According to the document, camps must ensure appropriate accessibility for children with disabilities so that they can participate safely in activities. Children with disabilities and their carers are also included among the categories eligible for free or discounted tickets in accordance with the conditions set annually by the government.
“Thanks to the new rules, we are strengthening safety and protection measures, whilst also ensuring these events are more inclusive. Children with disabilities must enjoy appropriate conditions and have access, alongside other children, to leisure, educational activities and socialisation,” said Galina Rusu, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education and Research.
Day camps (without overnight stays) will now accept children aged 7 to 13, whilst residential camps will accept those aged 7 to 17. Camp leaders and all camp staff are now required to undergo special training on child protection and how to prevent any risky situations in a timely manner.
The regulations also contain specific provisions concerning the protection of children’s images and personal data. Photographing and filming children, as well as publishing material in which they can be identified, will only be permitted in accordance with the law and with the prior consent of their parents or legal guardians.
Each year, the government will approve the categories of recipients, allocation quotas and the conditions for the provision of free or concessionary tickets. These include children in difficult circumstances, orphans, children from large families, children with disabilities and their carers, refugees, children of Roma ethnicity, as well as school pupils who have achieved excellent results in their studies or in academic competitions.
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