Membership
The Canadian Camping Association is a federation of provincial camping associations (PCAs). PCA member camps enjoy the privileges of membership in the CCA.
The following provincial camping associations are members of the CCA:
ONTARIO CAMPS ASSOCIATION
Executive Director: Joy Levy
Phone: 416-485-0425
Toll Free: 1-844-485-0425
ASSOCIATION DES CAMPS DU QUÉBEC
Executive Director: Eric Beauchemin
Phone: (514) 252-3113
Phone: 1-800-361-3586
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.
Meaning of Accreditation
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
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.
Link to Newsletter SignupA National Website
Camping leaders stay informed through current camping news published on the CCA website.
Read moreDatabase of Valuable Resources
Camps and individuals have access to the available resources including the National Abuse Prevention Guidelines, emergency procedures documents, committee reports, and more.
ResourcesParticipation 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.
Read moreSpecial 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.