"Learning and Growing Together"... Gyeongnam Youth Camping Competition Concludes Successfully

Sponsored by Gyeongsangnamdo Office of Education, Organized by Korea Scout Gyeongnam Federation... 150 Participants
Fostering Community Spirit, Consideration, and Communication Skills Through Diverse Experiential Activities

The "2nd Youth Organization Student Camping Competition" was held at the Hwangseoksan Youth Training Center for three days and two nights from July 24 to July 26, 2026.

This event was sponsored by the Gyeongsangnamdo Office of Education and organized by the Korea Scout Gyeongnam Federation.

A total of 150 participants, including 120 elementary, middle, and high school students and 30 leaders from the Korea Scout, Girl Scouts, and Korea Youth Federation, took part in the competition.

The students participated in a variety of experiential programs, such as archery survival games, making their own clothes, paracord crafts, disc golf, water sledding, and swimming, fostering a spirit of challenge and a sense of teamwork.

In particular, through outdoor group activities, they had meaningful opportunities to communicate and cooperate with their peers, learning about consideration and the spirit of community.

Adolescents are participating in camping activities at the 2nd Youth Organization Student Camping Competition.

Jung Young-sik, President of the Korea Scout Gyeongnam Federation, said, "I would like to thank the Gyeongsangnamdo Office of Education for their active sponsorship of this event for young people," and added, "I also express my deep gratitude to the leaders who devoted themselves to ensuring the students' safe and meaningful experiences despite the hot weather."

Participant Heo Jayoung, a third-year student at Jinrye Middle School, shared, "By engaging in a variety of activities with friends from different youth organizations, I was able to learn a lot and create great memories," adding, "I definitely want to join again with my friends next year."

The Korea Scout Gyeongnam Federation plans to continue close cooperation with the Gyeongnam Office of Education in the future, preparing for the 3rd Youth Organization Student Camping Competition in 2027 so that even more local youths can cultivate a generous spirit and sense of community through diverse experiential activities.

As young people become more accustomed to digital environments, the value of camping, where they live together in nature and learn about cooperation and consideration, is growing even greater.

This event, which brings together various youth organizations in one place, is expected to serve as an educational platform for fostering community capacity and leadership.

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