The 2017 China Camp Industry Development Forum Concluded Successfully

2017China Camp Industry Development Forum6Month5in Wuhu, Anhui concluded successfully. The two-day forum was guided by the International Exchange and Management Center of the China Overseas-Educated Scholars Development Foundation, and organized by the Innovation-Driven Education Technology Research Institute(IRIET), the China Smart Camps Alliance, and the China University Sports Network(CUSN). It was co-hosted by the Experiential Education Research Center of Anhui Polytechnic University, the Outdoor Education Research Center of Anhui Normal University, the Camp Education Research Center of Anqing Normal University, and the China Sports Qihang (Beijing) Sports Culture Development Center. In addition, the forum received strong support and co-organization from well-known industry media: Lvye.com, CampEducation.com.cn,21Century RV Network, and China RV Network.

This forum pioneered a new model of “indoor lectures+outdoor classrooms,” which was refreshing and truly embodied the core essence of camp education.

It is reported that after careful research and pre-forum surveys, the organizing committee broke through the traditional “indoor-only” format by integrating camp characteristics to implement a new model of “theory+practice=camp forum,” turning the camp itself into a classroom and making the forum an educational experience.

At “Camphor Camp,” there were no projectors, noPPT— participants didn’t have to sit formally either, just enjoy the “new camp experience.” At “Metasequoia Camp,” led by teacher Nan Chenfeng, everyone sat in a circle, introduced themselves, greeted one another, and warmed up with games. Laughter filled the “venue,” creating a uniquely engaging “forum” scene. Practical teaching experiences such as jungle trekking and live-actionCSrole-play left everyone eager for more.

   Educators experiencing camp courses

    All participants agreed that this forum was not only a learning conference but also an experiential and inspirational gathering, and even more so, a hands-on camp education workshop.

The forum covered various aspects including camp education, camp management, and camp operations. Dr. Xue Baohong from Anhui Polytechnic University, drawing on years of teaching practice and research, systematically elaborated on the development trends of China’s camp industry. Sun Xiaodong, head of the Comprehensive Department at the Shandong Youth Quality Education Center, focused on the challenges and issues in camp management based on years of management experience. He Li, chairperson of Jiangsu Zhumen International Leisure Camping Resort, and Sha, general manager of Huangshan Huayuan Travel Agency, shared their respective business philosophies on “sports culture towns10Years of teaching practice and research findings provided a systematic exposition of the development trends of China's camp industry. Sun Xiaodong, head of the Comprehensive Department at the Shandong Provincial Youth Quality Education Center, focused on explaining the challenges and issues in camp management based on years of hands-on administrative experience. He Li, chairperson of Jiangsu Zhumen International Leisure Camping Resort, and Sha, general manager of Huangshan Huayuan Travel Agency, respectively discussed the topic of “sports culture towns.”+internet” and “study tours in Huizhou.”

   Dr. Xue Baohong's speech

  Speech by Minister Sun Xiaodong

  Speech by Chairperson He Li

   Presentation by General Manager Sha Qinghua

During the forum, attendees also witnessed the establishment of the “Camp Education Academy.” It is reported that the academy was jointly initiated by the Experiential Education Research Center of Anhui Polytechnic University and the Innovation-Driven Education Technology Research Institute, among others.

China Camp Equipment/Facilities2016-2017Top Ten Brands of the Year Awards was also one of the highlights of the forum. Brands such as Li-Ning, Snowwolf, Tianlun Tian, Ironman, Luk, Trek, Meizhong RV,yeso, Ailuge, and Brother Jiedeng were among the approved nominees for the18stood out among a number of brands to claim the championship. It is understood that this is the first time such an evaluation has been conducted domestically, and the on-site voting is also an unprecedented move.

According to information from the forum organizing committee, after the event, they will actively gather opinions from all parties, listen to suggestions, continuously optimize the “forum model,” and further advance “industry segmentation,” making the “China Camping Industry Forum” a chain that runs through the entire industry, and building an indispensable and highly influential service platform for the development of China’s camping industry.

For details about the forum, please visit the official website:www.iriet.cnFor opinions and suggestions regarding the forum, as well as matters related to cooperation and registration for the next forum:

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