Members, Accreditation & Benefits

Our Members

The Canadian Camping Association is a federation of provincial camping associations (PCAs).

PCAs are the accrediting bodies of summer camp and outdoor education centres in their province and provide province-specific benefits to their member camps.

Member camps of PCAs that are members of the CCA enjoy the benefits of affiliate membership with the CCA and have access to benefits including commercial discounts, education opportunities and more.

The CCA holds camps in its member provinces in the highest regard. When searching for camps, parents can be assured of the comprehensive accreditation standards and process from each camp.

Association Leadership & Contact Info

British Columbia Camps Association
Coordinator: Claire Friedrich
Phone: (250) 466-6405
info@bccamping.org

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Manitoba Camping Association
Executive Director: Kim Scherger
Phone: (204) 784-1134
kimscherger@manitobacamping.ca

Saskatchewan Camping Association
Executive Director: Monique Strachan
Phone: (306) 371-7005
director@saskcamps.ca

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Ontario Camps Association
Executive Director: Joy Levy
Phone: (416) 485-0425
joy@ontariocamps.ca

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Association Des Camps Du Québec
Executive Director: Eric Beauchemin
Phone: (514) 252-3113
info@campsquebec.com

Camping Association of Nova Scotia & PEI (CANSPEI)
President: Jules Lawrence
Phone: (902) 425-5450
info@canspei.org
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New Brunswick Camping Association
President: Torey Smith
Phone: (506) 385-2147 camp_director@camprotary.ca

Accreditation

All camps must comply with all relevant provincial and federal government legislation pertaining to health, food service, water quality, transportation, boat safety, building codes, fire codes, labour laws and human rights.

However, accredited camps meet the additional standards set by their provincial camping association. Camping association standards always meet, but sometimes exceed the legal standard.

Knowing that a camp is accredited gives a parent confidence that the camp is qualified to care for their child.

Contact your provincial camping association to learn about the requirements for accreditation in each province.

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Benefits for Camps

The CCA is active in areas of research, advocacy, public awareness, networking, and outreach on behalf of Canadian camps and camping leaders.

Other Benefits Include:

Use of the CCA Logo

Canadian Camping Association logo with green design and red maple leaf.

Membership in a Provincial Camping Association (PCA) allows accredited camps the right to use the CCA logo on all camp advertising. We welcome and encourage camps to do so to add further credibility.

Regular Email Communication

Camps receive regular e-newsletters with the latest in news and resources specific to Canadian camps.

Sign up here

Commercial Partners

In 2024, the CCA’s commercial partnerships generated over $120,000 in savings to member camps and thousands of direct revenue to the PCAs and CCA.
Read more about our commercial partners.

Valuable Resources

Camps and individuals have access to the available resources including the National Abuse Prevention Guidelines, emergency procedures documents, committee reports, and more.

Resources

Research

The CCA also makes relevant Canadian camping research available to camps.

Read more

Participation in a Free Tree Planting Program

In 2009, CCA began a pilot project with Andrea Koehle Jones, Executive Director of the ChariTREE Foundation and planted 2,300 trees in 12 camps in Ontario. This opportunity continues to be open to all camps in Canada that will commit to planting tree seedlings with their campers to help to make the world a better place.

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Special Conference Rates to attend Provincial Camping Conferences

Most provincial camping associations, the American Camp Association, and International Camping Fellowship offer the opportunity for CCA members to attend conferences and congresses at their member rates.

Access to the American Camp Association Bookstore

The ACA Bookstore boasts numerous books and resources on many relevant topics in camping. Special low rates are available to CCA camps.

Other Member Resources

CCA Bylaws - Approved 2024