The 13th International Camping Congress (ICC 2026) will feature a richer program, more diverse content, and deeper exchanges—creating a high-impact, multi-dimensional platform for global camp educators to share insights and foster collaboration.

From professional training and international conferences to cultural experiences, ICC 2026 presents a comprehensive agenda covering pre-congress, main congress, and post-congress activities, ensuring every participant gains knowledge, resources, and lasting friendships.

Main Congress Program Overview (A more detailed schedule will be released and continuously updated.)

【Pre-Congress Activities】 (Optional, October 31 – November 6, 2026)

Pre-congress activities will be held from October 31 to November 6, 2026, including:

ICDC Trainers Course (October 31 – November 6)

ICDC – International Camp Directors Course (November 2 – 6)

Additional warm-up workshops, regional congresses, and optional tours designed to provide participants with extended opportunities for learning and exchange.

【Main Congress】 (November 6 – 10, 2026)

The main congress will take place from November 6 to 10, 2026, featuring a diverse range of activities including welcome ceremonies and grand openings to keynote speeches, plenary sessions, parallel workshops, evening cultural exchanges, networking dinners, signature parades, #ThankstoCamp Campaign, Women in Camp Summit, Youth Summit, ICF Friendship Corners, and ICF Awards—the Congress offers a diverse range of programs to facilitate deep interaction and multi-dimensional engagement. Together, these sessions will foster in-depth interaction, cross-cultural dialogue, and a truly enriching congress experience.

【Post-Congress Activities】 (Optional)

Post-congress activities will include regional congresses and optional tours, designed to extend the outcomes of the congress, deepen participants’ understanding of local culture and the camp education ecosystem, and promote broader international cooperation and resource sharing.

In 2026, let us gather in China to explore the future of camp development and amplify the global voice of camp education!

Registration and further updates will be available continuously via the official website and social media platforms:

ICF Official Website: www.icfconnect.net

ICF Facebook: International Camping Fellowship

ICC 2026 Official Website: www.icc2026china.org

WeChat Official Account: 2026ICF世界营地大会