Preparation for a trip to a foreign camp (camp abroad)

How can I be sure that the child will safely get to the camp?

Annually, thousands of children and adolescents successfully spend vacations without parents.

The risks associated with the independent travel of children can be avoided with the help of basic precautions. The following tips will help children and adults accompanying children on a trip to overcome the possible problems.

How and where do you meet children arriving by plane?

On the day of arrival or departure, one of the representatives of the camp will meet or take the children to the airport. The representative of the camp will help with all the formalities connected with the departure of tourists. We urge parents to warn the camp in advance if the child travels without the accompaniment of adults. Information on the time of arrivals and departures of camp participants must be provided to the camp in writing in advance (by agreement with a particular camp).

Can the child fly by himself?

Airlines allow for a flight of unaccompanied minors without accompanying adults. Most airlines require that the child's age reach 5 years, but each company has its own requirements and rules. The company will require the name and phone number of the person who met. The camps will provide all the necessary information. As soon as the child steps on board the aircraft, he is under the supervision of the board of the conductors, and upon arrival at the destination, the child is transferred to the meeting party. In the case of a flight with a transfer, the board conductor will transfer the child to the responsible airport employee who escorts the small passenger to the desired exit and hands the conductor to the next flight.

A minor child traveling alone, during the whole travel time, is necessarily under the supervision of an adult. Depending on the number of transplants, the child may be under the supervision of different employees of the airline or airport. Many airports have rooms for children traveling unaccompanied. However, this service is not provided by all airports, and we advise you to consult about its availability during flight planning and booking.

When is the child ready to travel on their own?

Parents can best answer this question. Does your child feel comfortable surrounded by strangers? Is your child able to follow the signs and look after his things? The responsibility that a child experiences during an independent journey will give him / her a sense of independence and confidence. However, if your child is not confident and shy, such a trip can scare him / her.

Of course, parents can help and prepare a child in advance for the journey. Also, as in any other life situations, children feel and pick up the mood of their parents. Before the trip, parents should step-by-step tell the child what will happen at the airport, on the plane and at the destination. In case of transplant, the child should understand that it is necessary to follow the instructions of one of the responsible employees.

Is the procedure for passing control and boarding in the aircraft different?

Parents should remember that on the day of departure it is better to arrive at the airport about 3 hours before departure, since the flight of underage passengers requires filling in some forms. Some airports allow parents to hold a child until they leave the plane. Full information about this procedure you can get from the airline agent.

Is there an additional fee?

Many airlines charge an additional fee for transporting a minor without accompanying adults, but not all. The size of the fee depends on whether it is an international flight or an internal flight and whether there are any transplants. In case several children are traveling, the fee is usually charged once.

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Airlines usually ask parents to stay at the airport until the aircraft takes off, in case of unforeseen delays or changes. As a rule, parents leave the airport after the plane takes off. Children should have the names and telephone numbers of their parents and the party they meet.

What information do I need to give the camp in advance, and how is the meeting at the airport?

The camp needs to know the details of the flight of the camp participant no later than two weeks before the shift begins.

At the airport the child will be met by a representative of the camp. He will wait in the arrival area with a sign with your child's name and camp logo.

I'm at the airport and can not find a camp employee. What should I do?

As a rule, the camp staff arrives at the airport before the aircraft is landed. However, if the child can not find a meeting, he can call him, the number of the camp representative will be sent to you in advance.

Once your child is ready for an independent journey, you can be sure that this will be an excellent experience. For a fascinating journey, only a little preparation and a carefully planned plan are needed.