Children’s camp “Edelweiss”: bright, interesting, fun

More than 400 children will relax in a health camp for energy workers in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau at an altitude of 1,800m above sea level

There is a shift change at the children’s alpine health camp “Edelweiss”: the first 230 children descended from the mountains, and a new batch of campers arrived for the second season. The camp is located in an ecologically clean area. It has existed as a pioneer camp since the 70s of the last century. Over the past 12 years, Edelweiss has changed its location, now it is located 13 km from Almaty.

– The children’s health resort is run by the trade union of energy workers. 70% of the cost of vouchers for children of employees is compensated by the company’s trade union and Almaty Electric Power Plants JSC. More than 400 children of the company’s employees will have a holiday on a preferential basis,” shared Serik Tymbasbaev, chairman of the trade union of the public organization “Energy”. “We prepared in advance for the children’s arrival. We carried out routine repairs to the buildings, painted and whitewashed everything, purchased new bedding, dishes, musical equipment and a walkie-talkie for employees. The staff was selected on a competitive basis.

Camp director Nargiz Tavbaeva has been working at the camp for the second year: “Our camp is like a beautiful mountain flower. There is clean air and unforgettable nature here. This year we have eight teams of children. We make every effort to ensure that the children of our employees have a pleasant, unforgettable experience.”

Edelweiss places great emphasis on the creative and athletic development of children. Games, quizzes, flash mobs, sports competitions, various competitions and discos are held.

– This year we have an updated program. New events have been added to the plan,” continued Kalikhan Kalmuratov, senior camp counselor. “The guys have busy days all the time.” Every day is full of events and activities. Exercises in the morning, creative competitions before lunch, sporting events in the afternoon. And in the evening there is a separate program. We held competitions “Find a counselor”, “Mr. Edelweiss”, “Miss Edelweiss”, “Green Heel”, etc. We try to make it fun, exciting and educational for children.

“Total Theater” came to the camp with a special children’s program.

Employees of the Western Thermal Complex held an event under the School Ambassadors program, dedicated to the profession and opportunities of women in the energy sector.

– This camp is the best. The best counselors, administration, friends whom I will never forget. This is my second time here,” Olya Shikhanova shared. – Our life is full of events. This year I became Miss Camp Charm by winning the competition. I danced and sang. The girls from the squad supported me. I was very pleased. I have many good and warm memories of the camp.

Veronica Mironenko and her friends performed in a talent show. And their team won: “We danced tango on a chair. We feel very comfortable and interesting in the camp.”

– This is my first time at the camp. I really like it here. I won the “Voice of Edelweiss” competition. The guys inspired me, after the performance everyone came up on stage, hugged and congratulated me on my victory,” Zhanzira Bekbolat continued.

Anya Nagibina has been at Edelweiss since 2013. At first she rested at the camp, now she has been working as a counselor for three years:

“I didn’t plan to work at the camp this year. But when the children started writing to me, I couldn’t resist, and here I am again. Camp for me is, first of all, emotions. When I saw the children running to me, hugging me, sharing with me, I was filled with feelings of joy and happiness. I try to ensure that our squad performs as a single team. We participate in all events as a big friendly family.

More than one generation of children of energy workers associates good memories with the Edelweiss camp. There are entire dynasties: once upon a time, not only parents, but also their grandparents were brought here as children. So last year 390 children visited here, and this year 415 children will rest here.