Lighting the Path to 2026
Lighting the Path to 2026: ICF’s Torchbearer Journey Through China As the global camping community looks toward the 13th International Camping Congress (ICC 2026) in China, two prominent figures in the movement, John (Jorgi) Jorgenson (Past ICF President) and Ruth Feng (ICF Board member &…
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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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ICDC Mongolia 2026
A Century of Camping: ICDC Mongolia 2026 Concludes in Ulaanbaatar The echoes of laughter and the spirit of global collaboration still linger at the International Children’s Complex Nairamdal (ICCN). From April 19–23, 2026, history was made as Mongolia hosted its very first International Camp Directors…
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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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ICDC Australia 2026
RECAP: The 2026 International Camp Directors Course Australia Four Days of Connection and Leadership at Camp Cottermouth The 2026 International Camp Directors Course (ICDC) has officially concluded! From April 14–17, camp leaders from across Australia gathered near Canberra for four days of intensive learning, professional…
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ICDC Canada 2026
Elevate Your Leadership: The International Camp Directors Course (ICDC) is Coming to Manitoba! Are you ready to take your camp management skills to a global level? The Manitoba Camping Association (MCA) is thrilled to host the International Camp Directors Course (ICDC)—an intensive, world-class professional development…
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ICC2026 China ICF Research Forum
ICC2026 China ICF Research Forum Overview The 13th International Camping Congress 2026 Taiwoo, China November 6-10, 2026 Research Forum Monday, November 9, 2026 We are delighted to invite you to submit your research for consideration for a presentation at the ICC2026 ICF Research Forum which…
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2026 Dare to Lead Award Recipients
Celebrating Global Leadership: The 2026 Dare to Lead Award At the International Camping Fellowship (ICF), our mission is to foster a global community of camp professionals who share a commitment to the transformative power of the camp experience. Central to that mission is the advancement…
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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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