Social Services Camping Fee Exemption (SSCFE) Review

BC Parks Social Services Camping Fee Exemption (SSCFE) Review - Park Operator Survey 

Background: 

The Social Services Camping Fee Exemption is available to people with disabilities who are receiving income assistance. The exemption offers some free frontcountry camping to people who qualify and, in certain cases, their families. 

Park Operators (POs) are the first point of contact for campers when they arrive in park. As the first point of contact for visitors, it is important that information and resources for Park Operators are easily accessible and consistent. As you’re likely aware, within the scope of the PO role is the administration of the Social Services Camping Fee Exemption program (SSCFE). Specifically, POs are responsible for confirming if the camper is part of the SSCFE program using various approved eligibility requirements. 

Purpose of the Survey: 
To better understand Park Operators’ experiences administering the SSCFE program in-park.  

Through this survey, we are hoping to better understand: 

• What does administration of the SSCFE program look like from the PO perspective? 

• Are POs facing any challenges executing the program in-park? 

Note: This is not intended to address the financial aspects of the SSCFE program