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Collective education centres for minors

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Definition

The name given to the hosting of minors during holidays and for leisure activities has changed. It is grouped under the generic name "educational collective hosting of minors" (article L227-1 of the French social action and family code) and is characterised by :

- the educational collective hosting of minors to enable minors to practice educational and relaxation leisure activities ;
- an organiser (corporate body or natural person).

This hosting is regulated by the State (mainly by the ministry in charge of youth) and is supervised by a qualified person. These are educational, active places organised around an educational project and a pedagogical project. They alternate organised group activities and periods of relaxation.

The regulations currently in force determine seven types of hosting, divided into three categories: hosting with accommodation, hosting without accommodation and scout centres. Until 31 August 2006, they were divided into the following three categories: leisure centres, holiday centres and holiday placements.

Note

Source : mission des Études, de l'Observation et des Statistiques (MEOS) au ministère en charge de la jeunesse (site : http://www.jeunesse-sports.gouv.fr, rubrique "statistiques")