ICF- “Bringing Together A World of Outdoor Experience”
Connecting Camp Education Professionals From Over 100 Countries

The International Camping Fellowship is a worldwide assembly of camp and camp education professionals who share their enthusiasm, knowledge and commitment to the camp and outdoor experience. ICF was founded in 1987 by an inspirational group of camp professionals with the vision of “a better world through outdoor experience.” ICF welcomes all who wish to foster international understanding, global education and youth development through the organized camp experience.

ICF- “Bringing Together A World of Outdoor Experience”

ICF was founded in 1987 by an inspirational group of camp professionals with the vision of “a better world through outdoor experience.

International
Camping Congress

In the spirit of ‘bringing together’, the International Camping Fellowship supports the creation and delivery of an Internatıonal Camping Congress (ICC) every third year. These events, in locations around the world, serve several key aims.

ICC Aims;
To provide a venue and opportunity for camp education professionals, students, and friends of camping to meet, network, discuss and exchange views.
To provide education in current trends and training on camping practices, of interest to an international audience, and applicable in all regions.
To showcase the camp experience and culture as they are expressed in the host country.

ICF Programs

ICF Academy

Open to your ideas! ICF Academy is series of free online/live educational workshops designed to inform and support the international camping community. The more we learn from each other the better we can support one another! Each episode is different with several formats including: Webinars with facilitation from presenters, topical workshops, roundtable discussions and camp virtual tours. Please join us and spread the word!

ICF – International Camping Congress

The International Camping Fellowship is preparing a rich and extensive program to showcase the vibrant and dynamic growth in camp education taking place in the world. The program will include Research Forum, Study Tours, continuous keynote speakers and a wide variety of workshops.

International Camp Directors Course

The International Camp Directors Course (ICDC) has been developed as a professional development course for camp managers, directors and operators. The intensive four-day course is conducted in a camp-like community experience with sessions during the day and in the evenings. Participants should be open minded and take advantage of opportunities to explore different options.

NEWS

S5E4: How to host a WICS pop-up event

How to host a WICS pop-up event February 25, 2025 Session description: Join the ICF Academy and Women in Camp team on February 25th at 8am (Eastern) for a webinar that brings the powerful message of the Women in Camp Summit to the worldwide community…

Mongolia’s Voice Heard: Delegates Drive Global Camp Connections at ACA Conference

The 2025 ACA National Conference, held from February 18–21 in Dallas, TX, was a resounding success for the nine Mongolian delegates representing organizations like the National Association of Mongolia, International Children’s Complex Nairamdal, Nairamdal-2, Nairamdaliin Erdenes Camp, Sansar International Children’s Camp, and Dream Camp. Their participation showcased Mongolia’s growing role in the global camp community…

ICF President’s Remarks – Jan/Feb 2025

Dear ICF Community, As we step into the new year, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each of you. The beginning of the year is a time of renewal, planning, and looking ahead to the exciting opportunities that await…