Summer Camps Protection, Leraning and Fun!

 
4.1 Determining the Location of Summer Camp
Various factors must be considered when determining the location for holding summer 
camp activities. It is recommended that an appropriate summer camp location meets 
the following conditions, although it is recognised that all of these features may not 
always be possible: 
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A location close to the community so it is easily accessible for parents 
and provides possibilities for greater participation of children within the 
community.
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A safe environment where appropriate activities can be implemented 
according to the participants’/beneficiaries age-groups and needs.
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Offers an environment with green spaces and fresh air. 
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Meets sanitary needs of children and personnel. 
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Provides suitable conditions for children with special needs such as 
physical and/or mental disability. 
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A closed space is available for use when needed. Although most summer 
camp activities are held outdoors, an indoor environment should be 
available in case of bad weather conditions.
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A location that is able to accommodate comfortably the total number of 
participating children and other camp attendants. 
4.2 Duration of Summer Camp
The duration of a summer camp is directly correlated with and should be set in 
accordance with financial availabilities, summer camp program objectives and the 
nature of planned activities. In consequence, after the duration period has been set, 
the CPU and summer camp working group should ensure that the framework for the 
summer camp provides sufficient time for rest and meals. It is advised that summer 
camp activities last for at least a minimum period of 4 weeks. 
 
4.3 Organizing Promotional Campaigns for Summer Camp at the 
Local Level
In order to ensure wide participation in summer camps, children and parents must 
be informed on time on the availability of summer camps, on the daily scheduled 
activities, the start and duration period of the camps, the location of the camp, contact 
numbers and all other aspects requiring preparation time for children and parents. As 
The location of summer camp should have adequate indoor and outdoor enviroments.
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SUMMER CAMPS GUIDELINE
such, a promotional campaign should be prepared in collabouration with other local 
partners, with the children, parents and the local media in order to assure proper 
distribution of information and ensure full participation.
Some typical methods for informing children and parents in the community are:

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In Person - passing the information to parents and children with whom 

the CPU works. 
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By preparing posters and/or leaflets regarding summer camp activities 
and distributing them in CPUs, schools, Residential Institutions and other 
local institutions in the community.
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By informing parents and children through the Community Counselling 
Groups and/or Community Groups. 
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By informing parents and children through other local partner 
organizations. 
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Public announcement advertisements in local media such as TV stations, 
radio and newspapers (taking into consideration that this is costly and 
will need funds). 
It is important that any promotional summer camp campaigns be planned and budgeted 
during the planning phase of summer camp activities. A monitoring mechanism should 
be also established in order to be able to evaluate and identify the most effective 
and profitable ways to attract the attention of children willing to participate in the 
camp. This information can help planning in future years.