L'Association des Scouts du Canada

What L'Association des Scouts du Canada does

L'Association des Scouts du Canada, operating as Scouts du Canada, is a non-profit francophone youth development association founded in 1961 and headquartered in Montreal. The organization delivers age-structured scouting programs to French-speaking youth across Quebec and Atlantic Canada, organized into six progressive cohorts: Les Castors (ages 7-8), Les Louveteaux (9-11), Les Éclaireurs (11-14), Les Aventuriers (11-17), Les Pionniers (14-17), and Les Routiers (17-25). It operates through a network of 10-11 regional districts and locally embedded volunteer-led groups that meet weekly, supported by a portfolio of digital platforms: SISC for member and district administration, the Centre de formation for volunteer training, a Point de départ onboarding portal, and a Bibliothèque interne for internal documentation.

The association is funded through a diversified mix of recurring membership fees, per-event participation fees (e.g., $60 for the De l'idée à l'impact Jamboree leadership event), e-commerce merchandise sales via the online boutique, and charitable donations routed through the coolecto.com platform. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through local scout groups, with marketing executed across the main website, four social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), email newsletters, community events, and word-of-mouth referral from existing scouts and families. The organization is affiliated with the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM/OMMS), granting access to international Jamborees and exchange programs, and maintains a formal youth protection regime including background checks, mandatory training, the Priority Youth partnership with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and adherence to Quebec's Avis sur l'éthique en loisir et en sport.

Name

L'Association des Scouts du Canada

Legal name

L'Association des Scouts du Canada

Website

https://scoutsducanada.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L'Association des Scouts du Canada (Scouts du Canada) is a Montreal-based non-profit association founded in 1961 that delivers French-language scouting programs to youth ages 7-25 across Quebec and Atlantic Canada through volunteer-led local groups in 10-11 regional districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Youth Development & Sports Outreach Programs (EDAIAGAG), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Francophone youth development
• Volunteer-led outdoor education
• Community service programs
• Nonprofit association

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue from annual membership fees paid by youth members and adult volunteers
2. Event Participation Fees: Fees for participating in events such as Jamborees and Camporees, including the $60 fee for the De l'idée à l'impact Jamboree leadership event
3. E-commerce Boutique: Online store (boutique.scoutsducanada.ca) selling scout merchandise and supplies
4. Donations: Charitable donations collected through coolecto.com platform for campaigns supporting the organization

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

L'Association des Scouts du Canada delivers francophone youth scouting programs organized into six age-based sections (Castors, Louveteaux, Éclaireurs, Aventuriers, Pionniers, Routiers) covering ages 7 to 25, delivered through volunteer-led local groups across 10+ regional districts in Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Programs combine outdoor activities, leadership training, community service, and international exchanges under the global WOSM/OMMS framework, supported by an online training center, an internal member management system (SISC), and a merchandise e-commerce boutique.

Product overview

L'Association des Scouts du Canada operates as a unified youth development organization offering six age-based scouting programs (Les Castors for ages 7-8, Les Louveteaux for ages 9-11, Les Éclaireurs for ages 11-14, Les Aventuriers for ages 11-17, Les Pionniers for ages 14-17, and Les Routiers for ages 17-25). The organization provides these programs through various digital platforms including an internal training center (Centre de formation), an internal information system (SISC) for administrative management, an online store (Boutique en ligne), an internal resource library (Bibliothèque interne), and an integration platform (Point de départ) for new member onboarding. The programs are delivered through volunteer-led local groups organized into regional districts across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Les Castors Scouting program for children aged 7 to 8 years, introducing them to basic scouting activities and values within the francophone Canadian scouting movement.
• Les Louveteaux Scouting program for children aged 9 to 11 years, focusing on outdoor activities, teamwork, and personal development.
• Les Éclaireurs Scouting program for youth aged 11 to 14 years, emphasizing adventure, leadership skills, and community engagement.
• Les Aventuriers Scouting program for youth aged 11 to 17 years, offering challenging activities and opportunities for personal growth.
• Les Pionniers Scouting program for youth aged 14 to 17 years, focused on leadership development and community service projects.
• Les Routiers Scouting program for young adults aged 17 to 25 years, providing advanced leadership training and international scouting opportunities.
• Boutique en ligne (Online store) Online store selling scouting merchandise, uniforms, badges, and equipment to scouts, families, and volunteers.
• De l'idée à l'impact Jamboree leadership event Paid leadership event charging $60 per participant, covering transportation, accommodation, meals, and activities, with selection based on representation from diverse groups and districts.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Organisation Mondiale du Mouvement Scout (OMMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'Association des Scouts du Canada is part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), the international umbrella organization for Scouting. This affiliation provides access to global Jamborees, international exchange programs, and resources aligned with worldwide scouting standards and practices.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scouts Canada (Boys Scouts of Canada): Direct peer and the English-language counterpart within Canada, operating parallel age-based scouting programs (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers) nationwide. The two organizations share WOSM affiliation but serve distinct linguistic markets, making Scouts Canada the closest comparable for ASC's programming model and volunteer-based delivery structure.
• Girl Guides of Canada: Direct peer as Canada's other major national youth development organization offering age-tiered programs, badges, outdoor activities, and community service. Girl Guides of Canada operates a similar volunteer-driven, district-based delivery model and competes for the same parent and family segment, including French-language Guiding units in Quebec.

Emerging players

• 4-H Canada: National youth development organization offering age-based programs in leadership, community engagement, and outdoor/agricultural skills. Operates a similar volunteer-led club model with progression-based achievement and competes for the same family segment in rural and small-town Canada.
• Fédération des Scouts de l'Ontario (francophone): Smaller francophone scouting presence in Ontario, historically connected to or competing with ASC for francophone youth in that province. Relevant as a peer because it targets the same linguistic demographic and programming model, though at a smaller scale than ASC's Quebec-and-Atlantic footprint.
• Association des Scouts et Guides de France: French national scouting and guiding organization providing co-educational youth programs in France. While geographically separate, it is a strong functional peer in francophone scouting pedagogy and a partner through WOSM, making it a relevant benchmark for ASC's program design and member lifecycle.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Canada: Broad incumbent in the Canadian non-profit youth development space offering youth programs, camps, leadership training, and community services across multiple provinces. YMCA competes for the same families and volunteer talent and provides a useful scale benchmark for ASC's potential program expansion beyond traditional scouting.
• Boys and Girls Club of Canada: Broad incumbent providing after-school, leadership, and recreation programs for youth across Canada through local clubs. Operates a similar volunteer-supported, community-based delivery model and competes for the same youth and family segment, particularly in urban centers where both organizations overlap.
• Canadian Cadets (Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Army Cadets, Sea Cadets): Government-funded youth program offering structured leadership, outdoor, and citizenship training to Canadian youth ages 12-18. Competes for the same youth and family segment with a similar badge/progression framework, though state-funded, and is a relevant peer for ASC's Pionniers and Routiers age groups.

Regional players

• Jeunes Explorateurs d'Un Jour: Québec-based youth development organization offering community engagement and leadership activities to francophone youth. Operates in a similar regional geography and serves an overlapping francophone youth demographic, making it a relevant regional peer for ASC's program offering.

Others

• Association des camps du Québec: Quebec's provincial camping association representing accredited summer camps serving youth. Not a direct competitor but a related peer in the Quebec youth outdoor/experiential education ecosystem; ASC's summer camp programming (Camporees, Jamborees) is functionally comparable and could be benchmarked against their summer camp standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/scoutsducanada
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCo48Fd-mGeNa4K_tpdHA__A
• Facebookfacebook.com/scoutsducanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-des-scouts-du-canada

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