News from Venezuela
Camps from the Venezuelan Camp Association ran a number of successful programs last December, bringing a “world of outdoor experience” and joy to hundreds of Venezuelan children during the Christmas holidays. After 18+ months of restrictions children in Venezuela have returned to camps at full…
Read MoreICF Academy Surprise Session report
Tuesday December 21, 2021 Now, let’s Talk… Listening to what Gen Z has to say about Camp Gabrielle Raill, Dr. Simon Sambrano and Dr. Gwynn Powell hosted lively breakout rooms to listen and learn from Generation Z … with Gen Z staffers to speak…
Read MoreICF Academy S2 E1: Collaborating with Gen Z report
December 14, 2021 Session Description: Every generation has expressed concerns about the one coming behind it, yet here they come! Generational theory is a helpful tool to understand how people behave, what motivates them, and how to work with them. Join us for this lively discussion that…
Read MoreInside Down Under – Meet Rod Thomson, CEO of ACA AUS
Interview by Joel Thompson, Director at Edutourism Melbourne Pty Ltd, and ICF Board Member Australian Camps Association CEO, Rod Thomson When did you take on the position as CEO and why the Australian Camping Sector? I started the role at the end of June…
Read MoreCamp News from Liberia
It was an exciting moment on Saturday, October 24, 2021, when hundreds of young people gathered at the newly constructed campus to celebrate the rebirth of Camp Kpolopellah. Camp Kpolopellah used to be one of the best campuses to train young people in moral virtues,…
Read MoreNCAM News – National Camping Association of Mongolia
The past year was one of hope and expectation for children and youth of Mongolia. Due to the spread of Covid-19, children’s camps did not operate across the country in 2021. Daily life has slowly returned to normal for many people in Mongolia. In September,…
Read MoreMexican Camp Directors’ Retreat – 2021
This October (11-13 Oct. 2021), 18 camp directors from the Mexican Camp Association had the pleasure to share an incredible experience at Ecoparque del Marques, at Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo. Ecoparque del Marques welcomed them with wonderful prepared activities and games that combined perfectly with…
Read MoreICF President’s Remarks – November 2021
Dear ICF Family, We are almost at the end of another year. 2022 is around the corner. I believe that 2022 will arrive with health and good feelings. The current ICF Board has completed its first year. It has not been an easy year. We…
Read MoreNews from ASOVENCAMP – Venezuela
After a year of uncertainty and adaptation to the new reality due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Venezuelan Camp Association (ASOVENCAMP) and its members, assumed the challenge of opening their doors again to bring joy and magic to children who need it today more…
Read MoreDouble Reduction policy and Camp Education in China
Under the “双减 – Double Reduction” policy, how does Subject Training transform to Camp Education? Originally published on WeChat, by author Xiaofang Camp Instructor on August 26, 2021 In recent times, due to the impact of the “double reduction” policy, I have received a…
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