Taller Anual de Campamentos 2022 – TAC 2022
Date: Saturday, 19th February, 2022 Time: 7:30 am to 8:00 pm Venue: Camp Los Huizaches, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Registration and info: https://www.campamentosdemexico.com/tac2022/ TAC 2022 is designed by camps for camps. Staff, counselors, coordinators and directors from across Mexico meet to share experiences and knowledge,…
Read MoreS2 E2: Innovation at Camp Report
January 18, 2022 Session Description: Imagine…if we focus on the purpose of camp, what could/should camp be? Let’s question the ways the old “normals” are meeting (or not) the new needs. Camp in the USA has deeply impacted people for more than 100 years. It…
Read MoreEffectiveness and Possibilities of Online International Interaction for Camp Leaders
Find here the presentation that ICF Board Member Masako Harigaya made, at the 24th research conference of the Japan Outdoor Education Society (JOES), that was held online on November 6-7, 2021. Our Japanese speaking members may find the program and abstracts here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ddkgm80co4t1q3i/24th%20JOES%20abstract%20.pdf?dl=0 #icf_camping_fellowship…
Read MoreAustralian Camps Association Annual Report 2020-2021
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. #icf_camping_fellowship #internationalcampingfellowship #icfconnect…
Read MoreSetting Up Camp
Beginning in 2008, Canada as a nation began a Truth and Reconciliation Commission related to the tragic and painful history of residential schools and its terrible impact upon the children, the survivors and all indigenous peoples in that country. In all, there were 94 Calls…
Read MoreNews from Venezuela
Camps from the Venezuelan Camp Association ran a number of successful programs last December, bringing a “world of outdoor experience” and joy to hundreds of Venezuelan children during the Christmas holidays. After 18+ months of restrictions children in Venezuela have returned to camps at full…
Read MoreMorio Chen (1945-2020)
ICF friends will note with sadness the passing or an inspirational leader and colleague, Professor Morio Chen. With his roots deeply embedded in scouting and a strong commitment to camping, Morio represented Taiwan camping on the international scene. In collaboration with Professor Fumio Morooka, then…
Read MoreICF President’s Remarks – January 2022
Hello 2022, Our hearts are full of good hope for a healthy and peaceful year. We are all ready for a great summer with full capacity and we will succeed in the summer of 2022. In December we had two successful ICF Academy meetings with…
Read MoreICF Academy Surprise Session report
Tuesday December 21, 2021 Now, let’s Talk… Listening to what Gen Z has to say about Camp Gabrielle Raill, Dr. Simon Sambrano and Dr. Gwynn Powell hosted lively breakout rooms to listen and learn from Generation Z … with Gen Z staffers to speak…
Read MoreICF Academy S2 E1: Collaborating with Gen Z report
December 14, 2021 Session Description: Every generation has expressed concerns about the one coming behind it, yet here they come! Generational theory is a helpful tool to understand how people behave, what motivates them, and how to work with them. Join us for this lively discussion that…
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