National Outdoor Education Conference 2025 – Singapore
The National Outdoor Education Conference, held on April 17, 2025, at Raffles Institution, marked a significant step in professionalizing Singapore’s Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE) sector. The event featured the launch of the Singapore Standard for OAE Activities, accompanied by workshops designed to deepen understanding of…
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Mongolia Prioritizes Camp Development Following National Discussion
The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection of Mongolia, in collaboration with the National Camping Association of Mongolia, recently convened a national discussion focused on “Policy and Structural Reform for the Development of Camps in Mongolia.” The event drew significant participation, with representatives from…
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ICF President’s Remarks – April 2025
Dear ICF Friends, Summer is just around the corner, and we can already feel the excitement in the air. As camps across the globe prepare to open their gates, I want to send my warmest wishes to each of you and your teams. May this…
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ICDC Chengdu China 2025
ICDC Headlines Landmark Dual-Certification Camp Director Course in Chengdu, March 2025 In March 24-27, 2025, Chengdu hosted a groundbreaking “Dual-Certificate Camp Director Course,” featuring the prestigious ICDC International Camp Director Course, in collaboration with the Chinese Mountaineering Association. This unique event, alongside the “2025 National…
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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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S5E4: How to host a WICS pop-up event
How to host a WICS pop-up event February 25, 2025 Session description: Join the ICF Academy and Women in Camp team on February 25th at 8am (Eastern) for a webinar that brings the powerful message of the Women in Camp Summit to the worldwide community…
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Mongolia’s Voice Heard: Delegates Drive Global Camp Connections at ACA Conference
The 2025 ACA National Conference, held from February 18–21 in Dallas, TX, was a resounding success for the nine Mongolian delegates representing organizations like the National Association of Mongolia, International Children’s Complex Nairamdal, Nairamdal-2, Nairamdaliin Erdenes Camp, Sansar International Children’s Camp, and Dream Camp. Their participation showcased Mongolia’s growing role in the global camp community…
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ICF President’s Remarks – Jan/Feb 2025
Dear ICF Community, As we step into the new year, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each of you. The beginning of the year is a time of renewal, planning, and looking ahead to the exciting opportunities that await…
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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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ICF President’s Remarks – December 2024
Dear ICF Members, As the year draws to a close, I want to take this moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved together in 2024 and share my hopes as we step into 2025. This year has been an inspiring journey for the ICF community….
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