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The OCA is a voluntary, non-profit organization devoted to maintaining high standards for summer camps and outdoor education centres.

We support, advance, promote, and accredit camps throughout Ontario. The OCA is a non-profit organization representing over 400 camps and over 100 Preferred Vendors who are committed to creating the best camp experience for all campers, staff and volunteers through a commitment of meeting government regulations and best practices.

10/06/2026

Nominations to join the OCA Board of Directors are now open! We invite you to consider serving the Association by stepping forward and offering your time and expertise on the Board of Directors. Open to all OCA Members and those with previous board or non-profit experience! If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification or requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. For more information, visit our website!

10/05/2026

October 5 is ! Today, we celebrate the educators who inspire, guide, and shape the future. Many camp and outdoor education staff include teachers and education workers who dedicate their summers to delivering amazing camp experiences! Join us in celebrating all our current and retired teachers within our OCA community and beyond!

10/02/2026

Are you interested in joining OCA? Applications for Provisional 1 (P1) camps and outdoor education centres are now open! We are the largest association of camps and outdoor education centres in Ontario devoted to maintaining high standards for organized camping, and to sharing information and ideas that maintain these standards! Visit our website for more information and to fill out an application!

09/30/2026

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We reflect on the legacy of residential schools, listen to Indigenous voices, and commit to ongoing learning and meaningful action. For more information and resources, check out Orange Shirt Society, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, and Downie Wenjack Fund.

09/28/2026

Join the OCA Team and receive your Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED (WSIB-approved)! Led by Eric "Shendy" Shendelman, from Camp Safety Network and LIFESQUAD, this course replaces the old Standard First Aid course.
The course will be Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. The course will take place in the GTA. Coffee and tea will be provided both days, and a pizza lunch will be offered the second day.
Any OCA Member (Accredited Camps/OECs, Individuals, HLMs, Preferred Vendors and Affiliates) can register for the event. For more information, please check out our OCA Weekly newsletter or contact the OCA Office Team.

09/25/2026

The countdown has begun! We are officially 150 days away from the OCA Connects 2027 Conference! We will be at the Hilton Markham Suites Conference Centre from February 22-23, 2027. We have some big announcements coming very soon! To stay up-to-date on all things conference-related, make sure to visit our website!

09/23/2026

Are summer camps exempt from the Employment Standards Act? Join Robin Squires, a lawyer at BLPC, for this webinar on Thursday, October 8, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., that will summarize the exemptions available and explain why the answer to this is “it depends”.
For more information, check out our OCA Weekly newsletter. This FREE webinar is only for OCA Members.

09/21/2026

Attention all OCA Members - have you completed your 2026-2027 Membership Renewal yet? Please check your inboxes for the Membership Renewal email and guide. As part of the renewal process, membership payment is required by September 30, 2026. We look forward to working together this upcoming season!

09/18/2026

Mark your calendars! Early Bird registration for the OCA Connects 2027 Conference opens Tuesday, October 14! Early Bird registration is only for OCA Members. Our two-day conference will be taking place February 22-23, 2027, at the Hilton Markham Suites Conference Centre. For more information, visit our website!

09/16/2026

Reminder! The final day to submit a speaker proposal for the OCA Connects 2027 Conference is Friday, September 25.
Whether you are a camp professional with ideas you want to share or an outside professional with important insights from your industry that impact camps, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to be a part of Canada's largest camping conference!
Help lead today and shape tomorrow - submit a proposal today: https://forms.gle/9jQ13gMQSg3HPN1c7

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Toronto, ON
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http://www.ontariocamps.ca/

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