Membership in the Southern California Grotto is open to anyone and there are no prerequisites.
Membership includes activities and benefits:
- Access to the Grotto’s Facebook group and Discord server
- Participation in Grotto caving trips
- Participation in technical practice sessions
- Use of Grotto equipment at grotto events
- Receive a digital copy of The Explorer each month.
- Access to the Grotto library, including books and exchange publications
- Grotto sponsored social events and other 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.
The grotto offers a $10 discount to National Speleological Society members. Consider joining our parent organization to save money. Become an NSS Member at Caves.org
| Level |
Member |
Member + Western Region |
Regular (NSS Member) |
Regular (NSS Member) + Western Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
$20.00 per Year. |
$30.00 per Year. |
$10.00 per Year. |
$20.00 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
Please email the Southern California Grotto Treasurer if you have any questions.