There are great advantages of being an a Member of the Camping Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
There are THREE type of memberships:
1.
General Camp Membership 2024 - 2025 - $125.00 Annually
Access to CANSPEI low cost training programs and certification courses offered during the
SPRING and FALL in courses such as first aid, canoe & kayak instructor, mental health first aid, 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. Annually, we will have a fall debrief and winter visioning to help us understand the experiences of our camps and then apply that data to the courses and offerings in the Spring!
Open to awards as part of the CANSPEI programs.
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 overnight camping industry in NS and PEI.
2.
Accreditation Membership - Additional $100.00 on your Accreditation year (every 5 years); $125.00 Annually otherwise
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.
Access to grant funding for new programs, professional development & AED/Safety gear at your camp.
Membership in the Canadian Camping Association for Accredited Members.
Plus all the benefits of a General Member!
LASTLY, organizations can have an Associate MembershipThis membership can be held by an individual or an organization.
In order to hold an Associate Membership, an individual must be of legal age in their home province
In order to hold an Associate Membership, an organization must be operating within Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island and/or primarily serving the provinces of Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island.
In order to join CANSPEI as an Associate Member, the Member must meet the requirements stated here in these by-laws. Associate Members will not be able to:
Vote on CANSPEI matters discussed or decided at CANSPEI meetings
Access CANSPEI’s Accreditation program or be recognized by CANSPEI as an accredited camp
Apply for funding or grants provided by CANSPEI
Associate Members will, however, be able to attend any meeting of CANSPEI to observe. Associate Members will also be able to apply to work on any of the programs, projects or committees of CANSPEI.
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.org to request this.
Jules Lawrence BScN RN CPedN CPresident
Camping Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (CANSPEI)
All member camps of CANSPEI exist on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. CANSPEI seeks to live in peace and friendship with our indigenous brothers, sisters and two-spirited siblings as we seek truth and reconciliation with our communities. We acknowledge the work that needs to be done, the bias in our acknowledgement and our need to bridge the gap between the two. We acknowledge the engagement of traditional camp activities and the traditional practices of indigenous people across Turtle Island. CANSPEI seeks to honor these traditions and hold space for their history.
