Torchbearer Relay Stop #4: Chengdu, Sichuan Province
As the global camping community counts down to the 13th International Camping Congress (ICC2026) this November in Thaiwoo, China, the spirit of collaboration is already on the move. In the months leading up to this landmark event, past ICF President John Jorgenson is traveling across…
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Torchbearer Relay Stop #3: Yulin, Shaanxi Province
As the global camping community counts down to the 13th International Camping Congress (ICC2026) this November in Thaiwoo, China, the spirit of collaboration is already on the move. In the months leading up to this landmark event, past ICF President John Jorgenson is traveling across…
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Torchbearer Relay Stop #2: Guangdong Province
As the global camping community counts down to the 13th International Camping Congress (ICC2026) this November in Thaiwoo, China, the spirit of collaboration is already on the move. In the months leading up to this landmark event, past ICF President John Jorgenson is traveling across…
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Elevating Camp Leadership: A Recap of the ICDC Uruguay 2026
Elevating Camp Leadership: A Recap of the ICDC Uruguay 2026 From April 24th to 27th, 2026, the global camping community’s focus shifted to the scenic shores of Salinas, Uruguay. For the first time in the country’s history, the International Camp Director Course (ICDC) was held…
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ICF Leadership Honors 100 Years of Mongolian Camping
A Global Gathering in Ulaanbaatar: ICF Leadership Honors 100 Years of Mongolian Camping In a landmark celebration of heritage and growth, the International Camping Fellowship (ICF) leadership—including Past President John Jorgenson and current ICF President, Fahri Gozet, and Board members Ruth Feng, Tennant Kiu, and…
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Catalonia’s School Camps in Crisis
Catalonia’s School Camps in Crisis: Bookings Plummet 53% Amid Teacher Pay Dispute Barcelona, April 2026 – The educational landscape in Catalonia is facing a silent but devastating upheaval. As the 2026-2027 school year approaches, the Association of Camps in Catalonia (ACCAC) has sounded a dire…
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🌍 The Results Are In: Meet Your 2026 – 2029 ICF Executive Board! We are thrilled to announce the newly elected leaders who will guide the International Camping Fellowship into our next chapter. Following the certification of our membership vote, the following leaders have been…
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ICF President’s Remarks – March 2026
Dear ICF Family, We are living in a time of transformation—globally, socially, and within our field. And yet, one thing remains constant: the profound role that camps play in shaping resilient, empathetic, and capable young people. This is our shared purpose, and it has never…
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ICF at the 2026 ACA National Conference
Global Connections and Shared Traditions: ICF at the 2026 ACA National Conference The International Camping Fellowship (ICF) was thrilled to bring a global perspective to the 2026 ACA National Conference in San Diego! This year, we moved our home base to the main lobby near…
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Global Partnership Bolsters the Future of the Australian Camping Experience
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Australian Camps Association (ACA) and the International Camping Fellowship (ICF) are proud to announce a new strategic alliance aimed at elevating the standards, reach, and impact of outdoor experiences both in Australia and across the globe. This educational alliance brings together…
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