The popularity of children's camps is growing every year. Besides, staying at a summer camp can be one of the best ideas, as it is here that children develop communication skills, responsibility and step into the world of independent living. Find out more about summer camps for children in 2024 and where to send your child for a vacation

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Summer is coming soon in Ukraine, and this is a great reason to send your child to a summer camp to take a break from the school year. In today's reality, many parents are faced with the choice of where to send their child, especially given the situation in the country. Here's how to choose the right place for such a holiday and where your child can go in general.

How to choose a children's camp?

There are several key factors to consider when choosing a camp for your child:

The child's interests and preferences: Determine what your child is passionate about. If he or she loves sports, choose camps with active programmes. If they are creative, choose camps with workshops and clubs.

Safety: Make sure that the camp follows all safety measures. Read reviews, find out about the qualifications of the staff, accommodation and medical care. 

Camp programme: Check out the camp's schedule and activities. Make sure it is varied and interesting for your child.

Location: Decide how far away from home the camp should be. Consider how quickly you can get there and how comfortable your child is in the new environment.

Reviews: Read reviews from other parents to see if the camp meets your expectations.

Where to send your child? List of summer camps

Camps in Ukraine

In Ukraine, despite the ongoing war, children's camps operate in regions that are considered the safest in the current situation. Most of these camps are currently located in the Carpathians. Here is the list:

• Adventure camp for children and teenagers FREESTYLE camp. Recruitment of children from 7 to 16 years old for 12 or 14 days. The camp provides an active travel programme, sports, expeditions, hikes and excursions. The cost starts from 18500 UAH.

• IT camp for children aged 10 to 16. The programme includes visits to various fascinating places in the Carpathians, as well as active recreation, including sports competitions. During the holiday, children will also be able to learn various IT skills. The duration of the holiday is 11 days. The price is currently UAH 28,900.

• SuperCamp camps. Here, your child will be able to choose different areas of recreation and training: Online Camp video blogging or Dream Life active recreation. The programme includes holidays in Bukovel and excursions to Yaremche. Children will also enjoy hiking, a swimming pool, a rope park, go-karting, and more. The camp is designed for children aged 7 to 17. The cost of the trip starts from 14100 UAH depending on the programme.

• Junior Camp from Pilgrim M is a children's camp in Bukovel with a Swedish catering service. The programme consists of active and thematic recreation: intense walks, trainings, courses, hikes, swimming pool, parties, etc. The camp is designed for children aged 10 to 17. Prices start from 19800 UAH depending on the date.

• British Camp is an English-speaking camp with a European licence. The locations of this camp are located in Ukraine not far from Lviv, as well as in such countries as Spain, England, and Poland. The organisers promise the best hotel complexes, native-speaking teachers and other interesting programmes for children. The most interesting thing is that all activities are held in English.

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Camps abroad 

There are plenty of summer camps for children from different countries in Europe. One of the most popular destinations for summer holidays among Ukrainians is Bulgaria, which offers a whole list of places where your child can go:

• The ROYAL HOLIDAY camp is located in the gated resort complex Elenite by the sea. It is perfect for children who are fond of creativity, outdoor activities, and social media. The camp offers dance flash mobs, masterclasses on content creation and social media management, as well as hand-made workshops. The camp also has its own water park. The price of a voucher starts from 480 euros.

• Camp MANDARIN is located in the Aheloy resort area, not far from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nessebar. This camp is ideal for children who are fond of sports, dancing, gymnastics, competitions and contests. There is an active daytime programme and children go to the beach twice a day. The price starts from 480 euros.

• BE STAR camp is located in the resort area of Varna, right on the first line from the beach. It is perfect for children from 12 years old. The camp specialises in the all-round development of the child, offering a daytime programme that includes creative competitions and workshops, as well as sports activities. The price starts from 460 euros.

• TEEN PALACE Camp is located in a quiet part of Sunny Beach, just 400 metres from the beach. The camp has a closed area with a swimming pool, a gym, an event stage, yoga and stretching areas, a football field and other facilities. The camp is suitable for children of all ages (from 7 to 17 years old). A rich programme with competitions, hit parades, sports competitions on the beach and in the camp is offered daily.

Please note! If you plan to send your child on holiday abroad, we recommend that you take care of their safety in advance. To do this, you should take out an insurance policy that will provide your child with a range of medical services and other assistance in case of unforeseen situations. You can take out insurance in a few clicks here.

We wrote earlier that if you don't know where to go for the May holidays, we have a selection of exciting destinations for you! Find out where to go for May holidays 2024 in Ukraine here.

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