Grand Canyon Association is a non-profit organization that supports education, research, and other programs for the benefit off Grand Canyon National Park and its visitors. Since its inception in 1932, Grand Canyon Association (GCA) has provided Grand Canyon National Park with over $11 million in aid.

You Can Make A Difference

GCA's members provide vital support to Grand Canyon National Park's educational efforts. Financial support provided by our members is pooled with other donations and sales revenues from our bookstores to provided the park with an average of $1.5 million in aid annually. Annual membership dues begin a just $35 - about $3 a month.

As a GCA member, you will help us:
~ Publish and distribute over 2 million pieces of free informational literature to park visitors each year
~ Fund a variety of exhibits throughout the park
~ Conduct field seminar programs for adults, children and families
~ Support wildlife surveys and other research
~ Underwrite acquisitions for the park's research library
~ Organize Grand Canyon curriculum workshops for teachers
~ Teach school children about geology, ecology and history in the context of Grand Canyon

GCA is also the parent organization of Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI). GCFI is dedicated to enhancing the understanding and enjoyment of Grand Canyon through firsthand experience. Classes held by GCFI explore the natural and cultural history of the Grand Canyon region with backpacking, rim walks, day hikes, river trips and classroom instruction.

Become a Member Today

By becoming a member of Grand Canyon Association you will create a lasting relationship with Grand Canyon national Park. The benefits of GCA membership can be enjoyed both by frequent visitors to the park and by those who love the canyon from afar.

As a member of GCA you will receive the following benefits:
~ Membership card
~ Certificate for a complimentary GCA publication
~ 20% discount on GCA purchases
~ 10% discount on selected Grand Canyon Field Institute courses
~ Canyon views quarterly newsletter
~ Invitations to members-only events

For an individual membership the cost is $35 per year - includes all the benefits above

Family membership cost $50 per year (Up to four members of your immediate family will benefit.) - includes all the benefits above

Contributor membership cost $100 per year - includes all the benefits above plus a Logo book bag.

Sponsor membership cost $250 per year - includes all the benefits listed above plus Grand Canyon: The Vault of Heaven book.

Guarantor membership cost $500 per year - includes all the benefits listed above and the Canyon Song/River Song video set.

Grand Circle membership cost $1,000 per year - includes the benefits listed above plus a choice of a customized day hike led by Grand Canyon Field Institute for up to four people, or dinner for two at the El Tovar Hotel in Grand Canyon Village or a limited-edition gift.