Minyons Escoltes i Guies Sant Jordi de Catalunya

What Minyons Escoltes i Guies Sant Jordi de Catalunya does

Minyons Escoltes i Guies Sant Jordi de Catalunya (MEG) is a non-profit educational association and the largest scout and guide organization in Catalonia, serving approximately 18,000 children and youth aged 6 to 19 across more than 150 local groupings (agrupaments) organized into 8 territorial demarcations, with over 3,000 volunteer leaders (caps), trainers, and associative responsables supporting its activities. Founded in its modern co-educational form in 1977 through the merger of Minyons Escoltes and Guies Sant Jordi and tracing its lineage to 1927, MEG is part of the Federació Catalana d'Escoltisme i Guiatge (FCEG) and affiliated with the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Its pedagogical foundation is the Mètode Obert (Open Method), launched in February 2025, which replaces the prior Codi Obert as the organization's updated educational framework. The technology layer centers on an internally developed CRM platform with the Àrea Famílies module for centralized documentation, complemented by Google Analytics, Jotform, Mailchimp, and an RSS feed.

MEG's revenue mechanics combine locally set membership fees (quotes) at each agrupament that cover insurance, premises, and weekly Saturday activities; separate charges for outings and summer camps; merchandise sales through the Brownsea retail shop; training and official leisure monitor/director certifications via the Escola de Formació (which trains over 1,000 young people annually through 40+ courses delivered by more than 200 trainers); managed-services revenue from Campaments i Més (the largest camping ground network in Catalonia) and Centres Escoltes; and public subsidies from the Generalitat de Catalunya plus European Union youth employment initiatives. Distribution runs through the 150+ local agrupaments, 8 demarcations, the Oficina de Serveis Generals in Valldoreix, and major events such as the Jamborinada 2027 gathering in Cervera. Governance is exercised through a General Assembly and a volunteer-led collegiate structure including the Comissariat General, TASA General, TAPE General, and TAFO General, and the organization holds public-utility (utilitat pública) status with regulatory backing under Law 5/2023 of the Parliament of Catalonia and a Creu de Sant Jordi awarded in 1984.

Name

Minyons Escoltes i Guies Sant Jordi de Catalunya

Legal name

MINYONS ESCOLTES I GUIES SANT JORDI DE CATALUNYA

Website

https://escoltesiguies.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Minyons Escoltes i Guies Sant Jordi de Catalunya (MEG) is a Catalan non-profit educational association delivering scout and guide programs to approximately 18,000 children and youth aged 6-19 across 150+ local groupings, supported by 3,000+ volunteer leaders and a formal Escola de Formació.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Youth education
• Scout guiding
• Volunteer training
• Youth development
• Camping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Valldoreix

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Each agrupament sets its own membership fees (quotes) locally. These fees generally cover insurance, rental or maintenance of premises, and regular activities. Special activities like outings and camps are charged separately.
2. Merchandise Sales: MEG operates Brownsea, a shop selling scout, nature, and mountain equipment. This includes the sale of the Mètode Obert (Open Method) pedagogical document and other educational materials.
3. Training Certifications: MEG's School of Formation (Escola de Formació) provides official monitor and director of leisure certificates. The school trains over 1,000 young people annually through more than 40 courses.
4. Camps and Accommodation Services: MEG manages Campaments i Més (Camps and More), the largest network of camping grounds in Catalonia, and Centres Escoltes (Scout Centers). These services provide revenue through reservations and bookings.
5. Public Subsidies and Grants: MEG receives support from the Generalitat de Catalunya and participates in European youth employment initiatives. The organization also provides summer scholarships (beques) to ensure access for all children regardless of economic situation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

MEG delivers non-formal educational scouting and guiding programs for children and youth aged 6-19 through 150+ local groupings across Catalonia, applying the Mètode Obert pedagogical framework. Complementing the educational program, the Escola de Formació trains more than 1,000 young people annually with official leisure monitor/director certifications, while the organization operates camping grounds, scout centers, and an equipment shop to support activities.

Product overview

Minyons Escoltes i Guies Sant Jordi de Catalunya (MEG) is a non-profit educational association offering a comprehensive portfolio of scouting and guiding products and services. The core offering centers on the Mètode Obert (Open Method), an updated pedagogical methodology, supported by the Escola de Formació (School of Training) which provides official leisure monitor/director certifications. Related services include Campaments i Més (camping network), Centres Escoltes (scout centers), and Brownsea (equipment shop), all managed through the Fundació Escoltes i Guies. Digital services include the CRM platform with integrated Àrea Famílies for family management. Major events include the Jamborinada 2027 gathering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Campaments i Més: The largest network of camping grounds in Catalonia, managed through Fundació Escoltes i Guies.
• Centres Escoltes
• Brownsea
• MISC Montserrat International Scout Centre
• Escola de Formació
• XarxaMEG
• Mètode Obert
• Construïm Futurs
• Jamborinada

Products and services

• Scout and Guide Educational Program (Mètode Obert)
• Mètode Obert (Open Method)
• Escola de Formació (School of Training)
• Campaments i Més

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000 children and youth educated through the scout and guide method
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Federació Catalana d'Escoltisme i Guiatge (FCEG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEG is one of three member associations of FCEG, which encompasses 20,000 scouts and guides in Catalonia organized in 200 groupings across 30 counties and 95 municipalities. FCEG provides the framework for coordination among Catalan scout organizations.
• World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOSM is the global, independent, non-profit organization that promotes unity and understanding of scouting worldwide, facilitating its expansion and development. Present in 172 countries with more than 57 million members.
• World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAGGGS is the global volunteer association supporting the practice of female scouting and guiding in 152 countries, with 10 million girl scouts and guides as members.
• Fundació Escoltes i GuiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Escoltes i Guies Foundation provides support to MEG and manages the Campaments i Més network of camping grounds, the Centres Escoltes (Scout Centers), and the Brownsea equipment store.
• Campaments i MéscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe largest network of camping grounds in Catalonia, managed through the Fundació Escoltes i Guies. Provides facilities and resources for scout and guide camps.
• Centres EscoltescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScout centers that offer educational contexts aligned with the values of the scout and guide method. Managed through the Fundació Escoltes i Guies.
• BrownseacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe scout, nature, and mountain equipment store operated by the organization. Sells materials, equipment, and publications including the Mètode Obert pedagogical document.
• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreOthersProvides institutional support and recognition to MEG. The organization is registered with the Direcció General de Joventut (number 00-003-00195) and received recognition through Law 5/2023.
• XarxaMEGcoreOthersNetwork for former members and supporters of the movement who wish to stay connected and contribute to scout and guide projects. Managed through the Fundació Escoltes i Guies.
• Generalitat de Catalunya - Iniciativa d'Ocupació JuvenilminorOthersEuropean Union youth employment initiative that supports MEG's programs and activities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 4-H: US youth development organization with experiential learning, leadership training, and community service focus. Comparable mission and volunteer-led model, though culturally and structurally distinct from European scouting.
• Girlguiding UK: UK national organization for girls' guiding with similar age-banded structure, volunteer leader model, training, and activity programming. Comparable mission and revenue mix of membership fees, retail, and donor support.
• The Scout Association (UK): The UK's national scouting organization serving youth ages 6-25. Comparable in mission and operating model (volunteers, local groups, training, camps, retail) but at materially larger scale and as the established incumbent.
• YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association): Global youth development organization offering programs, camps, training, and accommodation services. Comparable as a multi-activity youth organization with volunteer engagement, camp facilities, and youth leadership training.

Direct peers

• Scouting Ireland: National scouting organization of comparable scale operating youth development programs, volunteer leader training, and camping operations. Comparable business model with membership fees, training school, and camp infrastructure.
• Scouts et Guides de France: French Catholic scouting association co-educational across age sections, with comparable volunteer-led local groups, training, and camp infrastructure. Similar organizational model and program structure to MEG.
• Escoltes Catalans: The second member association of the Federació Catalana d'Escoltisme i Guiatge (FCEG), operating scout and guide groupings across Catalonia. Directly comparable as a regional Catalan scouting association sharing the same federation and Jamborinada footprint.
• Agrupament Escolta i Guia Mare de Déu de Montserrat (Scouts MSC): The third FCEG member association in Catalonia, providing scout/guide activities to children and youth. Direct peer operating the same geographic market under the same Catalan federation.

Others

• KISC (Kandersteg International Scout Centre): International scout centre in Switzerland operating accommodation and educational programs for scout/guide movements worldwide. Comparable as ecosystem infrastructure provider rather than a direct competing association.

Regional players

• Asociación de Scouts de España (ASDE): Spanish national federation of scout associations across Spain. Comparable in mission but operates primarily outside Catalonia where MEG has its stronghold — regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EscoltesiGuies
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MEGCatalunya
• Facebookfacebook.com/minyonsescoltesiguiesdecatalunya
• Instagraminstagram.com/escoltesiguies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minyons-escoltes-i-guies-sant-jordi-de-catalunya

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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