Co-determination and democracy in Denmark
School must prepare children for a life in a free, democratic society that offers responsibility and equality. This is why they learn to participate in decision making and to take responsibility.
Pupil councils are listened to
Children learn to express their opinions. They can form pupil councils which are consulted when it comes to making important school decisions.
School camp
A school camp is a class trip with an academic content. School camp always lasts for several days. Together with some of their teachers, pupils leave their school and live together for several days, for example, in a scout hut or similar surroundings that offer room for teaching, social gathering and an overnight stay. School camp forms part of the school syllabus. It also plays an important role in the social life of the class and pupil cameraderie.
Before leaving, the children prepare for the trip by reading texts, gathering information, completing assignments and essays on academic subjects that are relevant to the trip.
At school camp, children will cook together, go on bus and bike rides, visit museums, sights and companies, make bonfires, go on walks and play together. Boys and girls sleep in separate dormitories.
The frequency and duration of school camps differs from school to school. Trips, however, always include several overnight stays.
