Středisko volného času Vratimov

What Středisko volného času Vratimov does

Středisko volného času Vratimov, příspěvková organizace (SVČ Vratimov), is a Czech contributory public-sector organization founded in 1975 as Dům dětí a mládeže Vratimov and legally renamed in January 2021 to reflect an expanded mandate. The organization operates as a community leisure-time center headquartered at Frýdecká 377/61 in Vratimov, with six additional branches in Řepiště, Paskov, Václavovice, Žabeň, Sedliště, and Ostrava-Hrabová, serving children, youth, adults, and seniors across the Moravian-Silesian Region. Its core products are structured interest groups (kroužky) running during the school year, summer suburban and residential camps (příměstské and pobytové tábory), school enrichment programs delivered in ZŠ and MŠ classrooms, and a public events calendar. The center operates a proprietary electronic enrollment and payment portal (Klientské centrum / IDDM platform at svcvratimov.iddm.cz) and an EU-funded modernized equipment stack that includes VR headsets, 3D printers, CNC engraving machines, a mobile computer classroom, LEGO robotics, Ozobots, drones, and sewing machines used across technology-themed clubs.

The business model blends fee-based participation and public grant funding. Participants pay subscription-style membership fees for annual club enrollment (typically two installments by end of October and end of year) and per-camp fees for summer programs (suburban camps 2,900-3,900 CZK; residential camps 5,900-6,900 CZK). A significant portion of operations is financed through EU structural funds (OP JAK, OP Zaměstnanost Plus, IROP, Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps), Czech Ministry of Education grants (MŠMT), and Moravian-Silesian Region subsidies, which enable free or reduced-cost slots for eligible children. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on local school partnerships, the website, Facebook/Instagram, a YouTube channel, and community events such as the annual International Children's Day, which attracted 364 registered children in 2025. Summer camp capacity has held at approximately 18 camps and 558 participants per season. The organization is owned and overseen by Město Vratimov and the Moravian-Silesian Region; no private equity, venture capital, or external investor ownership is involved. A major headquarters reconstruction was underway from June to September 2026, requiring temporary relocation of operations to ZŠ Vratimov on Datyňská street.

Name

Středisko volného času Vratimov

Legal name

Středisko volného času Vratimov, příspěvková organizace

Website

https://www.svcvratimov.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Středisko volného času Vratimov is a Czech contributory public-sector community leisure center offering after-school hobby clubs, summer camps, and intergenerational programs across seven branches in the Moravian-Silesian Region, serving children, youth, adults, and seniors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Extracurricular Education

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coding, Game Design & Computer Science Camps (EDAMALAD), Arts & Design Camps (Visual Arts, Crafts, Design Thinking) (EDAMALAH)

Keywords

• Extracurricular education
• Hobby clubs
• Summer camps
• Community leisure
• Youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vratimov

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club membership fees (zápisné): Participants pay registration/membership fees for hobby clubs (kroužky), typically payable in full by end of October or in two installments. Fees are reduced proportionally if club activities are interrupted.
2. Summer and holiday camps: Fees for residential camps (LDT) and suburban camps (PT), with deposits and full payment deadlines. Prices range from approximately 2,900 Kč to 6,900 Kč per camp.
3. EU and government subsidies: Funding from EU operational programmes (Operační program Zaměstnanost, OP JAK), Moravian-Silesian Region grants, and Ministry of Education subsidies support operations, summer camps, and facility modernization, reducing costs for participants.
4. Project grants for targeted programs: Grants from Ministry of Education for Summer Camps (225,000 Kč in 2021), OP JAK (1,459,648 Kč), Erasmus+, and regional health/inclusion programs fund specific projects, with costs covered by grants rather than participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SVČ Vratimov is a publicly funded community leisure center that delivers scheduled interest-based hobby clubs (kroužky) across the school year, suburban day camps and residential summer camps during school holidays, customized educational programs delivered to partner primary and nursery schools, and intergenerational community events. Activities span technology, sports, arts, languages, and science, and serve children, youth, adults, and seniors in the Vratimov area of the Moravian-Silesian Region.

Product overview

Středisko volného času Vratimov (SVČ Vratimov) is a Czech extracurricular and leisure education center serving children, youth, adults, and seniors. The organization operates as a unified suite of services centered around its Klientské centrum (IDDM) online enrollment platform, supplemented by regularly scheduled interest groups (kroužky), annual summer and day camps (příměstské and pobytové tábory), school enrichment programs (programy pro ZŠ a MŠ), public community events, a community garden (komunitní zahrada), and a public playground. The portfolio also includes a modernized technical infrastructure (3D printing, CNC, VR, robotics) acquired through EU-funded modernization projects, and digital media assets including a Zonerama photo gallery and YouTube channel. The organization previously operated under the name Dům dětí a mládeže (DDM) Vratimov before rebranding to SVČ Vratimov in January 2021.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zájmové kroužky (Interest-Based Hobby Clubs)

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 summer camps organized annually, serving 500+ children per summer holiday season
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moravskoslezský kraj (Moravian-Silesian Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government supporter and regulator of SVČ Vratimov as a contributory organization. Provides ongoing grant funding for senior wellness programs, environmental education, youth risk behavior prevention, and operational support.
• Město Vratimov (City of Vratimov)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal sponsor and owner of SVČ Vratimov's facilities. Provides financial support and access to school facilities for branch operations during reconstruction.
• SeePOINT s.r.o.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal technology partner and sponsor listed on the SVČ Vratimov website partners section.
• Team MAAT, s r.o.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sponsor and partner listed on SVČ Vratimov website partners section.
• MAS Slezská brána (Local Action Group Slezská brána)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development association partnering on OP Zaměstnanost Plus project 'Tvoříme komunitu' for socially excluded persons, and organizing the Křížem krážem Slezskou bránou knowledge competition for seniors.
• Mít kam jítminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial inclusion project partner listed on SVČ Vratimov website.
• ZŠ Paskov, ZŠ Řepiště, ZŠ Sedliště, ZŠ Václavovice, ZŠ Vratimov (Datyňská and Masarykovo nám.), ZŠ a MŠ Žabeň, ZŠ Ostrava-Hrabová, MŠ Vratimov, ZUŠ VratimovcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner schools hosting SVČ branch clubs and suburban camps, providing facilities and student access. SVČ reciprocates by providing extracurricular programs and school enrichment activities.
• Obec Řepiště, Obec Sedliště, Obec Václavovice, Obec Žabeň, Město PaskovminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurrounding municipalities that are listed as partners and sponsors, supporting SVČ operations and branch activities in their respective areas.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Junák – český skaut, z. s. Czech Scouting organization serving youth with regular meetings, camps, and community programs across the Czech Republic. Comparable to SVČ Vratimov as a multi-generational, volunteer-supported provider of extracurricular youth activities and summer camps.
• Pionýr, z. s. Czech Pioneer Youth Association operates children's and youth leisure groups and summer camps nationwide. Comparable to SVČ Vratimov as a parallel national network of community-based extracurricular programming for children.
• YMCA v České republice: Czech YMCA offers community-based youth, family, and senior programs including fitness, language classes, and camps. Compares to SVČ Vratimov through its full-age-range community leisure programming model.

Direct peers

• Středisko volného času Ostrava: Public-sector leisure center in nearby Ostrava offering hobby clubs, summer camps, and educational programs for children and youth. Most directly comparable peer to SVČ Vratimov in terms of mandate (příspěvková organizace), service mix, and regional Moravian-Silesian base.
• DDM České Budějovice: Czech children's and youth house (DDM) providing regular interest groups, summer camps, and school programs. Operates the same DDM/SVČ public-sector model as SVČ Vratimov, with multi-activity club portfolios and camp-based holiday programming.

Others

• European Solidarity Corps (EU programme): EU program that funds SVČ Vratimov's volunteer hosting and project grants (e.g., zaHRAda project). Comparable as a funding/operational ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• Tabulkový kemp / soukromé tábory (e.g., Cestovní kancelář Miro): Private Czech summer camp operators (commercial travel agencies specializing in children's camps). Comparable to SVČ Vratimov's residential and suburban camps as alternative providers competing for the same family budget in the same geography.

Regional players

• Mateřská centra (e.g., Sít mateřských center): Network of Czech mother-and-child centers offering family programming, workshops, and community events. Overlaps with SVČ Vratimov in family-oriented events like Children's Day and intergenerational programs, though focused on preschool-age families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYV4ZpCQmT9MCEpfsMj-19w/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/SVCVratimov
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ddm-vratimov

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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