In Prykarpattia, the scouting camp "Land of Giants" successfully concluded, which lasted from July 5 to 15. The event was supported by the Department of Family, Youth, and Mass Events of National-Patriotic Education of the Donetsk Regional State Administration and the Avdiivka City Military Administration. The camp brought together 75 scouts aged 8 to 14 from the Donetsk region, as well as from local groups in Verbuvativka, Vyshneve, and Zaporizhzhia.
The camp was the culmination of a whole scouting year filled with learning, travel, and acquiring various skills. Over ten days, participants immersed themselves in an exciting legend about a journey to the Island of Seven Treasures. Pirates, young sailors, and captains set out in search of a map of hidden treasures, discovering artifacts of pirate virtues and getting to know wise captains who shared their experiences of overcoming life's obstacles.
Days at the camp were filled with practical activities that taught life in nature. Scouts mastered skills in cooking, navigating by the stars, building camp structures and shelters, as well as providing first aid.
The program included studying the history of Ukraine and Scouting, crafting, and evening songs by the campfire, during which they shared stories about the feats of Ukrainian heroes who defended Ukraine at different times.
Even the challenges posed by the weather — hail, rain, and scorching sun — did not scare the participants, as the scouting song goes, "in a friendly group, adventures are not scary."
Also, within the camp, participants underwent training from the Donetsk Regional Center for Tourism and Local History for student youth. They deepened their knowledge of navigation and cartography, learned to tie knots, overcome obstacle courses, and shoot with a bow. Additionally, the children wove patriotic bracelets, which became a symbol of their unity, respect, and love for Ukraine.
An unforgettable part of the camp was a trip to the Heritage Center of the Vygoda Narrow Gauge Railway and a ride on the legendary Carpathian tram, which allowed scouts to explore the picturesque corners of Prykarpattia more deeply.
The "Land of Giants" camp in 2025 became an emotional meeting of a team that, despite geographical dispersion, has been giving children the magical world of scouting through extraordinary legends, stories, and play for a decade and a half. The event not only contributed to the development of important skills but also strengthened the spirit of unity and patriotism among the children and youth of Donetsk region.