ICF Academy Season 4

Schedule for Season 4:

Episode Date Topic Speaker(s)
S4 E1 Nov 21, 2023

8:00 am EST

Let’s Talk ICC 2023!

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Join us to celebrate the learning and fellowship of ICC 2023 in Spain!

If you missed it, here is your chance to see Congress session highlights! If you were there, here is your chance to reflect on the educational content as well as share your own insights and experiences.

This session shares the main elements from several sessions. Breakout rooms to discuss content application and networking!

Spotlight: #ThanksToCamp
  • Amanda Pardue Barrot – Pedagogical Director, American Village Camps in France
  • David Strickland – Executive Officer, Sport and Recreation Camps – Australia
  • Gwynn Powell – Clemson University – USA
  • Jeff Bradshaw – Founding Director/CEO Camp Wenona – Canada
  • Jennifer (JJ) Jupp – Sr. Director of Experience – Canada
  • Kiki Resky Amirullah – Camp Director of Green Camp Bali – Green School Bali – Indonesia
  • Luis Rivero – Staff and Project Director La Llanada Internacional – Venezuela
  • Oscar Bücheler de Pavía – Director & Founder of Cetia Ti Campamentos – Mexico
  • Thomas Appleyard – Camp Consultant – Canada
  • Tom Rosenberg – President/CEO American Camp Association
  • Vivian Zhao – Founder/CEO of Naturejoy – China
S4 E2 Dec 12, 2023

8:00 am EST

The Role of Camps in Green Education

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.

Spotlight: Women In Camp (WIC)
  • Kiki Amirullah (Green Camp Bali, ICF Ambassador, Indonesia)
  • Joel Thompson (Island Energy, ICF Board Member, Australia)
  • Danny Sudman (greencamps.org)
  • Brendan Smith (YMCA Victoria, ICF Ambassador, Australia)
  • Dan Kasnick (D & D camp, Peru)
S4 E3 Jan 23, 2024

Camp Staff Training Ideas

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 training sessions, and building a strong team culture. Whether you’re a seasoned camp director or a new staff member, you won’t want to miss this informative and interactive discussion. Tune in and get ready to take your camp staff training to the next level!
  • Simón Sambrano P-G – Iguanas Outdoor Education – Venezuela

Topic: Gen Z and power transition. Evolving structures to effectively work with a new generation of leaders

  • Tomás López V. – Campamento Esperanza – México

Topic: I hear u, I see u, I’m here: Socioemotional management for staff at camp

  • Alexandra Borja & Cristian Díaz Gifra – La Granja Ability Training Center – Spain

Topic: Emotional Autonomy. La Granja Method and the 5 emotional competencies
S4 E4 March 19, 2024

 

8am EST

12 Strategies for Staff Recruitment and Retention

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming seminar on 12 Strategies for Staff Recruitment and Retention. This event will provide valuable insights and practical tips for camps looking to enhance their recruitment and retention processes. Our speakers will share their knowledge and experiences, offering strategies that are proven to attract and retain top talent in today’s competitive market. Join us for an engaging and informative session that will help you build a strong and motivated team. Mark your calendars and reserve your spot today for this must-attend seminar.

SPOTLIGHT: ICF Awards
  • Staff Recruitment: Pinar O’Connor & Luciana (Lucy) Contreras
  • Engage Returning Staff: Andrea Veloz & Maria Fernanda (Mafe) Diaz Rincon
  • Sign Up and Stick: Build Buy in With New Staff: Jay Royce Mabwe & Nika Ackenbom
S4 E5 May 21, 2024

8am EST

ICF Study Tour of English Summer (Spain)

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Join us to meet Carolina Fleix-Wright, the co-owner and director of English Summer S.A. camp in Spain and to take a tour of camp. We will look behind the program successes and learn about all aspects of the English Summer S.A. camp operation – from history to administration, services to operations, camp operations in Spain and more. Learn how your camp can join the ICF Camp Study Tour Program and be featured in future episodes.

In the ongoing effort to build a catalog of video tours of ICF camps around the world, we visit some of the host camp(s) of ICC 2023 under the guidance of the directors and ICF Board member Carolina Fleix-Wright. English Summer operates on five sites in the region of Catalonia in Spain and uses a traditional summer camp model to enrich English teaching alongside cultural and character development

Spotlight:

Customer Service with Travis Allison

ICDC (International Camp Directors’ Course)
  • John (Jorgi) Jorgenson
  • Carolina Fleix Wright

At the ICF Academy, we strive to provide high-quality professional content to our partners and community. As a team of volunteers, we appreciate any support we can get to continue our work. If you enjoy our content and want to help us create even more, please consider leaving us a small tip using https://ko-fi.com/icfacademy ! Your contribution will go a long way in helping us reach our goals and make a positive impact in the world. Thank you for your support!

Register for one or all of the above webinars through ICF Connect

How to register:

If you already have an account in ICF Connect:

  1. Log in myicfconnect.net with your existing account (email and password). If you do not remember your password, please use the “forgot password” function.
  2. Go to “events” on the left-hand side menu and select “list events”.
  3. Select one of the webinars and conclude your registration. Note: you must register for each webinar separately.

Note: this is a free event. You need to have at least an Affiliate status in ICF Connect. Affiliate status is at no cost.

Here’s how to get your registration(s) link!

  • You will receive an email that confirms your registration (please check your spam folder and make sure you add the communications@icfconnect.net email to the list with the approved emails).
  • The link for each webinar will be emailed to you one day before each webinar.
  • You are encouraged to share this event with all the camp, outdoor, and recreation professionals you know. Please have in mind that each person should fill out their own registration.

 

If you do not have an account in ICF Connect:

  1. Go to myicfconnect.net
  2. Create an account for yourself as an individual (please use your full name, not your camp’s name)
  3. Activate your account through an activation email (please be sure to check your spam folder)
  4. Login and choose your membership type, when you create your account, you will be automatically given an affiliate membership status.
  5. Note: this is a free event. You need to have at least an Affiliate status in ICF Connect. Affiliate status is at no cost.
  6. Once you are logged in, go to “events” on the left-hand side menu and select “list events”.
  7. Select one of the webinars and conclude your registration. Note: you must register for each webinar separately.

Here’s how to get your registration(s) link!

  • You will receive an email that confirms your registration (please check your spam folder and make sure you add the communications@icfconnect.net email to the list with the approved emails).
  • The link for each webinar will be emailed to you one day before the date of the event.
  • You are encouraged to share this event with all the camp, outdoor, and recreation professionals you know. Please have in mind that each person should fill out their own registration.

 

Register now!