There are three main types of organisation in membership of BAPA and the Association provides a route to accreditation for quality provision in all three:

DAYCAMPS

Providers offering non-residential daycamps in an activity setting can apply for BAPA membership and submit to a BAPA inspection of their safety management systems and 25% of their sites, to check theory in practice. Providers who meet the required standards will receive BAPA DAYCAMP Accreditation.

ACTIVITY CENTRES

Centres providing residential accommodation and / or a programme of adventurous activities (click here for list covered) will be inspected every other year. BAPA is approved to recommend members for the industry Adventuremark award on successful completion of a BAPA inspection.

OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTRES

Centres working with school and statutory youth groups may also wish to be assessed against the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Criteria. BAPA inspectors are able to carry out additional checks during their inspection visits to ensure that members are complying with the LOtC Quality Indicators that confirm the level of provision and learning support required. Members can then be recommended for the LOtC Quality Badge.

Join BAPA - Enquiry Form

If you wish to enquire about joining BAPA please click here and fill in our Online Enquiry Form or telephone BAPA on 01746 769982

The BAPA Code of Practice

To view a synopsis of our Code of Practice (including information on Staffing, Training, Activity Standards, First Aid, Special Needs, Insurance and Health & Safety) or to download the full document, please click here