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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ICF Academy S4 E4: 12 Strategies for Camp Staff Recruitment & Retention
ICF Academy S4 E4: 12 Strategies for Camp Staff Recruitment & Retention March 19, 2024 Session description: 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…
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ICF Academy S4 E3: Camp Staff Training Ideas
ICF Academy S4 E3: Camp Staff Training Ideas December 12, 2023 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…
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ICF Academy S4 E2: The Role of Camps in Green Education
December 12, 2023 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. Speakers Kiky Amirullah (Green Camp Bali, ICF Ambassador, Indonesia) Danny Sudman (Executive Director &…
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ICF Academy S4 E1: Lessons Learned from ICC2023
November 21, 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…
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ICF Academy S3 E4: Staff Training and All Camp Games: a report
February 28 @8am EST This 2 in 1 session showcases the latest thinking about staff training (to help you review your plans and launch new ideas) and introduces you to the magic of all camp games (to build community spirit) Beth Allison, After 42 years in…
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