Bringing Together a World of Outdoor Experience
International Camping Congress — Save the Date! October 4-8, 2023
ICF is proud to announce the launch of the XII International Camping Congress in October 4-8, 2023.
The Congress takes place in the beautiful and historic city of Tarragona, Catalunya just one hour south of Barcelona along the eastern coast of Spain. In addition to the tradition of excellent educational offerings and networking opportunities of the International Camping Congress, ICC 2023 presents the best in hospitality, food and tourism.
The theme “Fem Pinya — Come Together to Rise Higher” reflects the UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage of human towers. It also points to a bright future for professional camps around the world.
The Congress website is being updated and soon the registration fees will be announced. Don’t miss the early bird!
ICF President’s Remarks
Dear ICF Family,
It is such a pleasure to hear news from all over the world that in allmost all countries, camps are opening.
Even though in many countries there was a shorter time than previous years for marketing and registrations, it will definately be a better year than 2021. The Camp community has survived in the last 2 years and this short time is something we can get over by working hard.
Continue reading the ICF President’s Remarks here.
INSIDE ICF
International Camp Directors Course: 30 September – 4 October 2023 in Tarragona, Spain
The International Camp Directors Course (ICDC) has been developed as a professional development course for camp managers, directors and operators and other experienced camp staff professionals in administrative roles.
All courses are approved and administered by the International Camping Fellowship (ICF) using both local and international ICDC certified trainers.
The International Camp Directors Courses will be held prior to ICC 2023 in 2 languages: Spanish and English.
A train-the-trainer course will be offered as well from September 29 to October 4. More info here!
ICF Academy S2 E4: ICF Camp Study Tours in Greece — report
Join John (Jorgi) Jorgenson as he meets Alexia Sideri, the owner and director of Delphicamp in Greece, to take a tour of camp.
We will look behind the program successes and learn about all aspects of the Delphicamp operation – from history to administration, services to operations, camp operations in Greece and more. Learn how your camp can join the ICF Camp Study Tour Program and be featured in future episodes.
Find the session video recording below:
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ICF Business Affiliates — Juvigo
ICF proudly presents its newest Business Affiliate, Juvigo.
Juvigo is an online platform specialized in summer camps for children and young people. It is a booking platform for summer camps, language trips and youth travel, that specialises mainly in Europe.
Please support our business affiliates, as they support us https://juvigo.es
More information about the business affiliate program here.
ICF Business Affiliates — Viristar
Viristar provides consulting and training services to camp, travel, and experiential programs world-wide. Viristar has provided its acclaimed risk management trainings for camp and outdoor adventure professionals in 40 countries on six continents, and offers risk management reviews and program design services for outdoor and camp programs world-wide.Viristar is offering ICF members comprehensive, four-week trainings at a special discount rate. Every course also offers support to ICF as well as the ICF member.
Click here to access Viristar training discount!
ASSOCIATION NETWORK NEWS
Positive Start Camps and Experiences
The Victorian Government is acting to re-engage primary and secondary students and to boost their physical and emotional health and wellbeing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Students who attend a government or low-fee non-government school will get more opportunities to attend camps, swimming programs, sports programs and cultural experiences in 2022.
With the free Positive Start in 2022 program, Victorian students can be more active, reconnect with friends and find inspiration in new and exciting places.
Read more here.
Australia: ICDC in July 2022
The International Camp Directors Course will be held from Sunday 3rd to Wednesday 6th July 2022 at Lilydale Lakeside Conference and Events Centre, VIC, Australia.
More information and registrations here.
Camp Counts 2022 by ACA US
CampCounts 2021 is the latest iteration of ACA’s annual business and industry research survey, which aims to support camp professionals in their operational decision-making and to support ACA’s advocacy efforts.
Read more about it here.
Camp Study Trip to Mexico
An educational camp tour took place in Mexico from February 15th to 20th, 2022. Its participants were the representatives of the Russian tourism industry, private camp directors, and a delegation of the Russian Children’s Centre «Orlyonok».
Read more about it here.
ICF WORLD NEWS
New guidelines to improve safety of all outdoor learning activities | Video
A national benchmark for outdoor and adventure education is in the works as stakeholders look to improve the quality and safety of such activities in Singapore. Tan Si Hui with more.
Singapore Is Developing National Standard for Outdoor and Adventure Education Safety & Quality. More here.
Steering Committee of Camping Association of Hong Kong, China (New term, 2022-24)
Chairperson: Edmond Yu
Internal Vice-Chairperson: Joyce Kwok from Po Leung Kuk External Vice-Chairperson and ICF Hong Kong Ambassador: Irene Liu from Chinese YMCA Hong Kong
Facilitator Skills: How to Keep Your Group’s Attention
Here is a video from ICF member Mark Collard on how to keep your group’s attention:
EVENTS
International Camping Congress. Save the Date! October 4-8, 2023
ICF is proud to announce the launch of the XII International Camping Congress.
ICC 2023 is scheduled to take place October 4-8, 2023 in beautiful Tarragona, Spain.
The theme “Fem Pinya — Come Together to Rise Higher” reflects the UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage of human towers. It also points to a bright future for professional camps around the world.
The Congress website is being updated and soon the registration fees will be announced. Don’t miss the early bird!
5-Minute Fridays
5-Minute Fridays is a new online Camp Director training from Go Camp Pro, providing a 5-minute burst of wonderful Camp-Pros-know-how.
8 different camp professionals.
ICF is proud to acknowledge that John (Jorgi) Jorgenson is one of the talented presenters. Learn more here.
Please continue to support ICF by renewing your membership in www.myicfconnect.net!