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Summer recreation campaign kicked off in Belarus. Its motto is “Never miss a chance! Summer will be diverse! About 400 thousand kids will enjoy quality rest and recreation in the frames of the national campaign “Summer is for us and the country!”
Almost 6 thousand camps operate for kids, 942 of those work 24 hours a day (counting 147 stationary) and 5 058 day camps. Special focus is on support of vulnerable categories: ~12 thousand orphans and ~7 thousand kids with special needs shall receive treatment. Local government bodies received recommendation to provide additional financial support to large families when they buy vacation package.
Labor and leisure camps continue their duties for 14-18 old kids. Over 15-18-day shifts, 14,000 minors will learn skills in agriculture, landscaping, repairs, and sewing, while adhering to standardized working hours. Earnings range from 80 to 500 rubles, facilitating professional self-determination and fostering financial independence.
A key focus is civic and patriotic education. All camps feature ceremonial assemblies with the trooping of the flag and the singing of the national anthem, screenings of themed films, quests, and meetings as part of the "STEP to Success" campaign. Demand for military-patriotic, leadership, volunteer, and environmental camps is growing. The "camp within a camp" format, which optimizes infrastructure costs, is effective.
The Ministry's priority is preserving life and health. A range of measures has been implemented locally: strict monitoring of living conditions and food, training in water safety and emergency procedures in conjunction with the OSVOD, monitoring of the employment of adolescents from the SOP, and prevention of crime and substance use. Education authorities conduct regular on-site inspections.
The campaign's progress, regulatory documents, and educational program schedules are posted on the official website of the Ministry of Education. The state guarantees a safe, fulfilling, and accessible summer vacation for every schoolchild.