CEMEA Bretagne

What CEMEA Bretagne does

CEMEA Bretagne is a regional non-profit association (loi 1901, SIREN 334 979 309) and regional branch of the national CEMEA movement founded in 1937, formally declared on 20 September 1944 and recognized as d'utilité publique in 1966. Headquartered in Quimper, it operates offices in Rennes, Brest, and Morbihan, covering the four departments of Brittany (Côtes-d'Armor, Finistère, Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan). The organization delivers state-recognized youth-animation training, comprising voluntary certifications (BAFA, BAFD) totaling roughly 50 stages per year, and professional certifications from level 3 to level 6 (CPJEPS AAVQ SLAS, BPJEPS ASEC, DEJEPS, DESJEPS, CC ACM), alongside the Pôle Ressources Handicap 56 inclusive-leisure service and the Base Nature de Malansac nature camp.

The service platform combines in-person sessions at partner venues (Centre social de Pen Ar Créac'h, MPT Ergué Armel, Centre de Loisirs du Ter) with the Zourit-based digital training environment and the Yakamédia online media library, supported by HelloAsso for online membership payments and Framasoft open-source tools. The Ceméa-emploi job board connects animateurs and directors with Accueils Collectifs de Mineurs (ACM) organizers for practical placements during festivals (Trans'Musicales, Festival du Film d'Éducation, Festival de Douarnenez) and summer stays.

CEMEA Bretagne generates revenue through per-trainee BAFA/BAFD fees (€300-€702 depending on internat and family quotient), per-bloc or full-program professional certification fees (CPJEPS AAVQ €6,000-€6,600; BPJEPS ASEC €3,225-€9,000, financed via CPF, apprenticeship contracts, OPCO, or Conseil Régional Qualif Emploi), annual membership dues, and partner-funded activities. Institutional partners include the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale (DRAJES), Conseil Régional de Bretagne, CAF, MSA, Uniformation OPCO, and multiple Breton municipalities; Qualiopi certification obtained 2 December 2024 formalizes eligibility for public and OPCO funding. Approximately 17 employees support the association, governed by Sylvain Ascouet (Président) and Mélinée Sainleger (Responsable de publication / Brest antenna).

Name

CEMEA Bretagne

Legal name

Association régionale des CEMEA Bretagne

Website

https://cemea-bretagne.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEMEA Bretagne is a Breton non-profit association delivering state-recognized youth-animation training (BAFA/BAFD voluntary certifications and CPJEPS/BPJEPS/DEJEPS professional diplomas) across all four Breton departments, serving individual animators, ACM organizers, and inclusive-leisure beneficiaries through in-person stages, a Zourit-based digital training platform, and the Yakamédia resource library.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Animation Vocational Training

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Youth animation training
• BAFA certification
• Professional animation diplomas
• Popular education training
• Vocational certification Brittany

Headquarters

HQ city

Quimper

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BAFA/BAFD Voluntary Training Fees: CEMEA Bretagne generates revenue through registration fees for BAFA (Brevet d'Aptitude aux Fonctions d'Animateur) and BAFD (Brevet d'Aptitude aux Fonctions de Directeur) training courses. Fees vary by format (internat/full board vs demi-pension) and family quotient-based subsidies. Training cost breakdown: 15% educational materials, 45% accommodation/rentals, 20% trainer development/publications, 20% general operations.
2. Professional Certification Training (CPJEPS, BPJEPS, DEJEPS): Revenue from professional animation diploma programs (CPJEPS AAVQ at €6,600, BPJEPS ASEC at €9,000) funded via CPF, apprenticeship contracts, professionalization contracts, Pro-A, OPCO, regional financing (Qualif Emploi), or employer direct payment.
3. Membership Dues (Adhésion): Annual membership fees from support members, active members, and associate members (collectivities and associative structures). Members receive voting rights at the General Assembly.
4. CEMEA-emploi Job Board Services: The Ceméa-emploi service connects animation job seekers with ACM organizers, providing placement services for voluntary and professional animateurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEMEA Bretagne is a nonprofit association that delivers state-recognized voluntary (BAFA, BAFD) and professional (CPJEPS AAVQ SLAS, BPJEPS ASEC, DEJEPS, DESJEPS, CC ACM) training programs for youth socio-educational animation across all four Breton departments of France. The association also operates a job placement service (Ceméa-emploi), an outdoor nature camp (Base Nature de Malansac), and a disability resource pole (Pôle Ressources Handicap 56). Training is grounded in Éducation Nouvelle (New Education) active pedagogy with approximately 50 BAFA/BAFD stages organized annually and Qualiopi certification obtained on 2 December 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BAFA Voluntary Animation Training (Brevet d'Aptitude aux Fonctions d'Animateur)

Quantifiable outcome

• CEMEA Bretagne certified under Qualiopi on 2 December 2024, confirming quality of professional training for OPCO and public funding purposes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, de la Jeunesse et des SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA works in partnership with the Délégation Régionale Académique à la Jeunesse et aux Sports (DRAJES) Bretagne and the Services Départementaux à la Jeunesse, à l'Engagement et aux Sports across the Breton territory. This institutional partnership enables the organization of state-recognized BAFA, BAFD, CPJEPS, BPJEPS, and DEJEPS training courses and certifications.
• Conseil Régional de BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA Bretagne is a partner of the Brittany Regional Council, which provides financing through the Qualif Emploi device for BPJEPS training in Quimper. The Regional Council supports access to training for Breton residents.
• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA works in partnership with the CAF across all four Breton departments. The CAF provides financial aid to eligible families for BAFA and BAFD training based on family quotient criteria, making training more accessible.
• Mutualité Sociale Agricole (MSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA partners with the MSA (agricultural social mutual) for training and support of agricultural sector workers' families, including financial assistance for BAFA/BAFD training for MSA beneficiaries.
• Pupilles de l'Enseignement Public (PEP) de la MayenneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder the national CEMEA/PEP convention, CEMEA Bretagne partners with PEP de la Mayenne via their center in Plougasnou (Finistère), enabling cross-regional collaboration in youth education.
• CRAJEP Bretagne (Comité Régional des Associations de Jeunesse et d'Éducation Populaire)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding on the work of the CNAJEP (Comité National des Associations de Jeunesse et d'Éducation Populaire), CEMEA Bretagne participates in the Breton CRAJEP, a regional coalition of youth and popular education associations.
• CAPE Bretagne (Collectif des Associations Périscolaires de l'Académie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA participates in the CAPE Bretagne collective, which brings together complementary peri-school associations and pedagogical movements in the Rennes Academy, including Afev, AROEVEN, ATD Quart Monde, Éclaireurs et éclaireuses de France, Fédération Léo Lagrange, FRANCAS Bretagne, Icem-Pédagogie Freinet, Ligue de l'enseignement, OCCE, Mouvement Français pour le Planning Familial, and Union régionale des PEP.
• Festival des Trans'Musicales de RennesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA Bretagne and CEMEA France accompany the Trans'Musicales festival each December in Rennes. CEMEA provides group reception and cultural mediation; BAFA and BAFD practical stages are organized in close collaboration with the festival.
• Festival International du Film d'Éducation d'ÉvreuxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2013, the Festival du film d'éducation organized by CEMEA finds its regional extension in Plérin (Côtes-d'Armor) through a cine-debate evening. CEMEA Bretagne participates in screening and facilitating discussions around educational films.
• Festival de DouarnenezminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA Bretagne is a partner of the Festival de Douarnenez, focused on cinema and cultural events, supporting educational activities around film and media.
• FRMJC Bretagne - Pays de la LoireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA Bretagne works with FRMJC Bretagne-Pays de la Loire around joint training activities, supporting animation professionals in the broader western France region.
• Réseau d'Éducation à l'Environnement En Bretagne (REEB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA Bretagne works with REEB within the framework of the BPJEPS EEDD (Education à l'Environnement vers un Développement Durable) certification, combining environmental education with youth animation training.
• Ville de QuimperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA Bretagne partners with the city of Quimper for the provision of training facilities and for training municipal employees of the city.
• Ville de BrestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA partners with the city of Brest in the field of training, hosting BPJEPS and other professional training sessions at Centre social de Pen Ar Créac'h.
• Morlaix CommunautéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA is involved with Morlaix Communauté in the context of voluntary animation training, supporting local youth development across the intercommunal territory.
• Ville de VannesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA partners with the city of Vannes, among other areas, for the training of municipal agents and employees.
• Ville de LorientminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA partners with the city of Lorient with experiments around voluntary animation, including BPJEPS training delivery at the Centre de Loisirs du Ter.
• Ville de Rennes / Rennes MétropoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA Bretagne is a partner of the city and metropolitan area of Rennes, supporting training and youth animation activities in the regional capital.
• UniformationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniformation is a key partner supporting the financing of structures for the training of their employees in the animation sector. It is also the OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) that can finance professional training for animation sector employers and employees.
• Jeunesse au Plein Air (JPA) 29minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA sits on the Committee of the Jeunesse au Plein Air du Finistère, a confederation bringing together several other popular education associations and unions, advocating for youth access to outdoor activities and vacations.
• Bretagne VivanteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMEA de Bretagne works in partnership with Bretagne Vivante within the framework of the BPJEPS EEDD, combining wildlife conservation education with youth animation.
• Centre des Bruyères (Bréal sous Montfort)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Centre des Bruyères, an association created in 1965 in Béal sous Montfort (Ille-et-Vilaine), has hosted children continuously for vacations and leisure activities and serves as a partner structure for BAFA/BAFD internat training stages.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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