Rating of children's camps in Crimea
The decision to send a child to a camp in Crimea is an excellent reason to expand the horizons of his communication. The peninsula has not only unique climatic conditions, but also a warm, clear sea, safe beaches, and picturesque nature. But how to choose the best option and not be mistaken? A list of the best Orthodox and health, sports and other children's summer camps will help you figure it out.
It is important to understand that sending a very small child without parents for several thousand kilometers is not entirely advisable. In this case, it will be better if the adult relatives stay in the region during the period of acclimatization and acclimatization of the child to the new conditions of rest.
It is worth paying attention to the profile of the institution - health, sports, language or Orthodox. If you find the right option, your child will definitely not be bored while vacationing in Crimea.
Orthodox camps
There are many Orthodox children's camps on the territory of the Crimean peninsula, combining an entertainment and health program with a pilgrimage or spiritual and moral education... Free rest in them is possible under special quotas from the diocese or at the expense of compensation from the state.
But even the best facilities host babies and adolescents quite cheaply; in many cases, parents can live with their children.
Among the most popular options are the following proposals.
"Bethlehem"
The most expensive tickets in the high season cost 22,000 rubles for 12 days. There is an Orthodox camp in Alushta, and life in it is built according to the laws and traditions approved by the Bible. Prayers, being in the fresh air, developing and creative activities are required. There is a rather interesting game program in the camp that allows children to communicate with their peers, to receive the necessary physical activity.
The Brigantina hotel located in the village of Rybachye is used as a base for the camp. Children live in rooms with their parents, a clean, well-maintained beach and sports grounds are a 5-minute walk away. Nutrition takes into account the age characteristics of children, includes a large amount of fruits and berries. Pilgrimage trips are organized daily.
"Pilgrim" in Novofyodorovka
The official camp, created at the initiative of the pilgrimage service of the Diocese of Crimea. Vouchers can be bought for 12 days, the rest is organized with the parents, a private boarding house with a refectory and all the necessary amenities is used for accommodation. The village of Novofyodorovka is located near the town of Saki, the beach is a 10-minute walk away.
The price includes a variety of excursion trips, including those aimed specifically at the children's audience; there are playgrounds on the territory.
Wellness places
When planning a summer vacation for children, you should choose not just a well-known camp, but an interesting program that can make every day as eventful as possible. Among the activities, one of the types of art or sports, health restoration can be offered. The summer dance camp will be of interest to those who are already engaged in this type of activity - attending sections, circles.
The leaders in this category are the following Crimean institutions for children.
"Sports Planet"
In Yevpatoria, there are three 12-day shifts of the football camp in the summer. "Sports Planet" accepts children 6-15 years old, but until the age of eight, the presence of an adult accompanying is a prerequisite. Both beginners and those who want to improve their level in football are accepted.
It is very important to take into account that the training program is very rich, in addition, visits to the beach, swimming pool, zoo, cinema are provided, and sea bathing is organized.
Airfare and transfer are paid separately. The voucher itself costs from 47,900 to 99,800 rubles. The camp's coaching staff have at least 10 years of experience in UEFA teams, teaching is also conducted in English and Spanish, there are assisting translators. Reviews about the camp are some of the best.
"Artek"
The camp in Gurzuf has been known since Soviet times. Today, its territory has undergone reconstruction taking into account modern requirements for comfort and safety. The facility is located on the most popular southern coast of Crimea, in a place with a unique ecology. The camp has all the necessary infrastructure, its own beaches, a superbly organized entertainment program.
If you want to give your child an unforgettable experience, you should invest in a ticket to Artek. Many children who come here come for free, getting their right to stay in the camp from thematic partners, regions or on the basis of achievements and merit, as part of a competitive selection. A commercial voucher costs 80,000 rubles. In the summer period, children aged 8-17 years are accepted here, in the rest of the year there are middle and senior schoolchildren (grades 5-11).
Inside the "Artek" itself there is a division into camps - there are 9 of themsome have only recently reopened after renovation. There is a division into complexes: "Pribrezhny", "Gorny".
The subject of special pride is the Morskoy camp, from which the history of children's organized recreation in Crimea began.
"Brigantine"
DOL located in the Bakhchisarai district, which has sports and dance orientation and a fixed length of shifts - 21 days. During this time, children have time to properly enjoy the luxurious surrounding nature with rose gardens, relict trees and shrubs. In addition to sports sections, you can visit a theater studio, a circle of young journalists, study dancing or painting.
Bright, interesting, unusual holidays and joint events are traditionally held on the territory of the camp.
"Olympus"
Camp in Evpatoria, offering sports, health, entertainment elements in its program. The length of the shift is from 14 to 29 days. Children aged 6-16 are accepted, the program is quite rich, both local and offsite events, concerts, animation shows are held every day. Good athletic training is desirable, since the camp has exactly this focus.
The territory is equipped basketball and volleyball courts, football fields, tennis courts, swimming pool... During the shift, children take part in their own "Olympiad", beauty contests, discos, watching movies.
"Art-Quest"
The camp located in the city of Saki allows children not only to improve their health, but also to show creativity and creativity. Guests from 6 to 16 years old are accepted, the emphasis is on the development of leadership, creative skills, imagination. Classes with children are conducted by real professionals in their field - animators, directors, teachers and trainers.
Beach holidays and a visit to the water park are available for children throughout the entire shift - 21 days.
"Cocktail"
A camp in the village of Peschanoe, consistently receiving the most rave reviews. Known for its sports and leisure activities, it offers the following opportunities:
- to complete quests;
- participation in psychological games;
- interactive activities;
- performing creative tasks.
Among the exclusive opportunities of the "Cocktail" camp in Crimea - own playgrounds for beach recreation and entertainment, as well as an equestrian arena where you can improve your riding skills or ride a horse for the first time. There is a water park, an ice cream parlor, Internet services, a disco on the territory. Shifts of 15 and 21 days are ready to accept children from 7 to 17 years old.
"Island of Heroes"
The camp, located in the village of Nauchny, belongs to the Astrophysical Observatory. As part of the Star History program, teenagers can unravel the mysteries of the Universe, make scientific observations, and take a real hike in the Crimean mountains. The scientific component here is of the utmost importance and is aimed at children who want to learn as much as possible about astrophysics.
An original approach to working with teenagers, unusual accommodation conditions - this is what sets this camp apart from others.
"Novootradny"
The history of Crimea is of great interest to people keen on archaeological research. A special program is organized for children with similar interests in the Novootradny camp in the vicinity of Kerch. "Archaeological expedition" for young seekers allows teenagers to feel like participants in real excavations. Teachers and instructors help to take a course in archeology and history, parents are allowed to live. The sports and health-improving side of recreation is not left unattended either.
List of language children's camps
The rating of teenage language camps on the Black Sea in Crimea is not complete without the following institutions.
Enjoy camp
Camp in Yalta - a real pearl of Crimea... Accommodation is carried out in a modern comfortable boarding house, the menu takes into account the needs of children with various health limitations. Children have access to a private beach, with native speakers not only linguistic trainings, but also informal communication, quests, creative and sports activities.
Your camp
A camp in Alushta that has no analogues: with a program of multilingual education in Spanish, English, French, active rest. Shifts last 14 days, teams of 22-24 children are monitored counselors with pedagogical education. There is a wide range of entertainment and sports programs, indoor and outdoor pools, art studios, a rope park.
Air travel will have to be paid separately, as well as some additional services.
"Haglar"
Camp, one of the ten best throughout Russia. A relatively cheap vacation with a voucher cost of 33,500 rubles for 19 days allows children from 7 to 17 years old to immerse themselves in the English-speaking environment. The main emphasis is on teamwork, gaining valuable interaction skills with friends and new acquaintances. Training takes place in groups of 12 people, taking into account age and initial level of language proficiency, there are clubs and courses of interest.
"Radiant"
A camp in the village of Zaozyornoye of the Evpatoria City Council, in which the programs are targeted at the English-speaking audience and those who want to get good conversational practice. Children receive a rich entertainment program, participate in filming, master crafts, and attend excursions to local attractions.
Swimming in the sea, good rest and a friendly atmosphere contribute to a good shift visit experience.
Features of choice
To make the right choice of a children's camp in Crimea, you should adhere to a number of simple rules. If something goes wrong, the parents will suffer serious financial losses, and the child may suffer psychological trauma. Accordingly, it is worthwhile to study all the available information in advance: not only contact information, but also reviews, real photos from the rest, and not advertising reports. With the right choice, the child is guaranteed great experiences, new friends and a wonderful pastime.
What you should pay attention to? The price of the vouchers is one of the important selection criteria. To camps that are considered international, vouchers are the most expensive - about 80,000 rubles, but there are also more budget options that allow you to send several kids or adolescents on vacation at the same time for the same cost.
It is important to take into account that payment and travel arrangements, part of excursion packages, buying souvenirs, outdoor entertainment will require additional costs. It will be better if a child who already understands the value of money goes on vacation to Crimea.
Some children's camps are focused on acquiring additional skills for children: deepening the educational program, language practice, passing tourist routes. There are also inclusive options where an accessible environment has been created for toddlers and adolescents with special needs. It is possible to send a child belonging to a certain denomination to camps organized by religious organizations.
Age restrictions are also important - in most cases, trips are organized for children from 7 to 17 years old, schoolchildren. In some cases, this range is limited by other frames. In the shift, there is a distribution among the detachments. You don't have to worry about the baby being out of his age group.
Children's reviews
A variety of recreational, creative and sports camps in Crimea can significantly complicate the choice for parents. But there are reviews that allow you to see the real picture of a seaside holiday. In private camps, the main problem can be the lack of control over the actions of children by the counselors. It is important to make sure that the resting place has a clear program of activities, a daily routine, and food is properly organized.
Constant contact with the child by phone is mandatory - in case of any inconveniences, the administration must be notified of them.
Language camps, according to the children's reviews, are well-organized and have real practical benefits. The acquired skills are really useful, they allow you to maintain or improve the level of a foreign language in communication with native speakers. In addition, in such children's institutions the motivational component of the program is always strong.
As for the entertainment component, the greatest delight among children is traditionally caused by the camps with the highest ratings - "Artek", "Haglar", "Mult-Film"... Parents are not very happy with only some aspects of the rest. For example, the introduction of local currency or the presence of paid entertainment on the territory of the camps.
"Olympus" appreciated for the good organization of events and the careful selection of staff. Among the language camps, there is also "Radiant" - Children are not allowed to get bored here, they provide good living conditions, but the schedule of events is quite tight.
See the next video for a review of the Artek camp.