100 Years of Camping in Mongolia
A Century of Camping: Join the 100th Anniversary Celebration in Mongolia The International Camping Fellowship is thrilled to invite our global community to a historic milestone. In 2026, Mongolia celebrates the 100th anniversary of the establishment of children’s camps, a testament to the country’s deep-rooted…
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Strategic Planning Survey
Help Shape the Future of the International Camping Fellowship As our global community continues to grow, we want to make sure the ICF provides the best support for your work and your passion for camping. We are currently developing our Strategic Plan for the next…
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Global Call for Presenters: ICC 2026 in China!
Calling all Camp Professionals! The 13th International Camping Congress (ICC 2026) is in November 2026, and the Call for Presenters is officially OPEN! Share your expertise on the world stage and contribute to the future of camp education. Submit Sessions on These Key Tracks: Camp…
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ICDC Shandong, China 2025
The International Camp Director 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…
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ICF & China: Key November Camp Gatherings for ICC 2026
🔥 Chinese Camp Industry Gears Up for ICC 2026 with Key November Gatherings November 2025 marked a significant period for the International Camping Fellowship (ICF) and the Chinese camping community, featuring an ICF Board delegation visit, a major industry forum, and a specialized certification course,…
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FIRST PAN-CAMP HOLISTIC EDUCATION FORUM
Report of First Pan-Camp Holistic Education Forum and ICC 2026 Celebration Event November 6-8, 2025 Ramping Up for ICC 2026: China’s Camp Professional Engagement China camping continues to ramp up its energy and enthusiasm for ICC 2026. Camp professionals from all over China gather on…
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ICF Board Heads to China for Packed November Agenda
The International Camping Fellowship (ICF) is preparing for a pivotal trip to China this November, where the Board of Directors will hold its annual in-person meeting. The agenda is full, combining crucial governance discussions with high-profile industry events, including a major forum and the International…
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Join the Story: The International Camping Congress is Going to China!
For over 40 years, the International Camping Congress has brought together passionate leaders from across the globe to share wisdom and shape the future of camping. From Toronto to Tokyo, we’ve built a global campfire, creating a community bound by shared purpose. In November 2026,…
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ICF Academy Season 6: A New Season of Learning Begins in October
The ICF Academy is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Season 6, with the first episode set to air on October 21, 2025. This season continues our mission to support and inform the international camping community through free, high-quality educational workshops. Since…
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Remembering Samantha Smith: A Campfire Story That Changed the World
Forty years ago, in the midst of a Cold War that had nearly silenced all dialogue, an American schoolgirl named Samantha Smith did something extraordinary. She wrote a letter to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov, asking him a simple, profound question: “Why do you want to…
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