BRINGING TOGETHER A WORLD OF OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

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International Camping Congress

Early Bird Registration until April 30, 2023

Don’t miss on the chance to be part of the

12^th International Camping Congress!

Did you know that over 213 delegates from 21 countries have already registered for ICC 2023?

October 4-8, 2023 – Tarragona, Spain

www.icc2023spain.org

Register for ICC 2023 in Spain here

Subscribe to ICC 2023 newsletter here and get the latest Congress information!

ICF President's Remarks

Dear ICF Family,

Camps north of the equator are enjoying spring and getting excited about the summer ahead. In Australia and elsewhere to the south, the seasons change but the focus on camp does not.



Continue reading the ICF President’s remarks here

ICC 2023 – Meet some of our speakers!

The ICC 2023 Organizing Committee is very proud to present some of our distinguished speakers.

Click on their photos here to read more

International Camp Directors Course: 30 September – 4 October 2023 in Tarragona, Spain

ICDC Train the Trainer Course: 28 September – 4 October 2023

The International Camp Directors Course (ICDC) has been developed as a professional development course for camp managers, directors and operators and other experienced camp staff professionals in administrative roles. All courses are approved and administered by the International Camping Fellowship (ICF) using both local and international ICDC certified trainers.

Find out about how to register here

ICC 2023 Spain: Call for Presenters

Come Together to Rise Higher as a Congress Presenter!

The Congress Organizing Committee welcomes your proposal to contribute to the educational portion of the program.

Next presenter application approval deadline: May 17^th.

Discover more about the Program here and submit a presenter proposal here!

Here is a bite sized video on how to join the ICC 2023 Speaker Team!

2022 Abbott Fenn Druzhba Award: Linda Pulliam

The Abbott Fenn Druzhba Award is a special recognition of an individual, camp, or organization, which has made a significant and sustained contribution to international camping. The endowed contribution for the award was made by Abbott Fenn, a long-standing, active member of the American Camp Association and former owner/director of the Keewaydin Camps in New England, U.S.A. The award recognizes those who spread the benefit of the camp experience to improve world understanding.

Linda Pulliam, for all who have known her from before ICF formation in 1987 to her departure from the ICF Board in 2020, has been the heart of ICF and to this day ICF has remained in her heart.

Read more here

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2023 Abbott Fenn Druzhba Award: John "Jorgi" Jorgenson

Jorgi has dedicated thousands of volunteer hours to advance the mission and mandate of ICF. His committed belief in the values of experiential learning in an outdoor community has been unwavering. Jorgi is one of the most recognizable faces in international camping. He has travelled to every corner of the globe and the ripples of his life and his work have been felt during meetings, presentations and individual connections with camping leaders.

Read more here

ICF Academy S3 E4 - Staff Training and All Camp Games: an episode 2 in 1 - REPORT

This 2 in 1 session showcased the latest thinking about staff training (to help you review your plans and launch new ideas) and introduced participants to the magic of all camp games (to build community spirit).

View the full episode here

ICF Academy Season 3 - Videos

As ICF Academy’s Season 3 has come to an end, we would like to thank all the ICF Volunteers, ICF Academy Speakers and Participants for their contribution to the series’ success!

You may view all past ICF Academy episodes here

ICF at the ACA Conference

ICF was present at the ACA National Conference in February 2023!

With:

• The International Song and Games workshop,
• the Information Session about International Camp Congress in Spain October 2023,
• the presentation of an ICC 2023 promo mini video at a general session,
• a booth at the exhibition center, where ICF volunteers answered questions about ICF and the ICC in Spain.

Read more and view photos here 

Reminder: Renew your membership!

We need you and we welcome you to continue to be part of our global camp community. Together we can give camp a voice, work together and make a difference in the lives of children - #ThanksToCamp

Membership payments can be made on www.myicfconnect.net using a credit card/PayPal or by contacting ICF Membership Services at membership@icfconnect.net for assistance anytime

Thank you for continuing to make a difference by bringing together the world of outdoor experience.

Historical record for educational leisure in Spain

An article posted on February 6, 2023, by https://web.gencat.cat/ca/inici and brought to our attention by ACCAC: Associació de Cases de Colònies i Albergs de Catalunya

View the article in English here

Annual Camp Workshop in Mexico (TAC 2023) - A report

The 2023 Taller Anuele de Campamentos in Mexico was held at Camp Santa Ursula in San Luis Potosi on February 18. Directors and senior staff from the 40 member camps in the association assembled well over 250 personnel from their camps for an early arrival to a great day of sharing and learning. The theme of ‘Engranando Mentes’ (Meshing or Engaging Minds) built upon the idea of the well-oiled machine in which every element of a great camp machine fits together perfectly and performs its part smoothly.

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WORLD NEWS

Mentoring in Action

From April 14 to April 16, the pedagogical team of MMK children's centers prepared more than 230 future counselors and trainees to work in the summer wellness campaign of 2023.

Find out more here

More events here and here

View the .pdf of a training publication for public school teachers here

ICDC China

Time: April 20-23

Venue: Guangzhou·Yongqingfang-Voice of Camp·City Camp

Training content:

17 modules covering leadership, camp management, business finance, etc. that camp education program managers must learn

ICDC trainers:

*Tennant Kiu

Director of Adventure and Leadership Training, ICF Board Member, Singapore

*Hank Yap

Former President of Malaysian Camp Operators Association

*Feng Xinru (Ruth Feng)

Editor-in-Chief, Voice of camp, ICF Board Member

* Duan Dian Dian

Vice President of ICE Camp Education Research Institute

More info here