Education Populaire and Agrément Tourisme certifications, is declared to CNIL, maintains MAIF professional liability insurance, and is a member of the CAF, UFCV, and UNAT federations, allowing it to accept CAF family subsidies and ANCV chèques-vacances as payment. Back-office operations run on the third-party Vackelys booking and customer management platform. Activities span 10+ French regions with a national departure footprint from 50+ cities and one international destination in Spain.

The revenue model is per-camper unit pricing, with camps ranging from approximately €570 for entry-level multi-activity weeks to €1,575 for premium specialty programs (e.g., Corsica Passion), plus activity add-ons such as parapente (€75), Futuroscope visits (€55–€165), and intensive sports stages (€125–€375). Cancellation fees are structured on a declining scale (100% retained 0–2 days out down to 10% retained beyond 31 days). At approximately 72,000 child departures per year across these lines, the association serves a long-tail family and institutional customer base with no significant concentration in any single account.

Name

Vacances Evasion

Legal name

Association Vacances Evasion

Website

https://vaceva.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vacances Evasion is a French non-profit association (founded 2001, Montpellier) that organizes supervised vacation camps, ALSH day-leisure centers, school discovery trips, and inclusion programs for children and adolescents aged 3–18 across France and Spain, serving roughly 72,000 child departures annually through 129 permanent staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Vacation Camps and Youth Recreation Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs (THAAAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF)

Keywords

• Vacation camp services
• Youth holiday programs
• Children leisure centers
• School discovery trips
• Outdoor adventure camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Vacation Camps (Colonies de vacances): Revenue from organizing vacation camps for children and teenagers aged 6-18. Camps operate during all school holidays with durations of 7, 14, or 21 days. Pricing ranges from approximately 570€ to 1,575€ depending on the type of camp, location, and activities included.
2. Leisure Centers (ALSH): Accueil de Loisirs Sans Hébergement (ALSH) - proximity leisure structures for children aged 3-12 years. Day-based or short-term care services.
3. Discovery Classes (Classes découverte): Educational trips for school groups with teachers, offering sports, cultural and recreational activities in their managed structures.
4. Mini-camps and Periscolaire: Customized short camps and extracurricular care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vacances Evasion is a French non-profit association that organizes supervised overnight vacation camps (colonies de vacances) for children and adolescents aged 6-18, plus day-time Accueil de Loisirs Sans Hébergement (ALSH) leisure centers for ages 3-12, Classes découverte school trips, Périscolaire after-school care, customized minicamps, and inclusive handicap programs. Activities span 40+ disciplines (ski, snowboard, canoe, kayak, climbing, canyon, horse riding, motorsports, surfing, theatre, photography, robotics) at 70 camps across France and Spain, and bookings are made online or by phone.

Product overview

Vacances Evasion is an association organizing vacation camps for children and teenagers aged 6-18, operating year-round during all school holidays. The core offering includes overnight colonies de vacances (Colos), Accueils de Loisirs Sans Hébergement (ALSH) for children 3-12, Classes découverte for school trips, Périscolaire after-school care, Minicamps, and Handicap inclusion programs. The product portfolio spans activity-based sub-categories including sports camps (ski, snowboard, canoe, climbing, motorsports), artistic camps, beach/ocean camps, mountain camps, scientific/robotics camps, and international travel programs. Key named products include Vacances au Fil de l'eau, Street Art's (Savoie), Ardèche Aventures Kids, MOTO FUN ET FUTUROSCOPE, Les Pieds dans l'Eau (Valras), and A fond, Romeu!. Operations are supported by the Vackélys booking platform for reservations and customer management, with offerings distributed across multiple venues throughout France including Poitiers Centre du PORTEAU, St Bauzille de Putois, Valras, Notre Dame du Pré (Savoie), Die, and Casteljau.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colonies de Vacances (Colos) Supervised overnight vacation camps for children and adolescents aged 6-18, operating during all French school holidays with durations of 7, 14, or 21 days. Includes a wide range of themed programs (sports, mountain, sea, artistic, scientific, motorsports, equestrian, and international travel) with accommodation, meals, activities, and 1:5 supervision.
• Accueils de Loisirs Sans Hébergement (ALSH) Proximity-based leisure centers providing day and short-stay activities for children aged 3-12 in the Montpellier area (Jacou and Vendargues). Designed for working parents needing supervised care and structured activities during school holidays and after-school hours.
• Classes Découverte Educational multi-day school trip packages offered to teachers and schools at Vacances Evasion-managed facilities in France. Combines sporting, cultural, and recreational activities with accommodation tailored to school groups.
• Périscolaire (After-School Care) After-school care programs (including TAP, TAAC, and TAC formats) that supervise and engage children outside school hours with educational and recreational activities.
• Minicamps sur mesure Customized short-stay camps with flexible, tailored programs built around the age group, duration, and activity preferences of the requesting family or group.
• Handicap et Inclusion (Autism and Disability Programs) Inclusive vacation programs specifically adapted for children with disabilities, including autism, with tailored supervision, accessible activities, and accompanying support staff.
• Minibus Rental (9-seat) 9-seat minibus rental offering for group transportation needs, typically aligned with arrivals/departures for camp stays and group activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72,000 children have participated in Vacances Evasion camps annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuality label partnership with CAF for family vacation support. CAF provides subsidies and quality certification for family vacation programs.
• UFCV (Union Française des Centres de Vacances)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederation membership providing quality label, training resources, and network support for youth vacation organizations.
• UNAT (Union Nationale des Associations de Tourisme)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational tourism association membership providing quality certification, industry representation, and network access.
• MAIF InsurancecoreOthersProfessional liability and civil insurance provider (Sociétaire n° 194 55 08 R) headquartered in Niort, France.
• ANCV (Agence Nationale des Chèques Vacances)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational vacation voucher agency partnership allowing families to pay using holiday vouchers (Chèques Vacances).
• CNILminorOthersData protection regulatory compliance - site declared to CNIL with reference for personal data handling.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Belambra Clubs: Major French family vacation-club operator with extensive owned venue footprint across regions. Overlaps on family vacation programming but targets a broader demographic and lacks Vacances Evasion's educational association positioning.
• Nemea Appart'hôtels: French vacation residence operator with family-friendly locations across France. Compares on family-vacation lodging product but with a hotel-style delivery model rather than supervised youth camps.
• Cap France: Federation of French vacation villages offering family and themed stays. Comparable on family-oriented lodging product but operates as a for-profit federation with broader geographic reach.
• VVF Villages: Largest French operator of vacation villages with multi-activity family programming. Comparable on family vacation product and geographic footprint but with broader mass-market positioning and a for-profit commercial structure.

Direct peers

• Les Francas: Federation running ALSH leisure centers, périscolaire programs, and youth vacation activities across France. Comparable on the day-care / leisure-center side of Vacances Evasion's offering and on values-based positioning.
• UCPA (Union nationale des Centres sportifs de Plein Air): French association operating outdoor sports vacation camps for youth and families, with similar multi-activity programming (ski, surf, sailing, climbing) and shared federation ecosystem. Directly comparable on product offering and target demographic.
• CEMEA (Centres d'Entraînement aux Méthodes d'Éducation Active): French educational association with a vacation-camp network and BAFA/BAFD training activities. Directly comparable as a non-profit association offering supervised youth vacation programs with similar educational ethos.
• PEP (Pupilles de l'Enseignement Public): French educational association operating vacation camps, leisure centers, and inclusion programs for children with disabilities. Directly comparable on multi-product youth services and the inclusion / handicap specialty overlap.
• Ligue de l'Enseignement: Major French education populaire association operating its own vacation camp network (Temps de Vie / Classe de découverte / centres de vacances) for children and adolescents. Highly comparable on values framework (laïcité, citizenship), product (colonies de vacances, classes découverte), and target segments.

Others

• UFCV (Union Française des Centres de Vacances): Federation of which Vacances Evasion is itself a member; provides training, quality label, and federation-level services to youth vacation operators across France. Ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but useful as a federation-level comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VacEva
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyHgHvdekqQtC-mYKB6zJLw
• Facebookfacebook.com/VacancesEvasionOfficiel
• Instagraminstagram.com/vacancesevasion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vacances-evasion

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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