Ready to go: The 2nd China Camping Education Conference is about to kick off

Recently, the China Camping Education Alliance (CCEA), themed “Hello, Camp!” officially announced that the 2nd China Camping Education Conference will be held in Beijing on October 21–22, 2016. After six months of preparation, the conference will gather nearly a thousand domestic and international experts, scholars, and professionals in camping education. At that time, Zhao Wei, Chairperson of the China Camping Education Alliance, will analyze the development direction of camping education and engage in further communication and exchange with participants from both China and abroad; Scott Brody, Board Member of the American Camp Association, will lead an academic discussion on extending the service experience of camping education, inspiring more practitioners to find new methods and pathways; Stephan, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer of DI Association, will deliver a speech on the importance of creativity and teamwork, providing constructive suggestions for building professional teams in domestic camping education.

Innovative and visionary, opening a new authoritative chapter for camping education

The 1st China Camping Education Conference was held in Beijing in 2015, where in-depth discussions took place on how to regulate the development of China’s camping education industry, scientifically and systematically cultivate talent, and support the growth and development of Chinese youth. Compared to the first edition, this year’s China Camping Education Conference will see a comprehensive upgrade in terms of attendance, content, and format. On the day of the event, experts in camping education from 10 countries and regions including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada will attend. In addition to keynote speeches and in-depth discussions by featured speakers, over 60+ cross-industry and industry experts will serve as presenters for the 60 parallel workshops over the two-day event, covering more than 15 different thematic modules. The focus will be on sharing the latest domestic and international academic research findings in camping education, learning about significant achievements in the field globally, discussing how camping education can support the growth and development of youth, and fostering collaboration within the camping education industry. The event will also bridge upstream and downstream sectors across the broader education industry.

The China Camping Education Alliance is further paving the way for the future of camping education in China, progressively and deeply developing a uniquely Chinese approach to camping education. The Alliance has been exploring the path for camping education development in the dark, reflecting amid exploration, and moving forward through contemplation. The Chinese camping education industry looks forward to the convening of the 2nd China Camping Education Conference to ensure the sustainable development of the sector, and to use camping education as a means to support the personal growth and development of Chinese youth.