Lack of carers endangers Schorndorf's outskirts recreation - act now!

Lack of carers endangers Schorndorf's outskirts recreation - act now!

The AWO outskirts recreation center in the Bronnbachhalle in Schorndorf, which has been popular with families for decades, faces an uncertain future. Holiday care is planned for the period from August 4th to 15th, 2025. So far, 70 children between the ages of six and twelve have registered, but there is a waiting list for others who are interested. However, a significant problem could jeopardize the implementation of the event: there are still three to four supervisors over 18 years old missing, which leads to uncertainty as to whether the outskirts recreation can take place as planned. This information was given by the Zvw known.

The AWO offers a variety of exciting holiday offers in the region that are particularly child-friendly. The AWO youth organization not only organizes recreation on the outskirts of the city, but also holiday games, forest homes and programs without overnight stays. Day care is provided by pedagogically trained carers who ensure that the children have fun and can explore their surroundings during the day. Activities such as climbing and skateboarding are on the program. These offers are aimed at children close to home and offer the advantage that the little ones can return home in the evening after an eventful day, as shown on the website AWO youth work is to be read.

Commitment to early childhood education

The topic of qualified care is not only important locally, but is also being intensively discussed at the national level. The federal association of the AWO is involved in the “Alliance for a Federal Quality Act”, which exists together with the Education and Science Union and the KTK Federal Association. The aim is to introduce nationwide quality standards in child day care. To this end, the alliance has been calling for improved framework conditions for high-quality early childhood education for over ten years. As part of dialogue events, challenges are discussed and perspectives are highlighted, which underlines the relevance of such programs, as in the information provided by AWO can be seen.

The unclear situation surrounding the outskirt recreation supervisors in Schorndorf reflects the general challenges faced by many similar programs. Without sufficient staff, this popular service could falter, causing concern for parents and children. It remains to be seen whether the AWO will find the support it needs and the event can take place as planned.