January 22-26, 2024
Registration deadline is January 5 (Deadline Extended to January 9)
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The International Camp Directors Course (ICDC) has been developed as a professional development course for camp managers, directors and operators. It is equally valuable for any experienced camp staff professional.
This intensive five day course addresses all aspects of Camp Management in an interactive exchange environment with other members of the camping and outdoor community and builds on skills and learning of both faculty and participants.
The curriculum was originally developed by a team of camp professionals in North America but has been expanded to encompass the broadest range of camping and outdoor experiences in all countries. The curriculum has been reviewed and revised over the years and, in some cases, has also been adapted to local, national or regional situations and standards, making it a valuable professional development tool for local needs and a bridge to camping at the international level.
All courses are approved and administered by the International Camping Fellowship (ICF) using both local and international ICDC Trainers.
Course Goals
Goal 1 – To present the basics of camp management in the core areas of the organized body of knowledge
Goal 2 – To expand their network of peers and develop a community of professionals in a “camp like” atmosphere
Goal 3 – To provide an introduction to self-directed learning and the participants’ role in their own professional development process
The course curriculum includes a broad range of camp management topics.
Course Contents: (subject to change)
Vision and camp business sustainability
Accommodation – fire systems and essential services
Grounds management- arborists and grounds risk assessments
Catering commercial kitchens standards – food handling and kitchen regulations
Activities – Activity Standards (aquatic, ropes, cycle, ratios, qualifications, equipment, logging, reporting, checking, maintaining, briefing, debriefing, risk assessments, etc.)
Work place agreements and HR requirements
Buildings and asset standards
Manage the ins and outs
Look after the client
Participant outcomes
Plus more
Lead Trainers for the ICDC: Jared Clarke (MCA President and Executive Director, Calvary Temple Camp) and Kim Scherger (MCA Executive Director)
Cost: $950
MCA accredited member camps: special discounted rate: $750*
Includes: accommodations, meals, course training and material
*if you are struggling with the cost, connect with Kim kimscherger@manitobacamping.ca or C: 204.979.1749
An excellent educational tool for those directors who are new to running camp in the last few years. The MCA highly recommends this course. Open to directors/managers outside Manitoba as well - please share with anyone you know who might benefit from this course.
