News from Pete Griffiths – CEO-Australia Camps Association
With the COVID-19 pandemic beginning to show signs of abating, the time has come to plan for a possible resumption of camps, hopefully later this year (see hashtag below!). Camps really do offer the most effective way to re-integrate students back into schools and normality,…
Read MoreBuilding a Board – Member at Large results
ICF is pleased to announce and present the final additions to the ICF Advisory Board (October 2020-October 2023). These people have been elected or appointed into their positions by the ICF Ambassadors and the Elected Board as per Step Three and Step Four of “Steps…
Read MoreRussia Update – CHILDREN’S CAMPS ASK FOR HELP – CoVID-19 Support
Profit + Travel by: Anna Scherbina If the summer is “cancelled,” bankruptcies cannot be avoided. April 20, 2020 The Union of Organizers of Children’s Active Tourism (SODAT) together with other specialized organizations is preparing an appeal to the Prime Minister with a request to support…
Read MoreSpain Update – Association of Homes Colleges of Catalonia – Letter to Members – CoVID-19
The ACCAC (Association of Homes and Colleges of Catalonia) connects schools, teachers, camps, education centres and camp professionals in Catalonia. The ACCAC website provides both statements and insights into a vibrant school/camp and summer camp environment in the region of Spain. The following is a…
Read MoreSpain Update – There are no clear predictions for the summer season campaign at this time – CoVID-19 Update
During Monday, April 20, we have maintained several contacts and have obtained some information about the educational services, in relation to the compensations for the school canteens of the public network and the campaign of leisure activities that has been hinted from the government. We…
Read MoreRussian Camps Appeal to Government – Update
This update is on the current state of affairs and represents the response from the Russian Government in regards to supporting Camps from CoVID-19. The following update has been provided by Valery Dolgikh, ICF Russia Ambassador and the report was filed on April 18, 2020….
Read MoreCanadian Camping Association – CoVID-19 Business Resource Tool
The Canadian Camping Association, in partnership with Go Camp Pro and Concept Citron, and written by Jane McCutcheon, recently released a business resource tool to help the provincial camping associations and their camps through the current pandemic. The tools offer guidance, questions and directions for…
Read MoreICF – Index of Resources addressing CoVID-19 and Camps
Fellow Camp Professional, In the current turmoil of health and financial issues affecting us all ICF is eager to play its part in bringing together the various camp resources to the world of camp education. As with all things, ICF has no desire to do…
Read MoreRussian Camps Appeal to Government Requesting Support amid CoVID-19 Crisis
The community of overnight camps in Russia gathered to make a joint appeal directly to the government for relief and assistance amid the CoVID-19 crisis. This letter outlines some critical steps that can support the survival of camps that are already heavily challenged. The following…
Read MoreICF Board Appointed Positions – 2020
ICF is pleased to announce and present the following ICF members who will join the ICF Advisory Board in the year ahead. These people have been appointed into their positions by the Elected Board as per Step Two of “Steps to Building a Board”. Step…
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