Archeolo-J - Service des jeunesses archéologiques

What Archeolo-J - Service des jeunesses archéologiques does

Archeolo-J - Service des jeunesses archéologiques is a Belgian non-profit association (asbl) founded in 1969/1970 and headquartered at 35 rue de Fer, Namur, Belgium. The organization delivers hands-on archaeological education rather than classroom instruction, running summer archaeological camps on Gallo-Roman and medieval sites in the Condroz namurois region (notably Chantier de Montegnet and Chantier d'Haltinne), school projects including PECA (Patrimoine et Education à la Citoyenneté) programs from 5th primary level onward, classroom workshops, and guided visits, excursions, and heritage hikes for the general public. Its primary customer segments are youth aged 10+ and their families, schools and teachers, and heritage enthusiasts. Activities are supervised by expert archaeologists and trained volunteers, and the organization publishes a quarterly members-only magazine, 'Passeport Pour le Passé', along with co-developed pedagogical dossiers on Gallo-Roman daily life.

The business model is a mix of recurring membership and transactional activity fees. Annual membership is priced at a minimum of €22/year and includes library borrowing rights (up to 5 books for 2 months) and the quarterly publication. Summer camps and other activities are priced on application via the secretariat, with capacity constraints and first-paid/first-served confirmation. The organization also generates revenue from publication sales (e.g., 'Se divertir en Gaule Belgique' at €5). Distribution is direct to consumer, with a new self-serve website launched in February 2026 adding online registration and secure payment, supplementing phone/email contact with the secretariat. The underlying technology is an Odoo-based eCommerce/content platform, with no proprietary software or AI components.

Archeolo-J's strategic position is grounded in a 55+ year community of alumni, families, schools, and volunteer archaeologists, and in institutional partnerships with Espace gallo-romain de Ath, Association Archéologie namuroise, and AWaP (Agence wallonne du Patrimoine). The organization is privately held as a non-profit, has 7 employees, generated no disclosed funding or M&A events, and operates exclusively in Wallonia, Belgium.

Name

Archeolo-J - Service des jeunesses archéologiques

Legal name

Archeolo-J, Jeunesses archéologiques

Website

https://archeolo-j.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Archeolo-J is a Belgian non-profit, founded in 1969/1970 and based in Namur, that delivers hands-on archaeological education to youth aged 10+, families, schools, and heritage enthusiasts through summer camps, school projects, and guided visits on Gallo-Roman and medieval sites in Wallonia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Heritage and Archaeological Education Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (71212), Historical Sites (712120), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJADAG

Archaeological Sites & Heritage Interpretation Centers

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Museums, Galleries & Cultural Institutions

SECONDARYEDAIAIAG

Field Schools & Experiential Academic Programs (Archaeology, Ecology, etc.)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Summer/Winter Schools & Short-Term Academic Programs

SECONDARYTHAJACAC

Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Attractions & Landmarks (Observation Decks, Monuments, Scenic Sites)

SECONDARYBPAGAHAF

Libraries, Archives & Special Collections

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Youth archaeology education
• Archaeological summer camps
• Heritage education programs
• School archaeological projects
• Cultural heritage workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Namur

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees provide access to library services, quarterly publication 'Passeport Pour le Passé', and priority booking for activities. Minimum membership fee is 22€/year.
2. Archaeological camp and activity fees: Revenue from summer archaeological camps (stages) for youth aged 10+, school projects, visits, excursions, and hiking trips. Payments processed via bank transfer or online after recent website update.
3. Publication sales: Sale of educational publications and pedagogical dossiers on Gallo-Roman archaeology. Publications include 'Passeport Pour le Passé' quarterly magazine and specialized dossiers like 'De villa en villae', 'Se divertir en Gaule Belgique', and 'L'urbanisation en Gaule Belgique'.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Archeolo-J is a Belgian non-profit association that provides hands-on archaeological education experiences for young people aged 10 and above, as well as schools and the general public. Its core offerings include summer archaeological camps on real Gallo-Roman and medieval excavation sites, school-based projects (including PECA programs and in-classroom workshops), guided heritage visits and excursions, and educational publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Passeport Pour le Passé: Quarterly members-only periodical magazine featuring excavation reports, historical narratives, and upcoming activities.

Products and services

• Summer Archaeological Camps (Stages) Multi-day summer residential archaeological camps with on-site camping, available for youth aged 10 and above, conducted on active excavation sites including Chantier de Montegnet and Chantier d'Haltinne.
• School Archaeological Projects (Baptêmes de l'archéologie) School excursions to active Archeolo-J excavation sites where students participate in supervised archaeological activities, designed for pupils from the 5th primary level onward.
• In-Classroom Archaeological Workshops (Ateliers dans les classes) Workshops delivered in classrooms by Archeolo-J archaeologists, allowing students to handle and analyze real archaeological artifacts within their own school environment.
• PECA Educational Program (Patrimoine et Education à la Citoyenneté) Structured educational program aligned with Wallonia's PECA (Heritage and Citizenship Education) framework, integrating archaeological experiences into school curricula from 5th primary onward.
• Guided Visits, Excursions and Heritage Hikes (Autres aventures) Public-facing activities including guided heritage visits, excursions, themed trips and nature-heritage hikes led by Archeolo-J archaeologists, open to families and the general public.
• Annual Membership Annual membership subscription (minimum 22€/year) granting access to the Archeolo-J library with free book loans (up to 5 books for 2 months), receipt of the quarterly 'Passeport Pour le Passé' publication, and priority booking for activities.
• Passeport Pour le Passé Quarterly Magazine Quarterly members-only periodical publication featuring excavation reports, historical narratives, and announcements of upcoming Archeolo-J activities.
• Pedagogical Dossiers (Se divertir en Gaule Belgique, De villa en villae, L'urbanisation en Gaule Belgique) Printed pedagogical dossiers on Gallo-Roman daily life and archaeology (e.g. 'Se divertir en Gaule Belgique' priced at 5€, 'De villa en villae', 'L'urbanisation en Gaule Belgique'), formatted as 21x29.7cm folders of 70-120 pages, used by teachers and heritage enthusiasts.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Espace gallo-romain de AthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-editor of educational publications including 'Se divertir en Gaule Belgique' dossier and 'De villa en villae'. Joint development of pedagogical materials on Gallo-Roman daily life in Belgian regions.
• Association Archéologie namuroisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-editor of 'De villa en villae' pedagogical dossier on rural life in Roman Gaul. Collaborative research and publication on Gallo-Roman archaeology in the Namur region.
• AWaP (Agence wallonne du Patrimoine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArcheolo-J library contains publications issued by AWaP. AWaP is the Walloon Heritage Agency supporting regional archaeological research and dissemination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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