Membership in the Southern California Grotto is open to anyone and there are no prerequisites.
Membership includes activities and benefits:
- Access to our Discord server
- Participation in caving trips
- Participation in technical practice sessions
- Use of Grotto equipment
- A monthly digital subscription to The Explorer
- Access to the Grotto library, including books and exchange publications
- Grotto social events and activities
Family memberships for members of your immediate household can be added to a membership for $1.
Grotto members may also elect to join the Western Region of NSS for an additional $10. Western Region membership includes the opportunity to attend regional gatherings and the publication Western Caver. (Please note, Regional memberships expire Dec 31, regardless of your grotto registration date)
The grotto offers a $10 discount to National Speleological Society members. Consider becoming an NSS member to save a few bucks!
| Level |
Member |
Member + Western Region |
Regular (NSS Member) |
Regular (NSS Member) + Western Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
$20.00 per Year. |
$35.00 per Year. |
$10.00 per Year. |
$25.00 per Year. |
| Description |
Bundle a Western Region membership |
Vote, Hold office, grotto events Must be NSS Member |
Vote, hold office, grotto & region events Must be NSS Member |
|
| Select | Select | Select | Select | |
| News & Socal Media | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trips & Practices | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Regional Events | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Vote or Hold Office | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| NSS Member Discount | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Select | Select | Select | Select |
Member
- News & Socal Media
- Trips & Practices
Member + Western Region
Bundle a Western Region membership
- News & Socal Media
- Trips & Practices
- Regional Events
Regular (NSS Member)
Vote, Hold office, grotto events
Must be NSS Member
- News & Socal Media
- Trips & Practices
- Vote or Hold Office
- NSS Member Discount
Regular (NSS Member) + Western Region
Vote, hold office, grotto & region events
Must be NSS Member
- News & Socal Media
- Trips & Practices
- Regional Events
- Vote or Hold Office
- NSS Member Discount
Contact us if you have any questions regarding memberships.