Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Camping Association of Nova Scotia
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
1941-
History
The Camping Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is a non-profit residential camping association that was established in May 1941 in partnership with other international, national, and provincial associations. The association supports the development and promotion of organized camping by providing opportunities for the training and development of camping leaders, acting as a referral source for information pertaining to camping, establishing and promoting accreditation standards for camping in Nova Scotia, and educating the public regarding camps and camping.