The DAFA Program
Launched in 2009, the DAFA Program (diploma of aptitude for the functions of animator) is a national animation training program that meets the high requirements of the leisure and sports world.
The DAFA Program
Launched in 2009, the DAFA Program (diploma of aptitude for the functions of animator) is a national animation training program that meets the high requirements of the leisure and sports world. Developed by national leisure organizations (ONL), under the responsibility of the Conseil québécois du loisirs (CQL), it aims to ensure the safety and quality of entertainment for groups of young people aged 5 to 17, in all regions of Quebec .
Organizations that Offer the DAFA Program
Local Approved Organizations (OLAs) are qualified to offer DAFA training to their staff (volunteer or salaried) as well as to the public. These are recreation organizations, vacation camps, day camps, family vacation centers, community recreation centers, scout districts, municipalities and regional recreation and sports units (URLS). Leisure organizations that so wish can obtain DAFA accreditation. At the same time, there are solutions that allow any other organization to offer DAFA.
What you will Learn With DAFA Camp
The DAFA Program includes a solid basic training in animation with young people.
DAFA Program
The DAFA Program is nothing less than a national standard for animation training, aimed at meeting the ever-increasing demands of the population.
Diploma of aptitude for the functions of animator (DAFA)
It is the diploma to be an animator in leisure with young people aged 5 to 17 years. The training includes 33 hours of content and 35 hours of practical training in animation.
MasterTrainer (MF)
This certification is aimed at people designated by their national leisure organization to train managers responsible for training (CRF).
Executive responsiblefor training (CRF)
This certification is intended for trainers and those responsible for training or managing animation staff in their organization, who would like to hire trainers to offer the DAFA Program.
Additional training
Many additional training courses make it possible to improve the DAFA certification. Additional training is also offered to facilitators, trainers and managers.
Animation team coordination
Lasting 14 hours, the training in coordination aims to equip leaders of an animation team in their new management and supervision functions.
Trainer profile
Lasting 7 hours, the Trainer Profile training aims to develop the skills of new trainers in the DAFA Program. They will learn, among other things, to identify the different stages of carrying out a training.
