The MCA recommends use of Accredited Camps.

Accreditation Standards address both the physical site and the way the program is run. The following is a general overview of the issues covered by the standards.

• Site and Facilities
  • Type and description of minimum facilities required
  • Appearance of safety and cleanliness
  • Systems for ensuring safety and cleanliness is maintained
  • Required permits and licenses

• Risk Management
  • Fire Safety
  • Animals
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Child Protection standards - that is, protection from the risk of physical, emotional or sexual abuse in the camp environment

• Environmental Management
  • Minimization and management of waste
  • Considered approach to management of the environment

• Inclusion
  • Taking an individual approach to inclusion of campers with special needs
  • Understanding the limitations of the camp (site, facilities, staffing numbers, etc)
  • Accessing other resources to assist with inclusion of campers with special needs
  • Achieving maximum participation for all campers

• Staffing
  • Recruitment and selection including screening for Criminal Record of history of Child Abuse
  • Skills, abilities, experience and characteristics for various staff positions
  • Training and resources
  • Staff:Child ratios

• Health
  • Provision of a balanced, nutritious diet
  • Information required for managing the health needs of campers
  • Medical resources required at the camp for managing the health and/or emergency medical needs of campers.

• Programming
  • Overall program structure
  • Standards for provisions of activities, including --
    • Activity leader qualifications
    • Special staff:child ratios
    • Equipment standards and maintenance
    • Other safety standards as per activity

http://www.mbcamping.ca/accreditation.htm