The End of the Holidays at the Family Sports Holiday Camp in Bukowina

This year, we ended the holidays in Bukowina Tatrzańska together with little, big and old dragons. We spent this time training taekwon-do, swimming in the pool, playing squash and enjoying other sporting activities or relaxation. 

We stayed at the Grand Stasinda resort, where, apart from top-class rooms, we had at our disposal a 25-metre swimming pool, 2 Jacuzzis, 2 dry saunas and 1 steam sauna, a salt cave, conference and gym rooms, outdoor sports fields, a gym, a squash court, a party room, a bowling alley, a children’s playroom and a café. There was plenty to choose from, so there was no time for boredom. Meals, served as a generously laid-out Swedish table at every mealtime, provided a break between activities.

Breakfast was served from 8 to 10, allowing each trip participant to spend the morning as they liked, without missing the group activities. Parents went on morning walks together with views of the mountains, took cycling trips or simply had a good lie-in.

After breakfast, there were pool activities and taekwon-do training for the little and big dragons. The children were divided into 3 groups, and this division remained in place throughout the stay. The little ones stopped being afraid of the water, while the older children learned new styles and reminded themselves of what they could already do. During taekwon-do training, we worked on our fitness and practised our kicks so that we could enter the new season without stress.

 

After the pool and training for each group, it was time for lunch and rest. An hour of swimming in the pool, and an hour of taekwon-do shortly before or afterwards, depending on the group, can tire a person out. After some time for ourselves, we had a 2-hour block with the children. At the same time, the old dragons had a one-hour training session. During this week, the little and medium dragons had basketball matches, archery, a quiz, charades, arts and crafts, sports competitions and an animated film screening. Something for everyone. Apart from taekwon-do, the old dragons particularly enjoyed volleyball and basketball matches. The excitement reached fever pitch.

It is also worth mentioning squash, which appealed to our campers regardless of age. We trained in groups of 4 or 5 for an hour under an instructor’s supervision. After the first 2 days, there were so many people interested that we had to rent the court for additional hours. After such a siege, it can be expected that this was not our last encounter with the sport.

 

After dinner, our little and big dragons still had a mini disco waiting for them. There were two versions: with dancing coaches and iconic songs, and Just Dance from YouTube. This meant that both younger and older participants could let loose on the dance floor. Bowling was also very popular. Sign-ups were held two days in advance. Everyone threw bowling balls, from the little dragons to the old ones.