"Next year we plan to increase the achieved figure and improve the health of 394 thousand children, including at least 205 thousand in specialized camps. Permits are planned to provide 13.5 thousand orphans and children left without parental care, and at least 4.6 thousand children with disabilities", - said Alexey Zhelenkov.
The cost of a trip to the camp with a 24-hour stay for 18 days this year on average in Belarus was about Br450, in Minsk it was slightly higher-Br500. The state pays 40% of the amount. "Plus paid at the place of work, trade unions participated, local Executive and administrative bodies paid extra. At least 10% had to be paid by parents. Recovery from a financial point of view and the availability of seats was affordable, " he said.
This year, the demand for permits was high. Alexey Zhelenkov advises parents wishing to send their child to the camp for the first or third shift, to address this issue in late March-early April. "This is a good time to find a ticket and book for the first shift. In may, it is unlikely that in the camp.