October 2026 news

Here are the highlights of this month's newsletter:

• Reminder: Renew Your ACQ Membership
• ACQ Membership Registration Open for 2026–2027
• Exclusive Discounts for Members
• New ACQ Code of Ethics and Code of conduct for Members
• The media kit is now available!
• The 2025 Canadian Camp Census Report is here!

Reminder: Renew Your ACQ Membership

The annual membership renewal notice for member camps—or those that became members following the site visit in the summer of 2026—was emailed on October 1. Please check your email for the link to the form.

The deadline to complete the form is November 20.

We look forward to having you with us again this year!

ACQ Membership Registration Open for 2026–2027

Membership registration for the Association des camps du Québec is now open and will remain open until April 30.

Are you not yet a member of the Association des camps du Québec? Were you a member in the past and would like to rejoin to take advantage of our many benefits and services? Now is the time to sign up for the 2026–2027 term!

If your camp is:

• a municipality, city, or borough, a community center affiliated with the Fédération québécoise des centres communautaires de loisir

Learn about our compliance program for the Reference Framework for Municipal Day Camps and Community Recreation Centers.

If your camp is:

• a nonprofit, a private organization, or any other independent organization

Learn more about our certification program for independent camps.

On our "Devenir membre" pages, you’ll find:

• The benefits of ACQ membership
• The guidelines and standards to follow
• The annual cycle for your first year of membership
• An explanatory webinar
• Arguments to convince your management or municipal officials
• The form to fill out to become a member
• And more!

Already a member?

Instead, fill out your renewal form, which you received by email on October 1.

Questions about membership?

For the certification program (independent camps) – Contact Sandy Duncan

For the compliance program for municipal camps – Contact Hugo Filiatrault

Exclusive Discounts for Members

Being an ACQ member pays off! Take advantage of discounts and exclusive offers from our 62 official suppliers. Discover the benefits reserved just for you by browsing the supplier directory.

New ACQ Code of Ethics and Code of conduct for Members

A thorough review process has led to the update of the ACQ’s former Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Members. The Board of Directors adopted the new version on September 17. It was sent to you along with your annual membership renewal on October 1.

This code and its principles are intended as guidelines to be followed. It aligns with the Association’s values and is part of our ongoing efforts to better support our community.

Each member camp must review and comply with it. A checkbox on the membership renewal form or the membership application form serves as confirmation of this commitment.

The media kit is now available!

Would you like to promote your camp and your services to families, schools, or camp managers? For your promotional campaign, don’t miss out on the visibility opportunities offered by the Association des camps du Québec (ACQ)!

Once again this year, the ACQ is offering various options to promote your activities and services on its platforms throughout the year.

The ACQ’s new media kit is now available, and as always, certified member camps receive a 50% discount off market value on all promotional offers. Official suppliers receive a 25% discount.

Types of Exposure

Newsletters

Several newsletter issues per year to reach each target audience: families, schools, and camp managers (members and non-members).

Themed editions to highlight content tailored to specific times of the year: fall, programs for people with special needs, Christmas, back-to-school and spring break, camp jobs, camp registration periods, etc.

Website

With its directory of camps that meet the highest quality standards and its wide range of resources for families, schools, and administrators, the ACQ website is an indispensable resource.

During the 2025–2026 fiscal year, it was visited by more than 100,600 people, representing a 37.1% increase compared to the previous year.

Facebook

The ACQ’s Facebook page reaches a community of more than 10,000 people interested in the world of camps.

The camp managers’ group consists of more than 3,700 decision-makers who are actively involved in the camping world.

Options and Rates

Various formats are available to suit your objectives and budget. Visit the « Annoncez dans nos médias » page, where you’ll find the 2026–2027 media kit.

Questions?

• If you are a certified member camp, contact Valérie Desrosiers, Communications and Public Relations Coordinator
• If you are an official supplier, partner, or external advertiser, contact our team at [email protected]

The 2025 Canadian Camp Census Report is here!

In summer 2025, accredited camps across Canada welcomed approximately 484,000 children. Beyond the camper experience, camps create jobs, support local economies, and build stronger communities.

Drawing on responses from 310 accredited camps across eight Provincial Camping Associations, the 2025 Canadian Camp Census explores the sector’s impact, the barriers camps face, and opportunities for growth.