Canadian Camping Association Information

Founded in 1936 the Canadian Camping Association (CCA) is a non-profit, national federation of nine provincial camping associations: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The CCA represents over 800 camps across Canada. The mission of the CCA is to be a national federation dedicated to the growth, development and promotion of organized camping for all populations in Canada. The objectives of the CCA are: - to further the interests and welfare of children, youth and adults through camping, which is a healthy, educational, character building and constructive recreational experience. - to act as a coordinating body for camping throughout Canada. - to encourage the development and maintenance of high standards in camping. - to study all aspects of camping and to interpret and disseminate knowledge concerning pertinent developments and regulations. - to provide guidance, advocacy and resources for camping leaders.