1st China Outdoor Education Conference (COEC)
From November 17–20, the inaugural 2024 First China Outdoor Education Conference (COEC) took place in Aranya Qinhuangdao, a conference and holiday resort just 1,5 hours from Beijing, by bullet train. The event was hosted by the cutting-edge educational institution Sun Watcher, led by Wang Hao…
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S5 E1: Stop, Start, Continue: Summer Recap for 2024
Stop, Start, Continue: Summer Recap for 2024 October 22, 2024 Session description In this kickoff episode of Season 5, we reflect on the highlights and challenges of summer at camp. Let’s debrief the highs and lows of summer camp and how we can use those…
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National Camp Workshop (TNC) – Venezuela
National Camp Workshop (TNC) 2024 – Venezuela 18 May 2024 The National Camp Workshop (TNC), an esteemed annual event of the Venezuelan Camp Association (ASOVECAMP) since 1991, serves as a cornerstone for the camping community. It provides a unique platform for camp professionals and enthusiasts…
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13th International Camping Congress
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that the 13th International Camping Congress (ICC2026) will be hosted in China! Mark your calendars for early November, 2026, as we gather camp professionals, industry leaders, researchers and outdoor educators from around the globe for…
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Jenny Bowker
It is with tremendous sadness that the International Camping Fellowship acknowledges the passing of past ICF President Jenny Bowker. Starting in the late 1970s, Jenny and her husband Bill built one of Australia’s (and the world’s) most impactful camping operations, Kangaroobie. Located along the breathtaking…
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ICF in China – March 2024
Following two highly successful conferences in China (March 16-18, March 19-21) two ICF presidents have continued to explore and support the growth of camp and camp education across this vast nation. Alongside Marco Reyes (ICF Treasurer living in China) and Ruth Feng (ICF Board Regional…
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ICF at the ACA US National Conference – 2024
An exchange of learning took place at the American Camp Association National Conference in New Orleans! We exchanged ideas at several information meetings, met National Board members and CEO Tom Rosenberg at a reception, hosted an International songs and games workshop, reviewed the highlights of…
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ICF Academy S4 E3: Camp Staff Training Ideas
ICF Academy S4 E3: Camp Staff Training Ideas December 12, 2023 Session description: Join ICF Academy for a live episode where we will be discussing various ideas for camp staff training. Our panelists will share their expertise and insights on effective training methods, creating engaging…
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ICF Academy S4 E2: The Role of Camps in Green Education
December 12, 2023 Session description This session provides a professional look at environmentally sustainable practices at camp. How can we walk the talk in sustainability, both in education and in practice. Speakers Kiky Amirullah (Green Camp Bali, ICF Ambassador, Indonesia) Danny Sudman (Executive Director &…
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ICF President’s Remarks – November 2023
Dear Members of the International Camping Fellowship, I hope this newsletter finds you well as we reflect on the recent events and achievements within our community. It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of a true pioneer and…
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