ICF President’s Remarks – January 2026
Dear ICF Family, As we step into 2026, I would like to begin by wishing each of you a very happy, healthy, and inspiring New Year. Wherever you are in the world—leading camps, training staff, supporting young people, or advocating for the power of outdoor…
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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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The Launch of the Congressional Camp Caucus
From Invisible to Essential: The Launch of the Congressional Camp Caucus Twenty-six million kids. Twenty-one thousand camps. One million staff members. In the United States, the camp industry is a powerhouse of youth development, workforce training, and economic impact. Yet, for decades, this massive…
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REMEMBERING ARMAND BALL
REMEMBERING ARMAND BALL In the span of just a few weeks, the international camping community lost two pillars of the global camping movement who were both instrumental in the establishment of the International Camping Fellowship (ICF). We mourn the loss of Dick and Armand, while…
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REMEMBERING RICHARD “DICK” CHAMBERLAIN
REMEMBERING RICHARD “DICK” CHAMBERLAIN In the span of just a few weeks, the international camping community lost two pillars of the global camping movement who were both instrumental in the establishment of the International Camping Fellowship (ICF). We mourn the loss of Dick and Armand,…
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Asia’s Growth: China’s Camp Education Market
Unlocking Asia: White Paper Reveals China’s Camp Education Market Set for Massive Growth The latest data confirms it: the Chinese Pan-Camp Education Industry is no longer an emerging trend—it’s a global powerhouse. According to the recently published White Paper on the CCEA Camp Education Industry…
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Registrations Open for the XIV Educational Camp Symposium!
March 20-22, 2026 The Associação Brasileira de Acampamentos Educativos (ABAE) is excited to announce that registrations are officially open for the XIV Educational Camp Symposium! Event Details & Objectives The Symposium will take place from March 20 to 22, 2026, at the scenic NR Resorts…
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ICF Academy S6E2: Staffing Solutions
Staffing Solutions: A Deep Dive into 2025 Survey Results in the USA, with Dan Weir & Jack Schott November 18, 2025 Episode Description Join Dan Weir and Jack Schott for a focused analysis of the 2025 Staff Survey results. This session is designed for camp…
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ICF President’s Remarks – November 2025
Dear ICF Family, As summer now sits behind us and the global camp community enters a new season of preparation, our focus naturally turns toward what lies ahead — especially the road to ICC 2026. This past month has been an exciting milestone on that…
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