Summer Camps in China: Current Status and Challenges in AI Era
ICF Academy S6E5 Summer Camps in China: Current Status and Challenges in AI Era March 17, 2026 @8am ET Facilitator: Gabrielle Raill Featured Panelists: Robert (Fangyang) Qian, John (Jorgi) Jorgenson Session Description Join us for an in-depth exploration of the rapidly evolving summer camp industry…
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S6E3: Leading Under Pressure: A Global Masterclass in Crisis Management
S6E3: Leading Under Pressure: A Global Masterclass in Crisis Management January 27, 2026 @8am ET Email info@icfconnect.net for the zoom link to this session Description: How do you lead when the unexpected strikes? Join us for an exclusive look behind the curtain at how camp…
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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 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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ICF Academy Season 6: A New Season of Learning Begins in October
The ICF Academy is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Season 6, with the first episode set to air on October 21, 2025. This season continues our mission to support and inform the international camping community through free, high-quality educational workshops. Since…
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S5 E5: International Perspectives on Summer Camp Best Practices
International Perspectives on Summer Camp Best Practices: Q&A Panel March 18, 2025 Session description: A great summer camp is more than just activities—it’s an experience shaped by a clear mission, strong leadership, and a commitment to youth development. Join industry experts from the ICF community…
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S5E3: Effective Camp Staff Recruitment
Finding the Right Fit: Effective Camp Staff Recruitment January 21, 2025 Session description: Recruiting the right staff is critical to delivering a safe, engaging, and memorable Camp experience. Learn how to define the ideal candidate profile, utilize recruitment tools and create an engaging hiring process…
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S5E2: You Asked, We Answered
You Asked, We Answered: 5 burning questions, 16 camp pros, 80 answers November 26, 2024 Session description Join us for Season 5, Episode 2 of ICF Academy, where we pose five burning questions to 16 seasoned camp professionals, uncovering 80 insightful answers! This info-packed session promises a wealth of knowledge, and…
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S5 E1: Stop, Start, Continue: Summer Recap for 2024
Stop, Start, Continue: Summer Recap for 2024 October 22, 2024 Session description In this kickoff episode of Season 5, we reflect on the highlights and challenges of summer at camp. Let’s debrief the highs and lows of summer camp and how we can use those…
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ICF Academy S4 E5: ICF Camp Study Tours – English Summer S.A. in Spain
ICF Academy S4 E5: ICF Camp Study Tours – English Summer S.A. in Spain May 21, 2024 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…
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