BRINGING TOGETHER A WORLD OF OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
International Camping Congress - Save the Date! October 4-8, 2023

ICF is proud to announce the launch of the XII International Camping Congress.
ICC 2023 is scheduled to take place October 4-8, 2023 in beautiful Tarragona, Spain.
The theme “Fem Pinya - Come Together to Rise Higher” reflects the UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage of human towers. It also points to a bright future for professional camps around the world.
The Congress website is scheduled to open later this month.
#ThanksToCamp is expanding beyond our traditional month-long campaign! It is now a BUILD YOUR OWN, customizable and personalizable marketing campaign. Our Watch-Any-Time Webinar will be available in Chinese, English, Russian and Spanish. Keep an eye on our Newsletter and/or social media for video and Marketing Tool Kit links. Expected video release date, March 29th. 

Use the Toolkit elements and pick the best time to reach YOUR staff and camper families! Adapt it to the time that works for YOUR camp or association’s goals.

The #ThanksToCamp hashtag remains the same - - - the more people using the hashtag, the more people will be able to see the stories that show the incredible impact that camp has on all of our lives. Every campaign adds a new layer!

The ThanksToCamp Team (all ICF volunteers) have recorded watch-any-time webinars to introduce you and your team to the amazing resources that will get attention for your camp’s story. Watch yourself and gather some team members to serve as #ThanksToCamp brand ambassadors for your program! Spread the work and the word!

Sign up to join the ThanksToCamp mailing list and follow us on social media to be notified whenever new tools appear on the website. Enjoy the learning and start the sharing!


ICF President's Remarks

Dear ICF Family,
 
It is a great pleasure to greet you in our March newsletter. Time flies and summer is just around the corner. In many countries, camp managers are working hard to get ready. It appears this year might be close to pre-Covid normality. We are hoping for the best, and in the meantime allow me to update you all on what I’ve learned:

Continue reading the ICF President’s Remarks here
INSIDE ICF
ICF Academy S2 E2: Innovation at Camp - report

Read here all about what happened at E2 of ICF Academy. This report includes a link to the video recording of the session. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
ICF Academy S2 E3: Marketing the Camp Experience - report

Read here all about what happened at E3 of ICF Academy. This report includes a link to the video recording of the session. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
ICF Academy S2 E4: ICF Camp Study Tours in Greece - March 22 @ 8am EST

Join us to meet Alexia Sideri, the owner and director of Delphicamp in Greece and to take a tour of camp. We will look behind the program successes and learn about all aspects of the Delphicamp operation – from history to administration, services to operations, camp operations in Greece and more. Learn how your camp can join the ICF Camp Study Tour Program and be featured in future episodes.
ICF Awards - deadline extended to March 31

ICF recognizes excellence within the camping community with its ICF Awards Program.

Any ICF member can nominate for any of the ICF Awards, through this form, by March 31! 

ICF Business Affiliates - Juvigo

ICF proudly presents its newest Business Affiliate, Juvigo.

Juvigo is an online platform specialized in summer camps for children and young people. It is a booking platform for summer camps, language trips and youth travel, that specialises mainly in Europe.

Please support our business affiliates, as they support us

More information about the business affiliate program here.
ICF Business Affiliates - Viristar

Viristar provides consulting and training services to camp, travel, and experiential programs world-wide. Viristar has provided its acclaimed risk management trainings for camp and outdoor adventure professionals in 40 countries on six continents, and offers risk management reviews and program design services for outdoor and camp programs world-wide.
Viristar is offering ICF members comprehensive, four-week trainings at a special discount rate. Every course also offers support to ICF as well as the ICF member.

Click here to access Viristar training discount!
ASSOCIATION NETWORK NEWS
ACA AUS - Annual report
 
The Australian Camps Association released their Annual Report at their Annual General Meeting in November 2021. Each year the Australian Camps Association produces an Annual Report outlining our milestones and impact throughout the financial year. You can view the 2020-2021 Annual Report here.
Australia: Guide to Camps & Outdoor Activity Providers 2022 – Now Available

The annual ‘Guide to Camps & Outdoor Activity Providers’ is an essential resource for individuals, group leaders and teachers who are planning their next camp or activity day, wherever you are in Australia. 
 
The Australian Camps Association Guide to Camps and Outdoor Activity Providers (in its various forms) has been a valuable resource for over 20 years!
2022 ACA US National Award Recipients Announced
 
The American Camp Association is proud to honor those who lead the way — in exemplary leadership, in service, and in passionate commitment to the value of the camp experience.
They are pleased to recognize the following individuals and programs as recipients of the ACA 2022 Awards.

Read more here
ICF WORLD NEWS
Grace Lynn Upshaw (1952 - 2022)

Seacamp is saddened to share the news of the recent passing of our Executive Director, Grace Upshaw.

Seacamp will continue to promote her passion and the Seacamp mission of educating youth about the oceans.

A Celebration of Life will be planned at Seacamp in the fall and we will share those details when they are finalized.
Doing Camp: What Today’s Kids Need from the Experience
An Interview with Denise Pope, by Kaley Amonett

In this Camping Magazine interview, Denise Pope, PhD, one of the keynote speakers for the 2022 ACA National Conference, discusses youth mental health trends, how the pandemic has affected kids and teens, and what camp can do to help. Find the article here.

An article from @ACACamps’ Camping Magazine
Challenge Success shares research findings from their work with six California camps to study the benefits of attending summer camp. Watch the video here
Marshmallow Challenge

This video features one of playmeo's most popular team-based problem-solving initiatives because it's super fun and inspires so many powerful metaphors.
 
Marshmallow Challenge is just one of 100s of ice-breakers, energizers, trust-building exercises & team-building activities you can access in the palm of your hand.
Camp sets Toronto teens up for success with help from Drake’s producer
 
A new pilot program helps teens from some of Toronto’s most vulnerable neighborhoods gain the life skills to succeed and it’s got the support of Drake’s producer Noah “40” Shebib.

Watch the video here.
Journal of the Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario,

The following two articles are from the Journal of the Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario:



For previous issues click here: ttps://www.coeo.org/pathways-journal/
EVENTS
International Camping Congress
Save the Date! October 4-8, 2023

ICF is proud to announce the launch of the XII International Camping Congress.
ICC 2023 is scheduled to take place October 4-8, 2023 in beautiful Tarragona, Spain.
The theme “Fem Pinya - Come Together to Rise Higher” reflects the UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage of human towers. It also points to a bright future for professional camps around the world.
The Congress website is scheduled to open later this month.
#ThanksToCamp watch-any-time webinars: starting March 29

#ThanksToCamp is expanding beyond our traditional month-long campaign! It is now a BUILD YOUR OWN, customizable and personalizable marketing campaign. Our Watch-Any-Time Webinar will be available in Chinese, English, Russian and Spanish. Keep an eye on our Newsletter and/or social media for video and Marketing Tool Kit links. Expected video release date, March 29th. 

Use the Toolkit elements and pick the best time to reach YOUR staff and camper families! Adapt it to the time that works for YOUR camp or association’s goals.

The #ThanksToCamp hashtag remains the same - - - the more people using the hashtag, the more people will be able to see the stories that show the incredible impact that camp has on all of our lives. Every campaign adds a new layer!

The ThanksToCamp Team (all ICF volunteers) have recorded watch-any-time webinars to introduce you and your team to the amazing resources that will get attention for your camp’s story. Watch yourself and gather some team members to serve as #ThanksToCamp brand ambassadors for your program! Spread the work and the word!

Sign up to join the ThanksToCamp mailing list and follow us on social media to be notified whenever new tools appear on the website. Enjoy the learning and start the sharing!
ICDC - Australia - July 2022
 
The 2021 International Camp Directors Course is scheduled to be held from Sunday to Wednesday 3-6 July 2022 at Lilydale Lakeside Conference and Events Centre, VIC, Australia.
More information and registrations here.
OCA [Re]Connects 2022 - March 29 & 30
 

Check out the program for the online March 29 and 30 sessions here.
5-Minute Fridays

5-Minute Fridays is a new online Camp Director training from Go Camp Pro, providing a 5-minute burst of wonderful Camp-Pros-know-how.

8 different camp professionals.

ICF is proud to acknowledge that John (Jorgi) Jorgenson is one of the talented presenters.
Learn more here
ICF is an international not-for-profit association registered in Ontario Canada. Its mission is to foster international understanding through the camp, camp education and outdoor experience. ICF works to bring together the world of outdoor experience through exchange, professional development and international communication.

Bringing together 5000+ camp professionals from over 100 countries, since 1987.


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