WELCOME TO CAMP 20

Camp 20 carries out the Calling of an Engineer on behalf of The Corporation of the Seven Wardens Inc. / Société des Sept Gardiens inc.  

The Calling of an Engineer (L’Engagement de l’ingénieur) is a uniquely Canadian tradition. It was established in 1925 with the purpose of directing newly qualified engineers toward a consciousness of the profession and its social significance. It is also intended to indicate to more experienced engineers their responsibility in welcoming and supporting newer engineers, when these are ready to enter the profession.

Camp 20 was inaugurated on November 9, 1973, and held its first ceremony on May 17, 1974.

The Corporation is responsible for administering and maintaining the Ceremony, which is carried out by Camps established by the Corporation in various locations in Canada.  While Camps are generally located in the same cities as universities with accredited undergraduate engineering programs, neither the Corporation nor its Camps is connected with any university or engineering organization. 

Participation in the Ceremony is voluntary, and wearing an Iron Ring is not a symbol of engineering qualification. The qualification and licensing of professional engineers in Canada is the prerogative of each of the provincial/territorial professional engineering associations.

Further information regarding the Ceremony and contact information for other Camps is available at the Corporation's web site at www.ironring.ca