Rest of children and adolescents in the summer camp
Of course, general recommendations need to be correlated with the specific location and specificity of the camp. Charges at sea, where the child will live in a boarding house - is one thing, and the camp in the forest is another. But the basic tips will be useful for any type of recreation.
Health. In each camp there will be a medical center where children will always be provided with qualified assistance. So do not pick up the first aid kit "for all occasions." Teenagers can be given funds "for an emergency" - for example, "smectus" of intestinal disorders, package patch, ointment from bruises and abrasions. Entirely entrust the health of kids to professionals. Be sure to tell the instructor-counselor if your child has an allergy, whether he knows how to swim, whether he needs any special medicines.
Clothing. First of all, choose a suitable bag - comfortable and roomy, which is easy to carry and in which things are less crumpled. Be sure to collect the bag with the children so that they know what exactly you give them with them. For safety, write on the wrong side of your clothes the name or at least the initials of the child, so that it would be easier for him to find his property. Summer things are better to buy from a thin, well-permeable air and absorbent fabric. Do not give the children expensive fancy outfits - they do not need anything in the camp. The main thing is to provide the child with everyday clothes in sufficient quantity - T-shirts, tops, trousers, shorts, breeches, and of course socks and knee-highs. Take care of comfortable shoes (new is better to carry in advance): sneakers, sandals, slippers. Do not forget about the headdress (panama, cap, kerchief, bandana - depending on the age and gender of your child). Obligatory in the list of warm clothes - a tracksuit, a sweater or a jacket, a jacket-windbreaker, and a slippery raincoat. In any children's camp, various entertainment activities are carried out (for example, the opening and closing of the shift). For such celebrations, you can bring a pair of elegant blouses / shirts, a skirt or trousers, depending on the sex of the child.
Personal hygiene. From everything that you use in everyday life, choose the minimum: soap (necessary in the soap dish), toothpaste, cream, shampoo, shower gel. Get small packages, because jars are hard to carry. Put two inexpensive toothbrushes (one often lose, forget in the washbasin), a washcloth, toilet paper, disposable handkerchiefs and napkins. Teenagers are not prevented by a remedy for acne - in the camp this is a common problem, do not forget to put hygiene products for girls. Also repellent from insects and a cream from solar burns are obligatory.
Communications and finance. To give or not to children a mobile phone is your personal business, after all it is not excluded, that the child can lose it. In any case, an expensive cell phone in the camp is completely useless. Pocket money should be a reasonable amount - the child is able to spend any amount. It is best to speak with the instructor-counselor and transfer the money to him for preservation (in the envelope, on which write your name and amount).
Entertainment. Summer vacation means entertainment. It is not superfluous to give the child several books (preferably in a thin cover, so that it would not be hard to carry). Favorite toys (especially if they are expensive), balls, rackets should not be taken; the first can get lost (or break), and any sporting equipment can be taken in the camp.
Summer vacation with the whole family
Resting with young children, especially for the first time, a little scares the parents with their uncertainty. However, one should not worry in vain, the main thing to remember is that all family members should be as comfortable as possible on their summer vacation. For children and adolescents, especially the availability of amenities in the room or house, the opportunity to eat right. A medical station and a pharmacy nearby are required!
Health. Gather a "road" first aid kit, so that in unexpected situations during the summer vacation be fully armed. Be sure to put:
Painkillers and antipyretics.
- Preparations that help with intestinal disorders (Smecta, Enterosgel, activated charcoal).
- Drops from the cold, syrup or lollipops.
- Remedies for allergies (even if your child does not suffer from it: new food, water, a different climate can trigger an allergic reaction).
- Antiseptic and wound healing solutions. Remedies for sweating (especially if you are going on vacation by car or train).
- Dressings (bandage, adhesive plaster).
- Refreshing napkins.
Take care of protection from ultraviolet radiation! Swarthy tan looks beautiful, but very harmful to the health of children and adolescents. The children's body has enough 15-minute sun baths per day. Use sunscreen. They need to be applied 15-20 minutes before going out. And in the first week of rest you need a cream with a higher level of protection (for example, SPF 30). Then you can go to the funds with a coefficient of 20.
Means of transport. Children of school age can withstand long walks, if they are interested. But the kids quickly get tired, so you'll need a backpack for carrying crumbs. Choose the model that has a visor and a raincoat. If possible, take with you a folding stroller. She will help out on walking, the baby can sleep in it while the parents have a snack in the cafe.
Equipment. It does not matter if you go to the seaside or to the country. Hikes during the summer holidays with children and teenagers are inevitable! Therefore, in advance, prepare children sneakers or sneakers. And the most important property of sandals is endurance. The kid will douse them in the water countless times. For a child under two years old, do not buy flip-flops - he can not keep them on his leg. A much more practical model with a back and Velcro fastener. Buy everything for the beach: swimming trunks or swimsuit, panama, sun glasses. For children to learn to swim, they need training and appropriate equipment. So far - a child. Provide a wide variety of inventory: both a circle, and fins, and armlets, and a special vest.
Things to do. On summer vacation, children and teenagers need a lot of entertainment. Therefore, take the paint with you safely (you will draw on stones), plasticine (perfectly molded together with pebbles), the tools of a young sculptor (with their help you will build an excellent sand castle). Grab a puzzle, a puzzle, a designer. Buckets, molds, scapulas for babies are indispensable in outdoor games. Grab your favorite toy baby.