Torchbearer Relay Stop #5: Yulin, Guangxi Province
As the global camping community counts down to the 13th International Camping Congress (ICC2026) this November in Thaiwoo, China, the spirit of collaboration is already on the move. In the months leading up to this landmark event, past ICF President John Jorgenson is traveling across…
Read MoreTorchbearer Relay Stop #4: Chengdu, Sichuan Province
As the global camping community counts down to the 13th International Camping Congress (ICC2026) this November in Thaiwoo, China, the spirit of collaboration is already on the move. In the months leading up to this landmark event, past ICF President John Jorgenson is traveling across…
Read MoreTorchbearer Relay Stop #3: Yulin, Shaanxi Province
As the global camping community counts down to the 13th International Camping Congress (ICC2026) this November in Thaiwoo, China, the spirit of collaboration is already on the move. In the months leading up to this landmark event, past ICF President John Jorgenson is traveling across…
Read MoreTorchbearer Relay Stop #2: Guangdong Province
As the global camping community counts down to the 13th International Camping Congress (ICC2026) this November in Thaiwoo, China, the spirit of collaboration is already on the move. In the months leading up to this landmark event, past ICF President John Jorgenson is traveling across…
Read MoreTorchbearer Relay Stop #1: Anhui Province
As the global camping community counts down to the 13th International Camping Congress (ICC2026) this November in Thaiwoo, China, the spirit of collaboration is already on the move. In the months leading up to this landmark event, past ICF President John Jorgenson is traveling across…
Read Moreun Canadien errant (A wandering Canadian)
John Jorgenson in China, May 2026 – 1 Un Canadien errant During the month of May I have been un Canadien errant (A wandering Canadian). Un Canadien errant is a traditional Canadian folk song about a person far from home travelling in a foreign land….
Read MoreLighting 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 &…
Read MoreICC2026 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…
Read MoreICF Board Heads to China for Packed November Agenda
The International Camping Fellowship (ICF) is preparing for a pivotal trip to China this November, where the Board of Directors will hold its annual in-person meeting. The agenda is full, combining crucial governance discussions with high-profile industry events, including a major forum and the International…
Read MoreICC 2026 Torchbearer Program
Ignite the Spirit: The Campfire Relay – ICC 2026 Torchbearer Program The concept of the “Campfire” holds a cherished place in the world of camp education, symbolizing friendship, sharing, and unity. It is a cultural totem embodying the shared values of camp educators globally, perfectly…
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