Chuck Ackenbom
It is with tremendous sadness that the International Camping Fellowship acknowledges the passing of Chuck Ackenbom. Chuck was the Founder and longtime Director of Camp Friendship in the United States (Palmyra, Virginia) which has been a model of international camper and staff experience of the…
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ICC 2023 Sponsors and Exhibitors
The 12th International Camping Congress may have concluded, but there is still time to meet the sponsors and take advantage of any Congress discounts the exhibitors have to offer. Official Sponsors English Summer S.A. English Summer S.A. It is a family business that organizes…
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ICDC in Spain!
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…
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ICC 2023 Announcement – May 2023
The 12th International Camping Congress (ICC) will be held in Tarragona, Spain from October 4-8, 2023. The early registration for the Congress has far exceeded all expectations with hundreds of delegates already registered. These initial registrations represent delegates from 27 (!) countries and 6 continents (Africa,…
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ICF Academy S3 E4: Staff Training and All Camp Games: a report
February 28 @8am EST This 2 in 1 session showcases the latest thinking about staff training (to help you review your plans and launch new ideas) and introduces you to the magic of all camp games (to build community spirit) Beth Allison, After 42 years in…
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ICF Academy S3 E3: ICF Camp Study Tours – Camp Santa Ursula in Mexico
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Join us to meet Ursula Martinez Lavin the owner and director of Camp Santa Ursula in Mexico and to take a tour of camp. We will look behind the program successes and learn about all aspects of the Camp Santa Ursula operation –…
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Call for Board Nominations
At ICC 2023 in Tarragona, Spain, the International Camping Fellowship Board is changing to provide fresh leadership for the term (2023-2026). We welcome (and require) representation from camping communities around the world. ICF needs leaders like you. Some candidates are elected to Board positions. Other…
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ICC 2023 Early Bird Registrations
International Camping Congress Early Bird Registration until April 30, 2023 Now is the time to take advantage of the early bird registration rate. Deadline is April 30, 2023! Register for the ICC 2023 in Spain here and join over 300 camp professionals from over…
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ICF President’s Remarks – December 2022
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 new opportunities ahead of…
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ICF Academy S3 E1 – Let’s Talk: Celebrate and Commiserate about Summer
Session Description Let’s talk about last summer. Join in a discussion facilitated by Ruby Compton to explore the successes and challenges of summer 2022. We will share in breakout rooms about campers, staff, program, marketing and more, then join back together to hear reports from…
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