The Croatia Summer Camp by Valamar digital platform, a unique initiative focused on promoting sustainable family tourism and enriching the offer of activities for children and youth, is entering its second season of operation with great success. This innovative project, which consolidates more than 70 diverse camps throughout Croatia in one place, represents a significant step forward in connecting local organizers with families searching for quality content.

The platform is envisioned as a central hub where parents, local residents, and tourists alike can easily and quickly find information about sports, educational, and artistic camps tailored to different ages and interests of children and teenagers. Simultaneously, it provides local clubs, associations, and other camp organizers with the opportunity for free advertising and reaching a wider audience, thereby fostering the development of local communities and entrepreneurship in the sphere of children's recreation and education.

Growing Success and Positive Feedback

Already during its first year of implementation, the Croatia Summer Camp by Valamar platform recorded exceptional results, with more than 3000 children participating in the offered programs. User feedback, from both children and parents, was extremely positive, highlighting not only the quality and diversity of activities but also the ease of using the platform itself when finding a desired camp and the simplicity of the application and participation agreement process. This success confirms the justification and need for such an initiative in the Croatian market.

Ivica Vrkić, Director of Marketing at Valamar, emphasized the importance of this project: “Our socially responsible initiative was launched with the aim of strengthening cooperation between local camp organizers, various clubs and associations, and, on the other hand, residents, guests, and tourists. We are extremely pleased to continue with this project because it brings multiple benefits to all parties involved. At Valamar, we remain firmly committed to the principles of sustainable tourism and believe that projects like these contribute to the quality of the overall tourist offer and the development of the local community.” Valamar also states that the platform is inclusive and invites all camp organizers who have not yet joined to do so for free and take advantage of the benefits it offers.

Opportunity for Young People Through the “Croatia Summer Quest” Award Competition

Recognizing the crucial role of summer camps in children's development, Valamar is once again organizing an incentive award competition called “Croatia Summer Quest” this year. The competition is intended for children and young people aged six to eighteen residing in the Republic of Croatia. To participate, interested individuals need to send a motivational letter, and the one hundred most creative authors will be rewarded with free participation in one of the many summer camps available through the platform. This represents a unique opportunity for one hundred lucky individuals to gain new knowledge, skills, and unforgettable experiences.

Applications for “Croatia Summer Quest” are exclusively submitted through the official Croatia Summer Camp website, and the competition is open from June 1st to June 15th, 2025. Winners will be notified of their prize via email by June 23rd, 2025, when they will receive a unique voucher. This voucher must be forwarded to the organizer of the camp chosen by the child, thereby finalizing the application process for the desired program.

A Diverse Palette of Camps for All Interests

The Croatia Summer Camp by Valamar platform offers an impressive selection of camps, carefully categorized to facilitate selection. Users can search among sports, educational, and artistic camps, each focusing on specific areas of development and entertainment.

Sports Camps: Developing Team Spirit and Healthy Habits

Sports and active holiday enthusiasts will find a rich offer of sports camps. Activities cover a wide range of disciplines, from popular team sports like football, water polo, and handball, to individual skills such as sailing, horse riding, basketball, and many others. Camps led by renowned Croatian athletes add special value to the offer. Among them are the Basketball Adventure led by Danko Cvjetićanin, the Handball Camp by Luka Cindrić, and the Olympic Water Polo Experience led by water polo legends Joković and Sukno. These camps not only provide top-notch sports training but also convey the values of sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork. Some camps, like the Juventus football camp which started operating in Istria for Easter 2023, also attract international participants, further enriching the experience for all attendees.

Artistic Camps: Fostering Creativity and Expression

For young people with artistic inclinations, the platform offers diverse artistic camps. Through workshops in music, painting, dance, and theater, children and teenagers have the opportunity to explore their creative potentials, develop artistic skills, and learn new ways of expression. These camps encourage imagination, self-confidence, and a love for art, providing an inspiring environment for creation and learning.

Educational Camps: Learning Through Play and Exploration

Educational camps are designed to introduce children to science and new technologies in a fun and interactive way. Special emphasis is placed on STEM workshops (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) which, through practical projects and experiments, encourage an inquisitive spirit, logical thinking, and teamwork. These camps are an ideal opportunity to acquire new knowledge outside the classroom, develop critical thinking, and prepare for future challenges. For example, Tinker Labs STEM camps, intended for children aged 6 to 12, have proven extremely successful in attracting both local children and young guests, offering them the chance to discover the world of science through play.

Comprehensive information about the Croatia Summer Camp by Valamar platform, details on how camp organizers can join, as well as the rules for participating in the “Croatia Summer Quest” award competition, are available on the official website croatiasummercamp.com. This initiative continues to grow and develop, with a clear vision of creating a stimulating environment for the development of children and young people and strengthening the quality of family tourism in Croatia.