Learn 2 Camp Nova Scotia Style

Nova Scotians curious about camping can register for a fun and informative overnight experience at a provincial park.

The “Learn 2 Camp” weekend program teaches camping essentials like how to build a fire, set up a tent, cook a meal, choose and use equipment. It takes place July 13 and 14 at Smileys Provincial Park in Hants County and includes a night of camping.

The program also includes a hands-on sportfishing workshop where participants can learn safe and ethical angling skills and equipment basics.

Nova Scotia's campgrounds continue to grow in popularity and a record number of campers enjoyed provincial campgrounds last season. More than 82,000 campsite nights were booked in 2018, an increase of five percent over 2017. Bookings have gone up about 30 percent since 2014.

Learn 2 Camp is delivered in partnership with Scouts Canada-Nova Scotia Council, and Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia.

The coordinator of the association's Community Connection Program says, "The program is very popular with newcomers to Nova Scotia. It provides a great introduction to camping so our clients can experience camping before having to buy all the equipment required.” 

Lani Poce says, "Our clients love seeing and experiencing different parts of Nova Scotia. The partnership has reduced some of the barriers to camping for newcomers by providing the resources necessary for them to participate.”

Applications are being accepted until June 28.

Registration is $60 for four people and $10 for each additional person. More information is available online at http://parks.novascotia.ca/learn2camp.

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