The onset of summer is always a joyful moment. And not only because it is the sun, warm and long-awaited vacation. And also because the children have finally finished the next school year. But at the same time, a period of worries comes — sending a child to a summer camp. And here it is worth knowing a few simple rules. What to bring with you to the camp so that your vacation turns out to be fun, interesting and unforgettable?
General recommendations
First of all, you need to assess the readiness of the child for a long stay away from parents. The optimal age when it is already possible to plan a trip to the camp is 9-10 years, since by this time a certain social adaptation in the school and kindergarten has usually already passed. And besides, the child is not so much attached to his parents and is ready for a certain independence. However, here you need to consider the individual characteristics of children.
For the first experience, it is better to choose a camp located not very far from home. Then there will be an opportunity to periodically visit your baby. Or pick him up if he is too uncomfortable. In subsequent times it is already possible to send him on longer trips, including at sea.
Before sending it is necessary to learn about the specifics of the camp, its features, the availability of a medical office, professional educators. To do this, you can read reviews, view information, chat with parents of children who have already rested there.
It is equally important to set up your child in the right way. Describe to him this trip as an incredible adventure, tell him that it will be interesting and fun. Maybe share your own experience.
What to bring to the camp: basic requirements
- A medical certificate from a pediatrician in the form of No. 079 / u. It lists all the main diseases that a child has, vaccinations and other important information.
- Certificate of the absence of infectious diseases.
- Trip to the camp.
- A photocopy of the child’s identity document .
- If the child was taken home more than a day, a new certificate of infectious diseases will be required.
Additionally, it is worth notifying the administration about the possible characteristics of the child, about an allergy to some medications or products, telling him if he can swim, whether he can be given physical activity, and talk about his mental state (if there are problems communicating with peers). This will greatly facilitate the work of the teacher and counselors.
What you need to take to the camp
You should carefully approach the choice of bag with which the child will go. It should be comfortable enough and not too heavy. It is desirable that she was also not very old-fashioned in order to avoid possible ridicule of peers.
So that nothing is left in the camp, it is best to make a list of the things that were packed and give it with you. Then, when packing them back, the child will check the list, and the likelihood that something will be forgotten is significantly reduced. You can also mark clothes or embroider initials.
Below are sample lists (what to take to the camp).
Garments
What to take to the camp a girl and a boy? It will be required:
- Headgear: a baseball cap, cap, panama hat, hat, scarf or bandana - all that a child agrees to wear, but a hat should be required.
- Underwear in several copies. The amount depends on whether he will wash it himself or put it in a bag so that mom can pick it up.
- Socks (about five pairs).
- T-shirts or t-shirts (in the amount of 5 pieces).
- Windbreaker or light jacket (depending on climate).
- Jacket with a long sleeve (preferably several).
- Sports uniform.
- Sport shoes.
- Raincoat.
Now let's say directly about what the girl needs to take to the camp:
- skirts;
- dresses;
- jeans or shorts;
- swimsuit;
- pareo;
- shoes, slippers and casual shoes;
- something elegant for a disco and for a festive event;
- elastic bands and hair clips;
- nightgown or pajamas.
If we are talking about what to take to the camp a girl of 12 years or older, then it should be noted that laying may be necessary, including daily ones.
The boy will need:
- jeans or trousers;
- something for a special occasion;
- comfortable shoes for every day, slippers;
- swimming trousers;
- shirts;
- pajamas.
Hygiene products
What to take to the camp with hygiene products? The list is as follows:
- Toothpaste and brush.
- Soap (it is better if it is in a soap box or in a bottle).
- Shampoo.
- Shower gel or body soap and washcloth.
- Two towels - for face and body.
- Toilet paper.
- Wet wipes.
- Handkerchiefs.
- Deodorant (if the child is using).
- Comb.
- Something to do is soap or laundry detergent.
- Sunscreen.
- Repellent.
- A special bag or bag for dirty laundry.
Boys may need a razor and shaving accessories separately.
Other
What else can I take to the camp?
- Sewing supplies. As practice shows, the presence of black and white threads and one or two needles is sufficient.
- Stationery. Must have a notebook and pen. But you can take pencils, felt-tip pens, and paints. Since quite often some creative events are held, you need to draw posters, organize games and events. However, here you need to carefully learn about the presence of all this in the camp - usually each unit has its own set of such accessories. True, all this quickly ends, so the presence of, say, self-adhesive colored paper will give the child a certain authority.
- Medication. Self-medication, of course, is better not to do. And all serious medicines, if necessary, should be given to the camp doctor, having written how they should be used. But it is advisable to have antiseptics like iodine and brilliant green, bandages, cotton wool and a patch.
What is not recommended to bring with you
- Any technique. Even a mobile phone is not always needed. You can also contact your parents from the camp office, but having a telephone sometimes becomes a problem. The child sometimes can not be distracted from him, skips all the events of the camp. In addition, mobile phones are very often and easily lost, especially during outdoor outdoor games. Therefore, it is better to leave the phone at home. The same applies to the tablet, laptop and any other expensive equipment. You can take a camera, but it is desirable that it be simple.
- Any expensive jewelry, things, perfumes and money. Children are not yet so organized and can easily lose all this. In addition, many tend to boast of an expensive thing, and they can be stolen from them (this also happens). Therefore, nothing too costly to take with you is not worth it.
- Food, especially perishable. You can give something to eat on the road, but food is not allowed to be stored in the room. Many seek, arriving at the weekend, to pamper their child with something tasty. You can just eat it together, but give it with you is not worth it. In canteens, they are usually fed very hearty and fully, and in order to avoid problems, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the diet in the camp before purchasing a ticket.
What is forbidden
Before you send your child on vacation, you need to carefully check his bags, jackets and pockets for the presence of any "adult" things. Since many (especially older) children perceive the camp as a kind of freedom from guardianship and try to try different prohibited goods.
- Cigarettes
- Sharp objects with a long blade - scissors, knives and any other things of this kind.
- Firecrackers, fireworks.
- Alcohol-containing and narcotic substances.
- Toxic Sprays.
What else to consider
The child must be able to:
- Carry out hygiene procedures. Wash yourself, wash, brush your teeth, brush your nose, wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet.
- To make your bed after sleep.
- Watch your things - gently fold them before bedtime, wash, hang wet clothes to dry, clean shoes.
- Know your main melons - name, surname, patronymic, date of birth, home address, telephone, parents' names.
Children should know what to bring to camp and what not. It is also worth remembering that boys sometimes try to empty their bags by throwing away excess, while girls, on the contrary, take a lot of unnecessary things. Of course, the fees should take into account the views of the child. And before sending to the camp, just double-check everything according to the list.