At the end of the school year, many parents are worried about how to organize their child's vacation during the summer holidays. Not all parents have the opportunity to go with the child to the sea for 3 months. Not working grandparents are not in every family either. Therefore, one of the options for organizing quality leisure for schoolchildren during the holidays is a summer health camp. In our article we will focus on how old and how old you can go to the camp. In addition, we consider what a child may need during a vacation and what documents need to be prepared for the trip.
How many years can I go to the camp?
If you are the parents of a child of primary school age, then you are probably interested in the question of when you can send your child to a wellness vacation. The answer is recorded in the charter documents of the child care institution. In one of the paragraphs of the charter, it should be clearly stated, children from what age the camp accepts for recovery and recreation. As a rule, a children's institution opens its doors to children who are already 7 years old.
The readiness of the child for the camp should be checked in advance. Some preschoolers are more likely to endure separation from their parents than children who are already 10 years old. The main argument for a trip to the camp should be his desire. If the child expresses it, is sociable and easily makes contact with peers and other adults, you can safely send his health institution.
Maximum age of children in the camp
Another criterion for a child’s readiness for independent rest is his ability to serve himself. Thus, by the age of seven, almost everyone can go to the camp. Of course, in the absence of medical contraindications for this. But one more question remains open: how long can I go to the camp? One of the laws of the Russian Federation clearly states that all minors, that is, boys and girls under the age of 18, have the right to visit institutions for recreation and recreation.
At the same time, the charter of each camp additionally spells out how many years children are accepted into it. As a rule, the official documents of the institution may indicate the age of 15 or 16 years. And already at the age of 17-18, children can be involved in organizing the leisure of minors in the summer, that is, as counselors.
What will the child need in the camp?
Parents who first send their son or daughter to a children's health institution will be interested to learn not only how many years you can go to the camp, what is the duration of the shift, but also to get acquainted with the list of things necessary for rest.
The duration of a child’s stay in a health institution is almost 3 weeks (18-21 days). Therefore, when collecting children in the camp, you should prepare several sets of clothes, including in case of cool weather. Even if the child can wash himself, it must be taken into account that drying time also takes time. Therefore, one t-shirt and a pair of shorts are unlikely to get along. You should take care of personal hygiene products (soap, shampoo, toothbrush and paste). A book, a notebook with a pen, etc. can be useful on vacation.
List of documents
A child's stay in a children's health institution is documented in accordance with the charter. It indicates not only how many years you can go to the camp (15-16 years), but also a list of documents required for admission to the camp. This list includes:
- voucher purchased at the camp by parents or organizations;
- a medical certificate of the child’s health status from the local pediatrician at the place of residence that does not interfere with his stay in the camp, as well as laboratory results and a vaccination certificate;
- copy of birth certificate;
- copy of medical policy;
- agreement between parents and camp.
The stay of a child in a health institution is fixed by order.
Memo for parents
What do mothers and fathers need to remember when collecting a child in a camp? Here is a list of the main points that are important not to miss:
- The child should not be given medication with him. At the first signs of a disease, headache or abdominal cramps, he will be able to help directly on the spot. In addition, even on the road, children are accompanied by a medical professional on the bus.
- No need to give the child kilograms of provisions. As a rule, six meals a day are organized in the camp. This is more than enough so that the child does not remain hungry.
- Expensive gadgets and phones for the child in the camp also have nothing. Even in elite institutions, thefts happen. Therefore, to avoid unnecessary showdowns, leave your expensive phone at home, and instead offer the child an inexpensive option.
- The previous rule applies to money, which you can take only the necessary minimum for the purchase of souvenirs.