RESOURCES
FOR CAMPS
BENEFITS
& OUR PARTNERS
CCA Commercial Partner Benefits
Your MCA membership comes with even more benefits!
As a member of the Manitoba Camping Association, your camp also receives affiliate membership with the Canadian Camps Association (CCA), giving you access to a growing network of commercial partners and exclusive savings.
From food purchasing and insurance to background checks, first aid supplies, camp management software, and more, CCA partnerships are designed to help camps save money and make running camp a little easier. In 2025 alone, CCA commercial partnerships generated more than $250,000 in savings for member camps.
Explore the current discounts, programs, and partner benefits available to your camp through the CCA.
Members
Business
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Our MCA Business Members are businesses and professionals who support the camping community with products, services, training, and expertise designed to help camps thrive.
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From aquatic training and safety education to water treatment and other camp-specific services, our Business Members bring valuable resources and experience to Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario camps.
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Take a look through our Business Members and discover businesses that understand the unique needs of the camping community.
Explore our Business Members and find a partner for your camp.
TRAINING
OPPORTUNITIES
Recertification Courses
FALL 2026
Please visit aquaessence.ca and click on enroll today on the main page to create an account first before registering. You can also reach out for assistance by emailing courses@aquaessence.ca.
Bronze Cross Recertification
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October 14 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
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November 10 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
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December 19 | 2:30 PM–5:30 PM
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December 22 | 2:30 PM–5:30 PM
Cost: $175 + GST
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National Lifeguard Pool Recertification
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October 16 | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
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November 9 | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
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December 20 | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
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December 27 | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Cost: $175 + GST
Standard First Aid Recertification
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September 1 | 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
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September 5 | 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
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December 26 | 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
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Cost: $100 + GST
​​First Aid Instructor Recertification
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September 6 | 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Cost: $150 + GST​
Full Courses
FALL 2026
Please visit aquaessence.ca and click on enroll today on the main page to create an account first before registering. You can also reach out for assistance by emailing courses@aquaessence.ca.
Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
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September 11–October 10 (Saturdays) | 4:30 PM–9:00 PM
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December 19–21 | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Cost: $459.80 + GST (manuals included)
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Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid
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October 17–December 12 (Saturdays) | 4:30 PM–9:00 PM
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December 21–24 | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
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December 28–31 | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Cost: $378 + GST
National Lifeguard – Pool
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December 26–31 | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Cost: $585 + GST
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Lifesaving Society First Aid Instructor (Ages 16+)
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September 2–4 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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November 6–December 11 (Fridays) | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Cost: $425​
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Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) (Ages 15+)
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September 11–October 30 (Fridays) | 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Cost: $425​
Fall Courses
2026
Course schedule coming soon...
Please take note of the 25% for all MCA Member Camps
To register or for more information, go to www.campmanitou.mb.ca/training-centre or contact Audrey Hicks at ahicks@tnse.com. You are also able to book a private courses at our location or yours. To see full list of courses offered HERE.
CAMPING
NEWS & INFO
Sharing the Wonder of Camp
We wanted to take a moment to share how we continue to promote the incredible work happening at camps across Manitoba.
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This week, MCA participated in a radio interview to discuss the impact of camping and the importance of providing meaningful outdoor experiences for children and youth. We were pleased to receive positive feedback from the station manager, who noted how engaging and informative the conversation was and how effectively our team communicated the value of camp experiences.
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Media opportunities like these allow us to amplify the stories of our member camps and highlight the important role camps play in building confidence, fostering friendships, developing leadership skills, and creating lifelong memories. Every interview, presentation, and public engagement helps raise awareness of the positive impact that camps have on individuals, families, and communities throughout Manitoba.
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These opportunities are only possible because of the outstanding work taking place at your camps every day. Thank you for the experiences you provide and for helping us share the story of camping with audiences across the province.
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We look forward to continuing to champion and promote the camping community throughout the summer season.
Sunshine Fund Info Session
On January 7, 2026 we had a virtual information session to run through how the Sunshine Fund process works with camps. If you were unable to attend but would still like to review the process, just watch the video below.
WATCH INFORMATION SESSION HERE: