Homepage / 2019

2019

DATE	INFO	PHOTO
23-25 January, 2019	Ontario Camps Association Annual Conference The Ontario Camps Association Conference already has a huge turnout/registration! Here’s the OCA Connects conference website: https://events.ontariocamps.ca/ It is also the 25^th anniversary of KUMBAYAH (3^rd International Camping Congress in Toronto in 1994 and there will be a number of special touches next month at the Conference: Mike Pearse leading a Keynote Sing Song in honour of Jack; the opening session, Grand Rendezvous, carries the same name as the opening afternoon in 1994 and Jane & Jorgi will be co-hosting the Closing Banquet). Also, we’re excited to have an international delegate reception on the opening night for all of our ICF friends from around the world and here at home in Canada! https://events.ontariocamps.ca/
28 January - 8 February, 2019	SCampCon - FREE online camp conference The one and only online summer camp conference. Workshops on programming, youth development, administration, marketing and staff. Over 40 summer camp experts and other professionals are sharing their insights and knowledge on a variety of topics. You’ll come away with ideas and actionable steps to make your 2019 summer the best one yet! Summer Camp Con was created out of the desire to provide a learning experience for camp professionals who may not have the budget to attend a live conference. It was also created to be a global event, to allow camp professionals from other countries to speak, and to be a learning event that everyone, no matter where they live, can attend. We have a few speakers from outside of North America, and we hope that we’ll have attendees from around the globe as well. Are you in? Register here, it's free!
16 February, 2019	TAC 2019! The TAC is the event of the year made by camps for camps, where staff, counselors, coordinators and directors of camps from Mexico and other countries meet to share experiences and knowledge, making this community stronger and bringing the industry together. Organized camps towards professionalization. In addition to an excellent environment to proudly wear the shirt of your camp. This year the organizing camp is ¡Quinta Camp! in San Luis Potosi. International speakers are always welcome! More info here!
17-19 February, 2019	International Camping Fellowship Pre-Conference Camp Tour (ICF) This tour of Nashville-area youth programs and camps is open to everyone and will include, in addition to sightseeing, facilitated discussions of camp and youth programs in the US and around the world. Special activities and meals are planned to represent local culture and foods. Fee of $200 includes transportation, program fees, snacks, and four meals, but does not include hotel. The tour will be based at a hotel near the Nashville Airport, to be announced by early fall, with transportation to the scheduled sites, returning to the tour hotel each evening. On Feb. 19, participants will be transported to the conference hotel for the ACA Conference. Contact Linda Pulliam lgpulliam@gmail.com, for additional information. Itinerary will be posted in late fall. Registration Fee: $200 *If attending the ICF Kindred only — a $15 processing fee will be added to the registration cost.* Register through ACA For more information, contact Linda Pulliam lgpulliam@gmail.com, 919-603-0317
19-22 February, 2019	ACA, 2019 National Conference, Nashville Four-plus packed days of quality education, social and issues-based networking, professional trade-show access and special events are designed to boost your professional development. Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conference Center 2800 Opryland Dr Nashville TN For more info click here!
22 - 24 April, 2019	ICDC Academic Forum Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou, China The International Camp Director Course (ICDC), aims to promote camps for more professional and standardized camps for global camp educators by cultivating camp directors. Up to now, there have been more than 30 ICDC sessions, 5 of which took place in China. The number of Chinese alumni who have achieved professional improvement through the ICDC is almost 200 people. The ICDC Academic Forum will explore how ICDC courses can guide Chinese practice in conjunction with Chinese practices and local case studies. For more info and registrations click here! Info in English here!
27-29 April, 2019	6^th All-Russian Perm meeting - "Counselors' circle", City of Perm April 27^th to April 29^th (Arrivals April 26^th and departures April 30^th) This meeting focuses on the professional communication of counselors, the growth of their skills and competences that influence the progress of a camper. It aims to provide better training of counselors for the new summer season. There will be workshops, discussions and master classes for more than 350 participants from different regions of Russia. International counselors and camp organizers are invited to participate in the Meeting. Please email your applications until April 8, 2021 to: sdoperm@mail.ru All announcements of the forthcoming events of the "Counselors' circle" will be placed in the channel of the Telegram network application https://t.me/vkrug2018 as well as in WhatsApp application +79128821394 in the Perm krug group. Participation in the Meeting events, bus transfer from the Perm airport to the New Generation camp, food and accommodation inside the camp is provided to the participants free of charge. There is only an organizational fee of 1,200 rubles per participant. There will be translation provided. The meeting is organized for the sixth time in the camp "New Generation" (Perm, Russia). The organizers of the meeting are the Perm regional office of interregional public organization "Assistance to Children's Recreation" and the camp "New Generation". The meeting will be held with assistance of a grant of the President of the Russian Federation for the civil society development provided by the Fund of presidential grants. In 2019 the program of the Meeting will be divided into blocks: the Counselor 1.0 (for counselors with experience less than 2 years), the Counselor 2.0 (for counselors with experience more than 2 years), the platform for the senior counselors and heads of programs.
27-28 June, 2019	Australian Camps Association National Conference - 'Telling Our Story' The Australian Camps Association is delighted to be able to announce the venue and dates for what promises to be a truly innovative and exciting program. The venue will be ACA members Oaks Oasis Resort in Caloundra, Qld and the dates will be Thursday 27th to Friday 28th June 2019. These dates will lead into both the Queensland and Victorian term 2 school holidays, so perhaps this will be an opportunity for some members and their families to stay on and enjoy some of the Sunshine Coast's gorgeous winter sunshine post conference. The Conference theme will be 'Telling Our Story' - so important considering that we often find that while the media is happy to report on negative issues to do with the outdoors, it seems far harder to generate airspace focusing on the many positives of the led outdoor experience. The Australian Camps Association has supported considerable research over recent years that can confirm the educational, social, physical and mental health benefits of what we do in our camps and businesses. The 2019 National Conference will present the results of this research, together with a range of other inspiring sessions that will enable our sector to strongly express the value of the camps and the outdoor activities sector - to the general public, state and federal government, fundraisers, grant writers, schools and potential new business streams. Event Program: https://auscamps.asn.au/events/2019-national-conference/program. Event Web: https://auscamps.asn.au/events/2019-national-conference Video Invite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-bXJ7RnFog
17-21 October, 2019	ICF Asia Oceania Camping Congress, Malaysia Where: Kuala Lumpur When: October 17-21, 2019 Early Bird registration discounts until December 31st 2018! You may pay and register online here OR Just complete this form and email it or fax it along with the payment receipt to registration@aocc2019.com or Fax: +603 21784858 Also: Call for presenters: All submission must be sent to us no later than 30th November 2018, and an announcement on confirmation will be made no later than 25th February 2019, if not earlier. For more info go to the congress website!
4-6 November, 2019	WOMEN IN CAMP SUMMIT THE professional development event designed for the female camp pro. Monday, November 4 - Wednesday November 6 , 2019 \| Pheasant Run Resort, St Charles, IL, USA. This event is open to all who identify as a woman and open to women camp pros from everywhere! ACA or ICF Membership is not required. Topics may include the following: Negotiation Being Young and In Charge Work/Life Balance Smart Financial Management the Female Executive Productivity Hacks Workplace Harassment Safe Brave Spaces Power and Privilege ( official session list coming soon) This Summit will Feature: Facilitated discussoins Mentor/Mentee opportunities Brave spaces for sharing Contact time with industry leaders Time to refresh and rejuvenate The co-hosts from the Camp Code Podcast A core group of rad #ladycamppros Registration information
18-24 November, 2019	SCampCon - online camp conference The one and only online summer camp conference. Workshops on programming, youth development, administration, marketing and staff. Over 40 summer camp experts and other professionals are sharing their insights and knowledge on a variety of topics. Summer Camp Con was created out of the desire to provide a learning experience for camp professionals who may not have the budget to attend a live conference. It was also created to be a global event, to allow camp professionals from other countries to speak, and to be a learning event that everyone, no matter where they live, can attend. Are you in? SummerCampCon.com