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International Camping Congress

Super Early Bird Registration until Dec 31, 2022

Now is the time to take advantage of the super early bird registration rate. Deadline is December 31, 2022!

Register for the ICC 2023 in Spain here

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

ICF President's Remarks

Dear ICF Family,

As 2022 draws to a close, and we are getting ready to greet 2023:

We cannot let tough memories of the last 3 years pull us down anymore. It is time to turn our faces to the future and focus on the new opportunities ahead of us. 2023 will be the first page of a new chapter for all of us and this chapter will be a good one.

Continue reading the ICF President’s Remarks here

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.

The International Camp Directors Course will be held prior to ICC 2023 in English and Spanish translation will be provided. An ICDC train-the-trainer course will be offered as well (in English).

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.

Presenters may expect to present in one of the following ways:

• Keynote Presentation Lecture Presentation
• Plenary Panel Panel Participant
• Workshop Hands-On Activity
• Session Lecture, Seminar
• Research Present Research Paper

Find out more about this here and here!

ICF Awards: 2022 Nominations Open

The ICF Awards Program provides an opportunity to recognize contributions to the international camping movement. Individuals or associations are encouraged to recognize the work of their peers through several award nominations.

Nominations for the 2022 ICF Awards are open!

View the Award categories and nominate here

ICF Academy S3 E1 - A report

Let’s Talk: Celebrate and Commiserate about Summer

Let’s Talk: Celebrate and Commiserate about Summer

This session was facilitated by Ruby Compton, a fifteen year outdoor, summer camp, and environmental education vet. After exploring the successes and challenges of summer 2022, we also shared openly in breakout rooms on topics of campers, staff, program, marketing, and more. Thanks to camp and close-up sessions such as this, we can celebrate and learn together. Thanks again, Ruby!

https://icfconnect.net/icf-academy-s3-e1-lets-talk-celebrate-and-commiserate-about-summer/

ICF Academy S3 E2 - A report

Good Happens when the World of Camp Gathers: International Camping Congress Retrospective and Preview

This episode was a celebration of ICF Congress’s past and insider tips about ICC Spain 2023! ICF Board Members discussed about the plans in motion to rekindle the ICF community in Spain!

More info here: https://icfconnect.net/icf-academy-s3-e2/

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.

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

If you have any membership questions, contact Pablo Casas at membership@icfconnect.net .

ACA National Conference in Orlando / 21-24 February, 2023

“See old friends, make new ones, and learn from each other as you prepare for 2023.”

More information here