What the Soviet schoolchildren mourned in the pioneer camps Bashny.Net

Early rise, mandatory charging and countless circles... Did the pioneers enjoy going to summer camp? Today's edition. "Site" He will try to understand what was good in such institutions, and what caused only indignation in children.



© Gettyimages Children's summer camp Despite intensive schooling, in the summer Soviet children also did not manage to rest and get lazy. However, most children at the time enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time in the camp. Each race turned into a huge baggage of impressions and events. So, let’s remember what were the pros and cons of pastime in the pioneer camp.

Early recovery on vacation and exercise is a terrible dream of any teenager. In their letters home, pioneers most often complained of waking up at 8 a.m. on a horn signal and preparing for the morning lineup. They only had 20 minutes for everything.



Gettyimages Girls thoroughly washed and dressed, so often late. The boys, of course, were more comfortable with morning gatherings. By the way, it was very undesirable to be late. All because as a punishment for punctuality used a very effective tool – push-ups. Of course, even such a “whip” was only good for the pioneers.

In general, the camps were usually located. beautifully. Near them, as a rule, there was a forest, a sea or both at the same time. Therefore, children always returned from rest sunbathed, grown up and satisfied. At the same time, of course, still complained about the strict regime of the day in the camp.



© Gettyimages Silent Hour This hour was only called. At this time, free from any activities, teenagers in full swing mind their own business. For two whole hours, the girls discussed the boys, and the latter literally stood on their heads, because their energies are over the edge. Attitude to such "disorder" depended directly on the counselors. Many of them, remembering their age, closed their eyes to all. Others, more principled, insisted on discipline. At least for 10 minutes, while the children listened to their strict suggestions.



Nothing was encouraged, because every pioneer without exception was obliged to attend at least a few circles. The children’s leisure in the camp was very busy. Curiously, in the late 80s, in addition to traditional chess circles, drawing and many others, there were circles of rock music. To say that the children were happy with such entertainment is to say nothing.



© Gettyimages Also quite often organized in camps dance-nightBut that's only since the mid-70s. It was on these dance floors that students often met their first love. Such trembling relationships are usually remembered for life.

Perhaps the biggest problem was that the race ended too quickly. There they met so many new friends, went through many adventures, learned the first love. Of course, leaving the walls of the camp, they always wanted to return there as soon as possible.



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