Campground Host Program

Combining Hospitality & Fun in the Great Outdoors!

The Campground Host Program began in Nova Scotia in 1996 to enable Nova Scotia Parks to maintain and surpass their current level of service. Similar programs have been successful in parts of the United States and in several other Canadian provinces. The benefits of the Campground Host programs are many, including better orientated and informed visitors, reduced vandalism and theft and fewer complaints.

What do Campground Hosts do?

Volunteer Campground Hosts spend at least two weeks in one of the participating provincial parks and commit to being on duty for four hours a day, five days per week, with weekends being the most busy time. To assist the park staff, Campground Hosts meet and greet campers and help orient them to the park, provide information about the park and monitor facilities in the park.

Which Parks have Campground Hosts?

Click on red dot for parks information.

What are the benefits?

• Free use of a designated campsite in one of Nova Scotia’s finest provincial parks.
• Meeting visitors from throughout North America and around the world.
• Sharing your expertise about local culture, history and natural features.
• Expanding your knowledge of parks and park management, possibly for future professional use.
• Increasing your interpersonal and outdoor skills.
• Having the opportunity to try your hand at conducting extra programs, such as leading recreational events or entertaining young campers.
• Above all, you are recognized and appreciated by both visitors and campers!

We are always looking for new Campground Host volunteers!

To become a Campground Host you must be:

• 19 years of age or older;
• Willing to commit to a minimum two week period and available for five days per week for four hours each day;
• Willing to be interviewed for the park of your choice;
• Available for training at the start of the season;
• Agree to submit to having a police background check and a search of the Child Abuse Registry and pass both.

How do you Apply?

If you want become a Campground Host, you must submit an application form and be interviewed.

To obtain an application form or if you would like more information about becoming a Campground Host for the upcoming season, please contact us:
Campground Host Program
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 698,
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2T9
Tel: (902) 424-5481
Email: gracepa@gov.ns.ca

Application deadline for this season is March 17th.