Children's camp "Artek"

To spend summer holidays in the nursery camp Since Soviet times, Artek has dreamed every schoolboy. This beautiful center is located in Crimea, near the Black Sea coast. Every year tens of thousands of children from various cities, not only in our country, but in the whole world, come to Artek.

Children's camp located in the southern part of the Crimea, near the village Gurzuf. The nature in this place is truly wonderful and amazing. Almost 50% of the entire territory of the center is occupied by numerous green spaces. In "Artek" function very beautiful squares and parks. The coastline extends eight kilometers from the center to the village Gurzuf.

Children's camp is located in a great location. The headlands of the cliffs, which form the most beautiful bays, protect it from strong sea storms, and mountain ranges from the piercing wind. During the warm season of the year, all the air is filled with the wondrous aroma of flowering plants and fragrant roses. The wonderful climate makes the rest in “Artek” amazing and memorable for a long time!

The idea of ​​arranging the pioneer camp "Artek" appeared in 1924. The initiator of the creation of an anti-tuberculosis health resort on the territory of the Crimean peninsula was Zinovy ​​Soloviev, the chairman of the Russian branch of the Red Cross.

Already in June 1925, the first squads of the pioneer camp appeared. Young campers were placed in four tents, which were made from a simple tarpaulin. Only a few years later, the first houses made of plywood were put on the coast.

In the difficult years of World War II, the children's center was moved to Stalingrad, and then to Moscow. In the postwar period, its gradual reconstruction and restoration began. By the sixties, Artek’s infrastructure already included numerous sports fields, swimming pools, as well as a real cinema. The medical service consisted of three huge buildings, in which Soviet doctors provided children with qualified treatment.

Children from more than 20 different countries came to a year-round camp to have a great rest and improve their health during the summer holidays.

During the years when Crimea belonged to Ukraine, insufficient money was allocated for the development of a children's camp. Only after the well-known events, in 2014, by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, was the whole program for the rehabilitation and development of the children's camp developed. During various conferences and meetings, it was decided to add educational standards to the activities of Artek.

Since 2015, free vouchers have been renewed. They, as in Soviet times, are usually issued only to children who show high achievements in school and sports. An entire center strategy until 2020 has also been developed. According to this document, it is planned to increase funding for Artek, as well as to improve the infrastructure of the center and attract kids from other countries.

"Artek" consists of several separate camps. Such a structure has been preserved since 1930 without major changes.The complex includes several camps: "Mountain", "Sea", "Coastal", "Azure", "Cypress".

Each individual camp consists of 2-3 squad or brigade. For example, in the "Coastal": 4 squads. These are “Forest”, “River”, “Field” and “Ozernaya”. This structure allows you to place all the kids in an orderly manner and in compliance with age criteria.

Each year, the organization of units in the "Artek" may change, but the basic principle remains unchanged. This allows more than 30,000 children to have a rest every year. Kids are accommodated in rooms designed to accommodate 3-6 people. All rooms are equipped with bathrooms and are well equipped with all necessary furniture.

From the residential buildings of the children's center, Ayu-Dag mountain or Bear Mountain is visible. It is a real monument of nature not only for campers, but also for all residents of the Crimea. Mountain Ayu-Dag reliably protects campers from possible strong winds. It is directly connected with the life of "Artek": the guys visit this mountain during hikes and excursions, nightly gatherings are organized around the campfire on the mountain slopes.

Children, who come to rest in the camp, are initiated into “Artek people” precisely on Mount Ayu-Dag. This beautiful tradition has been preserved since Soviet times.

Another real monument of nature, which is located near the "Artek", are the rocks of Adalary. Sometimes they are even considered symbols of the Crimean peninsula. In the children's center there are several traditions. Usually, children together with educators make real voyages to Adalar. At the end of the shift, a joint photo is traditionally taken.

On the territory of Artek there is also a Pushkin grotto. This is a real cave in which an underground source flows. As a result, it is only half filled with water. This is a beautiful place and a real geological find.

"Shalyapinskaya" mountain - another one of the attractions of the center. Her cape stands out strongly in the sea, and the slopes stand out picturesquely against the background of the waves. This natural object was named many years ago in honor of the famous opera singer Fyodor Chaliapin.

On the territory where the children's camp is located, many underground sources flow. Many years ago, numerous communal collectors were laid there that help collect water and take it to the sea.

It is also very important to say how many beautiful parks there are on the territory of Artek. Every year, professional florists and masters of their craft work on their creation. To create an ensemble, various flowering plants are used: various magnolias, roses, cedars, larches and many others, there is a real olive grove.

Florists have even created real green corridors where you can walk for several tens of meters. These are true masterpieces of landscape design!

From the Soviet times, children were involved in the floristic creation process in the camp - they, together with educators and counselors, helped to plant various trees and shrubs. Thus, several very beautiful green areas were created on the territory of the park where fruit trees and various flowers grow.

You can get to Artek from Simferopol. Coming out of the airport, take trolley bus number 9, which follows the train station. There you can buy a ticket for the bus, which will follow to "Krasnokamenka".

The route passes through the beautiful Angarsk pass. Exit at the Krasnokamenka stop and go to the other side of the road. Walk about 60 meters in the opposite direction in the direction of travel to the large stella "Artek".

You can also choose a more expensive way - order a taxi from the airport. The driver takes directly to the camp. However, in this case you will have to pay much more.

In order to arrange a child in the camp, from the date of arrival the ticket must be paid.If the baby received it for free, then in this case only the original document itself will be required. All children entering the camp must have a medical certificate of the established sample. It can be obtained at the clinic at the place of residence.

In some cases, a characteristic of the child is required, a sample of its filling can be found on the official website of the camp. A copy of your birth certificate or passport may also be required.

The cost of rest in the children's camp depends significantly on the season, as well as the number of days of stay. Usually the guys rest in “Artek” for 21 days. At the height of the summer hot season, the cost of rest is from 36,000 to 50,000 rubles. At other times of the year (from December to May), vouchers usually cost less - up to 30,000 rubles. From mid-July and all of August, holiday prices go up to 60,000.

The opinions of the little guests, who were at Artek, are very positive. The kids really like the organization of leisure activities. Many children celebrate the good quality of the products, as well as the delicious dishes that are served in the dining room. Daily on the table there are seasonal Crimean fruits and berries. Conducting various contests and thematic events makes the rest in Crimea truly vivid and memorable.

Every year in "Artek" various theatrical performances with the participation of real stars are held.

The ballet “Coast of happiness” was staged about this wonderful children's camp in the mid 40s of the XX century. It tells about young guys who met in “Artek” and became very friendly. The story develops during the Great Patriotic War. Having passed through all the difficulties of wartime, the young people were so united by a real “Artek” friendship that they coped with honor and dignity with various difficulties and hardships.

When creating the “Artek” hymn, many versions were invented, and only famous composers were brought to work. One of the most popular hymns was the Artek Oath. To this day, the little “Artek” campers sing this song, which is considered to be a real symbol of the children's camp.

Rest in this wonderful children's center is an absolute reward for every child. The children remember such an “adventure” for a long time, remember it warmly, and are eager to tell their friends how wonderful their holidays were.