Kreisjugendring

What Kreisjugendring does

Kreisjugendring Dingolfing-Landau (KJR) is a Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts (public law corporation) headquartered in Dingolfing, Bavaria, and a subordinate body of the Bayerischer Jugendring (Bavarian Youth Ring). Founded in 1946 through the post-war establishment of two predecessor Kreisjugendringe (Dingolfing and Landau a. d. Isar), the organization assumed its current form in 1972 during the Bavarian Gebietsreform when the two were merged. It functions as the official coordinator, advocate, and funding distributor for youth work in the Dingolfing-Landau district, serving as the umbrella association (Zusammenschluss) for 24 affiliated youth organizations spanning religious, sports, cultural, and political constituencies.

The KJR delivers a unified portfolio of youth services: the Ferienprogramm (holiday program) featuring trips to EuropaPark, rafting excursions, horse-riding vacations, and adventure camps; the Verleih (equipment rental service) including a VW minibus, bouncy castle, and bar counter for youth groups and member organizations; Jugendleiter-Ausbildung (youth leader training) leading to Juleica certification and continuing education covering supervision duties, conflict management, and prevention of sexualized violence; Demokratiebildung (democracy education) including U18 elections supported by the Voto online voting aid; distribution of county council (Kreistag) youth funds to member organizations; and operation of two physical facilities — Jugendzeltplatz Mamming (youth campsite) and Jugendtagungshaus Haunersdorf (conference house converted from Mittermeier-Villa). The organization also awards the annual Jugendpreis (500 EUR) for exemplary commitment to extracurricular youth work and publishes the quarterly LaJuna magazine and irregular email newsletters.

The KJR operates on a non-profit model funded primarily through county youth fund distribution, membership dues from 24 affiliated associations, equipment rental fees, course and program fees, and corporate sponsorship from Sparkasse Niederbayern-Mitte, VR-Bank Dingolfing-Landau, Einhell, Develey, and Mann+Hummel. It employs approximately 50 staff led by Managing Director Natascha Bauer, with Chairperson Marco Gangl (since April 2025) representing Evangelische Jugend. Its technology footprint is minimal — a WordPress CMS site with standard booking, mapping, and media integrations — and reflects a traditional public-sector service delivery model rather than a technology-driven platform. The operating scope is strictly regional (Landkreis Dingolfing-Landau, Bavaria), with no disclosed commercial expansion beyond cooperative promotion of supra-regional partner offerings.

Name

Kreisjugendring

Legal name

Kreisjugendring Dingolfing-Landau

Website

https://kreisjugendring-dingolfing-landau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kreisjugendring Dingolfing-Landau is a Bavarian public law corporation and umbrella association of 24 youth organizations providing holiday programs, equipment rental, youth leader training (Juleica), funding distribution, and democracy education for children, youth leaders, and member organizations in the Dingolfing-Landau district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG), School & Youth Group Charters (Non-Route) (THAIAIAD)

Keywords

• Youth services
• Youth leadership training
• Holiday programs
• Equipment rental
• Community funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Dingolfing

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. County Funding Distribution: The KJR distributes county council (Kreistag) funds for youth work to affiliated youth organizations according to its own guidelines. Member associations and free youth work providers can apply for funding for youth education measures.
2. Equipment Rental Fees: Rental income from lending equipment including bouncy castle (Hüpfburg), bar counter (Theke), VW bus, and other items. Prices are listed as net prices and subject to VAT reform since 01.01.2023 under the sales tax law for items not serving the purpose of youth work (§11 SGB VIII).
3. Holiday Programs and Youth Trips: Fees from holiday programs (Ferienprogramm), youth trips (e.g., EuropaPark, language trips to England), adventure camps, and leisure activities for children and teenagers. Payment is made to KJR bank account at Sparkasse Niederbayern-Mitte.
4. Youth Leader Training Courses: Revenue from organizing and conducting youth leader (Jugendleiter) basic courses and continuing education, which when combined with a valid first aid certificate enables participants to obtain the Juleica card.
5. Membership Dues: 24 youth associations and youth organizations are affiliated members of the KJR. Membership application is submitted through the BJR (Bayerischer Jugendring) membership process.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kreisjugendring Dingolfing-Landau is a public-law corporation that coordinates, funds, and delivers youth services in the Dingolfing-Landau county of Bavaria. Its core offerings include supervised holiday programs and youth trips, equipment rental (bouncy castles, bar counters, VW bus), youth leader training with Juleica certification, democracy education programs, operation of a youth campsite and conference house, and distribution of county council youth funds to 24 affiliated member associations.

Product overview

Kreisjugendring Dingolfing-Landau is a public-law corporation and subdivision of the Bavarian Youth Ring (Bayerischer Jugendring) that provides a unified portfolio of youth services including the KJR Ferienprogramm (holiday programs with camping trips, adventure camps, and excursions), Verleih (equipment rental service for bouncy castles, bar counters, and VW buses), Jugendleiter-Ausbildung (youth leader training leading to Juleica certification), Demokratiebildung (democracy education with U18 elections), and the Jugendpreis (annual 500 EUR youth award). The organization also operates the Jugendzeltplatz Mamming (youth camping site) and Jugendtagungshaus Haunersdorf (conference facility), and administers Förderungen (grants and funding) for member youth organizations. The KJR is an association of 24 youth unions and organizations serving the Dingolfing-Landau district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LaJuna: Youth magazine/publication of the KJR
• Jugendzeltplatz Mamming
• Jugendtagungshaus Haunersdorf
• JULEICA

Products and services

• KJR Ferienprogramm (Holiday Program) Leisure activities and holiday programs for children and youth, including camping trips, adventure camps, horse riding vacations, and day trips to attractions like EuropaPark. Designed for children and teenagers in Dingolfing-Landau county seeking supervised recreation during school holidays.
• Verleih (Equipment Rental) Rental service for event equipment including bouncy castles (Hüpfburg), bar counters (Theke), and a VW minibus for youth groups and organizations. Used by member associations and youth groups for events and trips.
• Jugendleiter-Ausbildung (Youth Leader Training) Youth leader training programs providing legal foundations, supervision duties, conflict management, event planning, and first aid education leading to Juleica certification. Targeted at volunteer and paid youth leaders working with youth groups.
• JULEICA (Youth Leader Card) The Juleica is a standardized youth leader card providing official identification, access to discounts and benefits, and serves as proof of qualification for youth work. Granted to participants who complete youth leader training plus valid first aid certification.
• Demokratiebildung (Democracy Education) Youth education program including democracy awareness, U18 elections, and a detective game (Detektivspiel) for youth engagement in civic participation. For children and youth in Dingolfing-Landau county.
• Jugendzeltplatz Mamming (Youth Camping Site) Campsite facility in Mamming available for booking by youth groups for outdoor activities and overnight stays. Operated as one of the KJR's two core facilities.
• Jugendtagungshaus Haunersdorf (Youth Conference House) Conference and seminar facility in Haunersdorf for youth group events and training sessions. Operated by the KJR as one of its two core facilities.
• Förderungen (Funding/Grants) Financial support programs for youth organizations including subsidies for educational measures, youth trips, and group activities. Distributed from county council (Kreistag) funds to affiliated youth organizations according to KJR guidelines.
• Jugendpreis (Youth Prize) Annual youth award presented to individuals or groups demonstrating exemplary commitment to extracurricular youth work in the Dingolfing-Landau district, worth 500 EUR for youth work purposes.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jugendzeltplatz MammingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KJR manages booking slots (Belegungsplätze) for the youth campsite in Mamming, one of the major facilities established in its history. This partnership provides outdoor camping facilities for youth groups and is a core offering of the organization.
• Jugendtagungshaus HaunersdorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KJR manages booking slots for the youth conference house (Jugendtagungshaus) in Haunersdorf, converted from the Mittermeier-Villa. This facility serves as a venue for youth meetings, seminars, and training events.
• KLJB Dingolfing-LandaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKLJB (Katholische Landjugendbewegung) Dingolfing-Landau operates the #Jugendbus (youth bus) which is available for booking through the KJR's rental platform. This is a key shared resource between the two organizations.
• Katholische Jugendstelle DingolfingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Catholic Youth Office offers its own lending materials (Ausleihmaterial) linked from the KJR rental page, providing additional equipment options for youth groups.
• Kommunale Jugendarbeit Dingolfing-LandauminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Municipal Youth Work department offers its own lending catalogue (Ausleihe) linked from the KJR rental page, providing additional resources for youth groups.
• Sparkasse Niederbayern-MitteminorOthersMajor sponsor of the KJR, logo displayed on the website. Donates to support youth work programs.
• VR-Bank Dingolfing-LandauminorOthersCo-sponsor of the KJR, logo displayed on the website alongside Sparkasse.
• EinhellminorOthersSponsor of the KJR, logo displayed on the website.
• DeveleyminorOthersSponsor of the KJR, logo displayed on the website.
• Mann+HummelminorOthersSponsor of the KJR, logo displayed on the website.
• Red SailingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRed Sailing offers an experiential education sailing trip to Greece for teenagers aged 13–16 during Pentecost holidays. The KJR promotes this offer on its 'Further Offers' page as a cooperation partner.
• Keine Macht den Drogen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association 'Keine Macht den Drogen e.V.' organizes free adventure camps for teenagers aged 11–15 (June and August 2026 in Regen/Bayern and Walsrode/Lower Saxony) with free transport from many German cities. The KJR promotes these addiction-prevention camps.
• Stadtjugendpfleger Dingolfing und LandauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity youth workers from Dingolfing and Landau co-organized the U18 elections alongside the KJR and municipal youth work. This represents a collaborative partnership in civic education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bundesjugendring: The federal-level umbrella for all German Jugendringe, representing member organizations in national youth-policy advocacy. Comparable in mission (advocacy, coordination, training standards) but operating at the highest tier of the hierarchy.
• Landesjugendring Baden-Württemberg: The Baden-Württemberg state-level equivalent of the Bayerischer Jugendring, providing the same intermediary/funding-distribution/coordinating role for member Kreis- and Stadtjugendringe in a neighboring federal state.
• Bayerischer Jugendring (BJR): The Bavarian state-level umbrella organization for youth rings, directly above the KJR in the public-law hierarchy. Comparable in mission (youth coordination, funding distribution, advocacy) and governance structure, but operating at state rather than county scale.

Direct peers

• Stadtjugendring München: Munich's city-level youth ring, structurally parallel to a Kreisjugendring but operating within a single city boundary. Comparable service mix of youth programs, training, and member coordination at municipal scale.
• Kreisjugendring Oberallgäu: A Bavarian Kreisjugendring in a similarly rural Allgäu district, delivering the same youth programs, Juleica courses, and member funding flow under the BJR framework. Comparable in target market (rural youth) and service portfolio.
• Kreisjugendring München-Stadt: A direct counterpart Kreisjugendring in Munich city, operating under the same Bayerischer Jugendring framework with an identical portfolio of youth programs, Juleica training, equipment lending, and member-association coordination. Most structurally comparable peer.
• Kreisjugendring Nürnberger Land: A neighboring Bavarian Kreisjugendring delivering the same youth-leader training, holiday programs, equipment rental, and member-association funding flow within a similar rural-suburban county context.
• Kreisjugendring Rems-Murr: Another Bavarian Kreisjugendring offering the same suite of youth programs, Juleica certification courses, and member-organization funding in the Rems-Murr district. Closely comparable in scope, services, and statutory role.

Others

• Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (AGJ): A national German association coordinating child and youth welfare policy, including youth-ring affiliates. Thematically related through shared mission (youth welfare, advocacy, standards) but operates as a policy/coordinating body rather than a direct service provider.

Regional players

• Landesjugendring Berlin: The Berlin state-level youth ring, performing an equivalent role to the Bayerischer Jugendring but serving a different federal-state geography and an urban rather than rural-urban youth constituency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kreisjugendring

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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