There are great advantages of being an a Member of the Camping Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island – and all this for only $85.00 a year!
 
There are TWO type of memberships:
 
1. General Membership
 
Access to CANSPEI low cost training programs and certification courses in first aid, camp canoe & kayak  instructor, low ropes challenge instructor as well as access to seminars on camp risk management & safety  and so many other topics and best practices of key importance to our overnight camping sector.

Access to grant funding for new programs and professional development at your camp.

Member discounts with a number of camping industry suppliers such as BackCheck, insurance companies (through the Canadian Camping Association) and pleasure craft operator certification companies.

Access to sector data and research on the amazing benefits of camping for children and teens.

Free advertising and promotion by the Camping Association of Nova Scotia in its media releases

Having CANSPEI represent the view of our members, when required, on provincial licensing and regulation matters, for the overenight camping industry in NS and PEI.
 
 
2. Accreditation Membership
The promotion and recognition of your camp as being formally certified by CANSPEI as an Accredited Camp for meeting camping industry standards for camper safety & heath, safe camp equipment and facilities, satisfactory program delivery, sound camp registration, management/administration and human relations/ salary administration.  This is a comprehensive and extensive process and our CANSPEI Accreditation Committee members helps your camp through the process and also issues the Accreditation Certificate itself, if your camp meets the requirements.

Membership in the Canadian Camping Association for Accredited Members.

Plus all the benefits of a General Member!
 
In order to take advantage of all these benefits Camps must maintain their Good Standing each year. If you are wishing to become accredited, please email info@canspei.ca to request this.