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About Hopper

Hopper Youth Centres are the 8 youth accommodation centres of Scouts en Gidsen Vlaanderen. Each youth centre has its own story, but all of them originated from local or national initiatives by enthusiastic Scouts and Guides. Our story began in 1934 with the purchase of the oldest youth centre, De Kluis in Sint-Joris-Weert, and continued with the creation of a full-fledged youth hostel in Antwerp in 1982.

Our mission

Our mission has always been to provide simple, adventurous and high-quality accommodation for young people travelling in groups, and especially for Scouts and Guides. All of this takes place in a green and natural environment.

What makes Hopper special?

Our youth centres grew out of Scouts and Guides Flanders. Thanks to the successful collaboration between staff and volunteers, a friendly and contemporary atmosphere can be found everywhere. Anyone who would like to contribute is always welcome.

You will find Hopper all across Flanders: in the middle of forests, close to nature reserves, or as a base for exploring a city. Each centre has its own character, but everywhere simplicity, adventure and group experience are at the heart of what we do.

Our 8 youth centres

West Flanders

  • Merkenveld
    Close to Bruges and the coast, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor education and excursions nearby.

East Flanders

  • Moerkensheide
    Near Ghent, featuring campsites, a log cabin, trekking hut and outdoor kitchen.

Antwerp

  • Het Scoutshuis
    An urban base in Antwerp, with meeting rooms and accommodation facilities.
  • Drieboomkensberg
    Located in Westmalle, with a main building, the Kraaiennest lodge, a log cabin and campsites.
  • De Brink
    Located in Herentals among the trees, and well equipped for meetings, groups and outdoor stays.

    • Flemish Brabant

    • De Kluis
      Our oldest youth centre, located in Sint-Joris-Weert, with buildings, a log cabin and campsites (some equipped with tents).

    Limburg

    • De Winner
      Located in Pelt, with a main building, log cabin and campsites for a true camp experience.
    • Woutershof
      Located in Kinrooi, with several smaller buildings and campsites, ideal for groups wishing to split into smaller units.

Sustainable and recognised

All our youth centres are officially recognised as youth accommodation centres by Toerisme Vlaanderen.

We are committed to sustainable tourism. In our centres, we focus on the responsible use of energy and water, waste reduction and care for nature.