Eclaireuses Eclaireurs de France (EEDF)

What Eclaireuses Eclaireurs de France (EEDF) does

Eclaireuses Eclaireurs de France (EEDF) is a French secular (laïque) scouting association operating under French association law (loi 1901), founded in 1911 and reorganized in its current co-educational form in 1964. Headquartered in Noisy-le-Grand, Île-de-France, with 220 employees, EEDF runs a youth education program structured across five progressive age brackets — Lutines/Lutins (6-8), Louvettes/Louveteaux (8-11), Éclaireuses/Éclaireurs (11-15), Aînées/Aînés (15-18), and adult volunteers including the JAE program (18-25) — delivered through a nationwide network of 223 local structures, regional delegations, six or more owned camp and training centers, and three specialized Services Vacances in Caen, Orléans, and Chalon that operate adapted holiday camps for children and adults with mental disabilities.

The association's service portfolio spans secular scouting pedagogy, BAFA/BAFD animation training, Service Civique volunteer hosting, Classes Découvertes school programs, international exchanges through OMMS and WAGGGS networks (Roverway, World Scout Jamboree, Pologne projects), and inclusive disability vacation services. EEDF's technology footprint is limited to standard non-profit tooling: a Makewaves-developed public website, ROADS and TAM internal management systems for activity declarations, the GALILEE e-learning platform for volunteer training, and a member portal (portail.eedf.fr).

Revenue is generated through a combination of recurring membership dues from families, targeted individual donations (suggested tiers of €20, €50, €150, €300), Service Civique government subsidies, fees for camp and activity participation (including €160/person national rallies), adapted vacation service fees, and government partnership funding for programs such as Vacances Apprenantes. EEDF is a founding member of the Fédération du Scoutisme Français (representing 125,000 members including 30,000 volunteers), is affiliated with global bodies OMMS and WAGGGS (60+ million members worldwide), and is an accredited partner of Éducation Nationale, Hexopée, Service Civique, JPA, and CNLTA.

Name

Eclaireuses Eclaireurs de France (EEDF)

Legal name

Eclaireuses Eclaireurs de France

Website

https://eedf.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EEDF is a French secular scouting association (loi 1901) founded in 1911 that delivers progressive youth education programs for ages 6-18+ through 223 local structures, 6+ camp centers, and 3 adapted vacation services, funded by membership dues, donations, and government partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Scouting Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Secular youth education
• Adapted vacation services
• Volunteer training BAFA
• Inclusive outdoor education

Headquarters

HQ city

Noisy-le-Grand

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Families pay membership fees to join local EEDF groups. These fees fund local activities, group operations, and contribute to the national association.
2. Donations: EEDF solicits donations from individuals for specific purposes: €20 for a weekend camp experience, €50 for equipment kits (scarf, shirt, cooking pot), €150 for a day of inclusive activities for youth with disabilities, €300 for a tent for a team.
3. Service Civique funding: EEDF receives government funding through the Service Civique program to host young volunteers (18-25 years) in civic service missions.
4. Vacation services fees: Three dedicated vacation services (Caen, Orléans, Chalon) organize and operate adapted holiday camps for children and adults with disabilities, generating revenue through participation fees.
5. Camp and activity fees: Fees charged for participation in camps, international trips, and specialized programs (e.g., Jamboree delegation, Roverway, Poland projects). National gatherings like Rassemblement Éclé·e·s charge €160 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EEDF is a secular French scouting association that delivers age-progressive youth education programs across five brackets (Lutines/Lutins 6-8, Louvettes/Louveteaux 8-11, Éclaireuses/Éclaireurs 11-15, Aînées/Aînés 15-18, plus adults 18+). It supplements its core programs with adapted vacation services for children and adults with disabilities, BAFA/BAFD training certifications, Service Civique volunteer placements, rental of owned campsite centers, school "Classes Découvertes" programs, discovery camps, and international scout exchanges through OMMS and AMGE affiliations.

Product overview

Eclaireuses Éclaireurs de France (EEDF) is a secular scouting association offering a comprehensive youth education program structured by age groups from 6 to 18+ years. The organization operates as a unified platform combining multiple program branches (Lutines/Lutins, Louvettes/Louveteaux, Éclaireuses/Éclaireurs, Ainées/Ainés) with specialized services including adapted vacations for disabilities, summer camps, BAFA/BAFD training, Service Civique placements, international exchanges, and educational school programs. EEDF manages a network of campsites and outdoor centers across France, providing both member activities and external rental services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 223 local structures enabling community access
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HexopéecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Professional organization representing animation employers in social economy (ESS). EEDF is founding member, contributes to board and advocacy for scout and education populaire priorities. Represents 14,000+ structures.
• Scouts et Guides de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Co-participant in 55-association coalition advocating for children's rights at municipal level. Both secular and religious scout organizations united for common advocacy goals.
• CEMEAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Education populaire organization supporting children's rights initiative. Longstanding partner in youth education advocacy.
• AnacejcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026National association representing children and youth. Partner in 55-association coalition for children's rights at municipal level.
• La Ligue de l'EnseignementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Major education populaire federation supporting children's rights initiative. Traditional partner in secular educational movements.
• La Fabrique des Communs PédagogiquescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Coordinated the initiative of 55 associations calling for children's rights delegates in each commune. Initiated and organized the advocacy campaign.
• Les AstralesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Project documenting 100 remarkable women for 100 years of French Girl Scouts (FFE). EEDF partnered to celebrate centenary and highlight women's history in scouting.
• Éclaireuses Éclaireurs Unionistes de FranceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-produced video content for Astrales project celebrating 100 years of French Girl Scouts. Share common heritage from FFE federation.
• Fédération du Scoutisme FrançaiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020National federation of diverse scout organizations (religious and secular). EEDF is member association. Federation represents 125,000 members including 30,000 volunteers. Founding member of OMMS and WAGGGS.
• Polish Scouting OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2020Host organizations for EEDF Poland 2021 project across three scout bases near Krakow, Warsaw, and Gdansk. Includes participation in EuroJam European rover gathering.
• Jeunesse au Plein Air (JPA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Provides pedagogical tools including 'Arbre à Histoires' collaborative literary game and documentation center. Supports youth vacation and leisure access.
• Fédération Nationale Grandir EnsembleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020Led 'Plate-Forme Tous Mobilisés' COVID response for families of children with disabilities. EEDF partnered in 'Urgence Répit' program providing home intervention support.
• HandéominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020Disability-focused organization partnering in COVID response platform for families with disabled children.
• Association pour l'Histoire du Scoutisme LaïqueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020EEDF partnered for 'Journée de la mémoire' events celebrating centenary of French Girl Scouts and discussing future for girls and women in scouting.
• Organisation Mondiale du Mouvement Scout (OMMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Scout Organization - global body. EEDF participates through Scoutisme Français membership, connecting to 60+ million scouts worldwide.
• Association Mondiale des Guides et Éclaireuses (AMGE/WAGGGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. EEDF affiliated through Scoutisme Français, participating in global conferences and initiatives.
• Service CiviquecoreOthersFrench government program for young civic volunteers (18-25). EEDF hosts volunteers for civic service missions, receiving government support.
• Éducation NationalecoreOthersPartnership for Vacances Apprenantes programs, school collaborations, and educational initiatives. Featured at EEDF Fabian center in Hautes Pyrénées.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EEDFlAventureInternationale
• Instagraminstagram.com/eedf_international
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eclaireuses-eclaireurs-de-france-eedf-

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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