Help us ask our provincial government for safe operating guidelines for overnight camps
Who can help us advocate for the future of camp? Camp staff, summer staff, alumni, campers, parents, board members, camp volunteers, teachers, local businesses, ANYONE WHO LOVES CAMP!
Process for contacting your local MLA for the provincial government:
- Go to https://www.elections.sk.ca/voters/gis/
- In the search bar under ADDRESS LOOKUP enter your full address and click the ‘submit’ button – the constituency information should appear
- Click on the link under the MLAs name to redirect you to their contact information on the https://www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/ page where you will find their:
- First and Last Name
- Name of Constituency
- Political Party
- Contact Information: Their email address will be listed on the bottom right corner of this biography page.
Our ask – What you should include in your email
- The note should include that you are a constituent
- Be to the point, firm and direct. Do not worry about it being lengthy, use your own words – this will come across as authentic. Speak from the heart.
The SCA is asking two things of our provincial government at this time:
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- Proactive communication between the government and our camps regarding guidelines and expectations for summer 2021 as we need to have as much clarity as possible about mandated expectations before registration and hiring opens in December/January for many of our camps.
- For direct financial support for overnight camps due to the mandated closure by our government
- Ask that they follow up with you, e.g. “I look forward to hearing from you on this matter.”
- Remember to state the facts and ask for a solution – write with kindness.
- CC the Saskatchewan Camps Association (director@saskcamps.ca), so it is clear you are working in conjunction with us.
Success! You have just lobbied your provincial MLA and brought your camp’s needs to their attention.
FEDERAL ADVOCACY
Visit www.thankstocamp.ca for information on lobbying at a federal level by contacting your local MP.
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The PDF download below also has additional information and instructions on how to lobby the federal government to support the advocacy efforts of the Canadian Camping Association.