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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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 Academy S6E1 – Key Takeaways from the Australian Camps Association Conference
Global Learnings: Key Takeaways from the Australian Camps Association Conference October 21/22, 2025 Episode Description We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into the Australian camp scene. This session is a must-attend for anyone interested in global camp trends, operational best practices, and lessons applicable…
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