{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EPublished October 2026, replacing November 2020\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOn this page you\u0027ll find:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#What\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#What\u0022\u003EWhat is an ACM?\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#Process\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#Process\u0022\u003EThe process for organising an ACM\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#Contacting\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#Contacting\u0022\u003EContacting the local authority (SDJES)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#healthsafety\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#healthsafety\u0022\u003EHealth and safety requirements during your visit\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#FurtherGuidance\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#FurtherGuidance\u0022\u003EFurther guidance and resources\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#FAQs\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#FAQs\u0022\u003EFrequently asked questions\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen organising nights away for young people in France (known as ACMs), there are regulations and an approval process that you need to follow to make sure that your trip is organised safely and follows French law.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022What\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWhat is an ACM?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAn ACM (\u003Cem\u003EAccueil Collectif de Mineurs\u003C/em\u003E) is any collective residential activity (including holiday camps, educational visits or other leisure trips) held in France for young people under 18 years old. If you are planning a Scouts trip to France, it is likely to meet one of the following ACM definitions:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShort stay: \u003C/strong\u003E7 or more young people for 1 to 3 nights\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHoliday stay: \u003C/strong\u003E7 or more young people for at least 4 nights\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome other trips are also defined as ACMs, but are less likely to apply to TSA members. These include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecific stay: \u003C/strong\u003Ean organised stay arranged by an approved organisation under French law, for specific reasons or activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHoliday stay with a family:\u003C/strong\u003E where a group of young people stay in a \u2018home-stay\u2019 for at least 4 nights during the school holidays.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouting receptions:\u003C/strong\u003E there are 10 recognised \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scoutisme-francais.fr/\u0022\u003EFrench Scouting\u003C/a\u003E associations, who have special rules that apply to their receptions. TSA groups should not assume they qualify automatically for these special arrangements, unless explicitly supported by a French partner organisation and confirmed by the SDJES.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EACMs are highly regulated activities which are subject to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/texte_lc/LEGITEXT000006074069/\u0022\u003EThe Social Action and Families Code\u003C/a\u003E. This is a set of laws which regulate the protection of young people and set safety standards.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022Process\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EThe process for organising an ACM\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\u0022mso-element: comment-list;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\u0022mso-element: comment;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\u0022_com_1\u0022 class=\u0022msocomtxt\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EThe French \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.jeunes.gouv.fr/\u0022\u003EMinistry of Sports, Youth and Community Life\u003C/a\u003E outlines the process that anyone organising an ACM needs to follow:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003ESubmit an \u003Cstrong\u003Eonline declaration\u003C/strong\u003E to the local authority at least two months before the ACM start date. A supplementary form will also need to be completed at least 8 days before the trip.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EComply with supervision and \u003Cstrong\u003Equalification \u003C/strong\u003Erequirements.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003ECreate a document outlining the \u003Cstrong\u003Eeducational objectives\u003C/strong\u003E of the ACM and implement this during the trip.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003ETake out appropriate civil liability \u003Cstrong\u003Einsurance\u003C/strong\u003E for the ACM.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EComply with specific \u003Cstrong\u003Ehygiene and safety \u003C/strong\u003Emeasures. There is certain information you will need to collect, and circumstances you will need to make sure you have planned for.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EYou can only complete this process if your organisation is recognised by French authorities. You will need to contact the local authority to register your organisation.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022Contacting\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EContacting the local authority (SDJES)\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\u0022mso-element: comment-list;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\u0022mso-element: comment;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\u0022_com_3\u0022 class=\u0022msocomtxt\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EYou will need to make direct contact with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://lannuaire.service-public.gouv.fr/navigation/sdjes\u0022\u003EDepartmental Service for Youth, Engagement and Sports (SDJES)\u003C/a\u003E of the location where you wish to host your ACM. In your initial email, you should include the following information:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EYour Party name (e.g. Group / District / County)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EThe dates of your visit\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EThe location including details of accommodation provision\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EThe purpose and nature of the trip\u2019s activities\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EThe number of minors and supervising adults\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoCommentText\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EThe credentials of the supervising adults including relevant qualifications\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EThe SDJES will respond to you and ask for any further information they might need. They should outline the rest of the process and the requirements that you need to meet.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EThe SDJES might register you with an account to complete the declaration through the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://tam.extranet.jeunesse-sports.gouv.fr/#/\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#/\u0022\u003Eonline TAM portal\u003C/a\u003E. Your account must be the name of your individual organisation (e.g. your Group, District or County), \u003Cstrong\u003Eyou cannot register as The Scout Association, TSA or UK Scouts.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003ESDJES staff may not speak English, so you should contact them in French and you will need to share translations of any supporting documents.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EGranting approval for the ACM will be entirely at the discretion of the SDJES. \u003Cstrong\u003EWithout this approval, the visit cannot go ahead.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022healthsafety\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EHealth and safety requirements\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe exact requirements that you need to meet should be confirmed by the local government (SDJES). This is likely to include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEvidence of training and disclosure checks\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProgramme and activity arrangements\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFirst aid and medical provision\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESleeping arrangements and siting of camps\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHygiene and waste arrangements\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFood, cooking and drinking water arrangements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C!-- [if !supportAnnotations]--\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C!-- [if !supportAnnotations]--\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022FurtherGuidance\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EFurther guidance and resources\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGuidance \u003C/strong\u003Efrom\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C/strong\u003Ethe\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003EMinistry of Sports, Youth and Community Life:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022line-height: normal;\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.jeunes.gouv.fr/organisateurs-ce-qu-il-faut-savoir-sur-les-accueils-collectifs-de-mineurs-217\u0022\u003EWhat organisers need to know about ACMs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022line-height: normal;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca style=\u0022text-indent: -18pt;\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.jeunes.gouv.fr/legislation-et-reglementation-des-accueils-collectifs-de-mineurs-247\u0022\u003ELegislation and regulation of ACMs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022line-height: normal;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca style=\u0022text-indent: -18pt;\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.jeunes.gouv.fr/la-teleprocedure-accueils-de-mineurs-tam-250\u0022\u003EThe online procedure for declaring an ACM\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELegislation:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/texte_lc/LEGITEXT000006074069/\u0022\u003EThe Social Action and Families Code\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll international trips must be organised in line with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/going-abroad-with-scouting/the-process-and-planning-for-your-trip/the-visits-abroad-process/\u0022\u003EVisits Abroad Process\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":null,"title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Visits Abroad rules in POR","buttonLink":{"name":"9a.3 Visits abroad activities","id":null,"url":"/por/9a-activities/9a3-visits-abroad-activities/#9.3","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":{"value":"003982","label":"003982"},"alignment":"left"},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022FAQs\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EFrequently asked questions\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp style=\u0022mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EYes, the legislation applies to all visits to France where there will be 7 or more young people (under the age of 18) staying for at least one night.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Do we need to follow this process even if we are not camping?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe legislation requires you to submit the initial declaration \u003Cstrong\u003Eat least two months\u003C/strong\u003E before the ACM. We recommend making initial contact significantly earlier than this, to give you time to answer any questions or provide more information if it is needed, and to account for language barrier challenges.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How far in advance should we make contact with the SDJES?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFrench ACM regulations normally require qualifications aligned to \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.jeunes.gouv.fr/le-brevet-d-aptitude-aux-fonctions-d-animateur-bafa-253\u0022\u003EB.A.F.A \u003C/a\u003E/\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.jeunes.gouv.fr/le-brevet-d-aptitude-aux-fonctions-de-directeur-d-accueil-collectifs-de-mineurs-bafd-256\u0022\u003EB.A.F.D\u003C/a\u003E standards. 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