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Winter holidays - a great time to gain strength before the longest third quarter, to strengthen health. It is not necessary to send the child in winter to tropical countries. It is considered to be a great stress even for the adults. It will be useful to send the child to a children's camp to snow-capped mountains of the Carpathians mountains. The air filled with the scent of pine trees, strong frost and skiing – what can have more positive impact on strengthening the immune system?
However, you must carefully approach to prepare and equip kids for the winter camp - in contrast to the summer holidays swimming trunks and diving pipe will not be enough for sure.
The main problem of equipping for the winter camp is not about things you forget to take to the trip, but that some of them will not return back. Get over this loss in advance. Select cheaper things. Then write a list of things after referring to the recommended list of things below.
While the process of gathering things you should definitely discuss with a child the range of things, their function, the appropriateness of their use. Tip: It happens often that the size, weight and number of suitcases several times exceed the size, weight and number of children in the group. This is not good. Do not forget that winter session is still shorter than summer one and there is no need to take a lot of things. Keep in mind that children will carry their luggage by themselves.
The recommended list of things for the winter camp:
Clothes
- Warm jacket. Preferably with a hood at the rate that this child will be ready for evening fire and outdoor games.
- Spare light jacket. By type of demi-season – this is more comfortable for active style of rest.
- Hats 2 pcs. Warm one, covering the ears, another – kind of sport one.
- Warm pants, jeans or trousers. It is desirable that some pants are very warm, and the second - just warm. Boys must also not forget the underpants and girls - warm tights.
- Scarf.
- Gloves. If the vacation includes skiing, the gloves should be appropriate, waterproof.
- A warm jacket, sweatshirt or sweater.
- Shirts. As the session in the winter camp is not very long, you can take a 1-2 not more.
- Sports Suit (Sports sweatshirts, sweatpants).
- T-shirt – 2-3 pieces.
- Underwear. It is desirable to count 1 kit (shorts, socks) for 1-2 days.
- Warm socks (wool) - 2-3 pairs. For hikes or long walks.
- Girls used to add some items more to this list. We recommend taking only a nightgown or pyjamas.
- Clothing should be comfortable and functional. With no extra laces, and buckles - that could be quickly attached and removed.
Foorwear
- Outdoor sports shoes (running shoes with laces).
- Sports shoes for the gym (not warm, comfortable) - sneakers.
- Warm boots (for walks in the woods).
- Slippers.
Hygiene
- Toothpaste.
- Toothbrush in the box.
- Liquid soap.
- Sponge.
- Shower gel, shampoo in a small plastic bottle, which is well-closed.
- Comb.
- Bath towel.
- Handkerchiefs, preferably - disposable.
- For young men - shaving machine. For girls - hygiene products for girls.
- For teens - Deodorant: roll with a light flavour.
- Safety scissors. Useful to trim your nails or cut patch.
- Make sure you take few buttons, pins, thread and needle.
Leisure:
- Pocket money.
- A notebook to draw. Pens, pencils.
- A small book - for those who prefer reading.
- Flashlight.
- Cover for the sitting outside (if any).
Is it worse to take mobile phone?
We strongly recommend not giving an expensive smartphone. In the context of a large number of children and the high autonomy there is a big possibility of loss or stealing of cost things. But in general, it is possible to manage without the phone and keep in touch via group attendant/teacher. There is another argument - psychological. During the first day the child is torn from his/her usual environment with mother and father close by their side. So it is necessary to get acquainted with the other guys, and tearfully broadcasts with mum about devotion will obstruct it. As a rule, "telephone operators" do not manage to find a common language with the team and they dislike absolutely everything until the withdrawal of the mobile device. Tip: Teach your child to handle all their problems with the trainers and managers and not to call home and complain that he had "undone shoelace, Peter hit Kolya and Masha was scared by a cat."
Properly stocked suitcase, positive attitude and organization will give the exact effect and the benefits that we expect from the rest in winter. And thanks to the active rest your children will obtain a lot of favourable emotions, gain new skills, the ability to overcome themselves and enhance self-esteem. Let it snow!
