Carefree rest, new acquaintances and useful skills - all this awaits your child in the camp.
Summer camp is the first experience of independent living. Psychologists believe that a healthy child of 8-10 years old needs rest with peers separately from their parents. If you decide to send your son or daughter to the "big life" for the first time, then a number of questions may arise.
Camp selection
First you need to decide on the choice of the camp. Of course, good food and living conditions are important, but above all, listen to the feedback from other parents and to the wishes of the child himself. So that the kid does not get bored, choose a thematic (for example, with the development of a foreign language) or a sports camp. If you are afraid to let your child go far from home, then stop at a camp near the city in which you live. Then you can visit the child, take him home if he is sick.
Collecting documents
Obtain a medical certificate from the children's district polyclinic. It contains information about chronic diseases, allergies, vaccinations. 3-5 days before departure, it is necessary to put a mark on the absence of contacts with infectious patients. If the camp has an indoor pool, additional tests may be required. When traveling abroad, a medical insurance policy is drawn up, and both parents must notarize their consent for the child to travel abroad.
We issue money
The money can be targeted (for excursions), or it can be pocket money (for water, sweets or water activities). When buying a voucher, you can familiarize yourself with the price list for the excursion. Sometimes you can pay for them right away by purchasing a ticket. The amount depends on the place of stay and the age of the child. It is worth making sure that the child's money and documents are handed over to the squad leader for storage in a safe. The child and his parents are responsible for video and audio equipment, jewelry, watches, telephones and other valuables that have not been deposited. In many camps, children are not allowed to take a mobile phone with them. To communicate with parents, the camp landline phone is used, which you can call. The manager must have your emergency numbers.
Packing a suitcase
Here is an approximate list of things that a child will need in the camp:
- Documents (voucher, medical certificate, etc.). If necessary - a small amount of money;
- In addition to a large suitcase, you need a smaller bag - with it you can go on an excursion, go to the beach;
- Jeans, light trousers;
- Sweater, windbreaker;
- Tracksuit and sneakers;
- 3-4 T-shirts and several shorts / skirts;
- Several changes of linen and 3-4 pairs of socks;
- Sun protection cream, sunglasses, swimsuit or swimming trunks (a pair is better);
- Lightweight headwear;
- Smart clothes, shoes;
- Favorite book;
- Hygiene items;
- Medicines that are needed in the presence of chronic diseases;
- Telephone card for communication with parents.
What else is important?
It usually takes about a week for children to adapt. If after this period the child wants to return home immediately, then take him away without hesitation.
